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April 25, 1958
Dear Daddy,
I have just spoken to mother over the phone. She mentioned that you feel as if I have "dumped" you two. I don't feel that way and I am sorry that you do. It was unfortunate that you disapproved of our marriage, but I hope that events will prove to you that it was not an unwise decision
The due date for the baby is three days less than a month away. Since it is the first one, it will probably be late, but we are well prepared in any case. Aside from everything being perfectly normal, the doctor says the baby has a very strong heartbeat and is in good position. Jim plans to take a few days off when I get home from the hospital, so that we can really get a good start in the routine of being parents. I hope that you & mother will give us a couple of months to get things on a comfortable schedule, & then come up together to see your first grandchild. Hospitals take 1 day old pictures now, & put them up in nice little folders with all the vital statistics. Jim will wire you, of course, as soon as the baby arrives, but we'll also
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2 send you one of those picture announcements as soon as they are ready. It probably won't be a very big baby, since I seem to be sitting on most of the weight I have gained. I don't even look much like I've swallowed a watermelon seed, more like a barrel with legs. I'm about 7 or eight pounds overweight, but I lost a pound, which is a good trick at the 9th month. The doctor is cheering me on to similar great achievement. Now that the rains have finally stopped I am able to get more exercise, & I am determined to get rid of that plump, pale winter hibernation look I've had since Christmas.
Please talk over coming up together with mother. I know that business can be pressing, but maybe you two could fly up for a weekend.
Love, Marcia
