I woke up at 5:30 this morning, too excited to go back to sleep! For no particular reason – it’s just how I wake up every night with insomnia. I did some reading until Matt got up at 7:30 for a run.
I sent out this Tweet…
And then I tried to go back to sleep.
And felt a little pop… and another pop. Like those Pop Rocks from the 90s!
I got out of bed and ran into Matt, who had come back inside and canceled his run because it was pouring down rain.
“I think my water might have broken. Either that or something is stretching in there!”
I went straight for the toilet and sure enough: water broken.
I called my doula and we talked about next steps. I was thankful to take a hot shower and get dressed (one of my irrational labor fears was to have to go to the hospital in the middle of the night without a shower or brushed teeth!) I started packing the last minute essentials…so surreal!
I made my bed….as perfectly as I could….for probably the last time as a family of 2!
And then I did what normal people do – made oatmeal and photographed it!
Labor day fuel.
No idea when I will see you next, but I’ll try to be on Twitter! Thanks so much for all of your comments and support this week : )
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
Exciting! Sounds like today is the day 😀
Carmen says
Wheee! Wishing you good thoughts and prayers today — Congrats!!
Hayley C @ Running Down the Runway says
Good luck!!!
Angie says
I often read, but don’t comment. However, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to say CONGRATULATIONS and Happy Birthday (hopefully) to BERF!
Ginna says
Ahhh! Congrats! Good luck in these next few hours/days! I’m thinking and praying for you guys!
Cassy says
Wahol! Congrats and good luck!!!
Anna says
Yayy!!! I look forward to updates!!
Joelle (on a pink typewriter) says
SO EXCITING! And did you really write this enroute to the hospital? Wishing you the best today!
barefootgirl27 says
best of luck :).. from previous experience, I would re think eating breakfast….. what goes in has to come out.. one way or another…….. trust me, you will have super-human power all on your own! what an exciting day for you!!
KathEats says
There’s no way I can do this hungry!
alison says
I agree. Best to eat. 🙂
Cate says
I agree. If you’re hungry, you’re hungry! Laboring on no fuel is NOT fun.
Emily says
Heck to the yes, I ate a huge breakfast before I was induced and the nurses told me they were glad I did!
Kristin K says
Yes on the food! They usually don’t let you eat when you get into the hospital so that was a smart move. Good luck Kath! Such an exciting time 🙂
Melissa Romano says
That’s why I had all three of my babies at home… no one to tell me what to eat or what not to eat 🙂 Huevos Rancheros was my go to labor food!!
Nicole says
You’d never choose to run a marathon without eating first so I definitely second the “eating a good breakfast” thing! Plus, she may not go into labor for another 12-24 hours and she wouldn’t want to not eat for that long.
Marcia says
I totally ate before going to the hospital. Ate at six am, baby out at 8:37 am.
Carla says
How exciting! I can’t wait to here how your trip into family life goes! It’s been so much fun waiting along with you.
Christine says
Good luck Kath! You will do great!
Molly @ RDexposed says
I’m so genuinely happy for you! I hope this is a great day for you and Matt!
Cara says
Ahhh so exciting! Good luck! Can’t wait to e-meet the little guy 🙂
Sarah says
Woo hoo! Wishing you a happy speedy labor!
sara says
Yay for your labor day!, I have never commented before, but today seems like a good day to start. best of luck for an easy labour that goes as you wish!
Kristin says
Awwww, fantastic!! I am so excited for you. You are going to do great!!!
Jennifer says
Happy “Labor Day”!! I am so impressed you found the patience to send out this post that your water broke and that you found time to make breakfast. You are so calm and collected. Good luck and congratulations. You and your new family will be in my thoughts today!
Dani says
congrats and good luck! so excited to see and hear all about the baby boy!
Amilja says
Hurray ! Good luck with everything !
nicole says
Happy baby day momma!!!!!!! I cant wait for an update! Good luck with delivery!
Maria says
Good Luck!
Elisabeth says
Congratulations! Hoping your labor goes the way you ‘planned’ and can’t wait to meet the new little boy 😀
Khushboo Thadani says
YAY ACCUPUNCTURE WORKED! Good luck!!!
Becky B. says
I knew it would! Glad you got in there and she gave you a good rub down!!
Marcia says
Totally. I had acupuncture on a Friday, baby came the next morning.
Coreen S says
Woo hoo! Happy labor day and maybe baby day!
Jennifer says
Oh yay!!!!! I hope everything goes quickly and smoothly. Good luck!!!
You’ll be meeting that little guy soon! 🙂
Joanne says
I’ve been checking RELIGIOUSLY for this moment. Good luck! I’m SO excited for you guys.
Brittany says
Oh man!!!! I’m so excited for you. Can’t wait to see pictures of your little man.
Jen on the Edge says
Very exciting! Good luck today. I’ll be sending you peaceful, calming thoughts.
Molly says
Godspeed! Good luck and congratulations! Can’t wait to hear!
Lauren says
Best of luck! You’ll do great! Can’t wait for pics 🙂
Elizabeth says
I hope everything goes smoothly for you! You can do this, Kath!
Colleen @ Culinary Colleen says
How exciting!! Good luck!! (And I’m impressed you were able to post, make breakfast, and make your bed before going to the hospital!)
Lauren @ Lettuce Eat Cake says
Yay, so exciting!! I’ve been waiting for this post all week. 🙂 I’ll be thinking of you guys and sending good thoughts!
Sara says
Praying all goes well, Kath!
Janet says
Yay! So exciting. Will be following along.
Lisa says
That’s EXACTLY what happened to me!
Woke up, couldn’t sleep, water broke!
Exciting!
Wishing you a safe, healthy, and fast delivery!
Roseanna says
YAY!!! The day is here!! Wishing you a happy, healthy labour, can’t wait to meet him 🙂
Katie D. says
Yay!!!! And I’m the same way about showerin/brushing teeth/eating – I would NEED to do that! I do emerency psychiatric inpatient transports and even when getting called at 2:20 am – I take a speed shower (no hair washing) and brush my teeth and eat breakfast (coffee and PBJ), so I that I feel human and operate okay.
Lynda says
YAY!!! So happy to hear you are on your way to meeting your BABY:) You are so organized to write and let us all know and to make your bed before you leave! Hope labor goes well….
Christine says
So exciting good luck! September 6th is National Procrastination Day, hope Baby KERF doesn’t celebrate ha ha!
KathEats says
Hahahaha no way! He did that to me on purpose!
Christine says
Looks like it’s also Coffee Ice Cream Day and Read a Book Day, so that’s better. Do they make decaf coffee ice cream?!?
Kel says
pretty sure at this point a little caffeine wouldn’t hurt anyone!
Erica { EricaDHouse.com } says
omgomgomg!!! Will be glued to twitter today!
Mary says
Yes, I’m sure normal people make oatmeal when their waters have broken…!
Good luck, can’t wait to hear.
Jenica says
Must’ve been the acupuncture! Or the whole being a week overdue, who knows. Congratulations! I can’t believe you found the peace of mind to blog through all of this. You must be one calm mama!
rosie @ rosalicious says
Yippee!!! I had a Braxton Hicks followed by a huge baby kick just reading this! 🙂
Ryann says
Good luck Kath and Matt (and baby!) — wishing you all the best today!! 🙂
Laurie says
Good luck! Hope everything goes quickly and smoothly! Can’t wait to see him!
Alison says
YAHOO! Hope contractions start soon! GOOD LUCK!
Silvia @ skinny jeans food says
All the best for today! Sounds like your water broke but no contractions yet.. one way or another things got rolling!! Wishing you a fast and relatively pain-free delivery!!
