thursday, friday pt. 1.

***thursday***

september 25th.

6 months ago today

things got really shitty.

i’m gonna try

not to think about

it all day.

(that should be pretty fucking easy).

madeline woke up

with a smile (as usual).

i’m so happy

she doesn’t know

what’s happening.

all she knows is

that she’s got a

a father that hasn’t

stopped staring at her

since the day

she was born

and a whole lot of

family, friends, strangers friends

who care about

her a whole bunch.

so…

this morning,

5:00am, madeline

did something she

hasn’t done in nearly

4 months.

she woke up

and demanded a bottle.

funny.

i go back to work

on oct. 6th

and now is the

time she has

decided to not sleep

through the night.

let’s hope this

doesn’t continue.

the good news is that

she passed out before

the bottle was

empty, which meant

that i actually got a

chance to go

back to sleep.

woke up an hour

later and started picking

up the house.

we have a visitor coming today

so the house

should be somewhat clean.

madeline eventually woke

up and we spent a little

time talking to

each other,

then we headed north on

the 2 to the

210 so we could

pick up auntie anya

and take her to

the airport.

she was heading to

the nyc for auntie maleeda’s

bridal shower.

can’t help but think

about how excited

liz

would have been

for this trip.

fuck.

done thinking about it.

dropped anya off

then picked up

gentle ben and peter

for a quick lunch.

went to our usual spot

near the office

and laughed like we

used to

back in early march.

dropped the guys

back at the office

and went back to

the airport to pick

up our visitor.

creepy nancy r.

came in

to town to hang out

and take some photos

of my baby.

awesome.

she held madeline

as i went about

filling my walls

with memories.

hanging more photos.

nice to have an assistant,

one that holds a baby,

tells me if the

frames are crooked

and takes photos of

the entire event.

shoes.

cut my finger open

while trying to

adapt a frame for

my uses.

that sucked.

a while later,

the living room

looked like this:

nearly complete.

evening arrived and it

was time to head

up the 5

to meet the so. cal.

contingent of the creeps.

met at a mexican restaurant

where there

was no parking.

i pulled

the stroller

out of the trunk and

nancy laughed as she

came face-to-face

with the robot.

robot in trunk.

made it inside

and found creepy christa waiting

for us.

we grabbed a table

and waited

for the other

creepy lady to arrive.

madeline demonstrated just

how strong her

legs actually are.

me, madeline, creepy christa's beer.

creepy k8 finally

arrived and stole

my baby.

madeline, creepy k8.

we enjoyed a great dinner

and more

than a few laughs.

the waiter tried

his hand at photography

madeline, creepy women, me.

then we went outside

so christa could meet,

and k8

could have her

second date with,

the robot.

madeline + creepy women + robot.

said goodbye and

headed toward my neighborhood.

dropped creepy nancy

off at her hotel

and a sleeping madeline

and i went home.

went to sleep early again.

didn’t want to think

about the day

anymore.

***friday***

madeline woke up

at 5:30 this morning.

no soothing her

back to sleep without

a bottle.

can’t complain though.

she slept through

the night for

4 straight months.

she finished her entire

bottle and went right

back to sleep.

i didn’t have a bottle,

but i was able

to get a short

nap in before

waking up for the day.

spent the morning

smiling at

one another

smiling behind the pacificer.
smiling.
happy.

then staring at the photos

on the walls.

for the first time

since she died,

i really looked

at a photo of

liz.

i’ve seen a ton

of photos of her

over the past 6 months,

but i’ve not looked

at one.

she looks so happy,

so vibrant in that

photo of the

three of us posing

(i can only imagine madeline was posing somewhere inside that pregnant belly)

in the backyard

the day

before she left

the house for the

last time.

i probably shouldn’t have

hung that one

by the door,

but really,

there’s no better place.

sent the robot

to pick nancy up

from her hotel.

nancy + roboto chauffeur.

we all stopped at

the record store on the

ride to the west side.

picked up a few albums

that i just

had to have

then we drove

to a lunch

spot near my

old apartment.

lunch.

madeline sat in

my lap, posing

for the camera

maddy, daddy.
standing.

until an older man

caught her attention.

madeline meets another potential suitor.

finished our lunch

and let nancy carry

madeline out to

the car.

madeline, nancy.

we drove a couple of

miles so i

could get a haircut

and look cleaned-up

for the thing

happening next tuesday.

got there a little

early so nancy took

some photos

while we waited.

waiting.

i approved some comments

approving comments.

while madeline

slept in her car seat.

eventually she woke

up and wanted out

of her prison.

look at those eyes!

it was my turn,

so i handed madeline

over to jennifer, who

had made sure her schedule

was clear,

just so she

could hold madeline.

jennifer feeding madeline

jeanette cut my hair

getting my haircut.

and we talked a

lot about

liz.

eventually we were

done and nancy

took an unauthorized photo.

post-haircut in an awesome robe.

jeanette got a chance

to hold madeline

and took her to

her mom’s favorite spot

to pick up some

of her mom’s favorite stuff.

talking to madeline.

madeline hung out

hand in mouth.

while i tried to

pay for my haircut.

jeanette, once again,

would not let me

do so.

we said goodbye

to the ladies,

wishing them well

on their upcoming vacation.

madeline, jeanette, me.

from the west side

we drove back home.

got there in time

to answer the

phone call from madeline’s

doctor’s office.

“we had a cancellation. can you get here in a half an hour?”

i said,

“shit yeah! we’ll be there in 5 minutes”

the guy on the

phone laughed at

my excited response.

i had good reason

to be excited.

madeline’s original appointment

was scheduled for

the day after

i am to return to work.

didn’t want to

have to show up

late on my

second day back,

so i tried to reschedule.

no appointments

until december but they

could put us

on a waiting list

so we could

get in if there

was a cancellation.

so here we are…

on our way to

the doctor thanks

to one of

those elusive cancellations.

what does that mean

for all of you?

well, of course it

means that there’s

another guess the weight

and height contest.

i’ll send a prize

(a copy of my current fav. album or book, maybe both)

to the person who

gets closest

to the actual height/weight

without going over.

you have until 11:59pm (pacific time) thursday, october 2nd.

to get your guess in.

in the mean time, here’s a little help…

last check-up she was 23 inches tall

and weighed 11lbs even.

(most recent growth chart below):

holy shit! she\'s getting huge!

i’ll post the stats,

the winner(s),

the update from the doc.

and the rest of friday’s activities

on friday, oct. 3rd.

(so curious to see how many guesses we get this time…we had well over 500 at her 4-month appointment. and remember…the lenses i use seem to add a few inches/ounces).

541 Comments

  1. Angela from the MO
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:14 pm | Permalink

    Umm… my guess is – 14.55 pounds, 26 1/2 inches. Way to grow, Maddy!

  2. Angela from the MO
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:16 pm | Permalink

    BTW, my husband and I are leaving for Peru in March on a Mission trip. Do you remember if you had to get the Yellow Fever vaccine? The CDC says it isn’t recommended if we are limiting ourselves to the Peru and Cuzco areas, but my doctors are encouraging it. Just now sure?!?! Any thoughts? mrsadlich@yahoo.com

  3. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:17 pm | Permalink

    Ok, my guess is 24 inches tall and 15lbs 8ozs.

  4. Diane in Kate's Library
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:17 pm | Permalink

    It cannot be that I’m getting in a guess this time! I know nuthin’ ’bout the growth of young’uns, so it’s purely pulling numbers out of the air. But I’m saying Madeline is 25.4 inches tall and weighs in at 14 pounds, 9 ounces. Wish me luck!

  5. Andrea Johnson
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:18 pm | Permalink

    Hey :) I’m gonna guess that she’s 24.75 inches and 14.2 lbs…how’s that for accuracy?! Hope all went well at the appt and she truly is getting more beautiful everyday!

  6. Tiffany from MN
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:21 pm | Permalink

    26.25 inches long and 14lb. 2oz.

  7. Becky in Nashville
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:22 pm | Permalink

    Gosh, she is just beautiful!!!
    My guess is 15lbs 2oz, and 25.25 inches tall

  8. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:23 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 25.75 inches tall and 16.5 lbs.

  9. cj in the mg
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:23 pm | Permalink

    28″ and 17lbs. due to all those recent early morning bottles!

  10. Alicia from PA
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:23 pm | Permalink

    I’m going to say that she is 16.3lbs and 26 inches.

  11. Becky in Nashville
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:23 pm | Permalink

    Hmmmm, I’ll guess 14lbs 2oz, and 25 inches

  12. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:23 pm | Permalink

    25 inches and 14 lbs.

    I think purple is definitely your color!

  13. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:24 pm | Permalink

    Shy lurker here but guessing a contest is a good way to get out of the woodwork.

    I’m guessing…. 15.25 lbs and 24.75 inches.

  14. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:25 pm | Permalink

    I am going to go with 16.85lbs and 26.2 inches tall.

  15. Elizabeth
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:27 pm | Permalink

    My guess is that Maddy is now 14lbs 9oz and is 26 inches. :)

  16. Amy from the Ville
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:28 pm | Permalink

    I am giving a quick guess so I can win this thing and then I will comment on the post……13 pounds 2 ounces and 24.5 inches long! :)

    Amy from Louisville in the KY

  17. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:28 pm | Permalink

    I’ll say 26″ and 14 lbs. 10 oz.

  18. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:28 pm | Permalink

    I’m guessing 15lbs 2oz. and 25.2in.

  19. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:29 pm | Permalink

    15.1 pounds, 25 inches. I almost forgot she was a preemie, she looks so great!

  20. Melissa W
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:29 pm | Permalink

    YAHOO!! I hope I win this time! She’s getting cuter and cuter by the posts! I cant WAIT until she starts crawling!

    My official guess is that she weighs 14.50 pounds and is 25.75 inches!!! She better not go over that dammit!! ;)

    btw, when can you come over and hang all my photos on my walls?!?!? mine never look like that!

  21. Amanda_from_MA
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:29 pm | Permalink

    26inch tall
    17lbs.

    Love the hair cut.

  22. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:29 pm | Permalink

    I’m going to guess that Maddy is 16.5 lbs and 27.3/4 inches.

  23. tracy
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:30 pm | Permalink

    I will guess……13.4, 25 1/4 inches.
    Boy, that was not easy…my oldest just turned 17 yrs. old….girl..she was only 19 lbs.at a year. But she grew up way too fast..okay, that’s my final answer.

  24. debbie in WA
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:31 pm | Permalink

    I’m going to go with 14.8 lbs & 26.45 inches…

    just pulled those ones out of my ass :]

  25. Molly
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:31 pm | Permalink

    I am guessing 24.5 in length and 14 pounds

  26. Abby
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:32 pm | Permalink

    I’m guessing 16.7 pounds and 25.75 inches. =)

  27. Amy from the Ville
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:35 pm | Permalink

    Ok….now about the post. I am so glad that some of my creeps could hang out with you and Madeline. Great pics Creepy Nancy…..love the “Prince” tribute Matt.

    About the sleeping patterns of Madeline….My son Jackson slept 12 hours a night for 4.5 months straight. Once he reached his 6 month mark….all hell broke loose. He was up at random hours of the night. Dr. said she thought it was a combination of teething and a growth spurt. Good news, it will pass. He now sleeps 9-10 hours a night most nights.

    Can’t wait to see what I win….you Creepy Biotches might as well not guess, I got it in the bag baby! :)

  28. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:39 pm | Permalink

    Wow, she’s growing so quickly. My little guy too!

    My guess is 24.75 inches and 13.8 pounds.

    Keep up the good work Matt and Madeline!

  29. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:41 pm | Permalink

    the photo of maddy in the restaurant looks like she is eyeing up that tall beer…

    my guess is 25 3/4 inches and 14 1/2 lbs

    btw, the photos in the LR look great.
    well done.

  30. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:43 pm | Permalink

    Here’s the correct guess… :-)
    Height: 24.7 in.
    Weight: 13 lbs. 7 oz.

  31. Stephanie
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:44 pm | Permalink

    OK, I’m going to guess 13.3 lbs. and 24.4 inches.

    I’m not sure if anyone else has mentioned this or not, but both of my kids (now 1 & 3) have had major sleep trouble right before hitting a big milestone. Maybe Madeline is about to sit up on her own or something else exciting…

  32. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:45 pm | Permalink

    (24.75 in.) forgot the 5 before, oops.

  33. Jessica from NC
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:45 pm | Permalink

    13 pounds 4 ounces and 25.2 inches. By the way, I love the pictures in the living room. It looks great!

  34. Mona in the MN
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:46 pm | Permalink

    I’ll guess 14.9 pounds and 25 inches!

    She’s still adorable!!

  35. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:47 pm | Permalink

    Hmmmm 25 inches and 13 pounds. She sure is a little peanut. My dd was 21 inches at birth.

  36. GnomeSweetGnome
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:47 pm | Permalink

    Here’s my guess for Madeline’s growth:
    25.75 inches
    14.5 pounds.

    I can’t believe she’s already 6 months! You’re doing such an amazing job with her. :-)

  37. Melissa in Tulsa
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:47 pm | Permalink

    24.25 inches and 13.2lbs.

  38. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:48 pm | Permalink

    i love your display of frames. it looks awesome. and seriously madeline just gets cuter with every picture you post of her :)

    as for the guessing game, i say:
    26.25 inches
    14 lbs

    woo.

