February 26th
Dear Phyri,
After being confined to my bed in excruciating pain for the entirety of yesterday (from before breakfast until eleven at night!) I have finally produced a darling and from all appearances quite healthy baby boy, whom we have called Nicholas Cian (after my father and father-in-law; I admit I am relieved to have the first name for my choosing as Cian sounds too Irish for my ears).
The last few weeks have been something I would not have wished on even my direst enemy, so I now admit that I am quite understanding of your proclivity to never marry or bear children — all that to say, little Nicholas is quite delightful and I hope you have to the chance to meet him soon. I expect I shall be on bedrest for several days still, but don't let that put you off visiting if you are inclined and available; I shan't be troubled about my unbrushed hair if you shan't.
Yours,
Ophelia
After being confined to my bed in excruciating pain for the entirety of yesterday (from before breakfast until eleven at night!) I have finally produced a darling and from all appearances quite healthy baby boy, whom we have called Nicholas Cian (after my father and father-in-law; I admit I am relieved to have the first name for my choosing as Cian sounds too Irish for my ears).
The last few weeks have been something I would not have wished on even my direst enemy, so I now admit that I am quite understanding of your proclivity to never marry or bear children — all that to say, little Nicholas is quite delightful and I hope you have to the chance to meet him soon. I expect I shall be on bedrest for several days still, but don't let that put you off visiting if you are inclined and available; I shan't be troubled about my unbrushed hair if you shan't.
Ophelia