Ann says
KATH!!! the post we’ve all been waiting for!! Good luck, dolly!!!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Sending positive vibes, love, and lots of reminders to breathe.
jane says
wohoo!!! 9/6/12-all multiples of 3-I LIKE IT! 🙂
j3nn says
Good luck!! 🙂
Molly says
Yes! How exciting for your growing family! Just remember to trust your body and your instincts during labor and delivery!
Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says
EEEK! So exciting! Good luck!
Amber says
Yay!! Congratulations and Good Luck! 🙂
Farah says
SO excited for you and Matt! Good luck 🙂
Mom says
So exciting! See all three of you soon!
Kim Weigand says
I scrolled all the way down to see this post…was hoping you knew!! Good luck and enjoy, nothing like grandbabies!!
Andrea says
Good luck Kath! Today is a great day for a baby!!!!!
Sara R. says
Best of luck to you for a smooth delivery! And I’m very impressed that you had the presence of mind to take pictures and write up a blog post while in early labor 🙂 Can’t wait to hear how it goes!
Kim says
So exciting!!! Good luck! 🙂
Bee says
Wow I am so excited for you! Wishing you all the best and thinking of you, Matt and your little guy.
Bree says
Yaaaay! Can’t wait for updates, good luck!
Hope says
LOTS of luck!!! I’m so excited for you!!
Kristen says
Woooo Hooooo! Here is to a speedy labor day!
Amanda - Small Home Big Start says
Yay!!!! Best of luck to you and Matt on your great adventure today! I hoped that everything goes as well as you’ve planned and that soon your little bundle of joy will be here 🙂
Janice says
Wow, you did all this while you were in labor? I find it funny in a good way! Good luck with your labor!!! Cant wait to see new pictures of the baby!
Clare says
Best of luck Kath! 🙂
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
So excited!! Come on baby KERF! Sending well wishes your way!
Liz says
So exciting! Best of luck!
Nicole says
Good luck! I wondered if something might happen after your acupuncture session.
jen says
good luck kath! wishing you and matt a happy and safe delivery of your little boy!
Amy Wiginton says
Yiipppeeeee!! Hang on for a wild ride today and tomorrow!! Very, very excited for you guys. Wishing you all the best!
Sending hugs from Chicago…
Sara says
CONGRATS!! It’s funny how excited I am, even more so than when some of my cousins gave birth. I’ve been reading KERF (you inspired me to study dietetics, seriously!) for three years, and this one since you started it, so it’s exciting to see you start this part of your life! Good luck, you’ll do great!
MaryZ says
YIPPEEEEE!! I am so excited for you and Matt!!! Hope all goes well.
Brae says
Ahhhhhh!!! So exciting! Good luck with everything! Can’t wait to see the little man!
Alicia says
YAY!
You can do it!
Kristi says
OOOOMG!!! I can’t believe it!!! And I don’t tweet :*( Suspense!!!! Might have to start an account just for today, lol!
Sarah @ Blonde Bostonian says
Best of luck you two!! Congratulations! I can’t wait to hear more about the little KERF man!
Cait says
thoughts and prayers with you!
Meredith says
Best wishes and prayers for a smooth and easy labor and delivery of that sweet baby boy. Can’t wait to see pictures and hear about his birth!!
Erin says
WOO HOO!!! SO excited for you guys!!! Thinking of you today!
Anne says
Prayers to all three of you for a safe and speedy delivery!
Erin says
So exciting!!! Good luck, and can’t wait to see pictures! You do make most of us other first time moms look bad though! 😉
emily says
Yay! Good luck!
Erica says
Thinking of you girl!
Angel7 says
YAY, Kath!!! A.Joyous.Day 🙂 Best wishes!
http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
So exciting! Good luck!!! Why are you blogging right now?!?!?!
Kristin says
YAY congratulations!!! I will be joining all of the bloggers and blog-readers in cheering you on from afar!
…And actually, today is my birthday, I’m just sayin, it’s a great day to be born 😉 😉
melanie says
Yay! Good luck today! Can’t wait to hear more news soon!
Susie says
Good Luck! Best wishes!
PS I saw you at Fridays after 5 last week in your stripey shirt but was in the midst of a very *intense* conversation otherwise would have said hi…. Also I would have awkwardly been weaving through a crowd in a beeline for you which might have creeped you out.
But yay go baby!
Jennifer S says
Yay! Long time reader, first time commenter (I think). Best of luck and can’t wait to “meet” the little guy 🙂
Lauren says
Cant wait to see the little man and find out his name. I’m sure you will be a rock star today.
Cat says
Good luck!!! Can’t wait to “meet’ the little one. 🙂
Susan D. says
How exciting!I’ve been wondering if today would be the day! Best of luck and very impressed with your showering, bed-making, breakfast making, and photo taking!
katie clayton says
Kath, I’ve been a reader for a while (just not a commenter!) and I got those excited butterflies-in-the-stomach feeling for you after reading your post! It’s been fun watching your pregnancy develop, as I am engaged to be married this coming April and already have baby makin’ on the brain! Wishing you a healthy delivery for you and little Pecan…sending positive thoughts to you and Matt as you grow from a family of 2 to a family of 3!
Reghan says
ahhh so exciting! good luck!!
Kel says
Woo hoo! Pretty soon that little boy will be in your arms!!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Ahhh congratulations Kath!! I’m so excited for you, and I bet you are too since the time has FINALLY come! Good luck today, I hope everything goes well!! 🙂
Marcia Compton says
so excited for you both, best wishes
Anne P says
Omg good luck!!!! 🙂
Nicole says
How exciting!! Just don’t go to the hospital too soon…that’s the #1 cause of lots of interventions. Our local birth center has the mom come in, checks on baby, does not insert ANYTHING in the mom (not even “sterile” gloved fingers) and then lets the mom go back home until labor starts (usually within 12-24 hours). Here’s to hoping things get moving fast for you!!!
Kate says
Sending positive thoughts for you and the baby!
Angela says
Yay! I’ve been checking, checking, checking to see when this post would come 😀 I wish you all the best!!
Lisa says
So excited for you!!! Good luck!! many many blessings for a beautiful brth!
Meghan R says
So exciting! Good luck with everything 🙂
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
AHHHHH!!!! So excited for you! I love that amidst labor you still photographed your breakfast! Next time you post, you’ll likely be a mommy! YAY!
Megan Infantino says
Oh my gosh!!!! Here we go!! Good luck today!!!!!
Colleen says
Good luck, Kath! How very exciting!!!! You’ll be in my thoughts all day. Prayers for your family and especially your baby. You can do this!
Jennifer says
Yay!!! Best wishes for a wonderful birth-day.
Penny Snyder says
I have been a reader for awhile but don’t usually comment..but today!! sending prayers for safe and easy delivery of a healthy baby boy!! Our granddaughter was born 2 weeks ago tomorrow and it was amazing to finally see her! Good luck!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
WOO HOO!! Congratulations Kath! Have a very, very happy labor. Enjoy every moment.
Mary says
Good thing you made time for breastfast. My contractions started at 4:30am and we rushed to the hospital. I didn’t think about drinking water or even eating breakfast and I was STARVED. The doctor refused to let me eat anything.
Good luck today! I think I can speak for all your followers when I say, I can’t wait for you to finally reveal his name! (and see pictures of course 🙂 )
Laura C. says
Congrats! Good luck 🙂
chris says
GOOD LUCK!
Danielle says
Good Luck Kath! cant beleive it is finally time for you to meet your little man!!! 🙂
Shannon Bell says
Congrats and Good Luck! You’re going to do great and soon will have a sweet little baby boy!
Carly says
Yay!! Nothing but well wishes and early congratulations headed your way!
Lindsay says
Congrats and good luck! Can’t wait to read about the newest addition!
Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear says
AH so excited for you! Good luck!! Can’t wait to hear updates!!
Amanda H. says
AAHHH!!! So exciting! I started to tweet back because I was on the road and couldn’t read the post yet, but figured you’d be busy doing baby things so I decided to notsopatiently wait until I got to work to read. I hope it goes smoothly for you! Good luck!
