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 : )
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Exciting! Sounds like today is the day
Wheee! Wishing you good thoughts and prayers today — Congrats!!
Good luck!!!
I often read, but don’t comment. However, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to say CONGRATULATIONS and Happy Birthday (hopefully) to BERF!
Ahhh! Congrats! Good luck in these next few hours/days! I’m thinking and praying for you guys!
Wahol! Congrats and good luck!!!
Yayy!!! I look forward to updates!!
SO EXCITING! And did you really write this enroute to the hospital? Wishing you the best today!
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!!
There’s no way I can do this hungry!
I agree. Best to eat.
I agree. If you’re hungry, you’re hungry! Laboring on no fuel is NOT fun.
Heck to the yes, I ate a huge breakfast before I was induced and the nurses told me they were glad I did!
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
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!!
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.
I totally ate before going to the hospital. Ate at six am, baby out at 8:37 am.
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.
Good luck Kath! You will do great!
I’m so genuinely happy for you! I hope this is a great day for you and Matt!
Woo hoo! Wishing you a happy speedy labor!
Ahhh so exciting! Good luck! Can’t wait to e-meet the little guy
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!
Awwww, fantastic!! I am so excited for you. You are going to do great!!!
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!
congrats and good luck! so excited to see and hear all about the baby boy!
Hurray ! Good luck with everything !
Happy baby day momma!!!!!!! I cant wait for an update! Good luck with delivery!
Good Luck!
Congratulations! Hoping your labor goes the way you ‘planned’ and can’t wait to meet the new little boy
YAY ACCUPUNCTURE WORKED! Good luck!!!
I knew it would! Glad you got in there and she gave you a good rub down!!
Totally. I had acupuncture on a Friday, baby came the next morning.
Woo hoo! Happy labor day and maybe baby day!
Oh yay!!!!! I hope everything goes quickly and smoothly. Good luck!!!
You’ll be meeting that little guy soon!
I’ve been checking RELIGIOUSLY for this moment. Good luck! I’m SO excited for you guys.
Oh man!!!! I’m so excited for you. Can’t wait to see pictures of your little man.
Very exciting! Good luck today. I’ll be sending you peaceful, calming thoughts.
Godspeed! Good luck and congratulations! Can’t wait to hear!
Best of luck! You’ll do great! Can’t wait for pics
I hope everything goes smoothly for you! You can do this, Kath!
How exciting!! Good luck!! (And I’m impressed you were able to post, make breakfast, and make your bed before going to the hospital!)
Yay, so exciting!! I’ve been waiting for this post all week.
I’ll be thinking of you guys and sending good thoughts!
Praying all goes well, Kath!
Yay! So exciting. Will be following along.
That’s EXACTLY what happened to me!
Woke up, couldn’t sleep, water broke!
Exciting!
Wishing you a safe, healthy, and fast delivery!
YAY!!! The day is here!! Wishing you a happy, healthy labour, can’t wait to meet him
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.
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….
So exciting good luck! September 6th is National Procrastination Day, hope Baby KERF doesn’t celebrate ha ha!
Hahahaha no way! He did that to me on purpose!
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?!?
pretty sure at this point a little caffeine wouldn’t hurt anyone!
omgomgomg!!! Will be glued to twitter today!
Yes, I’m sure normal people make oatmeal when their waters have broken…!
Good luck, can’t wait to hear.
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!
Yippee!!! I had a Braxton Hicks followed by a huge baby kick just reading this!
Good luck Kath and Matt (and baby!) — wishing you all the best today!!
Good luck! Hope everything goes quickly and smoothly! Can’t wait to see him!
YAHOO! Hope contractions start soon! GOOD LUCK!
KATH!!! the post we’ve all been waiting for!! Good luck, dolly!!!!!!!
Sending positive vibes, love, and lots of reminders to breathe.
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!!
Good luck!!
wohoo!!! 9/6/12-all multiples of 3-I LIKE IT!
