Negotiating with Bambino on his arrival date

According to the dating ultrasound done in the 8th week, Bambino is due on 26 Nov 2005.

[FYI - Dating scan is normally done at 8-12 weeks - the sonographer takes some basic measurements of the baby, for example from the top of his head to the end of his bottom (crown/rump measurement) in order to calculate how many weeks old he is, and therefore, predict the due date. Dating scans tend to be done before 13 weeks as they are less accurate after this, as measurements will be affected by growth variations and will no longer reflect the fetal 'age' correctly.]

It had just occurred to me that according to Chinese traditions, mums are supposed to be "confined" to the home with their babies for at least 30 days postnatally. As such, if Bambino does arrive on 26 November (Saturday), we would both only be liberated on Christmas Day (25 December)!! Aiyoh!! Sounds like a really long time to me, and I had really hoped that we could celebrate Christmas without being bounded to the home. And this is assuming that he doesn't decide to delay his entrance into this world! :)

So, dear dear Bambino, lets have a negotiation. Please do not be shy and delay coming into this world beyond 26 Nov! Sure, the world may seem to be a scary place sometimes, but Daddy and Mummy promise to protect you with all that we have, and God is always watching over us too!! Better still, wonder if we can entice you to come out and meet us a few days earlier? What about 23 Nov, instead? That way, we can all go out and celebrate Christmas Eve in church and perhaps catch a bit of the christmas light-up in Orchard Road!! :)