Happy Birthday, Simone!

Linda and Mike are happy to announce that the the newest member of the Gilbert clan, Simone Elyse, arrived on Sunday, 11.11.07, at 4.30 PM. Simone tipped the scales in the cruiserweight category at 8 lbs. 14 oz., and a length of 21 inches. Linda and Simone are both doing well and resting comfortably. Well, Simone is resting comfortably. Linda and Mike, not so much. More to come soon.
---Mike

Fat, Ugly and Stupid is No Way to Go Through Life

In case you hadn't heard, our fair city of Philadelphia was voted as having not only the ugliest, but also the rudest people in the country in a recent survey. The following post from Linda will affirm that. ---Mike

OK, by now I am totally sick of the question "HEY, YOU GOT TWO IN THERE?" or "you havin' twins?"

Well, had a great new one yesterday! It is starting to get chilly, so I am needing to get creative with my mostly warm weather maternity wardrobe. So, I had on black pants, a black wife beater, and then over it I had a green non-maternity sweater (that covered almost my whole belly) and then a black maternity jacket from old navy. I thought i looked cute, but I'm at the point where my pants are sliding down and my shirts are sliding up and my belly pokes out a little.....OK, well sometimes a lot.

So I'm on my way to the subway and some lady says "you gotta pull your shirt down, you're belly is hanging out"! I was like "WTF???" I wasn't to say something, but of course, I burst out crying!!! She was joking, but seriously! What is wrong with people - I KNOW my belly was poking out because it was COLD! Plus, its not light I have some gross stretch-marked fatty hanging belly. It's cute!

However, on a happy note, while at the Ritz Carlton on Saturday night - some woman pulled me aside to tell me how adorable and fabulous I looked! Now that's my style! I must be hanging out in the wrong places. HMMMMM...... Subway Stop or Ritz Carlton? I choose the Ritz.

Anyway, so the latest news on baby G: On my 38 week appointment, I was now measuring 42 weeks. I had the ultrasound later that day to show she's now about 7 1/2 lbs (give or take about 10 oz due to the margin of error) - so the doc was really pleased - she's totally healthy, not too heavy for V-delivery, had a full stomach, and was moving around nicely (although not much room). We couldn't see her face because she's facing my back, but the tech pointed out a little chubby cheek!!!! My amniotic fluid levels are within the average range (on the higher side, but still average), so the only explanation they have for my gigantic belly is that I'm short, so my belly pops out more. Interesting, although not the exciting explanation Mike and I were expecting. But I guess this point in the game, less drama is a good thing.

I THINK I AM GOING TO BE PREGNANT FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

House Tour, Pt. 1

Linda's mom Anja went all out and got us a video camera so that she can keep up with all the cute things that Baby G. will be doing. This is the initial shakedown video and test of my editing skills, a quick tour of our house. Hope you enjoy.

33 1/3 RPM

Linda @ 33 weeks

Get in my belly!

Linda's mom Anja makes this kinda stuff before 9 a.m. on a slow day. She's a machine! I told her she should sell this stuff on eBay.

Quick, somebody slap this on a greeting card.


Click me to gamble!

Baby's First Gambling Pool

We're getting close to the end now and considering how conservative our lifestyle will have to become, we decided to take one last walk on the wild side and gamble it all away. We figured we'd take you all down with us into our den of sin, so place your bets on when Baby G is coming.

Winner gets to change a poo diaper. Good luck.

Jake's B-Day Extravaganza

Jake tears it up at his first B-day party. Don't know why Dad lets Mom dress him in a Bucs jersey, though.

Linda tries on baby Laela Graye for size.

Laela and Jake trade moms.

Princess Chunk on her throne. Kiss the ring!

Here's Ya Damn Pic-chas

Because you have all been all over my ass asking for baby blog updates, here they are.
I Kid.
We've been busy with weddings, b-days parties, showers, baby class and family visits, so I haven't had time to update. Labor Day is a nice day off, so here's a few pics of our shenanigans lately. More in a few days.

Linda @ 28 weeks, all dolled up for Christine and Charlie's wedding.

From L to R: Ga-Ga, Mom, Dad, Grammie and Um-Pa

Baby G's new whip.