Yes! How exciting for your growing family! Just remember to trust your body and your instincts during labor and delivery!
EEEK! So exciting! Good luck!
Yay!! Congratulations and Good Luck!
SO excited for you and Matt! Good luck
So exciting! See all three of you soon!
I scrolled all the way down to see this post…was hoping you knew!! Good luck and enjoy, nothing like grandbabies!!
Good luck Kath! Today is a great day for a baby!!!!!
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!
So exciting!!! Good luck!
Wow I am so excited for you! Wishing you all the best and thinking of you, Matt and your little guy.
Yaaaay! Can’t wait for updates, good luck!
Woooo Hooooo! Here is to a speedy labor day!
LOTS of luck!!! I’m so excited for you!!
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
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!
Best of luck Kath!
So excited!! Come on baby KERF! Sending well wishes your way!
So exciting! Best of luck!
Good luck! I wondered if something might happen after your acupuncture session.
good luck kath! wishing you and matt a happy and safe delivery of your little boy!
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…
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!
YIPPEEEEE!! I am so excited for you and Matt!!! Hope all goes well.
Ahhhhhh!!! So exciting! Good luck with everything! Can’t wait to see the little man!
YAY!
You can do it!
OOOOMG!!! I can’t believe it!!! And I don’t tweet :*( Suspense!!!! Might have to start an account just for today, lol!
Best of luck you two!! Congratulations! I can’t wait to hear more about the little KERF man!
thoughts and prayers with you!
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!!
WOO HOO!!! SO excited for you guys!!! Thinking of you today!
Prayers to all three of you for a safe and speedy delivery!
So exciting!!! Good luck, and can’t wait to see pictures! You do make most of us other first time moms look bad though!
Yay! Good luck!
Thinking of you girl!
YAY, Kath!!! A.Joyous.Day
Best wishes!
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So exciting! Good luck!!! Why are you blogging right now?!?!?!
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
Yay! Good luck today! Can’t wait to hear more news soon!
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!
Yay! Long time reader, first time commenter (I think). Best of luck and can’t wait to “meet” the little guy
Cant wait to see the little man and find out his name. I’m sure you will be a rock star today.
Good luck!!! Can’t wait to “meet’ the little one.
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!
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!
ahhh so exciting! good luck!!
Woo hoo! Pretty soon that little boy will be in your arms!!
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!!
so excited for you both, best wishes
Omg good luck!!!!
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!!!
Sending positive thoughts for you and the baby!
Yay! I’ve been checking, checking, checking to see when this post would come
I wish you all the best!!
So excited for you!!! Good luck!! many many blessings for a beautiful brth!
So exciting! Good luck with everything
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!
Oh my gosh!!!! Here we go!! Good luck today!!!!!
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!
Yay!!! Best wishes for a wonderful birth-day.
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!
WOO HOO!! Congratulations Kath! Have a very, very happy labor. Enjoy every moment.
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
)
Congrats! Good luck
GOOD LUCK!
Good Luck Kath! cant beleive it is finally time for you to meet your little man!!!
Congrats and Good Luck! You’re going to do great and soon will have a sweet little baby boy!
Yay!! Nothing but well wishes and early congratulations headed your way!
Congrats and good luck! Can’t wait to read about the newest addition!
AH so excited for you! Good luck!! Can’t wait to hear updates!!
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!
Yay! Congratulations and good luck!!!
So wonderful!!!! Deep cleansing breaths…………….
Yay! Good luck Good luck Good luck!
CONGRATULATIONS! Sending you all happy thoughts.
Yay! So excited that the big day is here!!
best wishes to you, matt and baby!!!
Congratulations and good luck to you and Matt both!
You can do it, Mama! Get ready for the BEST day of your life : ) Sending positive thoughts your way!
Yay!!! Congrats and good luck!
Yay! Congratulations Kath and Matt!
