Let's Make a Deal

Dear Baby Waider,

I went to the doctor yesterday as you could probably tell. You don't love it when they put the heart monitor on you. You usually kick it or push it off. I think it is pretty funny, but don't think that I'll think everything you do will be cute or funny because that's not how I roll. Anyway,this was a more "invasive" appointment and someday you'll definitely be able to catch my drift. The bottom line is that I am 36 weeks along, which SHOULD mean that I have FOUR MORE WEEKS to prepare for you. However, the doctor made me aware that I am slightly dilated, things that are supposed to be thinning are thinning and you are head down in the ready position to make your descent into this world. Now, don't get me wrong. Mama is excited as anything to meet you, but things on the outside here are still getting prepared for you. Your nursery makes progress daily, but it still isn't done. Some sub plans are done, but more preparations need to be done at school. Plus, you need to cook just a little bit longer I think. Just for good measure.

So, here's my deal. You give us at least two more weeks on the inside. That will get your mom past parent teacher conferences, which is so much fun she couldn't bear to miss it. Also, that will give you two more weeks of growing and being ready before entering this world. I'm sure you want to meet and get to know everyone out here. Especially your dad who thinks it would be great if you were here now. BUT think about it this way. You have your entire life to be out here. Yes, it is a great world and your parents are super cool, but really once you see it, you've seen it. So a couple of weeks won't make that much of a difference. Plus, your mom needs more time to "cowboy up" and mentally prepare for this whole process called labor. So just give us a little bit more time. We love you and can't wait to meet you! But, for now, stay put!

Love,

Mom