January 19, 1948 It's All Over, Thank Goodness for Dope, Wonderful Ever Since, The Big-Headed, Sandy-Fuzzed, Taylor-Nosed, Awful-Sweet Baby and The Three B's

Dear Mother & Daddy,

"Well, at last it's all over and now we are three.  Little did I ever dream that having a baby could be so easy.  I know it could be horrible without anathasthesi (I can't spell it), dope.  I knew nothing about it and have felt wonderful ever since.  B said you were so excited when he called that you hardly knew what he was saying. We had the first signs that the baby was coming about 2:30 Sat. morning but nothing happened so we finally gave up and went back to sleep.  We were still hoping though and about 10:00 I began to have tiny twinges.  They were so tiny in fact that sometimes I thought I was imagining them but they became regular.  We were still wondering about calling the Dr. because I expected something big to be happening.  I called him and told him and he said to come right then.  By 4:00 I was all checked in and waiting for the big event.  The real thing began about seven but I didn't know about it until Dr. January told me I had a fine boy Sunday morning at 6:13.  He weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz. and the Dr. can't get over how big it's head it.  It is just like B--has a long head, high forehead, sort of sandy hair (fuzz).  His nose is large but is a Taylor nose.  He's real long and awful sweet.  Dr. January keeps telling me what a "good girl" I was and he certainly got a big laugh out of the Sunday dinner I ate.  Now I know why he made me diet.  I can imagine how big the baby would have been if I hadn't.

Announcement in the Richland Mirror, incorrect date of birth

B called our college friends to tell them Sunday after he talked to you and they were all just about as excited as you.  Ours is the only baby & the only boy in the education department.  They have all been as impatient as we have.

If everything continues as well as now I'll not have to stay more than a week.  B spends every visiting hr. with me & can hardly wait till we can go home.  He's the happiest thing you ever saw.  Wish you could see us."

            Lots of love,

                         The Three B's

NOTE from Ann:  The US Billboard Top Hit of January, 1948 was "I'm Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clover".   If you really want to hear it:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VY-_8XOrvTs

In the other news on Jan. 18, 1948, Gandhi ended his fast when opposing leaders finally agreed to end the violence.

 Happy Birthday RBB!