The Numbers Are In

In case you haven't figured it out, I kind of like numbers/stats (a little) and I'm pretty stoked about that our baby girl is almost here. Hence the whole Baby Stichter Pick'em thing.  The numbers are in and now it's official so let's check out what we've got.  I have included all guess no matter how "interesting".  I can tell you up front that the ludicrous heights and weights were all submitted by the male half of the population. Way to go boys... 

Total Entries - 37

Male - 43%

Female - 54%

Couples - 3%

Birthdate

Average - Jan. 2, 2011 1:38pm

Median - Jan. 1, 2011 9:22pm

Earliest - Dec. 20, 2010 8:30pm

Latest - Jan. 15, 2011 1:35am

Height
Average - 21.5"
Median - 21.5"
Min - 11.75"
Max - 29"

Weight
Average - 7.84 lbs
Median - 7.78 lbs

Min - 4.69 lbs

Max - 14.44 lbs

When I looked at the data for patterns there surprising weren't many.  The one couple that entered has been excluded from the analysis.  Overall men guessed that Baby Sticher will be born 15 hours earlier than women (men - 1/2/10 7:02am, women 1/2/10 9:59pm).  Women guessed that Baby Stichter will be both lighter (men - 7.88 lbs, women - 7.72 lbs) and shorter (men - 21.80", women - 21.74") than men.  Not sure any of this means anything, just a great waste of 5 minutes if you get snowed in next week. That's all for tonight, I'm still trying to get the more interesting half of our marriage to blog some, but I don't think that will happen in the near future.  Gotta go, the wife wants to investigate hooter hiders and disposable diaper sacks on the internet.  Any suggestions?

Baby Stichter Pick'em

You are invited to participate in Baby Stichter’s First Pick’em contest!  Here are the categories:

·         Time of birth – closest over or under - $20

·         Height – closest over or under - $10

·         Weight – closest over or under - $10

Limit of one entry per person.  Winner of each category will receive a gift certificate to the store of their choice.  Ties will be broken by each entrant's average ranking in the other two categories.  If the same person wins all three categories I will award them with a $100 gift certificate of their choice.   Both kids and adults are encouraged to participate, but all entries must be submitted by Dec 12, 2010 at midnight.

A few facts to keep in mind (they may or may not apply)

1.       Dan’s fantasy football team currently has a record of 7-5

2.       Baby Stichter is due January 3, 2011

3.       The Stichter’s have a dog named Macchiato who is an 8 year old beagle, lab mix.

4.       Dan was born three weeks late.  Emily was born two weeks early.

5.       Dan is 6’2” tall. Emily is 5’4” tall.

6.       Dan drives a Honda Civic. Emily drives a Jeep Liberty.

7.       Baby Stichter is a girl and has extra long legs (according to the doctors).

8.       Emily is a certified pastry chef with experience in the cupcake industry.

9.       Emily’s fantasy football team is 6-6.

10.     Dan’s favorite number is 5. Emily’s favorite number is undecided.

Check back this week and see where you rank as we update the list of entries.  There will be a table posted on this blog.  Invite your friend's to participate too.  The more the merrier!