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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…

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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!

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I made my bed….as perfectly as I could….for probably the last time as a family of 2!

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And then I did what normal people do – made oatmeal and photographed it!

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Labor day fuel.

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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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  4. I often read, but don’t comment. However, I couldn’t miss the opportunity to say CONGRATULATIONS and Happy Birthday (hopefully) to BERF!

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  9. 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!!

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  10. 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.

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  15. 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!

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  17. 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!

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  22. Congratulations! Hoping your labor goes the way you ‘planned’ and can’t wait to meet the new little boy 😀

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  25. Oh yay!!!!! I hope everything goes quickly and smoothly. Good luck!!!

    You’ll be meeting that little guy soon! 🙂

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  36. That’s EXACTLY what happened to me!
    Woke up, couldn’t sleep, water broke!

    Exciting!

    Wishing you a safe, healthy, and fast delivery!

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  38. 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.

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  39. 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….

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  43. 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!

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  49. KATH!!! the post we’ve all been waiting for!! Good luck, dolly!!!!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Sending positive vibes, love, and lots of reminders to breathe.

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  52. Yes! How exciting for your growing family! Just remember to trust your body and your instincts during labor and delivery!

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    • I scrolled all the way down to see this post…was hoping you knew!! Good luck and enjoy, nothing like grandbabies!!

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  58. 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!

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  65. 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!

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  71. 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…

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  72. 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!

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  76. OOOOMG!!! I can’t believe it!!! And I don’t tweet :*( Suspense!!!! Might have to start an account just for today, lol!

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  79. 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!!

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  82. So exciting!!! Good luck, and can’t wait to see pictures! You do make most of us other first time moms look bad though! 😉

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  87. 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 😉 😉

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  89. 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!

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  90. Yay! Long time reader, first time commenter (I think). Best of luck and can’t wait to “meet” the little guy 🙂

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  93. 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!

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  94. 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!

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  100. 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!!!

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  107. 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!

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  109. 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!

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  111. 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 🙂 )

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  119. 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!

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  132. How exciting!! I can’t even begin to imagine how excited you and Matt are right now. I wish you all of the best!!

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  137. The Christmas stork is finally making good on its promise!! Just can’t stop smiling. Good luck to you all. Focus on yourself today.

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  139. 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!

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  145. 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. 😉

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  146. 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!!

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  147. 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!

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  155. Such a calm post, ho hummmm, going to have a baby today. Dum, de, dum! You Rock!

    See you on the other side, Mommy! 🙂

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  167. 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

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  173. 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!!

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  176. 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!

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  181. 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 🙂

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  184. 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!!

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  191. 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!

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  192. 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.

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    • 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!

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  194. 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. 😉

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  195. 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!

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  197. 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!

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  206. 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! 🙂

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  207. 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. 🙂

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  209. 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!:)

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  211. 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!

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  212. 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!!

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  216. Yay!!! Congratulations Kath! I will be thinking of you guys today and I can’t wait to see the new addition. 🙂

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  219. Congrats Kath! Good luck! It looks like your baby and I will (possibly) have the same birthday 🙂 It’s a great one to have.

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  225. 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.

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  229. 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.

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  230. 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 🙂

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  231. 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!

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  234. 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. 🙂

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    • 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!

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  235. SO SO SO EXCITED FOR YOU!!!! I have loved following your pregnancy so much through your blog and am so happy for you guys!!!

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  236. 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!!!

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  243. 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!

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  244. 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

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  248. 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!

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  254. 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!

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  259. You are seriously super momma for posting this. Good luck with everything today. I wish you and Matt an awesome and happy experience.

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  260. 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.

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  263. 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.

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  264. So excited for you guys!! Thoughts are with you for a safe delivery for you and happy birthday for your little boy. 🙂

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  268. I too often read, but don’t comment. Know that you and Matt and baby Younger-Monson are loved and being prayed for today!

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  272. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cheerleader over here in Oregon!!!! Goodluck today and wishing you all the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D

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  281. 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!

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  283. 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!

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    • 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! 🙂

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  289. 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 🙂

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  290. 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!

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  293. 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!

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  300. 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

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  305. 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!

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  307. 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 🙂

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  308. 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!

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  310. 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!

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  326. 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!

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  327. Prayers for you, your husband and son! How exciting. Congratulations to you and your husband and a very happy birthday to your little one.

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  336. 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!

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  346. 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!!!

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  350. 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!

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  353. 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!

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  355. 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!

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  358. 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!

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  359. 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.

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  360. 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.

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  361. 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

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  362. 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!!!

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  368. 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.

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  376. 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

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  379. Congrats Kath!! So excited for you! We will be thinking of you guys today. Can’t wait to meet the little guy.xo
    Lani

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  380. Yay!!! So excited for you! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts today 🙂 Sending happy wishes for a safe & speedy delivery!

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  384. 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! 🙂

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  385. Can’t wait to hear all about it! Best wishes and here’s hoping the experience is everything you’ve hoped for!

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  386. 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!

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  388. 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 🙂

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  389. 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!!!

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  390. Best of luck to you and Matt!!!! Remember to enjoy it as much as possible!!! We will be waiting for more news and pics!!!

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  393. 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!

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  394. 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!

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  396. 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!!!!

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  398. I must chime in my two cents— CONGRATS and good luck! I joined twitter today just to follow you for more updates, lol.

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  401. 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!

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  413. 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!

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  415. 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!

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  417. YAY!!! So excited for you and Matt!! I am sending you lots of positive thoughts for a smooth and quick delivery! Woohoo!!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂

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  421. 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!

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  430. 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!

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    • 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.

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  434. Awe.. Thanks “Mom” for the update. Clearly there are many excited readers and friends anxiously awaiting the news 🙂 Good luck Kath!!

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  436. 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 😀

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  439. 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!

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  441. 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?

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  444. 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!

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  446. 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 🙂

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  447. 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!

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  450. 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.

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  453. 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.

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  456. 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!

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  457. 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!!!

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  458. 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.

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    • 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. 🙂

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  459. 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!

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  469. 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 🙂

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  473. 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!

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  474. 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!

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  481. 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 !!

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  486. 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)

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  491. 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

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  496. 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

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  499. 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:)

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