Yay! Good luck! That’s so exciting
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!
How exciting!! I can’t even begin to imagine how excited you and Matt are right now. I wish you all of the best!!
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!
You have to love rain!
push mama! good luck and early congratulations! love from nyc xx
Good luck, Kath! So exciting.
The Christmas stork is finally making good on its promise!! Just can’t stop smiling. Good luck to you all. Focus on yourself today.
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.
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!
Hooray!!! Amazing!!
Haha, draw him out with the aroma of oatmeal
Best wishes! Can’t wait to “meet” him
I am soooo excited for you!! This is really going to be the best day of your life
Congratulations and best of luck today Kath! Hope everything goes smoothly for you!
Congrats!! I can’t wait for the updates!
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.
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!!
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!
So excited for you!!! Best of luck!
Really excited for you. I know you’ve been waiting and waiting … so glad the moment is finally here.
Yaaaay! Good luck! You’ll do GREAT!
Go Kath Go!! So excited for you. I will say a little prayer for you today. Can’t wait to see your baby boy!
Life time reader, first time commenter. Good luck and I hope today is the day that you and Matt get to meet your son.
Good luck mama! Prayers for a healthy and speedy labor for you and the babe!
Good luck! Sending lots of happy baby vibes your way
Such a calm post, ho hummmm, going to have a baby today. Dum, de, dum! You Rock!
See you on the other side, Mommy!
sooo exciting!!! thinking happy thoughts and hoping you have a healthy and speedy labor and delivery!!
Aahhh!! Congrats!! Can’t wait to see the babe! I hope you have an easy (if any labor is easy) labor.
Best of luck Kath! Thinking and praying for you today – and am so excited for you!
So exciting! I’ve been waiting for this post to happen! Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!
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
)
YAYY!!! Hope it’s short and sweet!
Ahh good luck (and early congrats)!!
Such exciting news!!! I hope everything goes well – sending prayers your way
SO happy for you! Cant wait to meet the baby!
Best wishes to the 3 of you! and a prayer or 2 for a healthy speedy labor!
AHHHHHHHHH I have been waiting for this post!!!! So excited!!! Happy labor day! Sending you lots of great Mom vibes!
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
You go, girl – and boy!
Oh my, so excited for you!!!! Can’t to see baby KERF!!!
Best of luck, Kath!!! <3 <3
So excited for you guys! Congrats and can’t wait to see the little guy!
Hope today is amazing for you – very happy you are able to meet your little guy finally!!!
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!!
congrats! Best wishes! Can’t wait to meet him and hear how it goes!
Good luck! Excited to meet BERF!!
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!
Yay for labor day!
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!!!
SO EXCITING!!! Best of luck to you and Matt. I can’t wait to meet Baby KERF!!!
So excited for you. Best of luck and looking forward to news of a happy, healthy baby and mom!
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
Awww…so happy! Will be thinking of you! xoxo
So excited today is the day!
YAY!!!!
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!!
A 6 in his birthday–for your love of 26!
Good luck and happy labor day!
YAY!! So happy for the two of you! See you as a mom!
awww!! Thinking of you
Yay!!!!!! He was waiting for the number 6! Best of luck to you today.
YAY!! Best wishes for a healthy, speedy delivery!!
Good luck!! All the best!! Good that Mat canceled his run!
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!
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.
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!
AH. OMG! So exciting. Baby time!
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.
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!
Wishing you the best! You and Matt are in our thoughts and prayers.
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!
Oh my goodness, YAY!!!!!! Best of luck today!!!!! I can’t wait for pictures and the official name of Baby KERF!!!!
aaaaaaaaaaaah, how exciting!! wishing you all the very best!!!!
Good luck!!!!!
good luck lady!!! i hope everything goes smoothly and everyone is healthy.
GOOD LUCK Kath!! Cannot wait to see your pics….
Yay….Happy Baby Day (or Baby Day eve!)
