Strange news...

Dear Nicky,

Today was a dreary day outside. Winter does not want to leave. I spent most of the day washing your clothes and blankets. It took a while because I dried everything on low, which needs more time. Some of the labels said cold water only, but I'm applying the law of the jungle to all your clothes: If they can't take a washing in warm water, then they don't deserve to be in your wardrobe. Baby clothes especially must be washed in warm water to get them clean, don't you think? The good news is that all your stuff has been washed. The strange news is that the genetic counselor from Roosevelt Hospital called and said the final results from the amniocentesis wouldn't be available before your mother gave birth to you. She said that the cells were growing slowly and were unable to be examined. She said it had something to do with the changing nature of a baby's cells this late in the gestation. I felt that this news was neither good nor bad, just odd, and decided to tell your mother only if she asked about it. Earlier, she was feeling pretty blue about things and asked me in a small voice if I had happened to talk to the genetic counselor. When I told her what happened, it seemed to strengthen her heart and relieve her spirit. If this really is good news, then you're an even bigger bringer of happiness and good fortune than we already thought. How do you like that?