A Woman's Answer Medical Center: Letter from a Baby

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Letter from a Baby (Carta de un bebé)
Written by Jazmín Sandoval, Chicago, Illinois
(born in Mexico)

Translated from the Spanish by Karen Dykstra

Dear Mommy,

How are you? I’m well, thank God. It’s only been a few days since I
was created in your belly. The truth is that I cannot explain to you
how happy I am to know that you’re going to be my mommy. But
there’s something that bothers me. Lately, I’ve realized that there’s
something on your mind that won’t let you sleep….but it’s OK, it’ll
pass, don’t worry about it.

Mommy, 2 ½ months have already gone by and it’s true—I’m so
happy with my little hands! Look! I’m already sucking my thumb,
everything points to the fact that I will be the happiest baby in the
world.

Mommy, it’s now been a few months since I was created in you and
I’m already beginning to see that my little body is forming. I’m not
as beautiful as you, but give me the chance. Wow! I’m happy….

Tell me, what’s happening? Why are you crying? Because
whenever you and Daddy see each other, you scream at each other.
Don’t you love me anymore? What is it? I’m going to do whatever
I can so that you’ll love me.

Three months have gone by now and you look so depressed because
you were with the doctor. Are you sick? I feel just fine….it’s already
day, Mommy. Where are we going? What’s happening, Mommy?
Why are you crying? Don’t cry—nothing’s going to happen. Listen,
Mommy, don’t go to bed now. It’s way too early. I want to keep
playing with my new little hands. Ouch! What is this little tube
doing in my house? Gently! Is it a new toy? Listen to that! It
hurts....why are they vacuuming my house?

Mommy! Wait a minute! That’s my hand! Why are they pulling it?
Don’t they know it’s hurting me?

Mommy, defend me! Mama, help me! Can’t you see that I’m too
little to defend myself? Ouch! My leg! They’re pulling it! Please,
tell them to stop....I swear that I’ll be good, that I won’t kick you
anymore….

How is it possible that a human being can do this to me? They’ll see
when I get big and strong….
Mommy! I can’t do this anymore….I’m leaving. Mommy, Mommy,
help me!! Mama, I love you, I love you….
Don’t ever forget this….

Many years have passed now since that day and from here, I see
how much you still hurt from that decision you made. Please,
don’t cry anymore—remember that I love you very much and
that I’m waiting here with open arms and kisses.

YOUR BABY....

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A Woman's Answer
by M.J. Stirna, M.D.

There is nothing more profoundly
beautiful than life. A woman has a
unique privilege to bring life into
the world. Those who help in this
endeavor are love personified. All
that is important to the unborn
rests in a mother. What, why and
how are the questions posed.

Questions yield to peaceful silence.
Expectant thoughts turn into
dreams. Soothing words of
knowing souls guide the expectant
to blossoming hope and answers
soon become beauty.

The shadows of questions remain.
The glory of lives return,
and joy suffuses beauty because
of....A Woman's Answer.