Mrs Elizabeth Darcy,
Oh, what a glorious day it is! You will not believe of the many great fortunes that have been gifted upon us in these past hours. I guarantee that the events that have taken place could not have been previously anticipated, for not once had we thought Lydia's pregnancy able to turn out as anything better than a disturbance. But alas, such has happened!
I must start from the beginning. Lydia began regaining her strength about three fortnights ago, and for the past week she has been able to walk around without any tiredness. It would be false of me to say, however, that she moved without trouble; her belly was so large in contrast to her small body that she had very little balance. For the first two days, I had to walk beside her, lending her my arm to lean against. I must say, Lydia has gained an unfortunate amount of weight.
Yesterday was when the birthing of the child began. I will not go into detail, for the miracle of childbirth is so marvelous that I cannot find the correct words to describe the occasion. Maybe, my sweet Lizzy, you will experience it yourself one day.
Near noon of the next day, which would be today, was when Alexandria Lydia Wickham was born. The child entered the world with a powerful, remarkably loud cry. I am convinced that she could grow up to be a strong vocalist.
But what you will for sure find gaiety in is the sudden affect Alexandria's birth had upon Lydia's character. I am glad that I was present during Lydia's change, and that I could witness the true love of a mother. The moment young Lydia's eyes had found her daughter, her foolishness had dissipated. As if blown away by a sudden gust of wind, her silliness, immaturity, and exuberance left her eyes, instead replaced by the affection of a loving mother. From that moment on, the Lydia we knew as our unreasonable sister became almost unrecognizable. Her mannerisms, her language, even the air about her has changed into something older and wiser. I am now positive that we can live without suffering the previously unending embarrassment and consequences of Lydia's actions. The birth of Alexandria has turned Lydia into an entirely new person.
Mr Wickham is allowing me to extend my stay for another fortnight, to help out with the caring of Alexandria, and then I will return to Bingley's estate. Now I will leave you to celebrate this news in whichever way you please.
Yours, Mrs Jane Bingley
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