Hope it all goes the way you are hoping for Kath!
So excited for you!
WHEEEEEE!!!!
All the best for a smooth delivery, Kath….sending lots of positive energy and hugs your way! xo
Good luck Kath! Hoping you and the baby a safe delivery! Congratulations!!!!!!
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!
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.
Soooo exciting! Hope you have a beautiful, safe delivery! Can’t wait to see baby KERF!
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!:)
YEY! Congratulations Kath! Sending you happy and uplifting labor thoughts <3
Get here safely baby KERF!
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!
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!!
So excited for you! Good luck Kath!
Yay!!!!!! Congrats!!!
AAAAAAAAck! Exciting!
Seriously so excited for you. I can’t wait to join you!
Yay!!! Congratulations Kath! I will be thinking of you guys today and I can’t wait to see the new addition.
Congratulations, and good luck!
Yay!! Congratulations and I hope you have a smooth delivery!
Congrats Kath! Good luck! It looks like your baby and I will (possibly) have the same birthday
It’s a great one to have.
Cheers to a happy and peaceful day!
HAPPY BERFDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So exciting! Good luck Kath and Matt!!!
Oh my goodness, it’s finally happening!! We’re all rooting you on Kath!
Best of luck to you today!
OMG! THE WATER BROKE!! THE WATER BROKE!! YAAAAYYY!! AND YOU BLOGGED ABOUT IT! WEEEIIRD! HAHAHA!! CONGRATULATIONS!!
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.
YAY! and GOOD LUCK!!!!!
Oh my gosh, YAY!!!! So excited for you and Matt and BABY!! Good luck, you will definitely be in my thoughts all day!!
Go, Kath, Go!! You’re going to do great!
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.
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
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!
Good luck, we are all here supporting you, Matt and the baby!
So exciting! Congrats!!!
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.
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!
SO SO SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! I have loved following your pregnancy so much through your blog and am so happy for you guys!!!
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!!!
Yay! Yay! Yay! SO super excited for you!
Yay, hope it all goes well! Glad you got a good night’s rest and a nice bowl of oatmeal in too!
woah! congrats kath!
Yay! So excited for you!!
Yay! Go, Kath, go!!
Super Exciting!!! Best of luck to you! Can’t wait to meet your little man.
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!
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
Woohoo! Go, Kath, Go!!
So excited for you two! Good luck! I will be thinking about you!
YAY!! Best wishes!!
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!
Yaaaaay!! Congrats and good luck!!!
Happy BERFday? Woot! Congrats, can’t wait to see your little man!
Best!
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!!!
So excited for you Kath!!
CONGRATS!! Hope everything goes smoothly and can’t wait to see a picture of the the little guy!
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!
So excited for you. Hugs and prayers!
Judy
We need updates!!! My thoughts are with you!!!
Yesssss!!! You’re a strong and powerful woman, you got this thang!
so happy and excited for you!! Best of luck!!!
You are seriously super momma for posting this. Good luck with everything today. I wish you and Matt an awesome and happy experience.
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.
YESSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
Good luck! So excited for you and the family
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.
So excited for you guys!! Thoughts are with you for a safe delivery for you and happy birthday for your little boy.
Sending you good vibes and that a healthy little bundle of joy is arriving soon!
Good luck – we are all so excited for you and Matt!!!
Kath, this is wonderful news! Best wishes!!
I too often read, but don’t comment. Know that you and Matt and baby Younger-Monson are loved and being prayed for today!
I don’t normally comment, but wanted to wish you and Matt congratulations!!!
So exciting, congratulations and I can’t wait to hear an update!
So excited for you! You’ll do great!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheerleader over here in Oregon!!!! Goodluck today and wishing you all the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:D:D:D
P.S. Im not really a cheerleader but you know what I mean
lol
I AM SO EXCITED! Can’t wait to hear more. He is going to be gorgeous!
Congrats! Wishing you luck
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! So excited! Congrats, Kath!
