we woke up early
to get together
with our stranger friends
for a playdate
at the coffee shop
in the eagle rock.
these folks are nothing
short of amazing.
they shared stories
and advice
and were never overbearing.
they adopted us as
part of an incredible community,
even though we don’t
quite fit in
(madeline’s a little younger than most of the kids).
we learned a lot
and look forward to
future playdates
with our new friends.
what a relief
to find some other
(cool)
parents in the neighborhood.
after the playdate
we spent some time
with anya,
then raced home for
a videogame playdate with
ben and peter.
the a/c installation is complete
and has passed all inspections,
just in time for
the 70 degree temps
we’re enjoying.
got a few packages today.
stranger friend louis from the mn
sent me some books
that helped him
through a similar situation.
stranger friend ashely t. from the nc
(sister of stranger friend laura).
sent me this:
she claims her husband
uses this with their
child, so i suppose
i can as well.
(thanks).
liz
got this in the mail today:
bob and anna
stopped by with
a special delivery from india.
i was reunited with
an old friend,
a friend that should
bring an end to
the bad luck.
(thanks to red jenn for taking care of him for the past 6 months)
john and heather arrived
to see if i was
telling the truth about
that polish restaurant.
(they learned that i was).
more delicious pierogies
cooked in bacon grease.
mmmm….
came home and fell
asleep on the couch,
madeline on my chest.
woke up to find johnny utah
looking at me
through the door.
holy crap.
how long had he been
waiting there?
he claims only a
few minutes…said
he didn’t want to disturb us so
he made a phone call
to andrea instead
of knocking.
(how nice).
wednesday was great.
thursday will be
interesting.
madeline will get some
shots during her dr. visit.
any guesses re: her weight?
(special prize to the person who guesses closest to her actual weight).
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I’m guessing she’s about 8lbs,4oz. She looks wonderful! Keep doing what you’re doing with her!
Ginny
hmmm ill have to get back to you on the weight but she looks 100% adorable
6lbs 8oz
Oops, scratch that one. Dylsexia stikes again. 8lbs 6oz
I say she’s 8lbs. 9oz….those cheeks are so sweet!!!!
Okay, I am thinking maybe 9.2! Daddy is taking her to all these cool places to eat and she probably had a bite of polsih food when you weren’t looking!
I will guess 7 lbs. 13 oz. She is just so darn cute!
The My Brest Friend is awesome I swear! Amazon wouldn’t let me write a long enough note to tell you why I think you will like it…It is very helpful for bottle feeding, too, because you can strap it on and it will support the baby while you feed her. My husband loves it and uses it all the time when he is giving our baby her bottle. You don’t really have to hold it like you do with the Boppy and it doesn’t slide around either. Trust me on this one. Try it out and see what you think.
That food looks yummy! So neat you found a playgroup to hang out with.
I’m guessing she is going to be 7 lbs. 13 oz.
Have a great rest of your day!
9# 5 ounces.
Here’s to a great day.
my guess is 7lbs 8oz
You know she is very pretty, I have an adorable 4 month old son…if you don’t mind older boys
8 lbs 12 oz.
You’re making me incredibly hungry with all this polish food talk.
Hmmm 9.6? those first shots are hard (probably more so for the parents than the kid… I think I cried for my daughters…. but then i get emotional over stupid stuff) I hope Thursday is a good day for you.
I am guessing that Madeline weighs 9 lbs even…. Also, ask the dr what dose of pain relief to give her before her shots. My dr gave it to my son, and the possible side effects were minimized…. You are doing a great job Matt!!!!!!!! Keep it up!
My guess would be 8lb 4oz
I’m guessing 8 lbs., 14 oz. But no matter where her percentile falls, it’s clear she’s healthy and happy, and that’s all that matters!
hmm weight guesses.
I say 8 lbs 11 oz
I did the shots with my first child- I am not sure if your doctor told you this but I found giving her a dose of baby tylenol about an hour *before* the shots worked really well for her comfort. All my other children we refused vaccines or waited like they do in other ‘less western’ countries.
