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The Dosch Family's Baby Pool

Hooray! Just 6 weeks to go so it's time to take your bets! Suerte!

(Gavy, we still owe you those hours of babysitting from being the winner in '08. Don't worry we won't forget)

To remember your Samara entries go to: http://bebepool.com/go/?a=svdosch&view=list

 






 
 
 
Entered Sort by EnteredPerson Sort by PersonEmail Sort by EmailBirth Date Sort by Birth DateBirth Time Sort by Birth TimeGender Sort by GenderLength Sort by LengthWeight Sort by WeightHair Sort by HairEyes Sort by EyesFirst Name Sort by First NameMiddle Name Sort by Middle NameComments/ Congratulations Sort by Comments/ Congratulations
2010-03-15 14:44:35Gavy (with help from Diana) 2010-05-3107:18Girl21.3007.063
7 lbs 1oz		BrownBlueTessataCarolFirst in always wins!
2010-03-15 15:24:47Kerrie Cruickshank 2010-06-0606:27Girl19.5006.813
6 lbs 13oz		BlondBlueNataliaMarieCongratulations Dosch family!! We can't wait to meet our new little neighbor!
2010-03-15 19:35:23Uncle Matthewmph33@???.
edu		2010-06-0411:00Boy23.0007.563
7 lbs 9oz		BlondBlueIanMatthewIf you make it to the third and feel a kick, please ask baby D to kindly hold it.
2010-03-16 09:54:26Aunty Antonia, Uncle Henry and Fiona 2010-05-2010:22Boy20.5006.875
6 lbs 14oz		BlondBlueRyanStephenWe are so excited!!
Guessed Sammy D's birthdate correctly so are going for 2/2 here.(do we get extra credit for that?)
2010-03-16 14:26:14Uncle Big Steve & Aunt Jeanswatras@??
?.net		2010-05-2809:05Boy21.0007.250
7 lbs 4oz		BlondBlueStephenRichardCongrats! We are very excited!!!
2010-03-16 15:53:46Colleen 2010-06-1107:00Girl22.0008.000
8 lbs		BlondBlueLilyAnnecongratulations!!
2010-03-18 21:23:26Tia Rinamarinahare
@???.com		2010-06-0217:00Boy21.0006.188
6 lbs 3oz		BrownBlueIanRichardmy Ian Richard name sounds so good, fyi :)
2010-03-19 17:48:10Francesfrances.wi
lliamson@?
??.org		2010-06-0115:00Boy21.5008.400
8 lbs 6oz		BaldBlueJamesMichaelYippee! I am so excited for you all!
2010-03-20 16:14:05Uncle Squirrel 2010-06-0410:35Boy21.2407.250
7 lbs 4oz		BlondBlueRicardStephenCongratulations!!!! I can't wait for D2!
2010-03-21 14:10:45Aunty Kristen, Kiara & Jayla 2010-06-0210:23Girl21.7507.600
7 lbs 10oz		BlondBlueAmeilaJaneCongrats!
2010-03-21 16:31:07Mamu 2010-06-0411:11Boy20.9007.250
7 lbs 4oz		BaldBlueZachary (Zach)NicholasMarblehead is just about to reach perfection. Two little Ds gracing our lives is a dream fulfilled.
I just can't wait for the glorious 4th.
2010-03-21 16:35:50Pappi 2010-05-2806:03Boy19.0007.188
7 lbs 3oz		BlackBlueTimothyRussellA loving and devoted brother to Samara.
2010-03-24 10:45:54Abby 2010-06-0121:00Boy20.7507.125
7 lbs 2oz		BaldBlueSteveMatthewCongratulations!! I hope Samara's ready to be a big sister!
2010-03-29 12:21:02Grammyrickdosch@
???.com		2010-05-2810:00Boy23.0007.125
7 lbs 2oz		BlondBlueStephenPeleMarblehead's number 10
2010-03-30 21:17:14Rebekah 2010-05-2405:24Girl19.5246.524
6 lbs 8oz		BlondBlueSabinaMariecongratulations D-cubed
2010-04-11 05:54:35Kristenkgrohe@???
.com		2010-06-0315:30Girl21.0007.125
7 lbs 2oz		BlondBlueAbigailLynnYeah! can't wait to meet the littlest Dosch!!
2010-05-26 19:06:25Andrew 2010-05-2811:00Boy7.0007.063
7 lbs 1oz		BrownBlueRichardStevenBABY BOY TO THE MAX
2010-06-12 07:51:04ACTUAL RESULTS 2010-06-0615:10Boy21.0008.625
8 lbs 10oz		BrownBlueLandonStephen MurrayHooray! It's a boy! He is just perfect. We are so very lucky and happy to be four.