Christina says
Yay! Congratulations and good luck!!!
Kathi says
So wonderful!!!! Deep cleansing breaths……………. 😉
Jeni says
Yay! Good luck Good luck Good luck!
HollyG says
CONGRATULATIONS! Sending you all happy thoughts.
andrea says
Yay! So excited that the big day is here!!
Alison (Fueling for Fitness) says
best wishes to you, matt and baby!!!
Mandy says
Congratulations and good luck to you and Matt both! 🙂
Ana says
You can do it, Mama! Get ready for the BEST day of your life : ) Sending positive thoughts your way!
Kim says
Yay!!! Congrats and good luck!
Alicia says
Yay! Congratulations Kath and Matt!
Leslie says
Yay! Good luck! That’s so exciting 😉
Katie of Cabbage Ranch says
Hooray! Your word choice “surreal” is perfect. Best wishes for a good labor and joyful face-to-face meeting of your new son- soon! Best of luck to you three! 🙂
Cristen says
How exciting!! I can’t even begin to imagine how excited you and Matt are right now. I wish you all of the best!!
Christina says
Good luck! I woke up the day I went into labor at 5:30 and I also made some oatmeal. 8 hours later I had a baby!
Amber says
You have to love rain!
Sarah says
push mama! good luck and early congratulations! love from nyc xx
Kate @ Chicken Nugget Girl says
Good luck, Kath! So exciting.
Kay says
The Christmas stork is finally making good on its promise!! Just can’t stop smiling. Good luck to you all. Focus on yourself today.
Jenn says
The 6th is a good day for a birthday. Sorry, I will not see you at the H, but there are many great nurses there.
Jackie says
I hope your active labor starts soon! Best of luck. Two of my waters broke with two babies where I wasn’t in active labor…most hospitals have a 24 hour rule and really push the pitocin… no fun. Stay strong, with your doula I’m sure you can have the birth you want!
Anna says
Hooray!!! Amazing!!
Haha, draw him out with the aroma of oatmeal 🙂
Best wishes! Can’t wait to “meet” him
Dina says
I am soooo excited for you!! This is really going to be the best day of your life 🙂
Lindsey says
Congratulations and best of luck today Kath! Hope everything goes smoothly for you!
Melanie_F says
Congrats!! I can’t wait for the updates!
JennF says
:)!!!!!!!!
Melissa says
So exciting!! One of my co-workers is in labor today too! Must be a good day to have a baby!! Hoping all goes well for you… I just downloaded twitter to my phone so I could keep up. 😉
Emily says
Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!! I’m still on maternity leave, so picture this: me sitting on my living room floor clapping to my baby: “Yay!! Kath is in labor!” and she really gave me no response, but I know she’s excited for you! I’ve been waiting for this post!!
Morgan says
I have never commented but just have to congratulate you!I have been reading your blog for a while, and have a feeling I will be reading more because we just found out we are pregnant this week!! Thanks for all the tips on BERF. 🙂 Prayers for a safe delivery!
Sarah Anne says
So excited for you!!! Best of luck!
Perfectly says
Really excited for you. I know you’ve been waiting and waiting … so glad the moment is finally here.
Holly P. @ A Year in Wichita says
Yaaaay! Good luck! You’ll do GREAT!
Jess says
Go Kath Go!! So excited for you. I will say a little prayer for you today. Can’t wait to see your baby boy!
Jan says
Life time reader, first time commenter. Good luck and I hope today is the day that you and Matt get to meet your son.
Ashley O. @ The Vegetable Life says
Good luck mama! Prayers for a healthy and speedy labor for you and the babe!
Cindy says
Good luck! Sending lots of happy baby vibes your way 🙂
Kelly says
Such a calm post, ho hummmm, going to have a baby today. Dum, de, dum! You Rock!
See you on the other side, Mommy! 🙂
Caitlin says
sooo exciting!!! thinking happy thoughts and hoping you have a healthy and speedy labor and delivery!!
Meryl says
Aahhh!! Congrats!! Can’t wait to see the babe! I hope you have an easy (if any labor is easy) labor.
Grace says
Best of luck Kath! Thinking and praying for you today – and am so excited for you!
Laura says
So exciting! I’ve been waiting for this post to happen! Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!
Amy says
Good luck today, Kath! I hope everything goes smoothly and you’re holding your boy in your arms very soon. (Tell Jen I said hi :-))
Nikki T says
YAYY!!! Hope it’s short and sweet!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
Ahh good luck (and early congrats)!!
Clizia says
Such exciting news!!! I hope everything goes well – sending prayers your way 🙂
Victoria says
SO happy for you! Cant wait to meet the baby!
Libby says
Best wishes to the 3 of you! and a prayer or 2 for a healthy speedy labor!
Monica says
AHHHHHHHHH I have been waiting for this post!!!! So excited!!! Happy labor day! Sending you lots of great Mom vibes!
Amy Kaye says
Happy BERF-day!!!!! I was in such a cranky mood this morning and as soon as I saw your post it made me all excited and happy 🙂 Best of luck! Can’t wait for the next update
Emma says
You go, girl – and boy!
Blessing says
Oh my, so excited for you!!!! Can’t to see baby KERF!!!
Rebekah says
Best of luck, Kath!!! <3 <3
carrie says
So excited for you guys! Congrats and can’t wait to see the little guy!
Ryane says
Hope today is amazing for you – very happy you are able to meet your little guy finally!!!
Candice says
I’m not sure if anyone else said this, but if your little guy comes out today, he’ll have a 6th birthday and there’s a 2 in it as well from 2012, so maybe that’s a good sign! Good luck to you and Matt!!
jessica says
congrats! Best wishes! Can’t wait to meet him and hear how it goes! 🙂
Courtney says
Good luck! Excited to meet BERF!!
donna says
Praying for you all today from Charlotte! Keep us posted. Cannot wait to see pics of this little boy. Yes, you will have a son soon!
Lindsay says
Yay for labor day!
Raw Juice Girl says
I’m SO excited for you and Matt and your family!! You have a strong mind and body — you’ve totally GOT this, Kath!!! Praying for a healthy delivery and baby!!! 🙂
Lindsey @ Pas de Deux says
SO EXCITING!!! Best of luck to you and Matt. I can’t wait to meet Baby KERF!!! 🙂
Claire says
So excited for you. Best of luck and looking forward to news of a happy, healthy baby and mom!
gloria says
Yay!!! So happy and excited for you and Matt! May today be the day you have imagined for months, can’t wait to meet the little guy 🙂
Heather says
Awww…so happy! Will be thinking of you! xoxo
Hillary B says
So excited today is the day! 😀 YAY!!!!
Julie says
Wow, got tears reading this post! Blessings to you as your family grows! My water broke to start my labor with both my boys! Can’t wait to hear about everything!!
Melissa says
A 6 in his birthday–for your love of 26! 🙂 Good luck and happy labor day!
colleen says
YAY!! So happy for the two of you! See you as a mom!
Amanda says
Yay!!!!!! He was waiting for the number 6! Best of luck to you today.
Rachel says
awww!! Thinking of you 😀
Lindsey says
YAY!! Best wishes for a healthy, speedy delivery!!
Liz says
Good luck!! All the best!! Good that Mat canceled his run!
susan says
Exciting for you and for all of us! Looking forward to seeing your new bundle of joy! Lots of good wishes for a speedy delivery!
GrandBoomPa says
While we wait for baby Pec’s arrival, here’s some info from historynet.com:
Born on September 6
1757 Marie Joseph du Motier, Marquis de LaFayette, French soldier and statesman who
aided George Washington during the American Revolution.
1766 John Dalton, English scientist who developed the atomic theory of matter.
1800 Catherine Esther Beecher, educator who promoted higher education for women.
1860 Jane Adams, known for her work as a social reformer, pacifist, and founder of Hull
House in Chicago in 1889, first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize
(1931).