  39. Julie
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:51 pm | Permalink

    Guessing the height and weight of the most gorgeous baby on the face of the earth is not as easy as I thought it might be, but here goes (and I’m adding a few extra ounces for those sweet cheeks)!
    14.5 pounds and 25.5 inches

  40. FromWI
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:53 pm | Permalink

    She is so sweet and getting sweeter everyday. I can’t believe its been about six months since we’ve all started reading(CribSheeter!)
    Happy Belated Birthday to Madeline.

    My guess is 15 pounds 5 oz. 25.5 Inches

  41. Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:53 pm | Permalink

    14 pounds 7 ounces.
    24 and 1/4 inches.

  42. Tara (from the MN)
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 3:58 pm | Permalink

    I am going to guess 25.3 inches and 14.8 lbs!

  43. Whitney in the NJ
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:00 pm | Permalink

    My guess: 15 lbs; 25 inches.

    Let’s go Madeline!

  44. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:00 pm | Permalink

    Okay my guess is 15lbs6oz and 28inches.

    Looking forward to see who wins. :)

    Great pictures yet again. Take care.

  45. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:03 pm | Permalink

    This sleep deprived woman simply WILL NOT HEAR you complain about two silly 5 a.m. feedings. If my 4 month old slept half as good as you claim Madeline does, the world would be a better place. Fuck, the economic crisis might solve itself if she would just sleep. That said, 6 months is a pretty typical growth spurt age so she’ll probably be sleeping like an angel again (you lucky bastard) in no time.

    I love those smiles behind the pacifiers. You KNOW she must love what she’s looking at to stop sucking long enough to grin.

    That facial expression in the close-up in the carseat looks like a little preview of the kind of attitude sweet Miss Madeline is going to give you as she grows up. She will be rolling her eyes at you before you know it!

    I assume you have one hell of a spreadsheet ready to handle all of these guesses. I, personally, think it is UNFAIR that K8, Nancy, and Christa recently got to handle the specimen (just kidding, ladies). SO, my guess is 24.5 inches and 14 lbs even.

  46. kim in the MA
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:05 pm | Permalink

    15.33 lbs and 25.33″

  47. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:05 pm | Permalink

    Hi Matt,
    I am a lurker and have been for a few days. I just wanted to say that you seem to be an incredible father. Do you ever go anywhere without Madeline? She is always right beside you, and that is super admirable. Keep up the good job!
    As for Madeline’s height/weight, I am going to guess 25.5″ and 17.25 lbs.
    I also have a toy giveaway on my blog if you like to check it out. Madeline would have to wait a while until she could play with it, but if you happen to win, I would be sure and throw in something extra for her to enjoy now. She is too cute to resist doing that!

  48. Glenda in San Diego
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:10 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 14lbs 6ozs AND 25 1/2 inches long. Love the display of pics in your livingroom. Maddy is gorgeous (but you already know that)!

  49. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:15 pm | Permalink

    25 inches and 15.25 inches

  50. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:15 pm | Permalink

    The robe looked great on you!

    My guess is:
    15 lbs 2 oz and 25 1/2 inches tall

    Good luck with going back to work- you’ll be in my thoughts!

  51. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:26 pm | Permalink

    16 lbs. 4 oz.
    26 inches

  52. Stephanie
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:27 pm | Permalink

    I love the gamble and I’ve never even been close. I’ve always been too light/too short. Let’s see….14# 8 oz and 25.5 inches. Keep growing Maddy, you are a sweetheart!

  53. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:28 pm | Permalink

    raised by wolves onesie is awesome…

    i will guess 13 lbs 4 oz and 25.8 in.

  54. Kathy in Las Vegas
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:28 pm | Permalink

    unauthorized photo my ass….you totally posed for that!
    madeline looking adorable as usual.

  55. Sarah Elder
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:30 pm | Permalink

    My Guess is 25 1/2 inces and 15 Lb. 2 oz!
    Have a Fantastic day!

  56. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:34 pm | Permalink

    What a doll!! My guess is that she weighs 14lbs2oz and 25.5inches tall!!

    I can not believe how big she is now. It’s been a treat watching her grow up. Thank you for letting us.

  57. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:35 pm | Permalink

    1 – no fair you get to meet Creepy Christa and K8.

    2 – Love the variety on the framed wall, regular frames give me the willies.

    3 – Hmmm if I take off the 10 lbs the camera adds, then I’ll say 24.3 inches and 13.8lbs

  58. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:37 pm | Permalink

    Sending a few belated hugs for the 6th month anniversary.

    13 lbs, 4 oz, 24 inches even.

  59. Tricia L
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:37 pm | Permalink

    Okay, I’m going with 13lbs 6oz, and 24.5 inches.

  60. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:39 pm | Permalink

    my guess is 23.5 inches and 13 lbs 12 oz

  61. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:39 pm | Permalink

    16 lbs. 7 oz.
    25.25 in.

    You’re doing an awesome job! Madeline is simply breathtaking.

  62. Al in SLP
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:46 pm | Permalink

    14lbs 10.5 oz
    24 inches

  63. Alicia
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:49 pm | Permalink

    16 lbs. 3 oz., 26.25 in. Madeline looks so happy! I love seeing how she is thriving and hearing of your days. Will be thinking of you as you go back to work. She’s going to be the most popular baby in daycare!

  64. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:53 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 27 1/4in, 15 pounds 8 ounces.

  65. IssaJohn
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:54 pm | Permalink

    24.5 inches
    13.5 lbs

  66. Sarah
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:55 pm | Permalink

    26 inches. 15.7 pounds.

    A cool 42 degrees in central mn this morning.. may have frost tonight

  67. Jodi from the NE
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:55 pm | Permalink

    I don’t comment often, but I just love these little contests because it’s so fun to guess how much beautiful little Maddy has grown. I’m going to go with 26 inches tall and 16 lbs.

  68. Susan
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:55 pm | Permalink

    I have never posted here before, but I have been following your story for some time. I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful wife. There are nor words to begin to explain why things happen. Your daughter is the most precious little girl I have ever seen. She is so lucky to have a daddy like you. Likewise you are so blessed to have so many wonderful and caring friends.

    Thank you for sharing your most private and vulnerable moments with us. Always remember that there is probably someone out there going through the same thing as you and this blog is helping them get by.

    By the way…just for fun…my guess is 25 1/4 inches and 15lbs 8oz.

    Susan

  69. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:55 pm | Permalink

    25.25 inches and 15 pounds, 2 ounces.

    I think she has gotten so much bigger in two months and quite possibly has the most beautiful blue eyes I have ever seen!

  70. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:57 pm | Permalink

    15 lb 7 ounces, 25 3/4 inches

  71. kelly in Tulsa
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:57 pm | Permalink

    Look! Glamour in the background!
    My guess is 26 inches…14.9 pounds!

  72. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:58 pm | Permalink

    15.25 lbs and 25.75 in…

    A guess from a young dad of two (post Oct. 20th that is) in ME…

  73. Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:59 pm | Permalink

    She will be… 25 inches, 13.4 pounds.

  74. Geraldine in Arizona
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 4:59 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 19.9 and 24 inches
    God Bless you beautiful Madeline she is so Adorable..

  75. alicia
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:00 pm | Permalink

    imma guess!

    26.75″ 15.8lbs

  76. Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:03 pm | Permalink

    Asalamalaykom,

    You know…I have never guessed at one of these. Numbers just don’t stay in my head.

    I’ll say this: whatever Miss Madeline’s numbers are, they are packed with more fortified goodness per square inch than the national average.

  77. Sarah from the CT
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:07 pm | Permalink

    14 lbs, 3 oz.
    24.25 inches

    grow maddy grow! :)

  78. Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:07 pm | Permalink

    I’m bad the weight guessing but I just have to tell you that you have the CUTEST little girl around!

  79. Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:08 pm | Permalink

    I’m also de-lurking with this comment. I think Maddy will be 12 lbs, 9 oz and 24.5 inches tall.

  80. Erin in the NWFL
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:10 pm | Permalink

    She is getting so big, and even more beautiful by the day! I’m going to have to say that she’s around 14lbs 12 oz. and 25 inches.

  81. Darlinda in MN
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:10 pm | Permalink

    OK – here it is: 15 lb 11 oz and 26 inches. Best wishes for transitioning back into the work mode, Matt!

  82. Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:11 pm | Permalink

    25.25 inches, 14 lbs 10 oz

  83. Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:12 pm | Permalink

    I’m going with 16 pounds and 25 inches.

    My Lord, Matt, you and Liz created one incredibly beautiful baby!

  84. mandy
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:17 pm | Permalink

    14.7 lbs
    24.5 inches

    …crossing fingers….

  85. kc in the mpls
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:22 pm | Permalink

    Assume the dr appt went awesome…I’ll guess 25.5″ and 13lbs. I hope the mornings are going better, probably just a growth spurt…she’s also getting ready to need some cereal and fruits/veggies I assume…the extra calories should help with the sleeping. Good luck on your return to work…the first days are hard, but they get easier…

  86. Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:26 pm | Permalink

    Grow Maddy Grow!

    My guess:
    Height = 24.75 inches
    Weight = 14 lbs 5 oz

  87. NHer-ite
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:27 pm | Permalink

    24.75 in
    15# 1 oz

  88. alibaba in the l.a.
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:28 pm | Permalink

    I’ll go with 25.2 inches and 14.6 pounds. The only thing I know for sure is that she has filled out and is precious! Good luck everyone!

  89. Brittany
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:29 pm | Permalink

    Maddy is SO cute, and is getting so big! I’m going to say … 15 lbs 10 oz 24.5 inches.

  90. Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:32 pm | Permalink

    I say 14 lbs, 6 ounces and 26 inches in adorable girly height.

    Good luck on returning to work (and “normal life” in general). I know that has to be daunting, but I think you’re doing great.

  91. The Aitch
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:34 pm | Permalink

    23.5 inches and 12.5 lbs.

  92. Trinity
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:35 pm | Permalink

    That sux that you have to go back to work but it’s probably good for you and will be good for Madeline though I imagine it will be hard the first hour/day/ week… Are you leaving your camera at daycare so we can still see daily pics of Madeline? :) I am loving her onesies! So cute…can’t believe she’s already 6 months old. She’s a beautiful baby and has grown so much! HUGE pat on the back to you…

    Here are my guesses for her stats – weight: 14 lbs, 6 oz., height: 24.75 inches. Good luck next week!

  93. lauren
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:35 pm | Permalink

    my guess is that she is 14lbs 9 oz and 24 inches long

  94. Tricia
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:36 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 25 1/4 inches and 14 1/2 pounds

    Hope the appointment went well.

  95. SHANNA in MN
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:39 pm | Permalink

    MN Lurker…..says 13lbs 2ozs & 25.25inches

  96. Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:40 pm | Permalink

    I’m going with 15lbs12oz and 24.74 inches. Great pics of her today, she really does look like your beautiful Liz/

  97. Christi B
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:42 pm | Permalink

    14.78 lbs 27.1 inches. Hope the appt goes well. I always love the pics at the doctor’s office! So cute!

  98. Tricia
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:43 pm | Permalink

    P.S. Hope my Sox beat those Angels tonight!

  99. Michelle
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:43 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 24.75 inches and 13 lbs, 5 oz. She is so cute!

  100. Kristin
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:45 pm | Permalink

    27 inches and 15 lbs, 3 oz

  101. Jennifer
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:46 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 13.2 lbs and 24.5 inches.

  102. Wendy
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:46 pm | Permalink

    She’s more and more beautiful every day! My guess 15 lbs. 9 oz. and 26 inches!

  103. afriendinCT
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:46 pm | Permalink

    Maddy’s looking great and so happy! I guess 24 3/4 inches, and 15 lbs. 2 oz. Sorry about the Twins, too bad you guys weren’t at the game, they would have won for sure!

  104. Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:50 pm | Permalink

    wow look at all the lurkers. lol.

  105. Karen from the Stow
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:50 pm | Permalink

    Height: 24.4 inches
    Weight: 12lbs 2oz
    Go Madeline Go!

  106. Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:52 pm | Permalink

    25.25 inches and 12 lbs 13 oz.

  107. Karen from the Stow
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:53 pm | Permalink

    OOOps!
    Weight is actually: 13lbs and 2 oz
    Height is actually: 25.4 inches.
    That’s the final answer

  108. Jenn
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:57 pm | Permalink

    14.5lbs. and 25inches

    Have a great visit!!

  109. Cori in Grand Rapids
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:58 pm | Permalink

    26.5 inches and 16 lbs, 4 oz.

  110. Posted 10/1/2008 at 5:59 pm | Permalink

    Hey Matt
    My guess is 26.5in and 15lbs14oz.
    Maddy is beautiful and you are always in my thoughts!

  111. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:00 pm | Permalink

    14.875 pounds (14 pounds, 14 ounces) and 24.4 inches ( I think I like the fours today!)

  112. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:01 pm | Permalink

    hmmm…guess i should have fought the crowd and held her @ the lglm5k. she was actually screaming for her bottle when i saw her, and pair that with the 5 am feedings…that leads me to think GROWTH SPURT!

    my guess is 14 lb 2 oz and 24.3 inches

    you’ve inspired us to hold contests before each dr appt as well! such a fun idea!

    and i LOVE the onesie w/ the kitty & bird rockin out to some tunes

  113. lauren
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:01 pm | Permalink

    Your daughter is just gorgeous :) You are doing such a wonderful job raising her, I can only ope my husband would do 1/2 as good a job as you if something God forbid ever happened to me.

    My guess is 13 lbs 9 oz and 24.75 in.

  114. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:02 pm | Permalink

    I’ll say 13lbs 8oz and 24.5″ tall

  115. Jenny
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:03 pm | Permalink

    15lbs, 4oz. and 26inches. Hope the appt went well for you guys.

