Dear Baby
This has been another really hard week for mummy. Her depression has come back. And this makes her worry about you.
I mean, I will always worry about you, since you’re my baby. Its my job! And Daddy’s job! But I do worry about being able to take care of you when I feel bad.
And then I realize…even when I am at my worst, I take care of myself. I eat. I bathe. I wear clean clothes. So maybe, if mummy has a depressive episode after you’re here, we won’t go to the park. We’ll stay home instead and play on the floor. Or cuddle on the sofa. It’ll be fine. I promise.
Mummy had an odd occurance the other night, which ties into being worried about you. She and Daddy went to the movies and out to dinner. We then walked home, as we do, and it was after dark. It was only about 8:30, but for the first time in her life Mummy was nervous walking through City Centre after dark. Even with Daddy with her.
Now, Mummy has walked home, by herself, half drunk at 2am and never felt nervous. But with you in her tummy, she was nervous. She didn’t like feeling so vulnerable. But I guess I’ll have to get used to it. And I will.
So now, in your 26th week, you can hear things. Not just mummy’s heartbeat and blood but her and Daddy’s voice! You have kicked several times in reaction to Mummy’s voice and once or twice in reaction to Daddy’s. And Daddy felt you move! Good baby! Also, some people say you are sensitive and intelligent now. Not sure what good either of those things do you right now, but good for you if true!
You weight nearly 2 pounds and are about 9 inches long. And you have less to 100 days until you will be born.
I can.not.wait.
Love
Mummy