A Letter from the Womb

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Dearest Friends and Family,

A Letter from the Womb Thank you for loving me and accepting me without even meeting me. My parents kind of have to do that, but you have a choice. And I am grateful that you chose to like me. I can imagine in the years ahead of us that we will not always agree or get along. But your love means a lot to me.

In the first few months of my life, I will probably prefer my mommy. I mean, I did live inside her for what seemed like forever. I can’t see very well yet, but I am used to hearing her heartbeat and her voice. When I’m out in the real world, nothing will be more comforting and familiar than her voice, her motion, her smell, her heartbeat. Please try not to be offended. I just really love this lady. She gave me life and does everything for me. I like being close to her.

A Letter from the WombI will probably also prefer my daddy and siblings over you. They have talked to me, poked at me, and told some pretty funny jokes while I’ve been in Mommy. I may smile at them and give you the stink eye. But, that’s only because they are also familiar to me. And I have a feeling that I will see them a lot more.

When you come to visit, I will be happy to spit up or fart on you. I may even have a blowout. It’s just my way of saying, “You handled that well. We can be friends now.” However, I may spend most of your visit eating or sleeping. It’s just what I do! Eventually, I will look at you and talk and do cute things, but sleeping and eating are kind of my things right now. This world is bright and loud, and none of that matters when I am sleeping or eating.

A Letter from the WombI have a feeling that when I get home, my siblings will be a little jealous. Mom and Dad will be fascinated with my tiny features. (And I’ve heard that they think they need sleep, too, when I arrive. Silly parents!) My sisters and brother will not know what to do when they have to share Mom and Dad with another little person. So, if you could, please give them a little extra love. I don’t mean to steal the spotlight! But, no one really listens when I tell them that. I know you want to hold me and snuggle me because I’m cute and tiny and all, but my siblings will need extra hugs and attention after I come home. I’d appreciate it if you’d help me out with that. I really want them to like me!

A Letter from the Womb
Photo credit: Katie Evans Photography

Lastly, be good to my mommy. She has gone through a lot to get me here safely. Bring her a coffee or some flowers. She won’t be sleeping very much. She and Daddy mean the world to me. They will be doing their best to get on my schedule and still be good parents to the other kids. Just say some extra prayers and give them the benefit of the doubt while we all figure this new life out.

 

Love,

Baby Girl Verzani

Thanks to our DMMB team for letting me use pictures of their sweet newborns for this post!

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