Every baby should have a little Ganesh to clear their obstacles- They seem like little natural little boundary explorers- Before the veil is so firmly in place in her world, she can help share some magik with her poppa.
I also forgot to tell you that yesterday on my way home there was a man on the bus with his baby. The baby was great; quietly playing the whole time. After 20 minutes of the ride and no one saying anything to the dad, another MAN started a conversation with him. Commenting on how good the baby was, etc. I was eavesdropping and didn’t overhear any mention of being or not being a pedophile. However, he may have a similarly-aged baby at home (my eavesdropping’s not that good) so maybe that’s his excuse for feeling comfortable approaching the dad with the baby and not mentioning pedophilia? I thought this tidbit of info might be helpful for your research.
Love to you both!
Renee
Hope her shots went well today! She is such a doll…I look forward to your entries every single day and I love watching her grow! I say that she is going to weigh in at a whopping 8 lbs 7 oz!
My guess is 8lbs 6oz.
Hope it’s a great day for you two!
Im guessing she will be 8 lbs 12oz!
Best of luck with your shots tomorrow, it’s going to be worse for you than her! My daughter is 2 weeks older than Miss Madeline and we went through this a couple of weeks ago. Make sure you have some infant Tylenol on hand and ask the Dr. for the dosing sheet, it goes by weight, I believe. I didn’t feel comfortable giving it to her beforehand (but I know lots of folks do), but it came in handy later that day. If she’s more fussy than usual or has any side effects the Tylenol and a long nap will work wonders. I’m guessing 9′3 on the weight!
HI Matt! My guess is 9 lbs 1 oz. SO….what is the verdict?
Is this like Price is Right? Can I say 1 lb?!? She is beautiful. Happy, Happy, Joy for the new AC!
8 lbs even is my guess!
Glad to read that this week appears to be better than expected!
That motherless daughters book is a really really good one. For you, and someday for Madeline. There is something about the way the rage of loss can sneek up on you at the craziest times that she captures with a lot of empathy and understanding. I’m glad it found it’s way to you. There is a companion book called letters from motherless daughters (or something close to that) that is really good too.
I’m guessing 8lbs, 13oz….
thrilled you had a great day yesterday and now i’m craving a pierogie yet again
8 lbs 15 oz is my guess – hoping you and your little beauty don’t feel too yuck after her shots
My guess is 8 lbs. 7 oz.
For future reference, I’ve read that feeding the baby while she’s getting her shots can help calm her down, if necessary.
I’m guessing 8 lbs. 7 oz. You are incredible!
Couple things to add (found you through StarTrib, fellow MN person blahblah).
Anyway, I highly recommend “The Next Place” by Warren Hanson. I received the book when my mother passed away and it is a beautiful, spiritual but non-religious explanation of “The Next Place.” Warren Hanson is also from MN and not only wrote the book but illustrated it as well.
About the “It’s official, you’re a mom.” Been struggling with infertility for almost 5 years now, every now and then some fucking ass clown baby company will send me something announcing how old my baby is and what my baby is doing now. Where they get that information from I’ll never know. I know it isn’t the same exact situation, just wanted to share my distaste for the faceless marketing people that know how to shit on our parades.
Stormy here in MN today, hope the sun is shining where you are.
P.S. 9lbs 11oz…almost ready for a “Dome Dog?”
Oh, isn’t it crazy how much space a tiny little baby’s stuff takes up?
Yay Ganesha! And such a pretty one, too.
7 lbs 14 oz, here.
Hey Matt – sounds like another good day! That is great to hear.
Let’s see – I’m going to guess that she weighs 8 lbs 10 oz. But no matter what it is I’m sure they are going to tell you she is a happy healthy baby. She certainly is adorable.
Here’s hoping you had a good Thursday and that the shots weren’t too bad for Madeline.
Take care~
So glad you had another good day! I hope Madeline made it through her shots okay! If you didn’t do it this time ask next time what amount of infant tylonol to give her before her shots. We didn’t know to do that the first round of shots but they told us for the second round to give it to her before we left to come in for her appointment and it worked so well! My guess for her weight… not knowing where she was last time…is 7lbs 10oz. Can’t wait to hear how it went and how big she has gotten. Once again… she is so beautiful!