  116. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:03 pm | Permalink

    I’m going to guess 24.5inches and 13lbs 6oz.

    She is too cute!

  117. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:04 pm | Permalink

    I guess 15 lbs, 2 oz and 25.5 inches.
    Madeline is such a beauty. I love the t-shirts she was wearing in this post.

  118. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:07 pm | Permalink

    Let’s go with 14 pounds 2 ounces…25.5 inches.

  119. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:08 pm | Permalink

    14 lbs, 3 oz, 25″.

    Great post, as usual

  120. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:10 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 23.8 inches tall and 14lbs 6.5oz.

    She is adorable no matter how tall she is or what she weighs.

  121. Tully from Iowa
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:10 pm | Permalink

    15.3 pounds and 24.5 inches!

  122. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:12 pm | Permalink

    I guess 24.9″ and 15.3lbs! This is so fun. :) She truly is a beauty… I wouldn’t say that if I didn’t believe it.

  123. Brittany
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:12 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 14 lb 4 oz and 25 1/4 inches tall. That’s how big my daughter was at her 6 month appt. last week!

  124. leigh in the sav
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:13 pm | Permalink

    didn’t stop to read the others…

    but would guess 14 lbs, 12 oz and 26.7 inches.

    so glad the creeps kept you in good company on thursday night – i can only imagine the laughter y’all shared. oh to be a fly on the wall!

  125. Cindy D
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:15 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 14 lbs 8.3 oz and 25.25 inches.

  126. Kristin
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:15 pm | Permalink

    I think the little punkin will be 24.5″ and 12lbs 2 oz.
    What a cutie and her clothes are great!

  127. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:16 pm | Permalink

    ok, I already forgot my original guess. I kept changing it when I saw someone posted the same weight or height.

    Then, my eyes started blurring from scrolling through. How you keep it straight is behind me.

    alright, time to crunch some numbers.

    height: 25 inches
    weight: 15 pounds 7 oz

    Go for it Madeline!!

    Matt, doing well as always!
    Hope Monday is good.

  128. Holly
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:17 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 16lbs, 13 oz. 26 inches

    Talk to her doctor but she may be ready for a little rice cereal in her bottle before bed. Make the nipple hole a little larger and make it really watery… full tummies keep babies asleep longer. I know my daughter had her first “real” food at 6 months.

    Pictures are awesome. Happy Baby means Daddy’s doing it right!

  129. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:18 pm | Permalink

    14.5 lbs
    25 inches

  130. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:22 pm | Permalink

    God her smile is so so cute.

    I think you guys should take a trip to Asheville, NC. It’s a beautiful, small mountain town that is often called the Paris of the South. And I have two little girls who would love love love Maddy!

    Just saying.

  131. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:22 pm | Permalink

    25.5 inches and 15 pounds :) have a blessed day!

  132. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:24 pm | Permalink

    14lbs 5oz, 25 inches

    Well, at least one of the Kates was at dinner. Looks like you guys had fun!

    Great photos, Nancy!

  133. BethBonoan
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:24 pm | Permalink

    I’m never right at these things, but I was close last time so my guess is 24.75 inches long and 13lbs 9oz. She is such a cutie!

  134. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:24 pm | Permalink

    25.5in 14.25lbs

  135. Jenn form the NS
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:26 pm | Permalink

    Hmmmm, I’m going to guess 15.8 and 25.7 inches.
    All the new hair might make her taller though!! She’s gorgeous!!

  136. Alicia from FL
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:28 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 25.25 inches and 15.25 pounds and 1 ton of cuteness.

    Oh and I love the wall of pics. It gives that wall such life if that make sense.

  137. ohfoshoyo
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:31 pm | Permalink

    15.5 lb and 26 in

  138. mar in the mn
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:32 pm | Permalink

    my guess is 15 lbs, 4 oz. and 26 inches. She is certainly a sweet little girl, you are lucky!

  139. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:33 pm | Permalink

    Happy 6 month birthday Maddy!!! I am going to say 26 inchest and 15.5lbs

  140. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:35 pm | Permalink

    She’s been sleeping through the night and now waking up early. 6th month growth spurt!

    So maybe she’ll have packed on a bit more than usual? uh huh, I’m totally a mom!
    I’ll say 16.2 lbs. and 24 inches.

    P.S. That close up picture of Madeline’s face made me have to catch my breath. She’s so beautiful.

  141. AJ (female) in MPLS
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:37 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 15.4 lbs and 25.7 inches tall. She is such a doll!

  142. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:41 pm | Permalink

    25.33 inches and 14.22 lbs.

    the wall looks great.

  143. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:46 pm | Permalink

    14 lb. 11 oz.
    25.75 inches

  144. Cara from the MN
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:49 pm | Permalink

    14 lb 7oz and 25.25in

    i’ll let you know that nancy is an excellent secret keeper and would not spill the beans to any other creeps. :(

  145. Rachael
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:51 pm | Permalink

    I love that little girl! I’m guessing 13.4oz and 25 inches!!!

  146. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:52 pm | Permalink

    ok, my guess is 28 inches, 14.3 pounds… grow Maddie, grow!

  147. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:53 pm | Permalink

    ok, my guess is 28 inches, and 14.3 pounds, grow Maddie, grow!

  148. Jennypenny
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:55 pm | Permalink

    26 inches tall and 15 lbs 4 oz.

  149. Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:56 pm | Permalink

    Well, hmmmm….I am horrible at guessing baby sizes…even though I have one….but I’ll give it a whirl…

    ummmm, 13 pounds 12 ounces and 24.6 inches tall? Sure, why not. : )

  150. S
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 6:58 pm | Permalink

    24.75 inches and 14 lbs 11 oz — keep growing, Maddie!

  151. kathleen in nordeast
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:01 pm | Permalink

    So, she looked way bigger at the walk than she did at the pool party – so I’m going with 25 1/4 inches w/ 13 pounds 4 oz.

    BTW, Mags slept through the night until a week before I started back to work – it sucked and I felt like a zombie for weeks. Eventually, you get into a routine – but after getting into a routine for the last six months (an unexpected, and unasked for one at that) – going back to work, sleep or no sleep should be doable for both of you. Peace and comfort.

  152. Tiffani
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:02 pm | Permalink

    Lurker coming out of hiding to guess the weight :)

    25.5 inches
    14 lbs 7 oz

    - Tiffani from the Wisconsin

  153. Nicole
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:09 pm | Permalink

    26″, 14.5lbs. She’s looking soo cute. I love the photos & her shirt today.

  154. Liliana Sallee
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:10 pm | Permalink

    I don’t even know my daughter’s weight and hight…probably I suck at guessing as well , but here I go.
    15.28 lbs.
    25.30 inches

  155. Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:13 pm | Permalink

    Just one of those creeps, stalking your blog for months! You are doing wonderful, Liz would be SO proud! Okay, so your precious baby girl is weighing in at 15.2ounces, and is 26 inches tall!

  156. Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:17 pm | Permalink

    hmm…she looks like a peanut, just like my youngest daughter…and it looks like she is going through a growth spurt with all those bottles she wants so early…so I will say 15 pounds 8 ounces. And 25 3/4 inches.
    Way to grow Madeline!

  157. Mary
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:18 pm | Permalink

    Hmmm… I say 26.3 inches and 16.1 pounds.

    I don’t even care about winnig; I just love looking at your pictures!

  158. Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:18 pm | Permalink

    I say 25.92″ and 15.60 lbs. I’m right aren’t I?

  159. cindy in the wv
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:19 pm | Permalink

    I’m guessing that Maddie weighs 14.6 pounds and is about 25 1/2 inches tall.

  160. Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:21 pm | Permalink

    24 inches 15 lbs. 1 oz.

  161. michele
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:21 pm | Permalink

    I’ll guess 26 1/8 inches and 16 pounds 6 ounces. Keep up the good work!!!

  162. Jen
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:22 pm | Permalink

    She is just so cute!
    My guess is that she’s 25.6″ 14 3/4 pds

  163. Nancy
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:25 pm | Permalink

    27.7 inches 13.7 lbs

  164. Magda in NW Indiana
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:26 pm | Permalink

    My guess….14lbs 4 oz, and 24 1/2″ long!

  165. Diane
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:27 pm | Permalink

    13.9 oz and 25.25 She is so dang cute!!! Love the blue eyes!

  166. Kelly from the MN
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:28 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 26.2 inches, 14 lbs, 12 oz.

  167. Kristin Gaffney, OR
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:29 pm | Permalink

    I’ve learned that when you could use the sleep is when the kids know, and won’t let you get it. At least this is true with my two…LOL

    She is such a doll!

    My guess 13lb 2oz and 25.5″ tall :)

  168. Elly from the St Pau
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:30 pm | Permalink

    14.10lb 24.25inches!! WOW what a big girl!!

  169. Sarah from the NE
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:31 pm | Permalink

    I am going to guess 26 inches and 15 lbs 7 ounces.

    SO glad to hear about your day!

  170. Andrea V
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:32 pm | Permalink

    24 1/4 tall and 14lb – good luck Maddy!

  171. Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:32 pm | Permalink

    26.25 inches and 15 lbs. Between the 4- and 6-month visits is when my son bulked up the most, so I’m guessing Madeline will too.

  172. Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:35 pm | Permalink

    My daughter’s curve slowed down a bit at 6 months so I think that madeline weighs 13 lbs 4 oz & is 23.5 inches long…er I mean tall.

  173. Amyinthebc
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:36 pm | Permalink

    NO idea.

    Just know she is as cute as a bug as ever! (Said in one of those high pitched singsongy voices we use with babies, sorry ;)

  174. Lani
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:36 pm | Permalink

    Madeline, you are definitely going to be a heartbreaker!! SO beautiful!!!!!! Matt, you continue to inspire and impress us all! Good luck with your return to work and Madeline’s new venture into daycare, I know you’ll both do great! My guess for your little princess’s stats are: 13.5 lbs / 25.5 inches

  175. Amyinthebc
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:37 pm | Permalink

    By the way the picture wall looks fantastic!

  176. Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:39 pm | Permalink

    Ok, a quick read through some of the comments and I see alot of the weight I was going to guess, so I have changed it slightly (perhaps it is wishful thinking that you have slipped her a pork product or two and she is a bit more beefy for it…).

    My guess is 14 lbs, 3 oz and 25.5 inches tall. Oh and off the scales as far as cuteness is concerned.

  177. Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:41 pm | Permalink

    i guess 20lbs 2 oz and 28 inches tall.

    she’s amazingly beautiful.

  178. Tonia
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:42 pm | Permalink

    24.5″
    13 lbs. 7 oz.

    She is so adorable, I can’t stand it!!

  179. Sarah from Vancouver
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:43 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 26 and 3/4 inches long and 14 lbs 11.6 oz!!

    Go Maddy!

  180. Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:43 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 14 lbs. 5 oz and 25 1/4 inches long.

    My son (7 months) hit a major growth spurt at 4 months and began waking up in the middle of the night again wanting to eat. It lasted a couple of weeks and then all went back to normal.

  181. Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:47 pm | Permalink

    Wanted to add…he didn’t do that around six months so maybe she is growing quite a bit this month! Once we started solids at six months he slept even longer at night…

  182. Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:50 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 25.4 inches & 14.5 ounces.

    She is getting more beautiful with every picture! I also love the onesies!

  183. jo
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:50 pm | Permalink

    23 an 3/4 in tall and 13lbs6.2oz

    shes a cutie!

  184. Holly Hancock
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:50 pm | Permalink

    I’m gonna guess hmmmmm 13 pounds 5 ounces and she’s about 25 3/4 inches

  185. Ash in ND
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:51 pm | Permalink

    16 lbs 5 oz. 25 1/8″

  186. Paige Specken
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:52 pm | Permalink

    Wow Maddy is growing!!
    I say she is 14.5lbs and 25.5 inches long.

    She is going to be a big baby and one loved baby.

  187. Pam The Mn
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:57 pm | Permalink

    Yikes! hmm, gonna have to go with 15 lbs, 5 oz. for me!!!!!!!!!!!!

  188. Nikki
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:57 pm | Permalink

    I guess 14lbs, 27 inches long

  189. Becky P.
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:58 pm | Permalink

    After much thought:

    13 lbs, 3 oz
    25.7 inches

  190. Nantucket YaYa
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 7:59 pm | Permalink

    No energy for a guess. Love those eyes of Maddy’s! I hope you have another good day.
    Jen

  191. Jen
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:00 pm | Permalink

    I guess 13.5 lbs. and 24.5 inches long.

  192. Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:06 pm | Permalink

    i’m going to guess 15 lbs 4 oz and 24 1/2 inches long.

    she’s getting more and more beautiful every single day.

    hugs from NJ,
    erica and Landon

  193. Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:10 pm | Permalink

    She is so damn cute! I have 2 boys, and she makes me feel like I NEED a little girl.

    Anyway, my guess-13.7 lbs. and 25.3 inches tall.

  194. Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:12 pm | Permalink

    I am going to guess she is 14lb 7oz and 25 1/4 inches tall. She looks like a happy girl! You are doing a GREAT job with her matt!!! Best wishes for you both!

    One of your many blog stockers….lol

  195. Nicole Nye
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:13 pm | Permalink

    She is absolutely breath-taking. Love the photos of her at the hair salon. Those eyes are amazing. Just want to give her a squeeze. My guess is 14.5 pounds and 25 inches long. Can’t wait to hear the final stats–she looks so good, Matt!

    I’ll be thinking of you both on Monday, 10/6 when you return to work. What a big step…I’ll look forward to hearing about the transition. Good luck!