1899 Billy Rose, songwriter famous for “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” and “Me and My Shadow”.
1928 Robert Pirzig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
Born on September 7
1533 Elizabeth I, Queen of England (1558-1603), led her country during the exploration of
the New World and war with Spain.
1860 Anna Marie Robertson (Grandma Moses), American folk painter who started her career
at age 78, best known for her paintings of rural life.
1860 Edith Sitwell, poet.
1900 Taylor Caldwell, novelist.
1909 Elia Kazan, producer, screenwriter and director who won directing Oscars for
Gentleman’s Agreement and On the Waterfront.
1914 James Alfred Van Allen, discovered and named the two radiation belts surrounding the
Earth.
1930 Sonny Rollins, saxophonist.
1936 Buddy Holly, singer, songwriter.
K says
Congratulations on becoming a Grandpa sir! 🙂 I know I can’t be the only one who noticed the name! Thanks for the facts, there are some good ones! We’re all on the edges of our seats I’m sure. I know that I certainly am!
Kiki says
AH. OMG! So exciting. Baby time!
Nicole says
Hooray! I am so excited and can’t wait to hear the news! My water broke before I was in labor with both may girls so I suggest both walking and then laying down in some deep relaxation thinking about birth. Just relax and enjoy the show. And remember, labor pains only last during contractions and then you get breaks in between! You can do it! (Glad to hear you have a Doula!) Good luck and can’t wait for YOU to meet you little man! Us too when the time is right. 😉
Justy2003 says
YAY! I hope everything is perfect for you, Matt, and the little one! Can’t wait to hear the story and see the new addition…I’ll be following on Twitter! 🙂 Good luck today!
Lisa says
Wishing you the best! You and Matt are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lainie says
Comgrats! What a wonderful time for your water to broke – mine broke around 7am a few years ago and the baby was born before 6pm. I always say it was just like going to work for the day! Ha! Wishing you a wonderful labor and delivery!
Ashley @ Hudson on the Potomac says
Oh my goodness, YAY!!!!!! Best of luck today!!!!! I can’t wait for pictures and the official name of Baby KERF!!!!
Michaela says
aaaaaaaaaaaah, how exciting!! wishing you all the very best!!!!
Jen Ross says
Good luck!!!!!
val says
good luck lady!!! i hope everything goes smoothly and everyone is healthy.
swetha says
GOOD LUCK Kath!! Cannot wait to see your pics….
Kate says
Yay….Happy Baby Day (or Baby Day eve!)
Hope it all goes the way you are hoping for Kath!
So excited for you!
Karen says
WHEEEEEE!!!!
All the best for a smooth delivery, Kath….sending lots of positive energy and hugs your way! xo
Kristin says
Good luck Kath! Hoping you and the baby a safe delivery! Congratulations!!!!!!
Sara says
I don’t have words for how excited I am (nothing compared to your excitement, I’m sure). I’ve been reading every day since I don’t know when — best wishes and best of luck with the opening of this new chapter! 🙂
Sashi says
This has been like Baby Watch 2012! LOL I am so excited for you and your soon-to-be expanded family! Good luck with the delivery and best wishes. 🙂
Paige @ Healthy Hits the Spot says
Soooo exciting! Hope you have a beautiful, safe delivery! Can’t wait to see baby KERF!
Courtney says
GOOD LUCK! Wishing you and Matt the best of luck today as you begin this new adventure together as parents. I hear today is a good day to be born…it’s my Mom’s Birthday!:)
Brittany @ Ittybitsofbalance says
YEY! Congratulations Kath! Sending you happy and uplifting labor thoughts <3
Get here safely baby KERF!
sarah venn says
Ahhhhh I am so happy for you guys!! Such an exciting day. Can’t wait to hear about it. You are both going to be such amazing parents!
Nikki says
Wow!! Wishing your quick and painless labour! Your blog is going to be great to look back and remember all these moments! I can’t wait to see pics of your little one!!
Jennifer says
So excited for you! Good luck Kath!
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
Yay!!!!!! Congrats!!!
Brie says
AAAAAAAAck! Exciting!
Seriously so excited for you. I can’t wait to join you!
Erin Hack says
Yay!!! Congratulations Kath! I will be thinking of you guys today and I can’t wait to see the new addition. 🙂
Elizabeth says
Congratulations, and good luck! 🙂
Stef says
Yay!! Congratulations and I hope you have a smooth delivery!
Chelsea L. says
Congrats Kath! Good luck! It looks like your baby and I will (possibly) have the same birthday 🙂 It’s a great one to have.
Darlene says
Cheers to a happy and peaceful day!
Laura Lea says
HAPPY BERFDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So exciting! Good luck Kath and Matt!!!
Katie @ A Full Plate says
Oh my goodness, it’s finally happening!! We’re all rooting you on Kath!
Christina says
Best of luck to you today!
Tonya says
OMG! THE WATER BROKE!! THE WATER BROKE!! YAAAAYYY!! AND YOU BLOGGED ABOUT IT! WEEEIIRD! HAHAHA!! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Jeanine says
Love that you took the time to make and photograph your breakfast! I can totally relate. When my water broke, because I knew the next few days would be full of hospital food, I came downstairs and made a batch of orange scones. I then proceeded to enjoy a scone and some decaf BEFORE even mentioning the water breakage to my husband and mother who were still asleep upstairs. They both thought it was unusual to prioritize baking on that particular morning, but it seemed normal to me. 🙂 Wishing you an easy labor and delivery and a healthy, happy baby boy! Looking forward to hearing all about it.
Mallory says
YAY! and GOOD LUCK!!!!!
Meredith says
Oh my gosh, YAY!!!! So excited for you and Matt and BABY!! Good luck, you will definitely be in my thoughts all day!!
Jamie says
Go, Kath, Go!! You’re going to do great!
Lea Ann says
I read your blog all the time, but don’t comment. Today I had to!!!! Congratulations…I also have been checking several times a day to see if anything had changed….how exciting to see that you had gone into labor! I hope that everything goes well and am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers today, one of the most wonderful days of your life. Can’t wait to see that little guy.
AutumnTao says
I’m so happy you are laboring naturally. I know how important that is to you. It’s hard work, but as I sit here nursing my 6.5 week old, I can tell you I relish the memory of having an unmedicated natural birth. Be thinking about you today. I hope you can stay centered and that the labor is not too long. Congrats Kath 🙂
Christine says
Congratulations! Like so many others, I have been reading this blog for a couple years and have been checking in throughout the day to see if you have gone into labor. Good luck and can’t wait to see the new baby!
Catalina @ Cake with Love says
Good luck, we are all here supporting you, Matt and the baby! 🙂
Jess@KitchenStrong says
So exciting! Congrats!!!
Heidi says
I am more excited for you to have your baby, then I am for my sister to have hers. Ha ha, is that really messed up?
Anyway, Congratulations!!! I hope everything goes according to plan. Can’t wait to see pictures and eventually read your birth story. 🙂
K says
I was more excited when I opened up Kaths post this morning that when I was told my lovely cousin had gone into labor last week and had her beautiful little girl. This is the third time I’ve checked today to see if there was any progress posted, and I’m not ashamed to admit it! I know all of my fellow KERF readers are doing the same! :p We’re all in this excited wait together! 🙂 Yay for Kath And Matt!
Betsey says
SO SO SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! I have loved following your pregnancy so much through your blog and am so happy for you guys!!!
Erin says
Congrats Kath! I bet it was the acupuncture!!! My acupuncturist induces women all.the.time. She’s also turned several breech babies when their doctors told them they’d have to be delivered C-section. Eastern medicine has been around for thousands of years, they must be on to *something* 😉 Hooray baby KERF is coming!!!
