Dear Baby (Overdue, day 9)

My dear little Will,

I realize now that I was wrong. I thought I was expecting a little spitfire Sagittarius. I was belting down and, admittedly, a little nervous preparing for my wild, hotheaded sign as I'm used to dealing with water, the polar opposite, and air. Obviously, I shouldn't have imposed that upon you. I understand now that you are actually a stubborn little Capricorn. I see that you're a patient, practical child who is in absolutely no rush. While I was preparing for how I was going to deal with my sweet little Water sign toddler to blend well with a little fireball, I should have known that you'd be grounded and earthy.

Well, you made your point. You're a Capricorn and I misjudged you. But take a look at the calendar, my child! It's Capricorn season, and that means you can make your way out at any time now! There's no point in continuing to hold onto my uteran walls and pretend like you don't know which way is out. We've safely arrived into your birth sign. Please take note of the big glaring exit signs and make your way towards them immediately (look south, if you need a clue! And please stop pushing on my belly button like it's a door knob - it's not!)

I so want you to not miss this amazing Christmas season. Once you're on the outside, I promise you'll understand! Mommy will make this season the most magical, amazing time of year every year and you will love it. Don't miss out on your first one and have to wait a whole year to experience it! I have your stocking all hung up and filled with little goodies that you'll appreciate one day. I have the most adorable Christmas outfits for you to wear and Mommy really does not want to have to pack them up and possibly never have a chance to use these Christmas newborn outfits.

Please do me a favor, my little one. I have given you the best of care for 10 months. I have loved you and fought for you the whole way through. I've given in to all of the cravings, gained 50 lbs, added more permanent scars, spent many weeks violently throwing up, got stabbed with stinging needles and drank horrible drinks all for you. In return, could I please have my little healthy, adorable little boy here for my favorite holiday? It would be the very best present of all! I promise, you'll be just as happy out here as you are in there, and you'll be showered with love and devotion all around. You may be in the perfect environment now, but truly, you'll love the life that's awaiting for you out here.

Please consider my plea! I am so eagerly looking forward to meeting you face to face.

With all the love in my every heartbeat that you hear,
Mommy