T-minus 30 days

Hey everyone out there.

It's May. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming and judging by the way Melissa's stomach is contorting the baby is just aching to get out and see the world. Before we get into baby stuff though it is important to note that on May 14th Melissa will be graduating from American University with her Masters in Education. She also received 'Distinction' on her final qualification test. That means she is really smart. GO MELISSA! YOU ROCK!

Also - a congratulations goes out to Melissa's brother Steve and sister-in-law Joanna who are now the proud parents of a beautiful baby girl Samantha Rose. Congrats!!!

Over the last month people from all over the globe, from as far away as Rock Springs, WY, have been submitting their baby birth date and birth weight. The results are in for all of you that are interested. A note for all of you that guessed 8lbs and over. Apparently Melissa just will NOT deliver a baby that big so you guys all are out of luck.....See below. (if I've missed your guess please let me know and I'll update)

Next on the list is the results of the name poll. Many people submitted but we can only use one name. As you recall there were three names (and only three...Kurt) and they were Dagny, Ainsley and Zoe.

As you can see there was overwhelming support for Zoe but a word of caution for all you Zoe lovers out there. Before you open that champagne let me draw your attention to the chart below which illustrates where the naming of the baby decision making actually comes from...

Thanks to everyone who sent us notes and well wishes, name input, date and weight guesses. Good luck to everyone. We are now at t-minus 30 days, Melissa and the baby are doing great and the scary thing is that the next posting you see here will have baby pictures as well. I know I can't wait.

The best to all of you. Melissa & Karl