  196. Karin
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:16 pm | Permalink

    Hi Matt! I’m going to guess 14 lbs 5 oz, 25 inches tall. ~ She has the prettiest eyes! Good luck heading back to work…

  197. Ashley from NC
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:17 pm | Permalink

    Ht 24.5 in
    Wt 13 lbs 12oz

  198. Dawn
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:17 pm | Permalink

    Ok big girl! I’m guessing that you are 14lbs and 24 in!

  199. Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:19 pm | Permalink

    25.25 inches tall and weight 13 1/2 pounds.

    That is my GUESS. heh! I am so SURE I am way off but I sure would like to know WHAT you are listening to or going to give away, I will buy the damn music! heh!

    I hope all went well with the checkup. 1/2 way mark is a bitch, I know.

  200. Lopez
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:20 pm | Permalink

    No guess…thinking about all those numbers gives me a headache. I did, however, want to post something in order to add my name to the shit load of admirers following your story. :)

    Love, love, love the Prince look (see Amy). Were you channeling more Purple Rain or Diamonds and Pearls?

    Back to work on Monday…I can’t even imagine.

  201. Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:20 pm | Permalink

    Hi Matt & Madeline,

    17 pounds 4 ounces and 27.5 inches tall.

  202. Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:25 pm | Permalink

    My guess is…

    15 pounds and 3 ounces and 26 inches tall

  203. Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:26 pm | Permalink

    Gotta love the growth spurts that start keeping you up at night all of sudden! We’re going through them with my little guy too.

    I’m guessing 13lbs 5oz and 24.5inches.

  204. Amanda from the MN
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:27 pm | Permalink

    14lbs 8 oz and 24.5 inches :)

  205. rsw
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:28 pm | Permalink

    24.5 inches & 13 lbs, 6oz.
    she is beautiful and you are doing an incredible job.

  206. Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:30 pm | Permalink

    ehhh…
    13.3 lbs
    23.75″

  207. Rachel in the ND
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:35 pm | Permalink

    CANNOT believe that she can keep getting cuter, but she does!!!! I just want to give her a big squeeze! The pic of her standing at the restaurant took my breath away…she is just beautiful! My guess…..13# 4oz, and 25in long.

  208. Debbie From Ohio
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:36 pm | Permalink

    Madeline is totally smiling with her eyes in the picture with the pacifier in her mouth, We call them biddies in our house! Anyway my guess: 13lbs 7 oz and 25 1/4 inches

    Take care,
    Debbie

  209. Jess in The Aloha
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:40 pm | Permalink

    25 inches and 13lbs!! hope you are having a good day!

  210. Sheila
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:44 pm | Permalink

    She is such a beautiful little baby..
    I think it is nice that you put the picture of the three of you by your front door.
    Everyone to come in will see it and smile…

    I think that she weighs 12.7lbs and is 25.7 inches long.

  211. Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:45 pm | Permalink

    I’ll venture a 25.75 inches and 14lbs 2 oz.

    Good luck on the returning to work next week.

    You have such a good eye for hanging a collage of photographs. The wall is so visually appealing without even stopping to look at the pictures within the frames.

  212. Kelly
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:47 pm | Permalink

    26 3/4″ and 17.6 lbs of cuteness.

  213. Amy Elsen
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 8:49 pm | Permalink

    So so so sorry I missed the Calhoun gathering. Can never tell what your day will be like with a 3 year old!! Maddie’s smile make Emily and I smile, and Em loves to watch the videos. ..over and over again. She loves Baby Madeline!!
    I’m going to say 25.7 inches and 14.8 lbs.
    Good luck back to work!

  214. kelly
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 9:00 pm | Permalink

    26inches and 14 pounds 6oz….

  215. Erika in the MN
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 9:01 pm | Permalink

    25 1/2 inches and 16.2 lbs.

    I haven’t a clue! My daughter is a chunk and is probably close to that and she’s like 2 and half months! LOL!

  216. Posted 10/1/2008 at 9:02 pm | Permalink

    There are WAAAAY too many comments to read and I’m not about to guess the little Miss’s stats…She was so tiny in person last week I couldn’t begin to guess…

    I did want to say – HURRAY for Creepy Nancy – and Christa and K8 too of course!

    But Matt – Where’s the BEST pic that Nancy took while she was there?? I have a favorite that I’ve seen of hers…of you and you alone? Do you know the one I’m talking about??
    You must post that one – that’s the best pic YET!

  217. Jamie From Florida
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 9:04 pm | Permalink

    Hi,
    ummm, I am going to guess 13pds. 2 oz. and 25.25 inches.

  218. Posted 10/1/2008 at 9:12 pm | Permalink

    This one is easy.

    16 lbs, 25 inches.

  219. MR in TN
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 9:14 pm | Permalink

    Her smile is so so beautiful!! My guess is 14.4 lbs and 25 inches. Your wall of photos is awesome!

  220. Dana in the Ventura
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 9:18 pm | Permalink

    15 lbs 6 ounces and 25 inches tall

  221. Melanie
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 9:18 pm | Permalink

    14lbs.15oz. & 26.75 inches

  222. Kate
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 9:20 pm | Permalink

    Again… she is too cute for words!

    Im guessing that she is 13lbs/ 9oz. and 25.7 inches….

    Cant wait to find out!

  223. Posted 10/1/2008 at 9:21 pm | Permalink

    Yo yo yo. No guesses here.

    Thanks again for letting us hang with ya. It was pure awesomeness to finally meet you, maddy and of course The Bot.

    You should bring him up to Big Bear Saturday and celebrate Oktoberfest with me and the hubby. We’ll buy him a beer or two. ;)

    Cheers.
    Lurkers love the free shit!
    GO GERMAN BRATS.

  224. Posted 10/1/2008 at 9:33 pm | Permalink

    Hi Matt. I’m gonna say 25 inches and 13lbs 4 oz’s!

    Glad to see she’s growing so well! Gonna mail out our robots someday soon to you. Sorry We moved and it’s been hectec. Can’t wait till you get them! ~Diana and Caleb

  225. PB and Jazz
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 9:51 pm | Permalink

    Heya Matt,

    I want to know if the purple robe is like wearing the onesie over the pants? Are you starting a new trend? Now, I know that the first trend is for practical reasons but….. anyway, my guess for the weight is 13 lbs. 7.2 ounces. I am guessing she is 25 1/2 inches long.

  226. Dawn from the OV
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 9:56 pm | Permalink

    Ok, I’m saying 15 lbs 6 oz and 25.625 inches tall. And she’s a beauty!!

  227. Lisa in the Anch, AK
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 9:59 pm | Permalink

    I’ve never guessed before, but I’m going with 14 lb 3 oz & 26″! Grow Maddy Grow! lol

  228. Posted 10/1/2008 at 10:04 pm | Permalink

    15 pounds 2 ounces and 25.5 inches tall.

  229. Annie in the WA
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 10:07 pm | Permalink

    I’m going with 14 lb. 9 oz. and 26 &1/8 inches.

    Based on the pics of Liz that you’ve shared, I’ve always thought Maddie was a beautiful spitting image of her. The resemblance is so strong! But lately I’m starting to see more of you in her, too. What a beautiful little girl, obviously created with lots of love!

  230. Posted 10/1/2008 at 10:26 pm | Permalink

    24.8 pounds and 15 inches. Whoops I mean 24.8 inches and 15 pounds.

  231. Em in the NorCal
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 10:27 pm | Permalink

    Holy crap, look at all the lurkers!

    I’m gonna guess 15.8 lbs and 25.5 inches. She looks like she’s grown A LOT since the last check up.

  232. Danielle
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 10:48 pm | Permalink

    Ok Hmmmm I am going to guess 15.11 lbs and 26. 3 inches.
    She must be growing wanting to eat at 5:30 am. She is looking so grown up, especially standing at the table.
    Take care

  233. Evi in Bamberg,DEU
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 10:59 pm | Permalink

    I have a baby girl, who just turned 6 months this week, so here are my guesses: 13.5 pounds and 25 inches tall. And Maddy is a cutie!!!

  234. Melissa
    Posted 10/1/2008 at 11:42 pm | Permalink

    25 & 14 even.

  235. Posted 10/1/2008 at 11:58 pm | Permalink

    What a post. Love it.

    I’m guessing she is 25 inches and 14 pounds and 2 ounces.

  236. Grace, a stranger
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 12:15 am | Permalink

    hmmm. had to come in off the feed for this one.

    I’m going with 13 lbs 12 oz and 24.5 inches

    Cheers!
    Grace

  237. Kate, in New Zealand
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:58 am | Permalink

    My guess is
    27 and a half inches long/tall
    Aaand 14 pounds 3 ounces
    (Would have found this not so tricky if we kiwis didnt use kgs and cms…)

  238. Posted 10/2/2008 at 2:01 am | Permalink

    Darned it that babe of yours gets more kissable every day – you and Liz did great work Matt. Can’t believe you approve all your comments – I think this post is at almost 300.

    Fingers crossed for next week, the 6th, we’ll be thinking of you over here and hoping both of you survive it okay.

  239. Posted 10/2/2008 at 2:28 am | Permalink

    Am I too late??? Here’s my guess (hope I’m not repeating someone else cause I haven’t had time to read all the other responses)
    24 inches, plus 2 mm not cm, but mm…do they even take the height this way??
    13 lbs 3 oz

  240. Leesha
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:04 am | Permalink

    14lbs 8oz 25.5 inches

  241. Mags
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:08 am | Permalink

    here in N Ireland we think Maddie is 13lb 2oz and23ins.

  242. Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:36 am | Permalink

    I’m going to go with 25.5 in, 14.5 lbs :-)

  243. Carol
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:40 am | Permalink

    15 inches, 25 lbs.

  244. Anna~Mom of 4 in KY
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:47 am | Permalink

    The picture wall looks GREAT!!! I’m gonna take a guess at Madeline’s current height and weight. I say for weight she is 13.8 lbs and height I’ll say 25 1/4″. :)

  245. Charlotte
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:47 am | Permalink

    My Guess:
    Weight: 14lbs 3oz
    Height: 25.3″

    Have a good checkup, beautiful girl.

  246. Kris in the MN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:51 am | Permalink

    Okay – here is my guess…

    13 lbs 1 oz
    24.4 inches tall

    Love this post. Had to laugh at the robot picking Nancy up at the hotel. That robot continues to show talents we never knew it had.

    Good luck to both you and Maddy on Monday as you head back to work.

    As always, thinking of you here in the mn….

  247. bela67nt
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 4:15 am | Permalink

    15.2 and 25.5 inches!

    She is so cute and she makes me smile every morning before work.. especially since you’re blocked at my job.. BOO : )

  248. Sol from Argentina
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 4:17 am | Permalink

    BUEN DIA!
    I know that I have no chances (my weight/height converter is a fucking shit!) anyway…..my guess is..

    Weight 15 lbs
    Height 25 inc

    HAVE A FANTASTIC day!

    p.s. What a pleasure to HANG OUT with creepy friends… Nancy, K8 & Christa are really AWESOME PEOPLE!!!!!!

  249. tinitwina
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 4:30 am | Permalink

    She’s a beautiful baby! She’s very lucky to have a daddy that loved her mommy so much because it shows in the care you are giving her.

    Weight 13.45 lbs
    Height 25.60 inches

  250. Creep Christie
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 4:34 am | Permalink

    Hey Matt love your blog, and Madeline and you. I guess that she is 25 and 3/4 inches and 15 lb 4 oz.

  251. Posted 10/2/2008 at 4:35 am | Permalink

    24.25 inches and 13.75 pounds of pure cuteness!

  252. Posted 10/2/2008 at 4:36 am | Permalink

    16 lbs, 25 in!

  253. Mandy in Indy
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 4:42 am | Permalink

    I’m going to guess Maddie is now 12 lbs., 14 oz. and 24.75 inches long.

    As for her new morning ritual (waking up at 5 am) – my son did the same thing at around 5 months. He acted like he was starving! Sometimes, he would even seem hungry AFTER I would finish nursing throughout the day. That’s when I decided it was probably time to start introducing solid foods, which really helped. Unlike my daughter, he loved them right away. I think he was very ready to begin eating “real” food, though I had planned to wait longer. Just a thought.

    Love this post – Maddie is beautiful!

  254. melissa (NC)
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 4:45 am | Permalink

    Hi Matt, It is good to see how greatly madeline is thriving! I wish you the best of luck going back to work! Here are my guesses for Madeline’s stats……14.5lb and 25.25inches. Take care =)

  255. Lisa
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 4:56 am | Permalink

    Ok…first numbers that popped into my head 13 pounds 4 oz. and 24 1/4 inches! :)

  256. Dana
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 4:58 am | Permalink

    This is my first guess too….since she just started eating again in the middle of the night she may be on a growth spurt but hard to guestimate…

    26 1/2″
    14.5 pounds

  257. Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:02 am | Permalink

    I’m in Europe… Can I guess in kilos??
    This is my first comment. Have been following you for a while now – don’t want to sound corny but I think you’re an amazing person, and Madeline is absolutely beautiful!!
    Anyway, 6 kilos is…. 13lbs 13oz and 24.5 inches

  258. Steph in St. Louis
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:06 am | Permalink

    My guess is 25.75 inches long, 14lbs 5 ounces. She’s growing so fast!

  259. Kim
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:09 am | Permalink

    I’m going with 25 and 1/4 inches and 13 lb 4 oz.

  260. Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:10 am | Permalink

    She has to be the most beautiful little girl in the world! You are doing a kick ass job!