AHH!!! so excited for you two (3…) I am going to be obsessively stalking twitter today! So much for productivity at work today;)
Today, Sept. 6, is my 63rd birthday – great day to be born! Praying for you to have a safe delivery today.
I’m so excited for you and Matt!
Best of luck!!!! Cannot wait to see your brand-new baby!!!
Oh boy, good luck Mama! Like many others I’ll be keep a close eye on Twitter! Many blessings on this special day.
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!
SO. EXCITED. !!!!
That’s how mine started, with a few cramps first. 9 hours later, baby!
Good luck!!
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!
Lots of love and light as you bring your little man into this world!
Good Luck Kath! Looking forward to reading all about it!
So exciting! I cannot wait to see the baby. The last night’s chocolate cake seemed to work:)
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! 
Hooray! Go, Kath! Go!!!
CONGRATS AND GOOD LUCK KATH AND MATT!!
9+6+12 = 27
Now you are 26 +1 !!
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
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!
Yay! Congrats!
Good luck! Best wishes to the whole family!
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!
Congratulations! May your birth go as smoothly as possible!
Yeah, good luck!
Yippppeeee!!!!! Welcome to the first day of the rest of your life!!! You’re in for an AMAZING ride!!!
Awwwwww….exciting! Good luck!
Positive vibes coming your way from Seattle… Good luck to you and the babe and papa as well! <3
All the best Kath! We love you
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
Congrats! Sending happy thoughts and many Prayers
Yay baby!!! Just checked this while on my lunch at the hospital. So excited for you two!!!
Best of luck, Kath!
Congratulations Kath and Matt! Best wishes!
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!
Happy labor day, Kath!
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 
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!
VERY Exciting! all the best of luck!
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!
Saying a prayer for you!!!! I just got chills.
<3 xoxox
YAY! GOOD luck!
AHHHHHH!! How exciting!! Praying for a smooth, easy labor and a beautiful, healthy baby boy for you and Matt!!!
Many many blessings! You will remember this special day always
Yay! So excited for you! Today is my birthday- maybe Baby Kerf and I will share a birthday!
Hooray! Sending *good vibes* your way!
Best wishes to you, Matt and Baby! Hope all goes well for you and your family today!!!!! Congrats!!
CONGRATS, Kath! May you have an easy labor
Congrats! Keep us posted!
Good luck Kath!!!!
Yay Kath! Thinking lots of good thoughts for you guys.
“And then I did what normal people do – made oatmeal and photographed it!”- hilarious!! Good luck today!
Good luck. I know you will do well. ????
Congratulations!! Can’t wait to read your birth story and find out his name
Yaaah! That is so exciting! Good Luck and congrats!
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!
Prayers for you, your husband and son! How exciting. Congratulations to you and your husband and a very happy birthday to your little one.
Best of luck to you and Matt and baby! Positive thoughts and prayers being sent your way. You’re almost there!!!!!
HURRAY!!! September birthdays are the best in my opinion
What an exciting day!!!
I’m so excited for you!!
I’m very excited for you! Can’t wait to hear.
YAY, the day is here! Congratulations, Kath! Can’t wait to “meet” the little guy. You will do great in labor!!!
Good luck! Can’t wait to see the post! Wishing you a wonderful safe delivery
Yay!! Congrats and can’t wait to see your sweet little boy!
Good luck, Kath!!
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!
You go girl!
Yay!!!!
Go girl!
Good Luck Kath
We are all cheering for you here! Can’t wait to see your new baby!
Ana
Good luck Kath!! Cannot wait to meet him
Congrats! September birthdays are the best if I do say so myself
Best wishes!!!
So exciting!!! Good luck, hope all goes well
Good luck! Can’t wait to see his little smushed baby face
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!!!
Congrats and wishing you guys a healthy, happy delivery!
God Bless you! So very happy for you and Matt and baby! Can’t wait to hear the news : )
xoRobin?
