Too soon

Okay, note to the little one in my tum...

Please do not attempt to depart any time soon. You still need to hang out with me for at least another 3 weeks before your jail break. Pulling stunts like you did last night at the non-stress test, where your little heart decided it would be a good time to decelerate a few times is not funny. This type of behavior will not be tolerated. Please do not try this again.

Over the next three weeks, your assignment is to continue to grow, practice breathing and fully prepare yourself for the outside world. Raising mommy's blood pressure and stressing her out will NOT allow you to meet her any earlier, but rather will result in a less pleasant greeting than the one currently planned for you, including the possibility of forced extraction - which you would likely not find pleasant.

Mommy is excited to meet you too, however she wants you to be ready for all of the excitement, including a very anxious brother, who has repeatedly told you that you are too little to come out yet (get used to him saying you're too little for stuff - you'll hear that for YEARS to come) and a semi-oblivious sister, who will likely wallop you on a regular basis if you get out of line. Therefore, it is truly in your best interest to stay put for at least several more weeks.

Thank you for your cooperation and STAY PUT!

Love, Mommy