Jessica says
Yay! Yay! Yay! SO super excited for you!
Chantal says
Yay, hope it all goes well! Glad you got a good night’s rest and a nice bowl of oatmeal in too!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
woah! congrats kath!
Jessie says
Yay! So excited for you!!
EatLiveRun {Jenna} says
Yay! Go, Kath, go!!
HeatherR says
Super Exciting!!! Best of luck to you! Can’t wait to meet your little man.
Megan says
So exciting! I love the sequence of events: water breaks, make bed, ‘do what normal people do’ photograph and eat oatmeal! 🙂 🙂 So fun! So happy for you guys!
Charlotte says
Been following you along your journey and pre pregnancy starting with your amazing oatmeal. Happy to see even your labor breakfast looking delicious! You seem so calm and ready! You got this!! <3
Lauren @ Sassy Molassy says
Woohoo! Go, Kath, Go!!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
So excited for you two! Good luck! I will be thinking about you!
Steph M. says
YAY!! Best wishes!!
Alicia says
Just so you know, when a baby is born on a rainy day it means man blessings for the child. Wishing you and your family the best!
Cait's Plate says
Yaaaaay!! Congrats and good luck!!!
Susan Mc says
Happy BERFday? Woot! Congrats, can’t wait to see your little man!
Best!
Shannon says
Yay!!! So exciting!! Best of luck with the delivery – I’m sure it will go smoothly! So excited for you and Matt!!!! Can’t wait to meet Baby KERF!!!
Lily O'Dare @ Candied-Lilfe says
So excited for you Kath!!
Bonnie says
CONGRATS!! Hope everything goes smoothly and can’t wait to see a picture of the the little guy!
Lara says
Great to hear the news. It is pretty amazing and powerful to have such an outpouring of support today. Know that we will all be thinking of you and waiting the news. Rock on mama!
Judy says
So excited for you. Hugs and prayers!
Judy
Kim Weigand says
We need updates!!! My thoughts are with you!!!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
Yesssss!!! You’re a strong and powerful woman, you got this thang!
Laura @ Saying I Do says
so happy and excited for you!! Best of luck!!!
Amanda says
You are seriously super momma for posting this. Good luck with everything today. I wish you and Matt an awesome and happy experience.
Susan H says
It’s funny how excited you can be for someone else’s baby! I can’t wait to see pictures and I hope your labor goes well.
Kelly says
YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
Ashley says
Good luck! So excited for you and the family 🙂
Grace says
SO SO EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats. Enjoy every second of it….labor is an amazing experience. Before you know it, you’ll be snuggling your little man! So happy for you & Matt.
Marleah says
So excited for you guys!! Thoughts are with you for a safe delivery for you and happy birthday for your little boy. 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Sending you good vibes and that a healthy little bundle of joy is arriving soon! 🙂
Hayley says
Good luck – we are all so excited for you and Matt!!!
Theresa says
Kath, this is wonderful news! Best wishes!!
DLAOKC says
I too often read, but don’t comment. Know that you and Matt and baby Younger-Monson are loved and being prayed for today!
Lauren says
I don’t normally comment, but wanted to wish you and Matt congratulations!!!
Kathryn says
So exciting, congratulations and I can’t wait to hear an update!
Audrey says
So excited for you! You’ll do great!
Brit says
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheerleader over here in Oregon!!!! Goodluck today and wishing you all the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D
Brit says
P.S. Im not really a cheerleader but you know what I mean 🙂 lol
Amy in Canada says
I AM SO EXCITED! Can’t wait to hear more. He is going to be gorgeous!
Brianna says
Congrats! Wishing you luck 🙂
Kori says
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! So excited! Congrats, Kath!
Gina says
AHH!!! so excited for you two (3…) I am going to be obsessively stalking twitter today! So much for productivity at work today;)
Nana Phyllis says
Today, Sept. 6, is my 63rd birthday – great day to be born! Praying for you to have a safe delivery today.
Erica says
I’m so excited for you and Matt!
Best of luck!!!! Cannot wait to see your brand-new baby!!!
Amanda Darby says
Oh boy, good luck Mama! Like many others I’ll be keep a close eye on Twitter! Many blessings on this special day.
Laura says
I’ve been reading your blog for a while but haven’t commented yet (you have such a large and intelligent following, I usually don’t have anything new to add by commenting!), but today I have to! Congratulations! I’ve enjoyed reading about your pregnancy through KERF and BERF, and want to send a big thank you for showing us day-by-day that pregnancy is a beautiful thing that can and should be enjoyed – all you have to do is take take good care of yourself 🙂 Good luck today, Kath! You seem to be as prepared and calm as any mama-to-be can be, so you’ll be fine! So excited to e-meet the little man. Early contragulations to you & Matt!
Kathy W. says
SO. EXCITED. !!!!
That’s how mine started, with a few cramps first. 9 hours later, baby!
Good luck!!
megj says
I’ve read your blog for years and never commented, but I had to today to say congratulations and good luck! It’s been so exciting to read about your pregnancy and I’m thrilled to read what the next years will bring for you and your family. Best wishes to you, Matt and baby Kerf!
Lindsey says
Lots of love and light as you bring your little man into this world!
Heater says
Good Luck Kath! Looking forward to reading all about it!
Atsuko says
So exciting! I cannot wait to see the baby. The last night’s chocolate cake seemed to work:)
K says
That’s what I was thinking! Hooray for Karen! Chocolate cake really is the solution to everything! 🙂 Also I have to say I love your name Atsuko, biased though I may be! One of my best friends when I was studying Japan was named Atsuka! 🙂
Kristen R. says
Hooray! Go, Kath! Go!!!
Destiny says
CONGRATS AND GOOD LUCK KATH AND MATT!!
9+6+12 = 27
Now you are 26 +1 !!
lizzy says
hi kath! i never comment but for the past few days, i have been checking KERF when i’m brushing my teeth to see if todays the day for little BERF! so happy for you and matt, congratulations 🙂
mhp says
Kath, I’m a long-time reader and first-time commenter. I just couldn’t fail to wish you & Matt & baby all the very best on this momentous day!!! I know you’ll be brilliant. All best wishes to all of you!
Erin @ erinberries says
Yay! Congrats! 🙂
karen says
Good luck! Best wishes to the whole family!
Tapioca Sunshine says
I’m so excited for you three! You have been a constant source of happiness for me for years and especially now! I’m so excited to see your son and hear how STRONG you were in birthing him. You are an amazing young woman. I wis you every blessing, Kath!What a luck son you have!
Chelsea says
Congratulations! May your birth go as smoothly as possible!
Diane says
Yeah, good luck!
laurie says
Yippppeeee!!!!! Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life!!! You’re in for an AMAZING ride!!!
Ky G says
Awwwwww….exciting! Good luck!
Ashley says
Positive vibes coming your way from Seattle… Good luck to you and the babe and papa as well! <3
Ella says
All the best Kath! We love you 🙂
chris says
I KNEW it!! Woke up this am and said to Jess, “I wonder if Kath is having her baby?” A beautiful day for firsts – today the baby Caroline’s umbilical cord fell off. Happy Birth Day baby boy Monson, I hope you like older girls!! xoxo
Kari k says
Congrats! Sending happy thoughts and many Prayers 🙂
Amelia says
Yay baby!!! Just checked this while on my lunch at the hospital. So excited for you two!!!
Jessica says
Best of luck, Kath!
Emily says
Congratulations Kath and Matt! Best wishes!
Angela says
Yay! So glad it happened naturally for you! It’s good you took a picture, now you can show your baby the last meal you had before birth! 😉 Goodluck we’re all thinking about you!
Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says
Happy labor day, Kath! 🙂
Donna Porter says
I have said before he would come in his own time 🙂 It was obviously meant to be today for Matt to cancel his run! Good luck..wishing you a speedy delivery and recovery 🙂
Theresa says
Best of Luck! He just wanted to wait to have his own birthday to himself! But September 5th after the 5 year anniversay Kerf sounds pretty good!
