Letter from the Womb

Dear Mom and Dad,

Thanks for taking good care of me so far. Sorry for all the kicking this week. I just wanted you to know I am really here, and it's getting cramped and boring. I gotta do something in here besides testing my holding reflexes on the umbilical cord. Perhaps you could send some toys down? I would tell either a basketball or a doll, but I still was to surprise you in a week! Besides, there isn't much room left. I am now about the size of a bell pepper, which would explain why Mom suddenly switched cravings from Asian to Mexican dishes. Bring on the chips and salsa! Course, some people say I am about the size of a small cantaloupe. I am glad you nicknamed me based on my size when I was nearly equal to a gummi bear, ‘cause I don’t know if I would want to be called a little cantaloupe.

Dad, thanks for getting Mom a body pillow. She sleeps so well now, I can jump around in the middle of the night and have fun, but I think she is onto me. And thanks for spiking Mom’s fruit smoothies with some prenatal vitamins occasionally. All the extra vitamins help. And don’t worry too much about being a dad without a garage to do “dad stuff” in yet. I am sure when I am old enough, you’ll show me how to use some of your cool tools and we’ll have a real garage, wherever it may be. Or at least that is what I heard Mom say.

Mom, as for the bagels and cream cheese every morning, good job. I think it is helping turn my frame from cartilage to real bone this week. I try to punch you good and hard after eating those so you know I like it. You can eat all those chocolate Powerbars you want and I won’t complain either. Sorry your belly is getting bigger than you are used to, but I need room! I am sure you can ask for some tips on how to get out of bed now. And don't worry too much about names. I'll like whatever you pick (but please don't go with something like Tallulah or Fitzwilliam) And yes, Mom. I’ll try to stop sitting on your bladder.

That’s it for now. I’ll see you in a week!

Your little Gummi Bear