Hey M&Ms
My guess is 9″6 hey I want to send something I asked before but so many people post is there an address I can send it to?
Thanks Aleah B
PS if she doesnt take the liquid tylenol try the stuff that goes in the other end (i think its called fever all suppositories ) the little one might not like it but it will make pain and fever go away quickly
My guess was going to be 9lb 2oz, but I saw that someone else already guessed that so I will go 9lb 1oz . . . I just love seeing Maddy’s pictures!! Watching her grow is wonderful. Thank you for letting us share!
I’m going to guess 8 lbs 8 oz! She is so beautiful!
I will go with 7 lbs, 14.5 oz. I don’t believe that guess has been claimed yet. So glad to hear you two are doing well. And now that you have a/c in the house, perhaps you can crank it and I can knit a little sweater for Miss Madeline.
8 lbs 8 oz is my guess. I’m so glad you had a great day, and I hope Thursday is treating you well, too! Looks like you’re set on the round pillows, how many Boppys do you have? And now a Brest Friend? One for every room! Trust me, you’ll LOVE those things once Madeline starts trying to sit up!
-Rachael
i say 9 pounds 8 ounces.
Sounds like a fantastic day all around!
My weight guess is 8 pounds, 8 ounces. Hope she did ok w/ the shots. Make sure you have some baby tylenol on hand to give to her as she may feel pretty crappy for a day or two depending on which shots she’s getting.
Hope your Thursday was wonderful (save for the shots for miss M).
ps.. all the moms already mentioned it, but i’ll chime in… tylenol before the shots is a great help.
I am going to guess Miss M is 7lbs 7oz. Am i even close?
Guessing 9lbs 3 oz?
Glad to hear that you were adopted into a playgroup! It will be a wonderful thing, getting to bounce ideas off other parents, seeing what they did in situations.
Best wishes.
My younges boy (21months) was wearing a robot shirt I made him today, I thought of you guys every time I looked at him.
9.3 pounds is my guess…..before you know it Madeline will be sampling ‘bacon-fried perogies on a stick’ at the MN state fair!
I have never left a message…before now, I LOVE contests…8lbs. on the nose!
You and Madeline are a killer duo and are lucky to have eachother.
I say 8.7 ounces.
8lbs 12 0z
keep up the good work.
you have made me be a better mom.
Ohh, I love to gamble. My bet is 8# 14 oz
Yay for good days. Here’s hoping there are more good than bad. I’m guessing she was 7lbs 10 oz, but I can’t remember what she was last time.
Good luck with the shots. Every time you post those pirogies, my mouth waters. I wish I was in Ca to enjoy them. You are doing great.
I’ve read through all this in the last 24 hours or so, and wanted to dive in on so many entries to say so many things, but I’ll settle here and shake your hand.
She has the look of a 7lb 13 about her!
My first post, but I’ve been with you since week three. My guess is 9 pounds 1 ounce. I am an RN and the Tylenol dosing is 1mg per 1kg. 2.2 kg=1 lb. My vote is to Tylenate (special nurse talk) her. The dosing is the same if you use the rectal or oral dose. Keep up the awesome work!
I’ll guess 7 lbs 12oz.
It’s nice to see you get out and meet new people with children. Sounds like a good day.
i’m guessing 8lb 13oz.
I am going to guess 7lbs, 15oz…remember tho I am Canadian, and so we use metric up here, so if I am WAY off then that is my excuse!
Good luck with the shots – it is not fun to watch, but a big cuddle and maybe a bottle afterwards will comfort her a bit.
Awesome about the playdates. Glad it was a good day.
I’m guessing 10 lbs.
I also seem to be having some dyslexia today. The Tylenol dose is 15mg’s per kg. Sorry for the mix-up!
Hello Matt, This is my first post. First, I will say you are doing a wonderful job. I am guessing Madeline will be about 8 lbs 1 oz. By the way I have a 3 1/2 month old. He spent his first nine weeks in the NICU although he was full term. He loves the same gumdrop orange pacifier that Madeline seems to love. I bought a bunch of them. I want you to know that you are an awesome daddy to Madeline.