    My guess is 15.9 pounds and 25.5 inches

  261. Tracy H in the VA
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:10 am | Permalink

    I’m guessing 14.5lbs and 26 inches. The robot pics are hilarious!

  262. Hudson-WI
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:26 am | Permalink

    Madeline – I sure hope you aren’t offended when people think you’re heavier than you really are!! :)

    My apologies if you are not actually 25.2 inches long and now a whopping 15.3 pounds! You look great no matter what the stats are!

  263. Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:30 am | Permalink

    In one of those pictures, she looks so much like you! i just know she is going to be “most popular” in daycare. My guess is 25in and 14lbs.

    Hugs from Chicago!

  264. Rebecca
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:41 am | Permalink

    I guess 25 1/2 inches and 14.5 pounds!!

    You guys are doing great. I know that Tuesday will be hard but I also know that you (and Maddie) can do it.

  265. Megan
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:41 am | Permalink

    25 inches. 13 lbs, 1 oz – those were my 8 month old’s stats at 6 months. She and your precious one had the same stats at 4 months…

  266. Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:41 am | Permalink

    I loved seing all the latest video she is sooo cute! Ok I say she is 12lbs 12oz and 25 1/4in. Wanted to add I hope you have a 1st great day back at work on the 6th!

  267. Indigo in the MN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:44 am | Permalink

    Matt, Thanks for all of your wonderful posts. My guess is 13 lbs. 4 oz., 25 1/4 inches. Grow Maddie Grow!

  268. Trice Knutson
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:45 am | Permalink

    I’ll guess 14 lbs. 2 oz and 25.5 in. She is such a little doll.
    Good luck at work next week Matt, but keep the updates coming.

  269. Monica in RI
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:49 am | Permalink

    My guess is 14lbs 2oz and 25.5 inches

  270. Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:50 am | Permalink

    She is so cute!! I can’t believe how big she looks standing at that table!!

    I am guessing 15lbs 6oz and she is 25.9 inches.

  271. April M in the LR AR
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:52 am | Permalink

    Hmmm…13 lbs, 4.5 oz, 24.5″.

    Congrats on going back to work. I know it seems wierd to say “congrats” but it’s a step forward, which is an accomplishment any way you look at it.

    When did Madeline get that freckle on her forehead? Is that new or have I been missing it for the past few months? Eh, either way, she’s beautiful. Simply, totally beautiful.

  272. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:02 am | Permalink

    I’ll guess 12 lbs, 14 oz and 24.5 inches tall. Either way, she’s too freaking cute! :)

  273. Cara from Boston
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:07 am | Permalink

    I’m going to go with 13 pounds 7 ounces and 25 inches.

    As a mom that had to go back to work, I know how difficult the next few days are going to be and especially October 6th. The only advice I can give is just enjoy every last minute of being a stay at home dad and the work/parenting balance isn’t all that difficult (especially when you have such a fantastic baby like Madeline)! In any event, I’ll be thinking of you as you make this additional transition! You’ll be great I’m sure!

  274. Khristy
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:07 am | Permalink

    14lbs 8 oz and 24 3/4 inches tall. Hope all is well.

  275. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:12 am | Permalink

    I’m going to guess 24.75 inches tall, and 15 lbs., 12 oz. :)

  276. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:14 am | Permalink

    My guess is 15 lbs 5 oz and 26.5 inches.

  277. Regan from mn
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:17 am | Permalink

    Im gonna have to say 13.7 lbs and 26.8 in tall.

  278. Jass
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:21 am | Permalink

    My guess is 13.4 lbs and 25.6 inches long.

    Jass from VA

  279. Cathy
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:22 am | Permalink

    25.75″ and 16.25 lbs.

  280. meagan
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:24 am | Permalink

    24 inches tall, 13 lbs 5 oz

  281. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:25 am | Permalink

    16lbs 2 ou and 26 1/2 in long. she looks alot more petite than my hossy 1 year old – Miley weighed that at her 4 month appt i’m sure. I’d be guessing these early morning feedings are a growth spurt. But seriously wouldn’t it be nice to have someone heat you up a drink and give it to you in bed and then just fall back to sleep?? That’s the life! The kids on to something good here.

  282. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:27 am | Permalink

    My guess is 26.25in and 17.5lbs. Your baby is so cute and she has a wonderful father!

  283. KE in the MN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:28 am | Permalink

    She looks about the same size as my munchkin – so I’m going to go with what Ella weighed at her Dr. Visit this week. 14 lbs 15 oz and 26 inches long.

  284. Misti
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:31 am | Permalink

    Wow! She’s getting so big!!!

    My guess is 16 pounds, 25 inches.

  285. Amy
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:31 am | Permalink

    Love the post your daughter is getting more and more beautiful everyday! My guess is 15.7 lbs and 26.5 inches tall.

  286. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:32 am | Permalink

    I’ll give it a shot – 13.8 pounds and 24.25 inches.
    No matter her stats – she is absolutely adorable!
    Have a great weekend!
    Jen and Zoe

  287. Allie from Kentucky
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:32 am | Permalink

    Loved the raised by wolves onesie!

    Here’s my guess – 15lb 1oz & 25 inches

  288. Betsey in SC
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:32 am | Permalink

    I’m guessing 26.25in and 13.75lbs. She’s beautiful!

  289. Jill C.
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:34 am | Permalink

    My guess is 14 lbs & 12oz, 25.25″ tall

    Matt best of luck heading back to work. Maddy is such a beautiful, happy baby, you should be so proud of your hard work!

  290. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:35 am | Permalink

    Okay, even though I have a daughter almost exactly the same age I’m terrible at guessing games – my family jokes that I “failed estimations” in high school. But just for fun I’m guessing that Maddy will be 24.9 inches tall and 13.8 pounds.

  291. Jessica DeLeon
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:37 am | Permalink

    My daughter is a couple of weeks younger than Madeline and she just went to the doctor as well, so I am going to guess the height and weight that my daughter is because they look about the same.
    25 in. 15.2 lbs.

  292. Tammy C
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:37 am | Permalink

    Great posts lately. My Guess is 15 lbs 8oz and 25 inches long.

  293. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:39 am | Permalink

    Have you started solids yet? There are some pretty great books out there that tell you what to give them and when. I needed a book because I thought babies might like a burrito, but no they don’t.

  294. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:40 am | Permalink

    She’s so sweet. I guess 14lbs. 25 inches.

    Good Luck next week. :)

  295. Krista B.
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:40 am | Permalink

    No matter how big or small she is the cutest!
    My guess….14 pounds and 4 ounces and 26.2 inches long!

  296. Debbie in the IL
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:41 am | Permalink

    Coming out of lurker mode…
    25 inches, 15 pounds 3 oz.
    Just have to say Madeline is beautiful!

  297. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:41 am | Permalink

    Uuuuum…14.75 lbs. and 25.25 inches (just add that to the 25 others that said that).

    You look good in purple. And it does sound like Madeline waking up at Crack-O-Dawn thirty is having maybe a growth spurt (it was fun seeing her stand up at the table like a Big Girl). Truthfully, I have no idea! I have a 7 and 5-yr-old’s and I STILL have managed not to have a clue. I just pretend. So listen to the others.

    Did I say you look good in purple? What was that, silk? And your hair looked spiffy too. All new and stuff.

    And I have to comment on the cool onesies Madeline has. Do they have those in Big Girl (Really Big Girl) sizes? *Ahem* for me? They were so cool! What are you, HIP or something?

    Keep on, daddy.

  298. Laura from WI
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:42 am | Permalink

    My guess is hmm 14.75lbs and 26.75inches long. She looks SO long in pictures! The pictures on the wall look fantastic. Hope you’re getting enough time to enjoy the final weeks to the baseball season!

  299. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:42 am | Permalink

    First, I just have to say that Madeline is just sooo freaking pretty! Seriously, she is just adorable and I have loved “watching” her grow and change! She is too precious!

    Now, my guess for h/w is 12 lbs 2 oz and 24 3/4 inches.

    You can go ahead and mail my prize – I know I got it!!

  300. Rebecca M
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:44 am | Permalink

    14.10 lbs & 26.3″
    she is so cute!! good luck going back to work. keep us updated -

  301. Tricia Braman
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:49 am | Permalink

    First comment, Wahoo! I am guessing 13 bs 8.5 oz. 24.5 inches long…what a sweet girl. Every bit of her!

  302. Samantha
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:50 am | Permalink

    16.3lbs and 25.5″. She is GORGEOUS. Love reading your blog.

  303. keri
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:52 am | Permalink

    matt – i didnt read thru all the comments so hopefully my guess isnt duplicated…

    but I am guessing 26 3/4 inches and 15.2 pounds

  304. Jenna in Miami
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:54 am | Permalink

    Hi Matt! I wanted to say that I think Madeline is stunning! I also have a 6 month old, she was born on 3/18. The eating at 5:00 am sounds like her 6 month growth spurt coming on…luckily they do end and you be back to getting a full night’s sleep in no time.

    Anyhow, I guess that Madeline is going to weigh 14 lbs 10 ozs and will be 25 and 3/4 inches long.

    Oh, I also wanted to tell you I think you are an AMAZING photographer. IMO, it’s not always something that is learned. The “eye” is something you’re born with and you’ve definitely got it!!

    Keep up the great work you’re doing a fantastic job!!!

  305. Robin from MN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:54 am | Permalink

    16 pounds, 8 ounces and 25.5 inches

  306. Mary
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:54 am | Permalink

    My guess is 25 inches, 14 lbs 2oz.

    I just wanted to tell you how much I love your blog. It makes me laugh and cry daily. I am a single mom to a daughter born on February 29, 2008, so I am really enjoying watching Madeline’s progress as she hits the milestones my daughter is hitting as well. She is just the cutest little thing ever. And she has the best guardian angel looking over her every day!

  307. Mary from Hastings
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:54 am | Permalink

    14 lbs 1 oz, 25 and 1/4 inches

  308. KellyMc
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:55 am | Permalink

    Ok here’s my guess…13lbs7oz, 25 1/4in.

    Love you in the robe, glad you got thru that day ok – and its true, Maddy sure does have lots of admirers!!

  309. Denise from the MN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:56 am | Permalink

    My guess is 13 pounds and 6 ounces for weight and 25.5 inches for height.

    Hope her 6 month appointment went fabulous! :)

  310. Melissa M
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:58 am | Permalink

    You are doing an amazing job rasing your daughter! Happy 6 months Madeline!

    I can tell by the pictures and video that she is a very happy and content baby! Wishing you all the best in the furture!

    As for my guess:

    14lbs 3 oz

    26.5 inch

  311. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:58 am | Permalink

    My guess is that she’s 16 lbs, 17 in.

    Please bring her to Chicago so I can hold her? She’s absolutely gorgeous.

  312. Christy
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:59 am | Permalink

    I have absolutely no logic here, but I hate to be left out: 13.6 lbs, 25.3 inches
    Whatever the math, she’s perfect!

  313. Destiny
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:59 am | Permalink

    I am going to guess she is 15 lbs and 25 inches. She is so adorable!! I just love reading about your day. Take care!

  314. Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:00 am | Permalink

    I love her smiles.

    I’m going to go with 24.5 inches long, and 13lbs 2oz.

  315. Lori Odland
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:00 am | Permalink

    Hi there! You have no idea who I am, but I have followed your story since it was published in the Star Tribune.

    First of all, you are doing an incredible job with Madeline!! I can only imagine as she gets older, how incredible Liz and you will be to her.

    So how big will she be…. My guess is going to be… 26 7/8th tall and 14.24 heavy!

  316. Bridget
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:01 am | Permalink

    Sweet Madeline, I think, is now 14.7 pounds and 25 1/4 inches!

  317. Ann V of the MN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:02 am | Permalink

    I will guess 25 1/2 inches tall and 13 lbs, 9 oz.

    Good luck going back to work, I hope the new daycare goes well! I still remember dropping my son off the first day I returned to work and that was eight years ago. We will all be thinking about you and Maddy next week and wish the two of you the best!

  318. Larissa
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:02 am | Permalink

    I’ll guess 14 lbs, 3 oz and 24 1/4 inches.

    And the waking up earlier than usual for a bottle could be a growth spurt. Hopefully it will pass soon and she’ll go back to sleeping late for you.

  319. Kristen from TX
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:03 am | Permalink

    Okay, I’m guessing 25.35 inches, and 13 pounds 7oz.

    I’m probably off… she looks so big!

    I’m thankful that Madeline got accepted to her first “big” school. Will she be their first celebrity?

  320. Dogs and Babies
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:04 am | Permalink

    13 lbs even and 24 3/4 inches

  321. Julie
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:06 am | Permalink

    I just can’t get over how cute she is!! Man, this is tough and I have 2 newborns at my house right now who are a month older than Madeline. I will guess 13 pounds 8 ounces, 24.5 inches.

  322. Ashley
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:08 am | Permalink

    I guess 25 inches, and 13.5 pounds.

  323. Cindy
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:08 am | Permalink

    13 lbs. 10oz and 24 and 3/4 inches tall.

    She is such a cutie!!

  324. Dawn
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:13 am | Permalink

    I’m glad that Maddy was able to see the Dr before you return to work. I will be thinking of you both on the 6th and praying that the day goes by quickly and smoothly for you both. Hugs

    My guess is 13lbs 12 ozs and 25 inches tall.

  325. April W. in MN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:14 am | Permalink

    I can’t beleive Madeline is 6 months old already! Of course my oldest turns 8 years old today and I can’t believe she is that old either! The time just flies faster and faster. I know that you already understand the importance of enjoying every moment with your precious little girl. Here is my guess on the height and weight: 24.5 inches and 13lbs. 8 oz.

