Dear Ellie Marie,

Guess What Ellie...I got to spend an afternoon with you and your birth mom today-  Your birth mom and I met (in person) for the first time yesterday but only spent a few minutes together as we left the airport (where I picked her up) and drove her to where she is staying.  I was able to spend a couple hours with you guys this afternoon- enough time to learn that you are feeling quite big to your birth mom and that she can feel you stick your arms and feet out against her stomach- you are due in one month which makes you about 5-6 pounds and about 18 inches long (Ellie was born 2 days after I posted this blog post.  She weighed 5 lbs. 3 oz. and was 17 3/4 inches long).  I love knowing that you and your birth mom are staying just down the street from us and that you will be born in the same hospital that Eli and Ryan were born at- in fact, the same doctor that delivered Ryan will be delivering you.....See you soon sweetie!!

 36 weeks gestation