Guessing that doll weighs about 9.3. She is getting Meaty!
I think she is lbs of love, pureness, and joy. I think she is around 9lbs 8 oz.
I am going to guess 9 lbs even! You are an awesome dad Matt and you are doing a wonderful job.
She’s beautiful as always. Plan a day of a little crabby for shots. I normally get them on Fridays and then take the weekend to recoop. They’re normally not bad and feeding RIGHT after really does calm them down. I don’t even bother to leave the doc’s office.
My guess 9lb 4oz!
9lb 2oz
Regarding the playdate. I started taking my son to playdates when he was just a month old. I did it for me, not for him of course. The best social connections I made were in those first few months of his life.
I always really enjoyed the dads that would bring their babes to any baby classes, or library times that I attended. I still do. I like different perspectives that dads can give. In your case, you are both the mom and the dad, so you have much more to offer than someone who is sharing the role…
not that you needed to be reminded.
You’re doing an amazing job, Matt.
I am so happy to hear that you have been able to find a play group!! They are AWESOME!!! they make you feel so normal… like whew, alright, i am not the only one who forgets the diaper bag!!
Miss Madeline looks like she weighs about 9 lbs 2 oz – strong and healthy!
Praying you all have a fabulous thursday!
Give miss madeline some big hugs and kisses from us!
~ aloha ~
Hmmm, I’ll say 8.3 … she is getting big!
I was going to guess 9.2 but someone else already guessed that so I’ll take 9.3.
She’s absolutely beautiful!! You’re doing a fantastic job.
Hey Matt, I just had to play along. I’m going to say 7lbs. 3oz. I sure hope I’m close. I really like surprizes. Talk to you soon!
Hi Matt,
I came home from vacation last night and read the past 6 days worth of updates as I couldn’t wait to check in. Sounds like you had some really good days and some fucking shitty ones. I find it completely amazing that you get through your days with such determination…..I know Madeline is so incredibly lucky to have you for her father. You have a wonderful circle of friends and family. All I can say is that I hope each day brings you new hope and happiness with your beautiful daughter and that you find your way along this new journey with Liz guiding both of you. I know she’s very proud. On a lighter note, my guess for Madeline’s check up today is 9 lbs 13 oz. Wishing you a wonderful Friday with your daughter and friends.
Jaimee
Matt, two funny things. Last nigh I realized I was checking in, not only on you, but on your fabulous collection of cyber friends. What a group of amazing people! I can never seem to find the right words, but there is always someone where with the exact right note. Loved meeting your dad last night too. I think we all feel like we’re getting to share in your life, and I bet most of us think of you as “our friends Matt and Madeline”.
It is an honor to be part of this moment.
The other thing. This morning I signed on to check on you, and I found myself happy you weren’t here yet. I thought “oh, good, he’s getting some sleep, and getting out…..” good. good. good.
8.4 oz. I think she probably weighs more, but 9.2 is already taken.
Take care. You are showing us all a thing or two about parenting.
Kim from the Davis
Hi Matt,
She is so adorable and getting “chubby”. My guess is 9lbs 2 and 3/4 oz…HA!!! See if that wins anything!!!
Katie also has the book “raising you alone” she reads it to Karolynn all the time. It is really a sweet story and I am sure it will probally make you cry.
Stay safe,
Patty
9lbs 2.5oz
The first round of shots are always hard (esp. on the parents) The tylenol beforehand does seem to help some.
Can’t wait to hear how everything went.
I guess 7lbs. 9oz. Good luck tomorrow w/the shots. Madeline looks darling!!!
Hi Matt,
Regarding the books louis from the mn sent…I’ll be interested to see what you think of the widowed one. I personally didn’t like it–it was one of my very least favorite grief/widowhood books that I read–and depending on your personal religious beliefs, it may or may not torque you off…or it could comfort you. Who knows? Some of it was decent (maybe even good?) but it was too overtly religious for me…but that’s just me. I’ll email you with some other books that I’ve read, both ones that I found more helpful and ones that weren’t so you have a variety and can make your own choices. I’ve heard that the Motherless Daughters book is quite good–it’s supposed to be a classic tome in the grief field–but I don’t know anyone personally who’s read it.
