September 13th, 2007
My Dear Bella,
You did it! You are so strong and brave to have tried to endure childbirth without any medication! Sadly, Charlize decided that she needed to make her debut in a grand fashion by trying to be breach! I am so happy that Doctor Kirkland listened to your concerns about how the labor felt off and gave you that ultrasound!
I know you wanted as natural a birth as possible, but the ramifications of a breached birth would not have been worth it. Not for either of my girls. I know you know that. I know that your birth plan was whatever it took to get our daughter out as safely as possible, but that as a mother you would have wanted as little medication as possible. Which is more than understandable!
I am so proud of you. You are trying to breastfeed her, but she seems to be content with just staring at you. It is so cute.
Thank you, my love, for this awesome gift. I am sorry that I forgot you and Charlie's birthday this year. When your water broke yesterday afternoon, I was just thinking about getting you to the hospital. Not grabbing the gifts that were for you and Charlie. I plan to make it up to you both as soon as possible. Please say I am forgiven!
I love you. With all my heart.
Love,
Edward