Dear Sonny,

Hello Baby! How’s life in the womb treating you? Things are going alright out here in the wide world. Your Daddy and I are super excited to meet you. It should be pretty soon now. Today is May 8th and you are due June 8th! I know you haven’t got any concept of time yet, but let me be the first to tell you, that a month isn’t very long! Well the month will pass quickly for every one else I know, but it might drag a little bit for me. I’m very preoccupied with your imminent birth.


In fact, I was hoping to go over a few things with you before you make your grand entrance. First off, let me assure you that I am completely prepared to follow your lead. You can come when ever your new little heart desires. 37 weeks, 40 weeks, even 42 weeks wouldn’t be so bad! I’ve noticed you are definitely heading south towards the exit. Today while I was walking the dogs I felt so much pressure in my pelvis I thought I might pop. Plus you and I have both felt all the Braxton Hicks contractions lately. Wow, don’t we share a busy uterus? Here’s the thing, I was just thinking it would be best if you waited until your Dad got home to be born. He would be so sad if you showed up and he wasn’t here to be the first to greet you! So just hang in there a little while longer, OK?


Another little pointer, I was poking and prodding my belly today and I was a little concerned that you might be sunny-side up. I couldn’t feel the nice round curve of your back, but instead I felt a whole assortment of little baby arms and legs. If the back of your head is still against my spine when labor starts it’s going to cause your Mommy a lot of pain and it’s going to take you a lot longer to get out. Buddy, that would suck for both of us! I want you to meditate on how comfy it is in the anterior position, and I will spend some time on my hands and knees doing cat/cow stretches to get you moving. Deal?


Baby, mostly I just want you to know how much everyone out here loves you already…especially your Daddy and me!!! You have tons of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and a whole bunch of other people who can’t wait to meet you and give you lots of kisses. Kisses are great; you’re going to love them! We’re all set out here for you. You’ve got tons of cute and comfy little clothes, soft blankets, and a very special bassinet (Your Grandpa W. made it for your Daddy when he was a baby!) all set and ready to go. There are so many cool things out here in the world you are just going to love. Please come soon and safely, Sonny! I love you so much, and I think about you all day long.

Love, Your Mom