    Good luck on the 6th, I will be thinking of you. I also had to comment that Liz is most definitely looking out for you and Madeline the way the daycare thing worked out just in time. I have had many daycare searching woes so I can relate. I hope you both adjust quickly.

  326. Barb Ruff
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:15 am | Permalink

    Matt – Try giving Maddie some cereal mixed w/ formula at bed time. Might stay with her longer, and prevent her from waking as a starving child.
    15.0 lbs, 26-3/8″
    cousin Barb

  327. Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:16 am | Permalink

    I’m going to say 13lbs 9oz and 25 1/2 ” long.

    She’s so beautiful, Matt.

  328. Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:17 am | Permalink

    She is getting so big!

    I’m guessing she is 25.75 inches tall and 15lb 6oz.

    What a cutie!!! I love her eyes!

  329. Michelle
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:17 am | Permalink

    Going with 25.5 inches and 15lb 8oz

  330. Shannon K.
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:18 am | Permalink

    My guess (based only on my son’s own height & weight) is 24 inches and 14 lbs 4 oz.

  331. Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:19 am | Permalink

    Madeline now weighs 13.75 pounds and is 24.75 inches tall.

  332. Amy in the Union
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:19 am | Permalink

    I will go with 25.2 inches and 14.3 pounds. She looks cuter everyday!

  333. Amanda
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:21 am | Permalink

    I am going to guess 14 lbs, 3 oz and 25.5 inches long.

  334. Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:21 am | Permalink

    12 pounds, 25 inches

  335. Kim from the Mtka
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:22 am | Permalink

    13.10 and 25 in.
    Always here wishing you well and praying for you two!

  336. Elizabeth
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:22 am | Permalink

    I’m guessing 13.5 lbs and 25.25 inches! Any weight, any length, she’s one of the most gorgeous babies I’ve ever seen!

  337. Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:23 am | Permalink

    love the photo collages on the walls.

    i’m going to guess 24 3/4″ and 14lbs 8oz

  338. Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:24 am | Permalink

    Go Maddy Go!

    13 lb 6 oz and 25 inches!

  339. CJ
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:30 am | Permalink

    26 1/2 inches 16.2 lbs
    she is looking so cute these days…i mean really cute!

  340. Janellein Az
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:40 am | Permalink

    Ohhh..I’m guessing 13lbs 10oz and 25 3/4 inches! Just wanted to say you are doing such a great job with Maddy, Liz would be so proud of you..the way you dress her, socialize her and love her.. Way to go you are both doing great!!!!

  341. Carie Hunt in Canada
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:40 am | Permalink

    25 in
    15.3lbs =)

  342. Kat in the ATL
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:43 am | Permalink

    My guesses are:
    14.2lbs, 24.8″

    BTW, purple is definitely your color! Hawt.

    And I will also be clothing my future baby in a “Raised by Wolves” onsie. Awe.Some.

  343. Licia in the MPLS
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:45 am | Permalink

    My guess is…15 lb 6 oz and 25.5 in!

    You are doing a terrific job with Miss M…I love being a part of your lives!

  344. Angela from the AR
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:45 am | Permalink

    14lbs 6oz 24.75in

  345. Tami
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:45 am | Permalink

    That beautiful little girl is going to be 6.5 kilos or 14.330 lbs and 25.25 inches.

  346. Gina
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:45 am | Permalink

    Maddy = Adorable!

    Love her hair, it’s really growing. Pretty soon she will be able to wear barrettes and bows!

    I am going to guess that she is 14.8 pounds and is 24.75 inches long.

    Keep up the great work Matt, you are an amazing dad!

  347. Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:48 am | Permalink

    She is so freakin cute I can’t even stand it!

    14.2 lbs
    24.5 inches

  348. Dana
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:50 am | Permalink

    Hmm, I say 24 inches and 13 lbs 2 ounces.

    She’s gorgeous!

  349. Sara GC from the FL
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:51 am | Permalink

    26.2 inches and 14.2 pounds…… And she gets more beautiful everyday – and I’m loving those onesies (How the heck do you spell that anyway!?!?!)

  350. Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:52 am | Permalink

    no guesses on the height & weight check (but sweet mother you have a LOT of comments today, i suspect from guessers).

    love to my creep peeps; nancy, christa & K8 (the robot molester) and i love all the pics nancy took, especially you in your Prince smoking jacket. you fucking stud, you.

    oh and the 5am bottles she’s demanding lately? my guess is its a quick growth spurt and she’ll get over it soon…i hope for your sleep’s sake.

    good luck next week. she’s going to do great & i hope you will too. :)

  351. Cathy Perez
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:53 am | Permalink

    My guess, 14 lbs., 8 oz. and 26.5 inches. Have to tell you, Maddy has the most beautiful eyes I think I’ve ever seen, and I have two kids! (Don’t tell them I said so….)

  352. Tara in The CA
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:55 am | Permalink

    Glad you got into the dr.s! I know how stressful it can be to juggle work and appointments!

    My guess is 13.3 lbs and 24.75 in. :)

  353. jac from ohio
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:00 am | Permalink

    2 things… Love the picture wall! I wish I had the patience/help to do something like that… sorry about your injury.

    Second, I think that Madeline’s weight is going to be 13.7 lbs and her heighth to be 25.5 inches.

    Can’t wait to hear the results!!!

  354. Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:02 am | Permalink

    my guesses are 24.75 inches and 14.25 pounds

  355. Liz Meyers
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:04 am | Permalink

    I’m commenting for the first time and I’m going to say 14 lbs 9 oz. and 24.8 inches tall.
    She’s so beautiful :-)

  356. Mindy
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:08 am | Permalink

    I am guessing that Madeline is 24.5 inches and 14.3 pounds. She is such a beautiful baby!!!!

  357. Sheila in Denver
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:11 am | Permalink

    My guess is 14 lbs 5 oz, 24.75 inches.

  358. Lori in the TX
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:14 am | Permalink

    Greetings,
    I guess 13lb 13oz and 25 inches. All good thoughts for the 6th. I pray you both do well.

  359. michelle
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:14 am | Permalink

    24.6 inches and 14.4 pounds.

    Go Maddie!

  360. Liz S.
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:17 am | Permalink

    24.5 inches; 13 lbs 6 oz

    Go Madeline, go. You are amazing and so is your dad.

  361. Sarah
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:18 am | Permalink

    I love the raised by wolves onesie!

    13.8 lbs, 24.9 in

  362. Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:20 am | Permalink

    Hmmm…I plotted it and extrapolated (such the engineer) and my guess is 15.1 lbs and 25.75 inches. And every ounce of her is so completely lovely.

    My little lady stopped sleeping through the night a week before I went back to work (she was ~ 6 months). We started cereal 3x/day and it filled her belly to help her sleep more soundly.

  363. brooke
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:22 am | Permalink

    a wild, wild guess from me!
    15 lbs 4 oz. and 25.6 inches.

  364. Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:25 am | Permalink

    24 1/2 inches
    15 lbs 13 oz.

  365. Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:26 am | Permalink

    I’m guessing 13lbs, 10oz and 24 1/2 inches.

    She’s a lovely lady, she’s got the most beautiful eyes.

    Hope she starts sleeping again soon. I think it’s more painful to go backwards with the sleeping thing, than to go through the night wakings the first go round.

  366. Lindsey in San Diego
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:26 am | Permalink

    my guess is is 13 3/4lbs and 24 3/4inches…
    she is so cute.

  367. Erika in the Cool NC
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:27 am | Permalink

    My god she is gorgeous. I can’t believe how much bigger she looks lately…. just beautiful. Oh how I’d love to squish those cheeks!!

    24 3/4 inches
    14 lb 2 oz

  368. Jen in the ND
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:29 am | Permalink

    Hey Matt,
    You are doing a great job with Madeline!
    Your picture wall looks awesome too.
    My guess is – Madeline is 24.5 inches long and weighs 14.8 pounds.
    Take care!

  369. brianna
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:31 am | Permalink

    my guess is 13lbs 9oz and 24 1/2 inches long.. i am trying to think back to when my daughter was that age and the rate that she grew. i remember there being a plateau, but can’t remember when! Your daughter is absolutley gorgeous!

  370. Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:37 am | Permalink

    I’m “weighing in” with a 26.2 inches and 14 lbs 7oz guess for Madeline. She’s a beautiful baby, and has an amazing array of strange friends!

  371. Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:38 am | Permalink

    Let’s see, the color purple is very slimming, so I am going to guess 173 lbs and 73″. Am I close? :-)

    Glad you had a great visit with Nancy, K8 and C in the V. What a wonderful group of ladies.

    So, Miss Madeline is prepping you for work hours with the early morning wake up calls. Hopefully once those teeth pop through she will be back to her old self. Best of luck next week getting back into it. Hopefully Gentle Ben’s continued support and 80′s music knowledge will help make that road a bit less bumpy.

    (((hugs)))

  372. Anne in Mpls
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:41 am | Permalink

    She is beautiful.

    Weight=12 lbs. 15 oz.
    Height=24 in.

  373. Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:42 am | Permalink

    13lbs 2 oz, and 23.5 inches tall.

  374. Kelly
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:45 am | Permalink

    My guess is 26.25 inches and 14.8 pounds. She is looking beautiful!

  375. Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:47 am | Permalink

    My guess is 14lbs 4oz and 27 inches.

  376. Angela
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:53 am | Permalink

    My guess is 13lb, 7oz and 26 1/4 inches!

  377. steph in NoHo
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:55 am | Permalink

    I am going to guess 26 inches and 15.2 lbs.

    :)

  378. Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:55 am | Permalink

    I am guessing 15 lbs 3 oz and 26.75 inches!

  379. Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:59 am | Permalink

    My guess is 14lbs, 2 oz, and 24.5 inches tall. :)

  380. Keitha
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:01 am | Permalink

    She is still very cute. I will say she is 14 lbs 11 oz and 24 1/2 inches.

  381. Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:02 am | Permalink

    My guess is 25 1/4 inches and 14 pounds, 3 ounces.

    She gets even more beautiful every day!!

  382. anne welles
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:03 am | Permalink

    My baby has that onesie w/ the cat and bird! I thought it was an original (it was a gift)! Regardless, these are 2 hips cats.

  383. Allison
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:12 am | Permalink

    My guess: 16 lbs, 2 oz and 26.5 inches tall. Good luck to Maddie!!!

  384. Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:13 am | Permalink

    My guess is 15 lbs 26.5 inches long.

    She’s adorable!!!

  385. Jenny in NYC
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:13 am | Permalink

    My guess is 14 pounds, 6 oz and 24.8 inches tall.
    :) She’s beautiful.
    Jenny

  386. Melissa
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:17 am | Permalink

    My guess is 26.3 inches and 15 lbs 2 ounces!

  387. Amy VW
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:25 am | Permalink

    Wow is she getting big! And as beautiful as ever.

    I’ll guess 14 pounds 6 ounces, and 25 inches. :)

  388. Nay in IN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:27 am | Permalink

    God, she gets cuter and cuter with every picture.

    My guess is 15.9 and 25.25 inches

  389. Heather
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:27 am | Permalink

    24.5 inches

    13 pounds 10 ounces

  390. Sarah in NoCO
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:31 am | Permalink

    14 lbs 14 oz and 25.9 inches! Yippee- I missed the last one bc we were in the middle of a move. Blessing to both you and your sweet little smiley girl!!

  391. Robyn H.
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:32 am | Permalink

    I don’t comment alot on your blog because it seems someone usually has already said what I want to say so I try not to repeat. But I read your blog almost religiously. Its kinda funny how I find myself telling my friends about you and Maddy. She is adorable and you are a great father!! I love your photography; I am in school now minoring in photography!
    But anyways on to the reason I’m posting. I decided to join in on the guessing game of Maddy’s progress. So my guess is 27inches and 15lbs.
    Oh and by the way I absolutely love your tattoos. I am soon getting my first tat. I was thinking of my wrist as the place but this tat is going to be to big for that area. So my back on my shoulder is the winning spot. Its a tribute piece of my grandmother’s favorite flowers.

  392. Christine D
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:35 am | Permalink

    My guess: 13lbs, 10oz, 25 1/2 inches

  393. Charli
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:38 am | Permalink

    my guess is 25.5 inches and 15 lbs 6oz.

    She is absolutely gorgeous.

  394. Kristy From Detroit
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:38 am | Permalink

    Happy 6 months, sweet girl!

    15.5 lbs
    26 inches

  395. Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:40 am | Permalink

    I love your frame wall…looks awesome.

    My guess would be 12.75 lbs and 25.25 inches tall!

  396. Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:41 am | Permalink

    I say 26 inches and 13.5 lbs : )

  397. Staci
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:46 am | Permalink

    My guess:

    14 lbs 4oz and 24-1/4″ Long (well tall now that she is wanting to stand!)

  398. Cindy from IL
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:48 am | Permalink

    I guess 16.2 lbs. and 26in.

  399. j
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:49 am | Permalink

    25.2 inches, 14 lbs.
    :)

  400. Sara In TX
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:50 am | Permalink

    My guess is 25 inches & 12 lbs 7 oz.

    She gorgeous!!!

  401. Shelly
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:55 am | Permalink

    My guess is 13.5 pounds and 24.5 inches. She is getting so big!

  402. Kim in MN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:02 am | Permalink

    It’s so fun to watch your daughter grow with each photo you post. After reading your blog I’ve noticed that your madelines growth is just ahead of my maddys, so I guess 13lb 6oz and 24 3/4ins. Enjoy the littleness cause they grow up way too fast. Later for now I’ll comment again soon.

