M5: A New Playmate

Wendy had her baby. Mom just took the phone call. We had been snuggling on the couch together, because Mom always try to pretend we're not really awake at 5 a.m., but just in between naps. I don't mind too much, especially since it means Mom pulls me onto the couch with her and cuddles until we're both so warm we have to fall asleep.

But Wendy called in the middle of it, which was ok, because it was good news. I smiled as Mom repeated stuff from Wendy, since I had been a little worried hen we didn't hear from her last night. But everything's ok. He arrived with one push, Mom said.

I didn't know what that meant, so after Wendy got off the phone I cried. Mom knows by now when I cry it means I want her to talk to me (and take care of other stuff, like a dirty diaper, or a bottle) so she told me that normally babies are born from labor and the mommy has to push hard, kinda like when I have to poop and the baby comes that way.

But Eve and I came a different way because Eve was sitting on her feet in Mom's tummy. I don't remember much about it, since I think I was asleep when it happened, but I remember my turn. I was so angry. It was all warm and dark and I could hear Mom's heartbeat and then suddenly it was cold and bright and Mom was nowhere - and they pulled on my head - I think they stretched out my neck because of it.

And then I remember Dad got to hold us for a long time but not Mom. We had to wait forever to be with Mom. But then she was there and it was so nice. I raised up my head to look at her. Eve, of course, had fallen back asleep. But I knew it was Mom the second she came in because of the way she smelled.

Mom's smell different. I don't know quite what it is, but I've smelled lots of people so far, but none of them smell just like Mom, which is a good thing, because that way I can always tell when she's got me, even if I'm asleep.

In any case, Wendy has her new baby. Mom says we might be able to meet him tomorrow afternoon or Saturday. I hope soon, because I want to play with him a whole bunch. I want to show him my rings and Mr. Moo and my blanket. I'll even share with him if he wants.