# OK, anytime now, Beta-chan **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 24, 2008, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971 "2008-09-24T12:48:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TokyoBayer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tokyobayer/32/13989_2.png) [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/1 "2008-09-24T12:48:27Z")
We’re two weeks out, and all is well. Still not completely dropped down into the delivery position, and with the mom only dilated to 2 cm, Beta-chan is still sticky. The good news is that she’s growing and is over 6 lbs now. Better news is that her head size is absolutely normal. Her Taiwanese cousin decided to upstage her. Due two days after Beta, he’s here (or there, I guess) already. He came kicking on Sunday, and mother and baby are doing well. It’s time for the BABY POOL! Place your bet on the grand entrance, on the date and time. I don’t know what we’ll do for the winner, (nope, not giving naming rights, sorry) but we’ll think of something. (And after a few days, I’m doing much better, thanks everyone.) ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/2 "2008-09-24T12:53:58Z")
> [@TokyoPlayer](#): > > We’re two weeks out, and all is well. Still not completely dropped down into the delivery position, and with the mom only dilated to 2 cm, Beta-chan is still sticky. The good news is that she’s growing and is over 6 lbs now. Better news is that her head size is absolutely normal. > > Her Taiwanese cousin decided to upstage her. Due two days after Beta, he’s here (or there, I guess) already. He came kicking on Sunday, and mother and baby are doing well. > > It’s time for the BABY POOL! Place your bet on the grand entrance, on the date and time. > > I don’t know what we’ll do for the winner, (nope, not giving naming rights, sorry) but we’ll think of something. > > (And after a few days, I’m doing much better, thanks everyone.) I’ll pick my best friend’s birthday, October 1st, at 11:35 AM. ---
**Author:** ![kambuckta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/53a042/32.png) [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/3 "2008-09-24T12:55:03Z")
Mate, we don’t need any prizes apart from you and the missus getting a bonny child. So, no bets here…only good wishes and vibes and hope the sticky-one decides to unstick at an opportune time that conveniences her mum and dad and the midwives and the Obs so that everything goes smoothly! Gwishes to you all. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/4 "2008-09-24T12:55:40Z")
Oct 5, 9:28 pm. Wheeee!!! ---
**Author:** ![Aspidistra](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspidistra/32/3894_2.png) [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/5 "2008-09-24T12:56:49Z")
October 10th, at 11pm. 3 years to the hour since the arrival of my Smaller Girl. A day guaranteed to be the harbinger of exceptionally cute and bouncy babies, who sleep well. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![fisha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/da6949/32.png) [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/6 "2008-09-24T12:56:53Z")
Friday, Oct 3, 19:32-my time. Too early in the morning to try to convert time zones. ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Onimous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea5d25/32.png) [@Ann\_Onimous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Onimous)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/7 "2008-09-24T13:18:20Z")
I think she’s going to be a September baby, soooo… September 30, around 11:32pm. ---
**Author:** ![shantih](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f6c823/32.png) [@shantih](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shantih)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/8 "2008-09-24T13:25:58Z")
> [@kambuckta](#): > > Mate, we don’t need any prizes apart from you and the missus getting a bonny child. > > So, no bets here…only good wishes and vibes and hope the sticky-one decides to unstick at an opportune time that conveniences her mum and dad and the midwives and the Obs so that everything goes smoothly! > > Gwishes to you all. Definitely agree, except baby pools are fun! So I’m going to jump in with September 30 at 10:18 am. That would make her a Tuesday’s child, and therefore full of grace. (The fair of face that comes along with being a Monday’s child is already a given, with her gorgeous Mama.) ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/9 "2008-09-24T14:08:47Z")
I already picked October 7, Littlebro’s Birthday and the anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto. Time? Uh… 22:53, Japan time. ---
**Author:** ![Elysium](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/3be4f8/32.png) [@Elysium](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elysium)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/10 "2008-09-24T14:21:12Z")
Let’s go with my sister’s birthday, October 5th at 2pm. Good luck! ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/11 "2008-09-24T14:46:34Z")
As long as all the right bits are present and in the right places, just let nature take its course: she’ll come when she’s ready. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/12 "2008-09-24T14:54:04Z")
> [@kambuckta](#): > > Mate, we don’t need any prizes apart from you and the missus getting a bonny child. > > So, no bets here…only good wishes and vibes and hope the sticky-one decides to unstick at an opportune time that conveniences her mum and dad and the midwives and the Obs so that everything goes smoothly! > > Gwishes to you all. :: nods :: I agree fully. Let her arrive when she’s ready. For some reason, I’m thinking of Steven Wright’s _Diary of a Newborn_: _Day 1_ - Still tired from the move. _Day 2_ - Everybody talks to me like I’m an idiot… ---
**Author:** ![NinetyWt](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/cc9497/32.png) [@NinetyWt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinetyWt)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/13 "2008-09-24T15:14:14Z")
In memory of my mom I choose Oct. 4th. I’ll say 7:15 a.m. Don’t tell the missus, but I stayed dilated 4 cm for a\* whole month\*, while my son dilly-dallied around in there considering coming out, the little stinker. He’s been a pain in the butt ever since. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Savannah](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b3f665/32.png) [@Savannah](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Savannah)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/14 "2008-09-24T15:30:09Z")
I think October 10th would be a good day to be born. 10/10. But any day would be good! stickystickysafeandsound Wood smoke in the air Autumn brings changes, harvest And a treasured babe ---
**Author:** ![SnakesCatLady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4af34b/32.png) [@SnakesCatLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnakesCatLady)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/15 "2008-09-24T15:35:04Z")
October 11 at 7:45 pm. My mother’s birthday. ---
**Author:** ![Eureka](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/74df32/32.png) [@Eureka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eureka)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/16 "2008-09-24T16:04:34Z")
October 6, 2:30 am (My birthday, and approximate time of birth. Yeah, I’m with the anytime so long as she’s healthy and Mom’s healthy crowd, but . . . this close to my birthday I can’t resist the temptation to stake a claim on it). ---
**Author:** ![Lissla\_Lissar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lissla\_Lissar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissla_Lissar)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/17 "2008-09-24T16:12:00Z")
October 6th. My birthday. An excellent birthday present! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Sigmagirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/18 "2008-09-24T16:26:58Z")
I just checked my date book, and October 4 is our local Oktoberfest. My husband’s band will be playing, so I’m going for that. 6:12 p.m., local time, oom-pah. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/19 "2008-09-24T16:44:07Z")
I’ll pick my dad’s birthday, October 2, at 10:45am Eastern time. Time to start peeling off the duct tape, Beta-Chan! Turn upside down and get ready!! ---
**Author:** ![Antigen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2008, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971/20 "2008-09-24T16:53:00Z")
October 4, at 3:20am. Get ready for the world, Beta-chan! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-anytime-now-beta-chan/464971.md?page=2)