  403. Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:04 am | Permalink

    I CANNOT FREAKIN’ BELIEVE HOW MANY GUESSES THERE ARE ALREADY!!! WTF, Man?!

    You look like Hef in your purple robe.

    My guess — and believe me, even tho I just held her, I still feel like this is a stab in the dark –

    16 lbs 2 oz
    25 1/8 inches

  404. Ashley
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:08 am | Permalink

    Hmmm….I’m going to guess 16.2 lbs. and 25 in.
    Maddy is absolutely gorgeuous and has the most beautiful smile ever!

  405. Sara in the MN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:12 am | Permalink

    I saw this adorable girl at the lake last month, and I can’t believe she was so, SO tiny. My guess is going to be: 23 3/4 inches and 12 lbs. 9 oz. I was horribly off last time…

    Great wall of pictures…you’re doing a perfect job, Liz is smilin at that wall, Matt. :)

  406. Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:13 am | Permalink

    I’m going to say 14.8lbs and 25 inches.

  407. L. in FL
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:14 am | Permalink

    Hi guys! My guess is 13 lbs. 11 oz. and 24.25 inches.

  408. heather
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:14 am | Permalink

    what a blessing!
    24 1/4″ 14.25 lbs.

  409. katie
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:17 am | Permalink

    I’m going to go with 15.43lbs and 26 in

  410. PaisleysMom
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:26 am | Permalink

    I am guessing 16.6 lbs and 26 3/4 inches!!!!!!! Happy Thursday!

  411. momof2
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:31 am | Permalink

    14.7 lbs
    25.5 inches

    and the smiles/eyes get brighter each day – such a darling girl. I know this will be a bittersweet weekend coming up with the pending ‘work life’ to start again – but hang in there, you’ll be amazed by the leaps and bounds she takes during the days and be that much more amazed each night! The best to you both this week!

  412. Susan
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:32 am | Permalink

    My guess is 25.8 inches at 15 lbs, 10 oz. Oh, the beautiful, growing girl!!

  413. Ang in the ATL
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:34 am | Permalink

    I’ve been a lurker here since April and this is my first time posting. I couldn’t pass up a competition. So……I live in the ATL and I moved here from Lake Minnetonka. Born and raised in the MN. Going home twice this month….so xcited. I saw someone post your link on a miscarriage board in April and have been reading ever since. You are both so amazing as is everyone who has shown great support.

    So…..my prediction is 15.27 lbs and 25.25″

    I’m a financial Analyst so I really spent time creating spreadsheets and doing serious analysis on recent growth and gains. :o ) Just kidding. Good luck all!!!

  414. Thienan in the OC
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:43 am | Permalink

    My guess for your beautiful baby girl is 24 1/5 inches and 13 lbs, 8 oz.

  415. Jolynn in the AZ
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:47 am | Permalink

    Six months already!? And beautiful as ever.

    My guess: 25.5 in and 15 lbs

  416. Katie F.
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:47 am | Permalink

    My guess: 14.5 lbs and 25.75 inches TALL

  417. Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:48 am | Permalink

    I’ll guess 15lbs and 25.5 inches tall :)

  418. Devan Griffin
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:51 am | Permalink

    I’m guessing she is 13 lbs, 7 oz. and 25 1/4 inches tall. She’s a beauty!

  419. Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:57 am | Permalink

    I’m guessing, since she seems to have followed my daughter’s growth almost exactly: 13 pounds and 11 ounces, and 24.6 inches. Approximately.

  420. DianaB
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:08 am | Permalink

    My guess: 13 lbs, 2 oz and 25 1/3 inches!

  421. KristyDi in the ATL
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:15 am | Permalink

    Hmmm, I’m gonna say 15lbs 8oz and 26 inches. She seems to have filled out quite a bit recently.

  422. Tracey
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:17 am | Permalink

    I am guessing 12 pounds 6 ounces and 24.2 in.

  423. Jill from Iowa
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:19 am | Permalink

    so i finally got a chance to post my guess…it has been strategically calculated…14 pds 4 oz. and 25.25 inches long…she is soooo adorable!!!!

  424. Ashley Camden
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:21 am | Permalink

    I’ll guess that she is 14.5 lbs and 25.6 inches.

  425. Maria
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:23 am | Permalink

    I guess 25 7/8 inches and 14 lbs, 3 oz.

  426. Alison in the GWN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:24 am | Permalink

    I’m going to go with a guess of 14.2 lbs, and 25.1 in. I’m trying to remember what my little guy was at that age, and I still have pregnancy brain, apparently, because I’d have to look it up. She’s gorgeous, no matter what size she is. Love the onesie BTW. :D

  427. Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:24 am | Permalink

    She’s been growing so well I’m going to have to guess 13lbs. 9 oz. and 25 inches.

    I love that your hair stylist makes you wear a purple gown. At my salon all the gowns are black, I don’t think any of my male clients would be as comfortable as you in so much color!

  428. Katie J
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:28 am | Permalink

    Ok…here’s my guess.
    13 pounds 3 ounces, 25 inches long.
    Still crabby Nancy wouldn’t help me cheat ;)

  429. Melissa from St.Paul
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:38 am | Permalink

    Here is my guess…
    13 lbs. 14 oz. and 24.2 inches tall

    I am basing this guess of one of my twin girls who was about the same size of Madeline when she was born and their growth is very similar too. So we will see how close I get.

    She looks so happy in the pictures, it is so fun to see. Great job!

  430. Megan
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:41 am | Permalink

    14.75 lbs. and 25.75 inches.

    Go Madeline!

  431. Mel
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:41 am | Permalink

    My guess is she is 13.8 lbs and 24.9 inches tall. :)

  432. Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:42 am | Permalink

    Well, I’m probably going to be way off b/c my brute of a boy is +22 lbs at 7 months but I’m going to guess 13 lbs., 12 oz. and, hmm, she seems tall so 26″

  433. Maridith
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:42 am | Permalink

    I think your beautiful baby is
    14 lbs 7oz and 25.25″ long

  434. Rooth
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:49 am | Permalink

    14 pounds 24.75 inches

  435. Rachel in AK
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 12:11 pm | Permalink

    I say 13.5lbs and 23.5″ long

  436. Posted 10/2/2008 at 12:15 pm | Permalink

    Height – 25.875
    Weight – 13.75
    Shoe Size – 2 :-)

  437. Jennifer from Philly
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 12:21 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 25.25 inches tall and 13lbs 11oz.

  438. Kim R. in South TX
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 12:24 pm | Permalink

    Just a shot in the dark… 15 lbs. 4 oz. and 26 inches?

  439. Becky
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 12:25 pm | Permalink

    Im going to guess she is 14.2 lbs and 24.2 inches tall.

  440. Posted 10/2/2008 at 12:39 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 14.8 lbs. and 25.2 inches tall!

  441. Skye
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 12:43 pm | Permalink

    24.5 inches, 12 pounds, 9 ounces.

  442. Posted 10/2/2008 at 12:44 pm | Permalink

    24.7 inches
    13 pounds

    greetings from an american reader in europe, where i know nothing about babies, well, except that she’s awfully cute. :-)

  443. Kristin
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 12:47 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 15.25 pounds and 25.5 inches long. Regardless, she is one beautiful baby…and so happy…she must have TONS of love!!!!

  444. Posted 10/2/2008 at 12:51 pm | Permalink

    I don’t know Chris, I’m not feeling the 173. I’m thinking he’s been eating more lately — starting solids and all — and I’d put him closer to 178.

    I think it IS the stud muffin smoking jacket that is slimming him in the pics. They say satin easily slims you down 5 lbs. Hence my guess of 178.

    Ohhhh, I really hope I win this one!!!!!!

    :::fingers crossed…and legs too::::

  445. Posted 10/2/2008 at 12:58 pm | Permalink

    Oh my gosh! I went to Africa for two weeks and I come back and Madeline is bigger and more beautiful than ever!!!

  446. Kristin from Idaho
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 12:59 pm | Permalink

    25 inches
    14 lbs. 9 oz

  447. judi mitchell
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:04 pm | Permalink

    25 inches – 15 lbs 5 oz

  448. Makenna's mom
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:07 pm | Permalink

    Our daughter started to wake up more frequently when I was getting ready to go back to work. I think the babies sense something is about to change so they are reacting to it.

    My guess is 25.3 inches and 15.7 pounds. Am I too late? I don’t even know!

  449. Sandy from Louisville
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:15 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 13 lbs. 12 oz. and 25 inches long!

  450. Keri
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:18 pm | Permalink

    13lbs 5 oz. and 24 3/4″
    how did her shots go?

  451. Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:19 pm | Permalink

    Hi Matt,
    I’ve been following your blog ever since my girlfriend Jessica Kubel told me all about it. Anyhow, my guess is roughly 15 and 1/2 lbs and 25 inches. Since you will be starting solid foods, I recently found a great baby cookbook that I’ve given to another friend with a baby who is starting solids. Although I guess you hardly have the time to make this baby food, it offers sound advice on different types of food and their nutritional value, etc. and it does have some really quick make food (this can be frozen and apparently lasts a hell of a long time). How can I send this to you? Anyhow take care. You guys look like you are doing terrific :)
    R

  452. Rose
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:19 pm | Permalink

    Hmmm, I’d say 14.27lbs 25.2 inches

  453. Monica from the Mtka
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:26 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 14.25 inches and 13 lbs 3 oz.

  454. Jack in CoMo
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:26 pm | Permalink

    pretty sure she is 15.2lbs and 14.75 inches.

  455. Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:27 pm | Permalink

    How do you consistently manage to make me cry and laugh at the same time.

    The creepy Nancy stuff… definitely a keeper.

    Madeline is so damn beautiful. One of these days she absolutely must meet Benjamin.

  456. MeM in the MN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:35 pm | Permalink

    13 lbs. 27 inches.

  457. tammy rhodes
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:44 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 13 lbs 8 oz 24.7 inches

  458. Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:44 pm | Permalink

    Oh man…so many guesses, I grow dizzy.

    Lessee…she’s a peanut. I’m guessing 24 3/4 inches and 16 lbs.

    She’s so beautiful. You’re in so much trouble, dude, and you don’t even know it yet.

  459. Amelia in PA
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:47 pm | Permalink

    14 lbs
    27 in
    grow maddy grow!! 8)

  460. Brayden's mommy
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:52 pm | Permalink

    25 1/4 inches & 13 pounds 11 ounces.

  461. Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:52 pm | Permalink

    25.5 inches, 15lbs.

  462. Becky
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:54 pm | Permalink

    I’m guessing 13.75 lbs and 24.75 inches.

  463. Amanda
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:54 pm | Permalink

    I’m going to go with what my son weighed at 6mos and say 13lbs 7oz and she’ll be 24.5″ long

  464. Emily from New York
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:55 pm | Permalink

    Hey worth a shot…let’s go with 14 lbs 6 oz and 26 inches even.

    She’s adorable! Love all your pictures. You seem like a great dad.

  465. adria
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 1:56 pm | Permalink

    it is amazing that she can morph into a little liz and a mini matt!

    My guesstimate is
    14.8 oz, 26 inches long

    you grow girl!

  466. Posted 10/2/2008 at 2:02 pm | Permalink

    OK… here is my guess 13 lbs 2 oz 24 1/4 inches

  467. Samm
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 2:17 pm | Permalink

    I’m gonna guess the cutie’s weight and height are
    15.5 lbs and 26″

  468. Sarah M. from NH
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 2:17 pm | Permalink

    14 lbs 4 ounces, 24.25 inches. Just a guess…

  469. Posted 10/2/2008 at 2:30 pm | Permalink

    12lbs 12 oz, 24 1/2 inches
    i tried to base my guess on the amount of weight that my son gained inbetween months 4 and 6, but he is huge so i dont know if it will work.

  470. Lisa in AZ
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 2:35 pm | Permalink

    My guess with help from a mom who has a son born on March 20th…

    13#8oz
    25″

  471. Jen
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 2:39 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 13 lbs 3 oz, and 24.5 inches.

    I love her amazing smile. It brightens up my day every time I see it.

  472. Jennifer in the OKC
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 2:42 pm | Permalink

    I have been reading your blog religiously! I think Madeline is the MOST beautiful little baby and she is lucky to have such a doting daddy. Thank you for allowing ‘us” (creepers and all) to watch Madeline grow and to share in your heartache and joy… Okay I guess 13 lbs 7 oz. and 24.2 inches.
    Jennifer

  473. Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:01 pm | Permalink

    How about 25.8 inches and 15.8 pounds. She’s just adorable no matter how you measure!

  474. Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:05 pm | Permalink

    Love Madeline’s “prison” photo! Too cute!

    My guess is 14 lbs 3 ounces and 25 1/4 inches tall.

  475. Semra
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:08 pm | Permalink

    I have to tell you that Madeline’s smile always brightens my day. You have one beautiful baby!

    My guess is 15 lbs. 1 oz, and 25.33 inches.

  476. Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:10 pm | Permalink

    15 lbs 6 oz and 27 inches tall.
    My daughter started waking more in the middle of the night around this age too. She was also growing more and the formula wasn’t enough. We started her on baby cereal around this time as well and that seemed to help.

  477. Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:11 pm | Permalink

    14.3lbs and 25.5in

    She is absolutely adorable!
    Loved the unauthorized photo.