Glad to hear you had a good day Wednesday, and that Tuesday was a better Tuesday than usual. That’s all you can hope for some days. Hang in there, and you’re doing a great job!
Hi Matt, this is my first time but have been with you two since the article in the paper, and I am in awe of you. You are doing an awesome job and should be very proud!!!! I am so sorry for your loss and keep you all in my prayers daily, Liz is truely with you on this journey and is smiling down on both of you.
I was just with my daughter taking her Little Princess Ava to the Dr. for her shots and it’s not fun for… but the pain is short lived, so that’s good. But they always do the Tylenol thing and it seems to work well.
Had to get in on the weight guess, Little Miss M is growing so, what a lovely little one she is, so precious. My guess is 8 lbs 1 oz.
At night when my husband and I are watching T.V. I tell him well, it’s time to go check on Matt and Madeline, I just love reading about your day and LOVE the pictures
Keep up the good work Matt, you’re both doing great.
Wish I could be there, but I am thinking about you so often! My guess is 7 lbs 11.25ozs. Sending love!
Hmmm….Madeline looks a little bigger than my little one was when she was born- she is growing so great now!! Im thinking….7lbs 4 oz. You are doing a fantastic job Matt- we are all so proud of you. I have been reading your blog to my husband, he is just amazed by you. By the way, Im totally with you on people going crazy over babies in public…the women all go plumb cooky and fight over eachother to hold a strangers baby.
HI Matt and Madeline.I have been following your blog for weeks now, and look forward to your most recent post every day. I cannot wait to follow you and Madeline through the next many years, and see how awesome she turns out……….because you seem to be a (ear muffs Madeline) kick ass dad!!!
My guess is 7 lbs 8 oz!! Happy Dr. visit!
I don’t know if 8.15 is taken but that’s my guess.
She’s an absolute doll!! Awesomeness rules in your house!
Glad to hear about another good day.
Hello Matt,
Just read through, took some time between sharing your tears…
I HAVE to send you a DVD. Will your name and zip code do? (thinking the post office there MUST know you pretty well about now). If not, I can just send you the recommendation…it’s something my boys love, and parentally tolerable kids stuff I think you can also enjoy.
I got your blog link from a local Mommies Network website here in NC. I know lots of TMN sites all over the country are crying with you by now, and loving you and little Madeline.
I’m the female Obama delegate elected from my congressional district, and in Denver I’ll carry Liz’s vote in my heart as I try to change our world for our little ones, okay?
Insight on ‘Hipsters” ignoring you and Madeline – “It’s SO not a big deal that I won’t even notice” could be going through their heads. Alot of the time, oddly, people give you dirty looks when you’ve got a baby with you. Either they are disturbed by even the idea of a cry breaking out, or they think it’s inappropriate to have a baby anywhere (seriously,it’s weird). So, ignoring you is just the right/hep thing to do.
…I’m sure this makes sense to the sort of folks who heard the song “sensitive artist” and thought it was insightful instead of comedy
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Race ya sometime!? (I’ll warn you, I’m not very good…but I bet my 6 year old could kick your ass)
7lbs 15oz
My guess is 8 pounds, 14 oz. I wish you a peaceful night full of happy dreams of Liz, and please know we’re thinking of you here in Ohio (the Ohio, the armpit of America)
I belive she is still peanut size……7lb 9oz.
Hi Matt,
I hope there weren’t too many tears during Maddy’s first shots, or at least that Johnny Utah was there to comfort you while your poor little girl got poked and immunized.
I’m guessing Miss M weighs…more than the Ganesh statue, but less than the fucking robot? I so enjoy reading about all the cool (not to mention thoughtful) gifts you and Maddy receive, but it really is nice to read about the people who have extended their time and energy to you as well. That Eagle Rock playgroup sounds fun – are immature adults who’d rather play like children (but who don’t have children of their own) welcome?
