# Emma Kate Update **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 31, 2002, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706 "2002-05-31T09:30:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![evilbeth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/evilbeth/32/2268_2.png) [@evilbeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/evilbeth)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/1 "2002-05-31T09:30:46Z")
Well, the little critter is now… Wait for it… SIX MONTHS OLD THIS SUNDAY!! And that’s not even the really BIG news… The little rascal is actually tipping the scales at… 8 POUNDS!! That’s right–the kid now weighs more than I did at birth! She is also 20" long. Not too bad for a kid that no one expected to live through the night when she was born. In development news, she no longer has visits from a Home Health nurse. She has no more physical therapy because the therapist says she’s actually _advanced_ in her physical development (rolling over, holding head straight, etc.) for her age. She had her initial consultation with the pulmonary specialist yesterday and he says he’ll see her in a couple months after she stops one of her meds–but that he forsees at that point he will officially discharge her as patient of his since she doesn’t seem to need him. She gets her six-month vaccinations next week and then she’ll only go to the pediatrician on a regular well-baby schedule instead of every couple weeks. Just a small update for you guys. Also, she had portraits taken a few weeks ago and they should be in soon. As soon as they are, I will post them–some of them are just precious! ---
**Author:** ![China\_Guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 9:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/2 "2002-05-31T09:41:22Z")
That is such wonderful news. Father of a 23 month old here. Babies are so precious, and we are all so glad that Emma Kate has done so well. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_griffin-kentzel/32/14787_2.png) [@Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Griffin-Kentzel)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 9:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/3 "2002-05-31T09:45:24Z")
All right, Emma Kate! ---
**Author:** ![Cazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cazzle/32/75_2.png) [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/4 "2002-05-31T10:54:01Z")
Wonderful! ---
**Author:** ![Rue\_DeDay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/41988e/32.png) [@Rue\_DeDay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rue_DeDay)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/5 "2002-05-31T11:30:41Z")
Wow, 8 pounds AND she’s holding her head up straight AND she’s rolling over! Before you know it she’ll want to wear those low rise pants and bikinis and date boys, maybe even be a cheerleader. (Ha ha! I don’t have a gi-irl!) Way to go **Emma Kate**! (And you too **Beth, Mistress of Evil**.) -Rue. ---
**Author:** ![Geobabe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/geobabe/32/3908_2.png) [@Geobabe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Geobabe)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/6 "2002-05-31T11:58:53Z")
Wow! That is such great news! Go, Emma Kate! ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/7 "2002-05-31T12:32:34Z")
\ They grow up so fast. \ Wow! The way **Emma Kate** has come around is nothing short of fan **damn** tastic! ---
**Author:** ![RTFirefly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c77e96/32.png) [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/8 "2002-05-31T13:04:07Z")
That is absolutely **wonderful** news. **Emma Kate** , you’ve come a long way, baby. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Tabithina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f04885/32.png) [@Tabithina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabithina)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/9 "2002-05-31T13:12:04Z")
Wow! She’s doing fantastic! Thank you for the update. Happy six-month birthday, Emma Kate!🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecccb3/32.png) [@Lord\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Jim)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/10 "2002-05-31T13:13:36Z")
Great news, Beth. Way to go, Emma! ---
**Author:** ![Zebra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/c0e974/32.png) [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/11 "2002-05-31T13:51:36Z")
Em **MA** Em **MA** Em **MA** Em **MA** Em **MA** (I hope that looks as cool as I think it will) ---
**Author:** ![Tranquilis](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tranquilis/32/3639_2.png) [@Tranquilis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tranquilis)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/12 "2002-05-31T13:59:33Z")
How excellent! I knew she was gonna be a winner! ---
**Author:** ![Jane\_D\_oh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/839c29/32.png) [@Jane\_D\_oh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jane_D_oh)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/13 "2002-05-31T14:26:59Z")
That is such great news! Yipee! ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/14 "2002-05-31T15:35:42Z")
Fantastic! I’m glad she’s doing well. ---
**Author:** ![Smashed\_Ice\_Cream](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Smashed\_Ice\_Cream](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smashed_Ice_Cream)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/15 "2002-05-31T16:56:45Z")
Hooray!!! ---
**Author:** ![Rysdad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/7cd45c/32.png) [@Rysdad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysdad)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/16 "2002-05-31T18:10:05Z")
Eight pounds! Attagirl, **Emma**! Can’t wait to see pics of the little doll. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Punkyova](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b9e5f3/32.png) [@The\_Punkyova](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Punkyova)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/17 "2002-05-31T19:36:36Z")
Way to go Emma! (Beth, get some SLEEP! She’ll be fine! Honest!) ---
**Author:** ![Leifsmama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/a698b9/32.png) [@Leifsmama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leifsmama)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/18 "2002-05-31T20:08:05Z")
Go Emma Kate!!! It’s so wonderful to hear the good news! ---
**Author:** ![aenea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c68b51/32.png) [@aenea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aenea)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/19 "2002-05-31T20:51:00Z")
Bethie, you know it’s cause she has such a good mama that she is doing so well, don’t you? Thanks for the update!! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2002, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706/20 "2002-05-31T21:01:36Z")
**NINE POUNDS! NINE POUNDS! NINE POUNDS!** Like I said once in an earlier thread, I’m jealous of the kid. People aren’t encouraging ME to gain weight! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emma-kate-update/111706.md?page=2)