5-9-12 — GOOD LUCK!
Clair says
VERY Exciting! all the best of luck!
kristin says
how exciting! can’t wait to hear all about it and meet him in few hours/days. Congratulations! You will love being a mama, it’s the toughest job you’ll ever love!
Lauren says
Saying a prayer for you!!!! I just got chills. 🙂 <3 xoxox
Annette @FitnessPerks says
YAY! GOOD luck! 🙂
Erica says
AHHHHHH!! How exciting!! Praying for a smooth, easy labor and a beautiful, healthy baby boy for you and Matt!!!
Sandi says
Many many blessings! You will remember this special day always 🙂
Marie says
Yay! So excited for you! Today is my birthday- maybe Baby Kerf and I will share a birthday!
Kelly K says
Hooray! Sending *good vibes* your way!
Ashley L. says
Best wishes to you, Matt and Baby! Hope all goes well for you and your family today!!!!! Congrats!!
Rachael says
CONGRATS, Kath! May you have an easy labor 🙂
casey says
Congrats! Keep us posted!
Carla says
Good luck Kath!!!!
Rachel @ Personality Crafts says
Yay Kath! Thinking lots of good thoughts for you guys. 🙂
Katie Mc says
“And then I did what normal people do – made oatmeal and photographed it!”- hilarious!! Good luck today!
Stefanie says
Good luck. I know you will do well. ????
Tiffany says
Congratulations!! Can’t wait to read your birth story and find out his name 🙂
Ashley says
Yaaah! That is so exciting! Good Luck and congrats! 🙂
Crystal says
I’ve never left a comment before, though I’m an avid follower of your awesome blog! However, I’m over the moon excited for you and the precious journey of motherhood coming your way! Now you’ll know the way your mom loves you, there’s no other way to describe that love. Can’t wait to see the beautiful addition to your family!
carol says
Prayers for you, your husband and son! How exciting. Congratulations to you and your husband and a very happy birthday to your little one.
Tracy says
Best of luck to you and Matt and baby! Positive thoughts and prayers being sent your way. You’re almost there!!!!!
Brita says
HURRAY!!! September birthdays are the best in my opinion 🙂 What an exciting day!!!
Marya says
I’m so excited for you!!
Leigh says
I’m very excited for you! Can’t wait to hear.
Carla C says
YAY, the day is here! Congratulations, Kath! Can’t wait to “meet” the little guy. You will do great in labor!!!
Katie K says
Good luck! Can’t wait to see the post! Wishing you a wonderful safe delivery
Kim@hungryhealthygirl says
Yay!! Congrats and can’t wait to see your sweet little boy!
Ingunn says
Good luck, Kath!!
Lizzie says
Good luck! Hope you are delivering at MJH – those rooms are palaces! If baby holds out until tomorrow, we will be birthday twins =) Just a mere 24 years apart!
Lily says
You go girl!
marcie says
Yay!!!!
Char says
Go girl!
Ana says
Good Luck Kath 🙂
We are all cheering for you here! Can’t wait to see your new baby!
Ana
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
Good luck Kath!! Cannot wait to meet him 🙂
Meghan says
Congrats! September birthdays are the best if I do say so myself 🙂
amyt says
Best wishes!!!
Katie says
So exciting!!! Good luck, hope all goes well 🙂
Allison says
Good luck! Can’t wait to see his little smushed baby face 🙂
stephanie says
Hooray!!! Im so excited for you and for your family!! I had a feeling it was going to be today 9.6.2012, such nice numbers!! Looking forward to meeting the little guy and enjoy this special moment in life!!!
Alicia says
Congrats and wishing you guys a healthy, happy delivery!
Robin Murray says
God Bless you! So very happy for you and Matt and baby! Can’t wait to hear the news : )
xoRobin?
Katie G says
Wishing you a safe, healthy and speedy delivery. Enjoy this time. Looking forward to updates
michelle says
Yay! Congratulations! I’m at 39 weeks and have been using your blog as a preview of what’s to come, trying to tell myself that 41 weeks is, after all, normal for first time moms. So happy for you that you are going to see your baby soon! Here’s wishing you a smooth, fast, easy labor that is everything you have planned and hoped for!
Carol B says
Congrats to you an Matt! I hope you have a fast and easy labor. Keep us posted.
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
Wow! How exciting! I have been away from my computer for the past month and thought for sure, on my return to your blog, I would be hearing about you and the baby…so glad I have not missed the big day! All the best!
Sydney says
Congrats Kath! I wish you and your baby the best of luck and good health in the birthing process 🙂 Can’t wait to hear from you again, and this time as a mother!
Andrea says
YAY! I’m a little late but sooo happy for you! Good luck!!
arb says
Congrats! No matter what chatter is out in the world, relish this moment. It is very special for all moms, especially the first time. This is a long-awaited blessing and you should cherish every second. Mazel!
TeenyLittleSuperChef says
I was wondering when that little guy would finally decide to make his appearance. Good luck Kath! I can’t wait to see his beautiful little face 🙂
eliza says
Good luck Kath!! So excited for you:)
Susan says
Good luck!! So sweet that you have documented the last things you did around the house before the birth. Those will bring back good memories in the future I’m sure 🙂 Such an exciting time!
Trula says
I LOVE (and think it’s hysterical) that you stopped to take pictures of the oatmeal this morning. May it sustain you through the life changing events ahead. Best wishes for you, Matt and BERF.
Lia says
Ooh, I admit to refreshing your site all day, selfishly looking for baby news. 😀
Best wishes for a SAFE, serene, and speedy delivery, Kath! You’re on your way! Can’t wait to see the little cub.
elaine says
Been checking your site every morning before getting up to see if there was any news. So excited for you – good luck to all three of you god bless x
Nicole says
I read all your posts but rarely comment, but I am just so excited for you both to meet your little guy. It’s a wonderful day and you will both make great parents!!!
Eileen says
OMG, you must be so excited! I hope you have a smooth labor & delivery! And oh man, oatmeal pics before the hospital? CLASSIC.
Alexandra says
How exciting!! Wishing you and the baby all the best!
Lisa says
Yay, Kath! Thank you for letting us all be part of your journey… so excited for you and Matt!
Ulya says
Oooh I’d been checking the blog every morning to get the good news! I’m so excited for you Kath! Good luck!
Laura says
Congratulations!!! So excited for you.
Megan says
Love this! You’re about to meet the love of your life – hands down best moment ever is about to happen. And also, hooray for making it to 40 plus weeks – worth celebrating too – pregnancy is quite a journey.
kate says
Wishing you the best!
When are you off to the hospital?
Vidya says
Kath!! I have tears in my eyes! Happy tears ofcourse!! :-)) Best wishes to you all!!
Jen says
Yay! Today is my daughter’s 6th birthday 🙂
Hope everything goes smoothly and you get to meet your baby boy soon.
Vidya says
Btw who’s moderating the posts? Sorry for the silly question but I am curious:-)
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says
Ahhhh, yay, good luck Kath!!! You’ve got lots of support out here in the blog world 🙂
Kristin says
Congratulations, sending good thoughts your way!
Katrina says
Sweet! Congratulations. And breathe. 😉
Tanja says
As most of the others I am checking your blog more then once a day for good news and then: he were are! Hope we get some good news soon… Alles Gute from Munich, Tanja
Angela says
How exciting!! Hope your labor goes as smoothly as possible 🙂 congratulations Kath and Matt!
Josie @ Clean-Eatz says
Congratulations! Good Luck.
lani says
Congrats Kath!! So excited for you! We will be thinking of you guys today. Can’t wait to meet the little guy.xo
Lani
Amy says
Yay!!! So excited for you! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts today 🙂 Sending happy wishes for a safe & speedy delivery!