I’m guessing 7lb 15.5 oz.
The comment from your dad on yesterday’s post was beautifully touching. Although many replied that it brought them to tears, I am so happy that you have many many around you who love, support, and acknowledge you. I am in awe of this entire site and the power it has.
7 lbs. 12.5 oz.
Best of luck with those immunizations. Caleb was not himself after his 2-month appointment. Tylenol and lots of cuddling (Moby Wrap) were the only things that worked for us. He has his 4-month appt on Monday, I’m not looking forward to more shots!
Hope all goes well.
We’re guessing 8 lbs 10.5 ounces. Hope the shots went well!
My guess is 7 lbs. 10 ozs.
Whatever the weight, she is so darn adorable!
All of my guesses were taken. So I vote for 10 pounds even. Ask them to weigh her with some rocks in her pockets to sway it in my favor. Thanks
8.8!!
hmmm..there are too many posts to see what everyone has guessed..so I will say 8lbs 9oz. She looks great! Good luck!
Beautiful Baby! She seems to be growing really fast. I am going to guess
9 lbs. 13.2 oz. I have relatives in Pasadena and in the MN. I think of you often and pray for you. Being a single parent is tough. You are handling it so amazingly well. If you are ever in doubt, look at that sweet face, those chubby cheeks, and sparkling eyes and say well done, my little girl is doing awesome! Take care of yourself, I am sure it must be hard in your situation. Peace and sleep.
I’m guessing 8lbs 6oz. Hope no one else guessed that! She is so beautiful!
I am going with 7lbs 8oz. I need to see her thighs to get an accurate reading- that seems to be where my daughter carries all her weight- those sneaky thighs!
I’ve only been with you a few days but, I go to your site the first thing every morning. Googlers are rooting for you (even if you are a Yahooligan)
I’m guessing 9lbs 7 oz. Give her some baby tylenol to help with the shots. Ask the doc they’ll tell you how much.
Matt, I just wanted to let you know that you are very inspiring and you are doing a great job with your daughter. I don’t know what it’s like to lose a spouse but I do know what it is like to lose a mom and based on my experience, she is SO lucky to have a dad that didn’t turn his back on her.
For the Tyenol dosage chart, google Ask Dr Sears tylenol chart. When you go to the website, you don’t have to sign up for the newsletter, just click the link in the right corner. Anyway, the dosage chart is right there. I always give my son his Tylenol about an hour before the shots.
I noticed Madeline uses the same pacifiers as my son. I am not sure if you need extras but you can buy them at gumdroppacifiers.com.
One more reccomendation and then I will leave you alone, if you don’t have the book Baby 411, go grab a copy. It’s been a HUGE help for me!! Take care and keep up what you are doing!!
Oh fun – a game! Can I buy a vowel?
I’m guessing 9 lbs 13.5 oz…
9 lbs 6 oz. She looks so much bigger in the picture you posted today! I hope you had a great day.
i think she is 6lbs 6oz!
7 lbs 11 oz…..
Did anyone guess 9 pounds even, maybe plus a half ounce?! Hope the shots went ok…it’s harder for the parent sometimes.
I say she’s 7lbs 6.5 oz…even if I don’t win the big prize, I’m glad to see your Tuesday went better. Good luck with shots! My son always slept so good after them! Here’s wishing she does too!
9 lb. 9 oz.
The day after I brought Emily home from Guatemala I had to bring her to the doctors and she got 5 shots….thank goodness my sister was with to help hold her down and hand me kleenex for my tears. It was so sad to see her cry!! She’s been a trooper for every shot since then.
I also put in A/C after my first summer with Em….wondering if us here in Minnesota will need it all this year!!!
Glad you had a great day…hugs to you both!
20 pounds!
Okay, so I won’t win, but if I WERE the winner, I’d not have to share. And you see, I think the prize is Madeline for a day. I’m in St. Paul, so when I win, just ship her to me, I’ll keep her for a day, get a good baby fix, then pass her off to some grandparents in the area.
good days make it easy to breathe. xo
your last post about the polish restaurant inspired us to take my father in law sometime around father’s day – my hubs is polish… ssshh don’t tell anyone
Maddie looks to be about 8 lbs 5 oz.
