Gavin & Kindli are excited to announce the newest member of their family will be arriving in mid-February. Right now, our gender-unknown little one is being affectionately referred to as “the Pudge” (sort of like the anonymous, very brilliant, Stig on Top Gear).
To answer all the questions we’ve been inundated with, we’ve given the Pudge it’s own tab on our website, and created an FAQ. The Pudge’s tab will be periodically updated through out the process, and you can track it’s process with the baby tracker at the top of the page.
Exciting Milestones in the Pudge’s Existence
6.14.08 realize the Pudge exists, thanks home pregnancy tests
6.28.08 tell Parents, siblings & Oma. Congratulations, stunned silences, and the very enthusiastic discovery of being a Great Grandmother ensue
8.16.08 hear Pudge’s heartbeat for the first time, much excitement, the news is slowly shared with others
9.4.08 heard the Pudge’s heart beat again, more excitement. Pudge is meeting it’s growth requirements, 16 cm. womb at 16 weeks.
9.23.08 the Pudge continues to meet it’s growth requirements, and I am almost back to my pre-pregnancy weight. Thrilling news that.
10.2.08 the Pudge circulates a video for It’s Presidential Campaign the only set back is, it won’t be born in time for the November elections.
10.20.08 Child birth classes start, the sample “baby” has a lovely felted placenta.
10.23.08 the Pudge meets it’s growth expectations yet again and continues to exhibit Expansionist Tendencies.
11.18.08 the Pudge continues to meet it’s growth expectations, and refuses to stay still to have it’s heartbeat listened to.
The Pudge’s Top Musical Picks
LOTR Soundtrack
Phantom of the Opera
Queen’s Don’t Stop Me Now
Most songs from The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Ernie’s Rubber Ducky Song - German Techno Remix
99 luftbaloons and other songs by Nina
The Pudge like variety, but most loud music with a strong beat gets it dancing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When did you find out you were pregnant?
A: The day before Father’s Day (6.14.08).
Q: Do you know the baby’s gender? Are you going to find out the babies gender.
A: No, we don’t know the baby’s gender. Yes, we will find out when it’s born in February.
Q: Are you excited?
A: Most of the time, yes.
Q: Have you picked out names?
A: We’re actually rather fond of Pudge. The Honorable Pudge, Sir Pudge, President Pudge, Senator Pudge, Mr. Pudge, Miss Pudge.
Q: Have you felt it move/kick yet?
A: Yes, the Pudge’s gentle tickles have evolved into more pronounced kicks, wiggles, and head-butts. It is particularly active in the evening, early morning, and late afternoon.
Q: Will Gavin get to keep his Office?
A: Yes, we’re going to move Gavin’s office to the “Harry Potter Room” under our stairs.
With regards to gifting things on The Pudge: Please check to make sure the items/products contain NO alcohol or latex. Also, we have a small town house, so there is no need for “decorations” for the nursery (we’ll be lucky if we can fit a baby in there). We also don’t know the baby’s gender just yet (we’re waiting until February, you can wait too).
Q: What I can I/we make for the Pudge?
A: If you really want to make the Pudge something, please keep in mind the Pudge is gender-unknown, please choose your color selections accordingly (please no baby-pastels). Several friends are already planning to make baby blankets, quilts and hats.
Q: What can I/we buy for the Pudge?
A: If you really, really want to buy the Pudge something, we have an Amazon.com Baby Registry. It’s all stuff we plan to buy anyway, and of course, a variety of baby clothing in all sizes. Please NO toys/ books/ games/ stuffed animals (the Mothers have been stockpiling for the last 25 years for this very occasion).
I’m sure you have a question that was not answered here. There are lots of questions we don’t have answers to just yet.