Fliss says
I’m so excited for you becoming a family of three! Congratulations Kath!
polly says
ooooh YAYYYYY! I’m praying for you today, sweetie! You are gonna do great! hugs!!!!! 🙂
Steph @pjsandyogapants says
Eek! So exciting!!!
Nathalie says
I have been reading KERF and BERF every day and just wanted to wish you good luck for this exciting event 🙂 Keeping my fingers crossed that everything will go well and smoothly!
All the best from Switzerland! 🙂
Heather says
Can’t wait to hear all about it! Best wishes and here’s hoping the experience is everything you’ve hoped for!
jen says
Oh so very exciting!! Best wishes for a wonderful birth! Your little one will be here soon and once you meet him you’ll wonder how you ever thought life was worthwhile before he came along. 🙂 Babies are so magical!
Kathleen @ Fittitudefreedom says
Congrats to you and your family! Hope all goes well with labor. If your baby is born after midnight your baby will share the same birthday as me ! 9/7 is a great day!! 9/6 is also a great day! Take care.
Sarah says
This post choked me up! I’m so filled with emotion as I feel my 20 week old twins squirming inside me. Best wishes for a wonderful birth experience! Can’t wait to read your story 🙂
Wendy says
VERY EXCITING!!!! Good luck!!!! I almost never post, but I have been reading your blog for a couple of years, and so despite only “knowing” you on the internet-I’m super excited for you!!! (I’m also 35 weeks prego myself right now with my # 2) 🙂 You’ll do GREAT!!!
Vicky says
Best of luck to you and Matt!!!! Remember to enjoy it as much as possible!!! We will be waiting for more news and pics!!!
Gloria says
Yayyy!!! I wish you all the best 🙂
Brynn says
YAYYYYYY!!!!!! I’m so excited for you and Matt! Good luck and I can’t wait to read more!
Danielle says
When I got to your page after school today and saw how many comments (407) were on this post I got so excited for you!!! Good luck!
Emily M. says
congratulations kath! i wish you happiness and healthiness in bringing a new life into this world….so so exciting! i cant wait to “meet” him on the blog!
Tammy says
WOO HOO!! Praying that all goes well! Good luck!
Cassie says
Soooo excited for you! My water also broke at 7:30am with my first baby, and I had him at 4:27pm…. So I’m hoping you’ve had yours by now too!!!!
Ashley says
Soooo glad to read this! Good luck and can’t wait to read more! 🙂
Mara says
I must chime in my two cents— CONGRATS and good luck! I joined twitter today just to follow you for more updates, lol.
Kate says
Yeah, Kath! Thinking good thoughts for you and your family! Thank you for sharing this exciting journey with us.
Laurel says
Best of luck new mama!! We’re all out here thinking of you! Can’t wait to read the birth story 🙂
Jessica says
I’m surprised you’re not keeping everyone updated on twitter! We’re all wondering about how you’re doing. Hope it’s going great!
Erin says
Best wishes for a safe delivery and healthy baby boy!!
Stephanie C says
Yay!! Happy birth day little Baker! Can’t wait to hear his name. Hope everything goes smoothly for all!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Good Luck!
Christine says
Congratulations!! So excited for you 🙂
Anne Marie @ Rocky Road Running says
Woo hoo!! Good luck and Congrats! You will be a FANTASTIC mom!
amcole says
Yeah!!! The las few days have seemed like an eternity! Hope your labor goes smoothly.
Bev says
Best wishes to you and Matt !!!!!
robin says
yippie youre gonna be a mama! Best Wishes Kath and Matt:)
Divya Vikram says
Good Luck to you 🙂
Alison @ pureprovender says
What exciting news! I’m wishing you and your family all the best!
Kathy says
Oh I am so happy for you both!!!! My birthday is in 4 days :), September is a beautiful month 🙂
Lisa V. says
Yayyyy!! I’m so excited for you both. I’ve been checking the blogs multiple times a day for a couple weeks for any sign the babe is coming, I can’t wait to see pics! I wish you a very smooth and pain free delivery. And happy (early?) Birthday to the little one!
Anna says
CONGRATS ON THE BERF, KERF!
Natasha says
I have been reading your blog for some time now and have been checking daily for baby news. I am SO excited for you! Good luck!
Lousi says
Amazing! Best of luck!
Catherine says
YAY!!! So excited for you and Matt!! I am sending you lots of positive thoughts for a smooth and quick delivery! Woohoo!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Christena says
soooo excited! Congrats!
Jeanie says
Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Robin says
Sooo exciting! I will be glued for updates!! Good luck!
Lindsay says
Long-time reader, infrequent commenter. I’m SO thrilled for you! Thanks for sharing the journey. You make me excited to be a mom someday. This is selfish of me to say, but if Baby Kerf can hang in there for another 6 hours, we’ll share a birthday! Yay, Virgos!
Alison says
Wee!! Happy day 😀 Good luck with everything! Will be praying for ya!
NurseJulie says
Good luck today! Can’t wait to hear about your experience- Very excited for you and Matt!
Aly says
Congrats to the whole family and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY KERF!
Gina says
Yay! So happy for you guys! Happy labor! 🙂
Stephanie says
EEEEEE! Good luck today! Hoping you have an easy labor and a happy, healthy baby by the end of the day 🙂
Kimberly says
yay 🙂
Tara says
Yay!!! Can’t wait for the updates 🙂
Gena says
All best to you guys!
Lori says
I read your blog faithfully but never comment, so I figured today was the day! Best of luck, you’ll do awesome. Excited to meet this little person!
Katie says
Good luck! Can’t wait to hear how you are all doing!
Megan says
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF SHE HAD HER BABY YET?!?!?!
Mom says
Nope. She’s in the hospital though!
Thanks everybody for your good thoughts today. You can imagine we grandparents-to-be, all of us, are quite excited and crossing our fingers for a safe and healthy delivery and baby.
Becca says
Wishing you lots of luck and happiness!
Laura says
Awe.. Thanks “Mom” for the update. Clearly there are many excited readers and friends anxiously awaiting the news 🙂 Good luck Kath!!
Spice Chicken says
Go, Kath, go! Sending you good thoughts and well wishes.
Katelyn says
Saw this post at work today and it just made my day!!! I think we’ve all been checking in more than the usual few times per day to see this news! Now I’m stalking Twitter, which I rarely even use! 😉 Thinking of you today and into this evening – hoping things are going smoothly for you and your baby boy. Stay strong! Can’t wait to hear all about the birth 😀
M says
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited for you both!!!!!
Penny says
Oh so excited! So many fun times are ahead for you and your family! Can’t wait to see him!
Cassie says
Yaaaay! Good luck! 3 meals a day for 5 years, it’s going to be so weird to not hear from you for a while. We’ll miss you but I’m glad that it’s for such a happy happy reason.
Congratulations to you and Matt, all the new grandparents and auntie Larbs!
Elizabeth says
Godspeed! So happy for you!!
Fiona says
I also read your blog faithfully but never comment, so what a good day to pick! Best of luck with everything! And when you get a moment, I was hoping you’d share where you got your bed spread?
Cyn says
Whooo Hooo Kath!!!!
Best of Luck to you, Mat and your bundle of joy!!!
Sarah says
Holy cow! Congrats!
Denise says
I’m a regular reader and an infrequent commenter, but I am thrilled to comment today and send you all best wishes for a smooth delivery and a healthy baby boy! Can’t wait to hear all the details. You will be a pro at birthing and mothering!
Sandra says
Best of Luck to you and Matt, very exciting.
Heather says
Keeping all 3 of you in my prayers.
What an exciting journey you will begin.
Motherhood is by far my greatest accomplishment and biggest joy.
God Bless 🙂
Angela G. says
So excited for you and Matt…and baby BERF! This post actually brought tears to my eyes! I’m thinking of you and eager to hear your birth story….all in good time!