Statistics:

Gender:   
11 Boy (65%)
6 Girl (35%)
  17 Total
 
Average Length:    21.06 in
 
Average Weight:        7.2 lbs
 
Hair:   
3 Bald (18%)
1 Black (6%)
10 Blond (59%)
3 Brown (18%)
0 Red (0%)
 
Eyes:   
17 Blue (100%)
0 Brown (0%)
0 Green (0%)
0 Gray (0%)
0 Hazel (0%)
 
   







Scores (low score wins):

Uncle Squirrel
1
 
Points
Birth Date: 2
Birth Time: 0.55
Gender: 0
Length: 0.24
Weight: 1.375
Hair: 1
Eyes: 0
First Name: 3.2
Middle Name: 1.8
Total: 10.165
Data
Birth Date: 2010-06-04
Birth Time: 10:35
Gender: Boy
Length: 21.240
Weight: 7.250
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Ricard
Middle Name: Stephen
Uncle Matthew
2
 
Points
Birth Date: 2
Birth Time: 0.5
Gender: 0
Length: 2
Weight: 1.062
Hair: 1
Eyes: 0
First Name: 2.5
Middle Name: 4.7
Total: 13.762
Data
Birth Date: 2010-06-04
Birth Time: 11:00
Gender: Boy
Length: 23.000
Weight: 7.563
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Ian
Middle Name: Matthew
Kerrie Cruickshank
3
 
Points
Birth Date: 0
Birth Time: 1.046
Gender: 1
Length: 1.5
Weight: 1.812
Hair: 1
Eyes: 0
First Name: 2.5
Middle Name: 5.1
Total: 13.958
Data
Birth Date: 2010-06-06
Birth Time: 06:27
Gender: Girl
Length: 19.500
Weight: 6.813
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Natalia
Middle Name: Marie
Tia Rina
4
 
Points
Birth Date: 4
Birth Time: 0.22
Gender: 0
Length: 0
Weight: 2.437
Hair: 0
Eyes: 0
First Name: 2.5
Middle Name: 5.7
Total: 14.857
Data
Birth Date: 2010-06-02
Birth Time: 17:00
Gender: Boy
Length: 21.000
Weight: 6.188
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Ian
Middle Name: Richard
Frances
5
 
Points
Birth Date: 5
Birth Time: 0.02
Gender: 0
Length: 0.5
Weight: 0.225
Hair: 1
Eyes: 0
First Name: 3.4
Middle Name: 5.4
Total: 15.545
Data
Birth Date: 2010-06-01
Birth Time: 15:00
Gender: Boy
Length: 21.500
Weight: 8.400
Hair: Bald
Eyes: Blue
First Name: James
Middle Name: Michael
Kristen
6
 
Points
Birth Date: 3
Birth Time: 0.04
Gender: 1
Length: 0
Weight: 1.5
Hair: 1
Eyes: 0
First Name: 3.4
Middle Name: 6
Total: 15.94
Data
Birth Date: 2010-06-03
Birth Time: 15:30
Gender: Girl
Length: 21.000
Weight: 7.125
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Abigail
Middle Name: Lynn
Aunty Kristen, Kiara & Jayla
7
 
Points
Birth Date: 4
Birth Time: 0.574
Gender: 1
Length: 0.75
Weight: 1.025
Hair: 1
Eyes: 0
First Name: 3
Middle Name: 5.6
Total: 16.949
Data
Birth Date: 2010-06-02
Birth Time: 10:23
Gender: Girl
Length: 21.750
Weight: 7.600
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Ameila
Middle Name: Jane
Abby
8
 
Points
Birth Date: 5
Birth Time: 0.7
Gender: 0
Length: 0.25
Weight: 1.5
Hair: 1
Eyes: 0
First Name: 3.9
Middle Name: 4.7
Total: 17.05
Data
Birth Date: 2010-06-01
Birth Time: 21:00
Gender: Boy
Length: 20.750
Weight: 7.125
Hair: Bald
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Steve
Middle Name: Matthew
Mamu
9
 
Points
Birth Date: 2
Birth Time: 0.478
Gender: 0
Length: 0.1
Weight: 1.375
Hair: 1
Eyes: 0
First Name: 6.3
Middle Name: 5.8
Total: 17.053
Data
Birth Date: 2010-06-04
Birth Time: 11:11
Gender: Boy
Length: 20.900
Weight: 7.250
Hair: Bald
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Zachary (Zach)
Middle Name: Nicholas
Colleen
10
 
Points
Birth Date: 5
Birth Time: 0.98
Gender: 1
Length: 1
Weight: 0.625
Hair: 1
Eyes: 0
First Name: 3.1
Middle Name: 5.4
Total: 18.105
Data
Birth Date: 2010-06-11
Birth Time: 07:00
Gender: Girl
Length: 22.000
Weight: 8.000
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Lily
Middle Name: Anne
Gavy (with help from Diana)
11
 
Points
Birth Date: 6
Birth Time: 0.944
Gender: 1
Length: 0.3
Weight: 1.562
Hair: 0
Eyes: 0
First Name: 3.8
Middle Name: 6.1
Total: 19.706
Data
Birth Date: 2010-05-31
Birth Time: 07:18
Gender: Girl
Length: 21.300
Weight: 7.063
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Tessata
Middle Name: Carol
Uncle Big Steve & Aunt Jean
12
 