I’m gonna guess 8lbs, 11ozs. I hope she did well with her shots. Baby tylenol is your (her) friend.
Matt. Just finishing up some work on a special delivery I’ll be sending your way. I had to have my mom help with it… so had to bring it to WI with me. I’m going with 9lbs. 11oz. I mean come on she fills her pants all the time at the coffee shop… lord knows your feeding her
Thinking of you often and wishing you a happy day.
Jenny (Maleeda’s friend)
8.6? i wish i could squish her in person to get a more accurate guestimate. She is SO cute! and cuter each day! xoxoxoxo
She will weigh many pounds of gorgeousness and several ounces of delight. What a cutie!
Good luck with the shots good dad.
I’m going to guess 9lbs 11oz. and 21in. long.
Glad to see the AC is in. You just can’t enjoy a MN summer without it.
motherless daughters is amazing…
what sweet friends you have!!!
hi ,
my guess is 9lbs. 15 ozs. She is just adorable. and daddy is doing the most amazing job. Keep up the awesome job.
Oh no, the dreaded shots. Hopefully she will sleep off the pain, my son did at his 2 months shots. I guess that she weighs 8 pounds, 5 ounces.
I have been reading your blog for about a month now and I JUST realized that I too am a “Motherless Daughter.” My mom passed away when I was 14. Hopefully someday little Madeline won’t think about the fact that she is a Motherless Daughter all the time.
Wow, Matt! Weight guess sure make for a lot of posts, don’t they?
I chime in with a guess of 8 lbs and 6 ozs. – that was my birth weight. Madeline is precious. That good luck guy, not so much for me.
I enjoy your Dad’s posts.
Keep up the awesome fathering, Matt!
God’s blessings to you and Maddie.
Uncle-in-law,
Rich
Hmmm. I’m going to guess 8 lbs. 1 oz.!!
My boys seemed to do fine with their shots. You can give them tylenol ahead of time, but even when I forgot they seemed okay. I hope she does, too!
I will guess 8 lbs. 15 oz. I hope she gets through her shots okay without too many tears!
I’m actually going to say 10 lbs 7oz
7 lbs. 10oz.
no matter her weight. she’s a-freaking-dorable at any size.
8lbs. 3oz.
By John and heather, did you mean John and heather Armstrong from dooce? Because wow, that would be trippy since I think they own the internet anyway. Have a good Tomorrow (friday).
I’m sneaking in a guess of 7 lbs 10 oz
Best wishes and hope that Madeline recovered with a snuggle and a snack.
8 lbs. 2 oz! She is so adorable. My pediatrician recomended giving my little guy a dose of baby Tylenol about an hour before he gets his shots. Glad you had a great day! And I hope your tomorrows are even better.
Hmm, I’m going to guess that Miss M is 8 lbs 2 oz
Good luck with the doctor’s visit and I’m happy to hear you’ve made even more friends. :O)
yay! The Ganesha made it over!! Thanks so much to Bob for getting it to you!
Much love to you, Matt. And to little Madeline.
I will be back stateside in 3 weeks!
holy schmokes… 121 comments!
I’ll make it 122…my guess is 9 pounds spot on
hope maddy’s appointment went well
glad to see and read that you’ve both been having good days…Miss M is getting more gorgeous each and every day!
hugs to you both!
Well shoot. I guess I should have read all the replies first before posting my weight guess. I don’t think 8 lbs 5 oz has been guessed yet, so can I go with that weight instead?
Whatever her weight is, she looks perfect to me – the Littlest Angel!
One other thing. People keep telling you how you inspire them in different ways so I thought I should tell you that you’ve inspired me to take more pictures. And not only of my family, which I do all the time, but also to look at life at different angles and sometimes to just notice the small details which actually make up our life anyway.
Viele Grüße!
8lb 3 oz
You are doing such a great job Matt! I am sure Madeline will have a great appointment. Shots are hard to watch, but I’m sure she will take them like a champ. You have gotten a lot of good advice already to make it easier for her. I would guess she weighs 9lbs. 5 oz. I hope you have another good day!
