Start of Week 34/40 (measuring as week 37)
Dear Little George,
You weigh approximately 6 1/3 pounds and are probably a bit over 19 inches long. You haven't hurt me in a while but I do feel your head grinding against my pelvis now and then which is odd and uncomfortable. I'll take discomfort to pain so please don't think I'm complaining.
You are accumulating a number of really adorable outfits thanks to Grammy and Simon (your brother likes to choose things when we find ourselves near baby clothing). Simon and Daddy and I all agree that you should come home in the outfit with a rocket ship/alien pattern.
We're sort of ready for your arrival. I still have some maternity leave paperwork to sign and deliver and we'll need to buy newborn diapers and wipes at some point and wash your new clothes. We're a bit nervous for your arrival so we have no great desire for you to make an early appearance. Simon is thrilled by the idea of you at this point but we know all too well what is about to befall us: sleeplessness, non-stop nursing, sleeplessness, loose rolls of fat, sleeplessness, frustration, sleeplessness...
Love,
Mama