Wishing you a safe, healthy and speedy delivery. Enjoy this time. Looking forward to updates
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!
Congrats to you an Matt! I hope you have a fast and easy labor. Keep us posted.
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!
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!
YAY! I’m a little late but sooo happy for you! Good luck!!
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!
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
Good luck Kath!! So excited for you:)
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!
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.
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.
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
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!!!
OMG, you must be so excited! I hope you have a smooth labor & delivery! And oh man, oatmeal pics before the hospital? CLASSIC.
How exciting!! Wishing you and the baby all the best!
Yay, Kath! Thank you for letting us all be part of your journey… so excited for you and Matt!
Oooh I’d been checking the blog every morning to get the good news! I’m so excited for you Kath! Good luck!
Congratulations!!! So excited for you.
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.
Wishing you the best!
When are you off to the hospital?
Yay! Today is my daughter’s 6th birthday
Hope everything goes smoothly and you get to meet your baby boy soon.
Kath!! I have tears in my eyes! Happy tears ofcourse!!
) Best wishes to you all!!
Btw who’s moderating the posts? Sorry for the silly question but I am curious:-)
Ahhhh, yay, good luck Kath!!! You’ve got lots of support out here in the blog world
Congratulations, sending good thoughts your way!
Sweet! Congratulations. And breathe.
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
How exciting!! Hope your labor goes as smoothly as possible
congratulations Kath and Matt!
Congratulations! Good Luck.
Congrats Kath!! So excited for you! We will be thinking of you guys today. Can’t wait to meet the little guy.xo
Lani
Yay!!! So excited for you! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts today
Sending happy wishes for a safe & speedy delivery!
I’m so excited for you becoming a family of three! Congratulations Kath!
ooooh YAYYYYY! I’m praying for you today, sweetie! You are gonna do great! hugs!!!!!
Eek! So exciting!!!
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!
Can’t wait to hear all about it! Best wishes and here’s hoping the experience is everything you’ve hoped for!
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!
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.
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
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!!!
Best of luck to you and Matt!!!! Remember to enjoy it as much as possible!!! We will be waiting for more news and pics!!!
Yayyy!!! I wish you all the best
YAYYYYYY!!!!!! I’m so excited for you and Matt! Good luck and I can’t wait to read more!
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!
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!
WOO HOO!! Praying that all goes well! Good luck!
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!!!!
Soooo glad to read this! Good luck and can’t wait to read more!
I must chime in my two cents— CONGRATS and good luck! I joined twitter today just to follow you for more updates, lol.
Yeah, Kath! Thinking good thoughts for you and your family! Thank you for sharing this exciting journey with us.
Best of luck new mama!! We’re all out here thinking of you! Can’t wait to read the birth story
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!
Best wishes for a safe delivery and healthy baby boy!!
Yay!! Happy birth day little Baker! Can’t wait to hear his name. Hope everything goes smoothly for all!
Good Luck!
Congratulations!! So excited for you
Woo hoo!! Good luck and Congrats! You will be a FANTASTIC mom!
Yeah!!! The las few days have seemed like an eternity! Hope your labor goes smoothly.
Best wishes to you and Matt !!!!!
yippie youre gonna be a mama! Best Wishes Kath and Matt:)
Good Luck to you
What exciting news! I’m wishing you and your family all the best!
Oh I am so happy for you both!!!! My birthday is in 4 days
, September is a beautiful month 
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!
CONGRATS ON THE BERF, KERF!
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!
Amazing! Best of luck!
YAY!!! So excited for you and Matt!! I am sending you lots of positive thoughts for a smooth and quick delivery! Woohoo!!!!
soooo excited! Congrats!
Can’t wait to hear all about it!
Sooo exciting! I will be glued for updates!! Good luck!
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!
Wee!! Happy day
Good luck with everything! Will be praying for ya!