Points
Birth Date: 9
Birth Time: 0.73
Gender: 0
Length: 0
Weight: 1.375
Hair: 1
Eyes: 0
First Name: 3.8
Middle Name: 5.7
Total: 21.605
Data
Birth Date: 2010-05-28
Birth Time: 09:05
Gender: Boy
Length: 21.000
Weight: 7.250
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Stephen
Middle Name: Richard
Pappi
13
 
Points
Birth Date: 9
Birth Time: 1.094
Gender: 0
Length: 2
Weight: 1.437
Hair: 1
Eyes: 0
First Name: 4
Middle Name: 5.1
Total: 23.631
Data
Birth Date: 2010-05-28
Birth Time: 06:03
Gender: Boy
Length: 19.000
Weight: 7.188
Hair: Black
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Timothy
Middle Name: Russell
Grammy
14
 
Points
Birth Date: 9
Birth Time: 0.62
Gender: 0
Length: 2
Weight: 1.5
Hair: 1
Eyes: 0
First Name: 3.8
Middle Name: 5.8
Total: 23.72
Data
Birth Date: 2010-05-28
Birth Time: 10:00
Gender: Boy
Length: 23.000
Weight: 7.125
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Stephen
Middle Name: Pele
Aunty Antonia, Uncle Henry and Fiona
15
 
Points
Birth Date: 17
Birth Time: 0.576
Gender: 0
Length: 0.5
Weight: 1.75
Hair: 1
Eyes: 0
First Name: 2.8
Middle Name: 1.8
Total: 25.426
Data
Birth Date: 2010-05-20
Birth Time: 10:22
Gender: Boy
Length: 20.500
Weight: 6.875
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Ryan
Middle Name: Stephen
Rebekah
16
 
Points
Birth Date: 13
Birth Time: 1.172
Gender: 1
Length: 1.476
Weight: 2.101
Hair: 1
Eyes: 0
First Name: 2.7
Middle Name: 5.1
Total: 27.549
Data
Birth Date: 2010-05-24
Birth Time: 05:24
Gender: Girl
Length: 19.524
Weight: 6.524
Hair: Blond
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Sabina
Middle Name: Marie
Andrew
17
 
Points
Birth Date: 9
Birth Time: 0.5
Gender: 0
Length: 14
Weight: 1.562
Hair: 0
Eyes: 0
First Name: 3.6
Middle Name: 4.9
Total: 33.562
Data
Birth Date: 2010-05-28
Birth Time: 11:00
Gender: Boy
Length: 7.000
Weight: 7.063
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
First Name: Richard
Middle Name: Steven
 
 

Scoring Explanation:

A pool entry/guess entails up to 9 components. The pool administrator chooses which components to include. An exact match results in a zero (0)—a perfect score—for that component. The overall score is the total points of all the active components.

Points are determined as follows:

Birth Date
1 point for each day of the week before or after actual (for instance, off by two weeks means 14 points).

Birth Time
A value ranging roughly between 0 – 3 points for time of day (approximately 0.12 points per hour difference. For instance, plus or minus 4 hours is approximately a half point; birth date is not part of the calculation, so clock time is relative and not calculated across the midnight boundary).

Gender
1 point if guess is wrong.

Length
1 point for every inch (or 0.3937 points per cm) greater or less than actual (technically, if the actual is 20 inches and the guess is of 19.999, then 1/1000 of a point is added, for example).

Weight
1 point for every lb (or 2.2 points per kg) greater or less than actual (technically, if the actual is 7 lbs and the guess is of 7.001, then 1/1000 of a point is added, for example).

Hair
1 point if guess is wrong.

Eyes
1 point if guess is wrong.

First Name & Middle Name
On average, one will gain 2 to 4 points for an incorrect guess.

The characters of a name are analyzed for similarity. Character parity, order, and count determine how close the guess is to the actual; phonetic distance is also taken into account. For example, if the actual name is "Bart", then:

"Barry" scores better than "Bartholomew" (count: Bart [4], Barry [5], Bartholomew [11]).
"Brad" scores better than "Jill" (parity: Brad contains the 'a' & 'r', but Jill contains neither).
"Marli" scores better than "Keira" (order: both contain the 'a' & 'r' of Bart, but in Keira it occurs in the wrong order).

If the actual name is "Stu", then:
"Stew" scores better than "Stan" (phonetic: pronunciation usage of 'u' more closely related to 'ew' than 'an').

Case matters ('A' is not equal to 'a')!

There's also significant penalty points for a guess that looks like a non-guess: "?" or "???", for instance.

Note: When the administrator of the baby pool enters the Actual Results, some, but not all components may be filled in. Actual Results components of numeric type which are left blank will default to zero (0). Blank multiple choice components will display blank and 1 point is applied equally to all participants for that component. If the Actual Results are removed and re-entered (for the sake of corrections/additions), scores will be recalculated. If a pool component is deselected by the pool administrator, any data entered while it was active will be ignored by the total score calculation.