Pierogies cooked in bacon grease. Mmmmm. If that doesn’t make you gain weight, Matt, I don’t know what will!
I’m going w/ 9 lbs 4 oz.
Hope the dr. appt went well.
Hi Matt ( and Madeline!)-
My guess is 9 lb 4 oz.
This is my first posting…I live in the MN and read the article about the three of you that the Star/Trib did….my sister then showed me the website and I have read your blog everyday since…
Madeline- you are truly a beautiful miracle <3 !!!
Matt- you inspire me, you are doing an amazing job with this precious little girl!! Keep it up and keep writing and taking pics ( cuz you are amazing @ that, too!)
Glad you had a good day, yesterday! Yeah for A/C!
The shots today will be harder on you than Madeline- but she will be fine, probably sleep more than usual!!
Take care. XOXO
She gets a 500 on the cuteness scale and probably an 8.2 on the weight scale.
Glad to see you are having better days
Love to you both
XOXO
I’m gonna go with 10 lbs even…all that formula you know
oooo I love a contest……9#7oz……….
Holy Diaper Genie! 123 comments! This topic generated even more excitement than the breastmilk thread! BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
Happy Friday to you, Logelins & Co.!
xoxooxoxoxoxoox
i’m thinking 7 lb 14 oz
i love seeing those chubby cheeks starting to take shape!
Ooooooooo…..I just love baby weight guessing games! My guess is 7lb 14oz – that’s what my little dude weighed when he was born.
I hate shot time! I also HIGHLY suggest dosing her up on baby Tylenol before the dr appt. It truly helps minimize any side affects that she might have. I learned the hard way and had to deal with a sick and cranky baby for several days AFTER the shots. Ugh! Good luck – hopefully she’ll be the good laid back baby that she seems to be and handle the shots like a pro.
I’ll try 10lbs 1 oz. Keep up the good work
7lbs 14oz.
I hope Maddie’s appt goes well and the shots aren’t too bad.
She’s a strong baby girl though, she’ll do awesome.
Have a great day Matt!
my guess is 9 lbs and 11 oz.! she is perfect though!
I’m going with 7 lbs 9 oz. Of course if she was able to eat pierogies, my guess would be much higher. As for the shots – the first time broke my heart – the crying! But, the subsequent ones have been much easier on Magdalene, we bring her favorite blanket, have some toys to distract her, and a bottle ready to go, something about eating right after that comforts her. And finally, going back to leaving diaper bags in the car: Steve thought sending you the tiny diaper bag might make it easier to remember (from his experience of forgetting it). I on the other hand, like to forget both the tiny one and the main one at home, so we have to make a half hour retreat detour and wind up incredibly late for things – Awesome – at least you have it in the car!
Matt~
Hope the shots weren’t too bad…
My guess is: 8lbs. 15 oz.
However, regardless what she weighs, she LOOKS GREAT, Dad!!! You are doing a wonderful job.
WOW everyone wants to be a winner ha ha, My guess is 8lbs 2oz.
She is so Beautiful, can’t wait to see you both very soon. Your Dad has plans.
Aunt E
I’m going to guess that little pumpkin weighs 8lbs 14 oz.
8 pounds even…
Never commented before, I guess the whole competition prompted me to. Checking on you and Madeline daily and praying for you…
You are doing a great job with her!
Jennifer in Alabama
You are doing a great job. I don’t usually post I just read alot! I really think her weight will be 9lbs 13oz. Good luck with the shots, you can give her a does of tylenol before you go and it will help out
That picture of Madeline is SO beautiful. I’m guessing 9 pounds 6 oz.
im guessing 8lbs 4oz.
contest closed…
winner to be announced in the post for thursday (which will be published in a few minutes).
i LOVE that little polish place! sending good thoughts to you and your babe tonight.
UGGGH! That mail for Liz reminded me of a postcard we got in my moms name a few weeks after she had died. It was for a music club that she had recently cancelled her membership in. In big bold letters on the front it said “SHERRY, PLEASE COME BACK!”
yes, please.