  478. Maria in San Diego
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:12 pm | Permalink

    she is beyond gorgeous! my guess is 13.5 lbs and 25 inches. Have a great day! Cant wait to see the results tomorrow!! hugs, maria

  479. Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:30 pm | Permalink

    13.6 lbs
    25 3/4 inches long

    She’s definitely in the 100th percentile for cuteness!

  480. Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:45 pm | Permalink

    Let’s take bets to see how long before Matt wraps Madeline’s oatmeal in bacon! Hope she will be a mid-westerner and love her some meat!

  481. Melissa NORTH Jersey
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:48 pm | Permalink

    I am going to steal Jack in CoMo’s answer because his typo made me giggle. 15.2lbs and 14.75 inches. Maddy, the incredible shrinking baby!

    (disclaimer, this was not intended to be offensive, that just made me laugh. And I KNOW he didnt mean 14.75)

    Ok, my real guess is an even number since it was last time. 15 lbs, 25 inches.

  482. Dawn
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:49 pm | Permalink

    my guess is 13 lbs 9 ozs and 25 1/4 inches. She is simply adorable!!!

  483. Melinda
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 3:56 pm | Permalink

    I will guess 14lbs 5 oz 25.2 inches.

  484. Anna in Minneapolis
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 4:23 pm | Permalink

    14 lbs, 2oz. 25.5 inches.

  485. BriBedell
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 4:32 pm | Permalink

    26.7 in.
    15.13 lbs
    Glad you had a good couple days…that baby girl is getting big!!

  486. Posted 10/2/2008 at 4:38 pm | Permalink

    @sara in bc

    “she’s definitely in the 100th percentile for cuteness!”

    so fucking awesome…

    m.

  487. Posted 10/2/2008 at 4:50 pm | Permalink

    No idea if this has been guessed, but let’s see:

    14 lbs 3 oz. and 24 1/2 ”

    She’s just beautiful. Madeline is seriously going to break some hearts!

  488. Kris
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:00 pm | Permalink

    25 1/4 inches

    13 # 14 oz

    have you started solids yet? could sway my guess ;)

  489. Alyssa
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:00 pm | Permalink

    hmmmmmm..
    14lbs 3oz…
    25 inches

  490. Katy
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:16 pm | Permalink

    24.75 inches, 13 lbs, 13 oz

    I hope Madeline starts sleeping through the night for you again soon. My son did the same thing – slept through the night from early on and then started waking up as soon as I went back to work. You’ll both adjust one way or the other and the reasons for waking up in the middle of the night will become more amusing as she gets older. My 4-year old woke us up last night because he was scared of his stuffed animals – wtf?

  491. Anja
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:23 pm | Permalink

    In many pictures, we can see the special relationship your friends have with you and your daughter. Does it comfort you that she looks so much like Liz or does it hurt. My oldest son is spitting image of his (late) father and it still, after 6 years, catches me off-guard at times. Don’t let this scare you please! But you do have the cutest daughter in the universe and I am afraid for the poor girl that she will not be allowed to look at the other species till she’s what???? 30:)) ha ha.

    Good luck going back to work. Routine can be good..I hope your daughter will let you get your rest/sleep when you need it.

    I will be thinking of you.

    (and where does your sister get her name from>>Anya..since my name is Anja (I am Dutch-born), it stems from Russia..just wondering..no need to answer, ha ha)..

    Have a good weekend,
    Anja

  492. Karen in the Bronx
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:40 pm | Permalink

    I got so choked up reading about the picture of Liz. Oy. What can I say? Madeline is looking smashingly grown up! She’s amazing. Keep up the great, great work you’re doing with her. You are an awesome dad.

    My guesses for her check-up stats?
    Wt: 13 lbs 2 oz, Length: 25.1 inches

  493. Melissa
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:49 pm | Permalink

    I’ll guess 25.5 inches and 14 lbs 3 oz

  494. Posted 10/2/2008 at 5:53 pm | Permalink

    13.2 for her weight and 24″ in length. “Grow Madeline”.

  495. Chelle in the Hfx
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:05 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 24.3 inches, 14.7 lbs.

    Love the ‘raised by wolves’ onesie, btw :)

  496. Mollie
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:09 pm | Permalink

    Miss Madeline is getting more beautiful each day…. it must be all that love that surrounds her. My totally uneducated guess – 25 5/8″ tall (or short!) and 13.11ounces.

    Hope the rest of the Doctor’s visit went well.

  497. Lacy Myers
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:34 pm | Permalink

    15#2oz and 26.25 inches :)

    I loved the new pictures of her. Her eyes are gorgeous! What a little princess :)

  498. Gretchen
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:52 pm | Permalink

    Height: 26.2 inches
    Weight: 15.2 lbs

    Love Maddy’s awesome onesies! She is a fashionista.

  499. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:53 pm | Permalink

    I’m late…but I’m a kate does that matter? :)
    In honor of your anniversay (and my secret passion for numerology) I’ll go for 13 lbs and 8 ozs and 24 inches (9 (september) + 17 (liz’s bday))…

    Matt, I’ve notice Maddy doesn’t have monogrammed or embrodered items – so, I”m going to join the new level of creeps and send lady M something with her monogram on it…the look is so in (Liz would so appreciate I sense) and a must!

    Work…it is an evil reality. However when your day ends at the office, there will be a little one with the biggest smile ever waiting for your arms…treasure it.

    Happy Thursday to my stranger K8s!

  500. Chitown 185lb Lisa
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:54 pm | Permalink

    My guess:

    14.2 lbs
    25.45 inches

  501. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:55 pm | Permalink

    I’m late…but I’m a kate does that matter? :)
    In honor of your anniversary (and my secret passion for numerology) I’ll go for 13 lbs and 8 ozs and 24 inches (9 (september) + 17 (liz’s bday))…

    Matt, I’ve noticed Maddy doesn’t have monogrammed or embrodered items – so, I”m going to join the new level of creeps and send lady M something with her monogram on it…the look is so in (Liz would so appreciate I sense) and a must!

    Work…it is an evil reality. However when your day ends at the office, there will be a little one with the biggest smile ever waiting for your arms…treasure it.

    Happy Thursday to my stranger K8s!

  502. Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:59 pm | Permalink

    I’ll keep it short and sweet…

    16lbs 2oz
    24 3/4 in

  503. JEN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 6:59 pm | Permalink

    HMMM..what a little cutie
    15lb 2oz and 25.25 in height

  504. MarcyfromLOSANGELES
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:00 pm | Permalink

    Hello Matt! Hello Madeline! : )
    It has always been so wonderful to see you surround yourself with those that love & care about you. May you and your beautiful Madeline have an awesome weekend! Take Care.

    (My guess, 15 pounds 6oz & 25 inches)

  505. HeatherintheBOSTON
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:02 pm | Permalink

    13.9 lbs, 25.7 inches tall is my guess representing The Boston!! Yay I think im gonna be 501….maybe???!!

  506. Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:03 pm | Permalink

    I’ll guess 14 lbs 3 oz and 25.5″ long

  507. Tanya from the MN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:06 pm | Permalink

    I’ve never posted but since my daughter was born 2 days after Miss M’s original due date… I will take a guess of 14 lbs and 24 inches long. She is a beauty, just like her Mommy!

  508. Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:07 pm | Permalink

    My guess is 13 pounds and 12 ounces. 24 1/2 inches long.

    Matt, I haven’t commented before, but I have to tell you that she has hands down, the most beautiful blue eyes I have ever seen. Well and smile too! She just glows!

  509. Staci from Dallas
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:27 pm | Permalink

    I’m going to say 24 3/4 inches and 14lbs 10 oz…..p.s. your daughter has the MOST contagious smile. (and adding on from the day before post – my neice has the same problem…she smiles and won’t eat….we can’t look at her, but it is SO hard, she has the best smile too….www.hannon3.blogspot.com to see it.

  510. Sarah from Kansas
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:34 pm | Permalink

    I think that Maddy is 14 lbs. 8 oz. and 26 inches long.

  511. Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:38 pm | Permalink

    My very first guess at this….. I have to give it a try. 13.9 lbs & 25″

    Have fun!!!!!!

  512. Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:40 pm | Permalink

    Taking a break from work and guessing 15 lbs 3oz, 25.3 inches…grow Maddy grow!

  513. Tiffany
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:44 pm | Permalink

    13LB 9 OZ 24 1/2 IN

  514. Kim in MN
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:44 pm | Permalink

    Hello Matt!

    I’m going with 12 lb. 4 oz. and 25″!

  515. Posted 10/2/2008 at 7:56 pm | Permalink

    okay here’s my guess…madeline is 24.5″ long and weighs 13.5 pounds. by the way she’s gorgeous just like her mommy!

  516. Lisa from NC
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:01 pm | Permalink

    Okay, I am going to say she is now 24.75″ tall and weighs 13lbs 7oz. of All beautiful baby!!!!

  517. Al
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:12 pm | Permalink

    25.3in/15.3lbs
    She really does get cuter by the day. Also, has anyone told you, you look a little like Casey Blake on that great team of ours?

  518. Posted 10/2/2008 at 8:16 pm | Permalink

    Your purple robe made me LOL!!! :)
    My guess???? They can slow down now (like mine)but it sounds like she is going thru a growth spurt
    Hmmmm…..14.13 lbs and 26.25″

  519. Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:17 pm | Permalink

    17.1lbs, 27.75″

    Because the graph is slowly starting to spike, and dude, it’s been two months.

  520. Posted 10/2/2008 at 9:39 pm | Permalink

    I’m going to say 24.9 inches and 13.2 lbs

  521. em
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:03 pm | Permalink

    Was her bladder full or empty for the weigh in? Just asking.

    I’m always way off, but I’ll give 24.5″ and 14.5 lbs. a whirl.

    Hope you two had a thoroughly thrilling Thursday… :-)

  522. Nicole "Cdn Sister"
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:20 pm | Permalink

    25″ and 16.2lbs. I am terrible at guessing but what the heck :)

  523. Shelly
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:34 pm | Permalink

    I’m going with 12 lbs 9 oz and 24 1/4 inches :)

  524. Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:53 pm | Permalink

    26lbs 7oz
    12.25 inches

    I don’t know why I’m trying—I did horribly last time!

    God Bless!!!

  525. K in the N Cal
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 10:57 pm | Permalink

    My guess is that she is 14lbs 2oz and 24.75 inches.

  526. Jamie
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:08 pm | Permalink

    My guess:
    13lbs 8oz
    25 inches tall

  527. Megan in WA
    Posted 10/2/2008 at 11:41 pm | Permalink

    No way am I reading thru 525 replies right now! lol

    Madeline is just too cute for words! No doubt she’s getting all the love and attention a girl could want. =)

    My guess:
    24.35″ tall, 14.12 lbs

  528. Joyce Perkins in MI
    Posted 10/3/2008 at 4:17 am | Permalink

    Im going to say she a 14 lbs 7 oz and that sh is 25 3/4 inches long.

  529. Posted 10/3/2008 at 4:26 am | Permalink

    15 pounds 4 oz and 27 inches.

  530. Cynthia
    Posted 10/3/2008 at 4:26 am | Permalink

    shoot… i’m late to guess, but I think she is 14.7lbs, 26.9 inches tall…it’s been two months!

  531. Posted 10/3/2008 at 5:52 am | Permalink

    height: 24.75
    weight: 15.25 pounds

  532. Fanannie
    Posted 10/3/2008 at 7:03 am | Permalink

    Well, I am beyond the allowed deadline (sigh!) but I just wanted to say welcome to your new 2 foot dictator! I have one that is 17 months…also a preemie…and like Madeline, he just keeps shooting up the growth chart. He is now well over 2 feet tall and weighs 26 pounds (he got on the scale himself!) and I like to say he is the cutest, smallest, happiest, bossiest ruler I have ever worked for in my life!

  533. Posted 10/3/2008 at 8:01 am | Permalink

    I’m going to guess 15lbs, 4 oz and 26.2 inches. Grow Madeline, grow!

  534. Meghan -- Lake Tahoe
    Posted 10/3/2008 at 8:33 am | Permalink

    I have to ask — did you eat at Gardens of Taxco in Studio City? The pictures from the restaraunt look extremley familiar…

  535. Sol from Argentina
    Posted 10/3/2008 at 8:38 am | Permalink

    AND THE WINNER IS……

  536. courtney
    Posted 10/3/2008 at 9:37 am | Permalink

    where OH where did the cat/bird/record player onesie come from?? it’s amazing!!

  537. Posted 10/3/2008 at 10:57 am | Permalink

    In my eyes the winner is: SOL!

  538. Liliana Sallee
    Posted 10/3/2008 at 11:37 am | Permalink

    I just came to see how many posts you had by now. I was guessing 530 (I swear)…so that was close! Do I get a price? ha ha…just kidding.

  539. Posted 10/3/2008 at 12:27 pm | Permalink

    Holy Mother of all things great…you got a shit load of replies matt.

    I wanna know who the winner it…now now now..okay you are probably busy and all that, i can wait. ;)

    Hope Madeline is doing good today, thinking of you both.

  540. alibaba in the l.a.
    Posted 10/3/2008 at 2:04 pm | Permalink

    I was driving down Fletcher the other evening and almost broke my neck thinking I saw you and Madeline walking down the street! Then I said to myself, “just because he had the same coloration’s as Matt and was pushing a stroller, doesn’t mean it was them! Get a grip Alison!” LOL Sorry, I know this has nothing to do with the post, but I had to tell you, now I’m seeing you around town! LOL

  541. Ann
    Posted 10/5/2008 at 7:22 am | Permalink

    Just a lurker- thinking of you today knowing you have to go to work tomorrow. Knowing that it will be hard for you. Take care.

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