Good luck today! Can’t wait to hear about your experience- Very excited for you and Matt!
Congrats to the whole family and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY KERF!
Yay! So happy for you guys! Happy labor!
EEEEEE! Good luck today! Hoping you have an easy labor and a happy, healthy baby by the end of the day
yay
Yay!!! Can’t wait for the updates
All best to you guys!
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!
Good luck! Can’t wait to hear how you are all doing!
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF SHE HAD HER BABY YET?!?!?!
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.
Wishing you lots of luck and happiness!
Awe.. Thanks “Mom” for the update. Clearly there are many excited readers and friends anxiously awaiting the news
Good luck Kath!!
Go, Kath, go! Sending you good thoughts and well wishes.
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 
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited for you both!!!!!
Oh so excited! So many fun times are ahead for you and your family! Can’t wait to see him!
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!
Godspeed! So happy for you!!
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?
Whooo Hooo Kath!!!!
Best of Luck to you, Mat and your bundle of joy!!!
Holy cow! Congrats!
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!
Best of Luck to you and Matt, very exciting.
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
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!
Yay! (and thanks for the shout out!)
So happy for you Kath!
Yay! I hope all goes well for you guys!!
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.
You can tell we are all so excited for you! Can’t wait to hear about your new little one! Hang in there!
You are too cute taking pictures and updating the blog! Such an organized gal. Good juju to your birthing experience!!
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.
So excited for you! Wishing you a short, calm, and peaceful labor and delivery Mama!!!
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!!!!
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!
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!!!
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.
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.
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!
Praying for you three! I am so happy for you! Peace and all good…
So excited for you guys!!! Hope all is well and I can’t wait to see updates!!!! <3
I’m so excited for you! This post made my night, good luck with labor!
Yay! Congratulations! I have been checking your blog multiple times a day in anticipation of your big day – may it go exceedingly well!
Good luck. Kath
Yaaayyyy! Praying for a safe, healthy delivery! What an amazing day!!!
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!!
Good luck, Kath!
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!
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 
ahhh kath!!!! i’m so excited!!! i have been waiting for this post!!!
SO EXCITING!! Congrats congrats congrats!!!
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
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!
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!
Congratzzzz!!!!! Hope everything goes well for you guys
How exciting! I hope it all went/is going well
Is there a baby yet?????
so exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!
just saw your tweet that the baby is here! congrats!
via a tweet from caitlin, i see little one has arrived! congrats to you all!!
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 !!
Sending good thoughts and prayers your way!!!
Checking twitter all day from India.
So happy that your baby is here.
Congrats on the baby! Happy for your family!
Congrats Kath and Matt on the arrival of your precious baby!!!
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)
So excited!! Will pop open a pint of Jeni’s salty carmel to celebrate.
Checked twitter and it sounds like everything went well! Congrats on baby Pecan’s arrival!
Baby is here! Details when Kath updates. One happy grandma!
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!!
So excited for Kath and Matt.
Enjoy the baby boy Grandma.
Congratulations to all of the Younger/Monson family
So happy for you all!
Awesome! Congrats to all.
Congrats to you Kath and your family!!! So happy for you!
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
My heart is doing the happy dance for your family
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations on the baby!!
Congratulations Kath and Matt on the arrival of bouncing baby boy.
Congrats! Enjoy every second! My daughter is almost 7 and it’s so true when people tell you they grow up so fast.
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
Congratulations Kath and Matt! Baby Kerf born on National Acorn Squash Day, awesome!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the world, baby!!!!!!!
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:)
So happy for you, congratulations on your new baby boy!
OMG Congrats! Good luck and I can’t wait to meet your little guy!
Congrats!!!!!!
Congratulations Kath. I hope you’re enjoying that pumpkin beer!
Big hug and much love to you and your new family!
congratulations! sending good vibes your way.
Congrats! What a beautiful, healthy little boy! Love the name, so unique. Can’t wait to read the birth story!