Exit Exam

dear van,

yesterday, you had your first non-stress test (NST), and you passed with flying colors. your heartbeat was beautifully variable, you kicked and rolled several times (many times you seemed to be kicking your monitors or trying to roll away from them), and i had just one contraction while on the monitor. you and i will be doing this test weekly until you are ready to exit your current residence. this test just lets us know how you are feeling in your environment and helps us make sure that my health conditions are not negatively affecting you.

daddy and i thoroughly enjoyed listening to you. your heartbeat lulled us into a bit of a trance, and we just sat there thinking and talking quietly about you and how much we can't wait to meet you.

love,
mommy