Erica says
Yay! (and thanks for the shout out!)
So happy for you Kath!
Michele Sparrow says
Yay! I hope all goes well for you guys!! 🙂
Jordan says
They say this is the best time of your life. Savor every moment, as I know you will through photography and blogging, and don’t stress too much. You seem so prepared for all of this and I wish you the best.
susan says
You can tell we are all so excited for you! Can’t wait to hear about your new little one! Hang in there!
Leila @ Spinach and Skittles says
You are too cute taking pictures and updating the blog! Such an organized gal. Good juju to your birthing experience!!
Alan says
Reader for over a year, and love your recipes. First comment from me (and one of your rare male commenters)–just want to wish you an easy labor (although now it might be over), and congrats on the new baby. How exciting!! What a nice community you have built for your new growing family.
Kerry M. says
So excited for you! Wishing you a short, calm, and peaceful labor and delivery Mama!!!
Ali @ Peaches and Football says
HA! I KNEW something would get started on Thursday. I just KNEW it. HURRAY!!!
Can’t wait for updates, we’re all here anxiously waiting. Good luck!!!!
Stephanie says
I am a long time reader and I just wanted to say congrats! I hope everything goes well and happy (almost) birthday to one lucky little man!
Haley Peterson says
YAYYY!!!! Finally the day has come! I’ve been so anxious for this post, even though it means you won’t be blogging for awhile 🙂 CONGRATULATIONS!!!
BKL says
I have never commented, although I have been a reader for almost two years now. I just had to let you know that I have obsessively been checking your blog for the past couple of weeks in anticipation of this day and obsessively checking your Twitter all day today. It feels like one of my best friends is going into labor, although I’ve never met you before. Best of luck tonight (and possibly into the morning) and in the days, weeks and months to come. I can’t wait to read all about it. Congratulations on your wonderful blog and wonderful, growing family.
Natasha says
I feel the same way, BKL! Today was the first day I commented as well, even though I have been reading for some time now. I felt like my good friend was going into labor. 🙂
Adair says
I’m so happy for you! I know you’ve been so ready! Hopefully the baby will pop out like it does in Lost (they scream for like 2 minutes and then it’s like “whoop, dere it is!”) But it took me 14 hours to “pop out” 13 years ago, so maybe you’ll find a middle ground with yours!
Mary Ann says
Praying for you three! I am so happy for you! Peace and all good…
Josie @ Skinny Way Of Life says
So excited for you guys!!! Hope all is well and I can’t wait to see updates!!!! <3
Audrey says
I’m so excited for you! This post made my night, good luck with labor!
Ruth@FacetiousFarang says
Yay! Congratulations! I have been checking your blog multiple times a day in anticipation of your big day – may it go exceedingly well!
saikhnaa says
Good luck. Kath
Emily says
Yaaayyyy! Praying for a safe, healthy delivery! What an amazing day!!!
Audrey says
CONGRATS, Kath! 😀 That is so exciting, I have been anxiously waiting for when your little boy would arrive! Best of luck to you and your family!!
Linda says
Good luck, Kath!
Lisa Langenfeld says
WOW girl!! SO excited for you and Matt and this next adventure in your lives!!! I’ll be thinking of you guys and praying all goes well! Can’t wait to hear about it! 🙂 🙂
Fatima says
Congratulations all the way from the westcoast kath! I have been a reader for a while now, just not much of a commenter. I am excited for you and matt, my sister just had a baby baby a week ago 🙂 praying easy labor for you and sending positive thoughts to you and Matt as you bring baby boy into the world 🙂
ashley says
ahhh kath!!!! i’m so excited!!! i have been waiting for this post!!!
Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says
SO EXCITING!! Congrats congrats congrats!!!
Sarah says
Ahhh, this is so exciting! Well wishes to all 3 of you. Hope it goes well. Can’t wait to see pics when he arrives. xxx
Andrea says
Anxiously checking for news today, as I am in Asia (same Andrea of the soapnuts fame, I am back in Asia, though I havent yet found any soapnuts in Taiwan…its on my list!) So excited for you and can’t wait to see they little guy. Brings back memories of my son’s birthday..and he is now 12, and has his first middle school dance tonight. Time flies, so enjoy!
Denise says
A smiley on Twitter must mean good news! Congratulations Kath and Matt! Wishing you and your precious new son lots of love, health and happiness!
Priscilla says
Congratzzzz!!!!! Hope everything goes well for you guys 😀
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
How exciting! I hope it all went/is going well 🙂
robin says
Is there a baby yet?????
Kayla says
so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amy says
just saw your tweet that the baby is here! congrats!
cathy@1970kikiproject says
via a tweet from caitlin, i see little one has arrived! congrats to you all!!
katie says
Yay!!! Congratulations 🙂 been reading your/Matt twitter & I dont even follow any twitter. How exciting best wishes & take care & rest when you can … a mommy now…how awesome !!
Sarah (The Simple Dietitian) says
Sending good thoughts and prayers your way!!! 😀
Shilpa says
Checking twitter all day from India.
So happy that your baby is here.
hannie says
Congrats on the baby! Happy for your family!
Stef says
Congrats Kath and Matt on the arrival of your precious baby!!! 🙂
Patti Grieger says
And now you have your sweet baby boy in your arms…and know what happiness really is. Much love, joy, health, and happiness to you, Matt, and Baby Boy! Will you tell us his name Now??
Patti (Crissanne’s sister – NoBull Burgers)
Erin Shmidt says
So excited!! Will pop open a pint of Jeni’s salty carmel to celebrate.
Sara R. says
Checked twitter and it sounds like everything went well! Congrats on baby Pecan’s arrival!
Mom says
Baby is here! Details when Kath updates. One happy grandma!
Kim Weigand says
Oh, come on Mom, we need details now…not all of them but a few. Congrats on your first gbaby, you are in for some fun times. Hope Kath, Matt, and baby are doing well!!
Cathy says
So excited for Kath and Matt. 🙂 Enjoy the baby boy Grandma.
Elisabeth says
Congratulations to all of the Younger/Monson family 🙂
Logan says
So happy for you all!
Spice Chicken says
Awesome! Congrats to all.
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
Congrats to you Kath and your family!!! So happy for you! 🙂
Karen says
I’m overjoyed for you to learn via twitter of the arrival of your baby son early this morning and that you and Matt remained in good humor throughout! Huge congratulations Mama! Now comes the fun part… hugs, Karen
Teri says
My heart is doing the happy dance for your family
Congratulations!!!
Willemijn @ Fashion Food Travel says
Congratulations on the baby!!
Gita says
Congratulations Kath and Matt on the arrival of bouncing baby boy.
Nancy says
Congrats! Enjoy every second! My daughter is almost 7 and it’s so true when people tell you they grow up so fast.
Shannon says
My hubby was hogging the computer last night and I made him open another window and check your site to see of you were in labor yet! 🙂 Come on little man!! Come out and meet your amzing parents <3
Christine says
Congratulations Kath and Matt! Baby Kerf born on National Acorn Squash Day, awesome!!!
Jamie says
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the world, baby!!!!!!!
Brianna says
Congratulations, Kath & Matt!! I’ve been checking constantly to see all the updates from your mom, Kath, and I’m so happy to hear your little boy has arrived! Wishing you guys all the best:)
Robin says
So happy for you, congratulations on your new baby boy!
Amanda @flecksofgreen says
OMG Congrats! Good luck and I can’t wait to meet your little guy!
Hope says
Congrats!!!!!!
Kim says
Congratulations Kath. I hope you’re enjoying that pumpkin beer!
SAL says
Big hug and much love to you and your new family!
Ariel says
congratulations! sending good vibes your way.
Lindsey says
Congrats! What a beautiful, healthy little boy! Love the name, so unique. Can’t wait to read the birth story!