Written on May 28, 2014

An email to friends and family:

We can't believe Adele is already one month old! (As of May 26) She is doing beautifully! The doctor has been very impressed with her. She shined at both her newborn visit and her two-week visit, and the doctor doesn't want to see her back until she is two months old! She loves to eat and be held. She is growing and thriving amazingly, and the little milestones we see each day are breathtaking!

Now she has begun using the playmat and stares up at the creatures hanging below. She also uses her baby mirror and boppy pillow (she's great at tummy time already and has amazing neck control!). She has been making eye contact really well and holding our fingers when we feed her. She even holds her pacifier herself! She is a smart girl and we are so impressed at her accomplishments each day!

 We feel blessed so many of you have been able to meet her already, and are looking forward to more of you meeting her soon!

 As you may know, our 30 day period will be up soon. After June 1 the birth mother can no longer change her mind. (A huge weight will be lifted for us that day!) After June 1, we can begin the process of making Adele legally ours. This could take anywhere from 6-9 months. (It involves two more post-placement visits and a court date, as well as some other things.) After she is legally ours we will be able to share pictures digitally! Unfortunately, nothing online (email, text, social media, blog) before then.

As of June we will begin to distribute printed photographs of Adele. We will be bringing them to family events, etc., so people can choose which pictures they'd like. And if you happen to come see Adele within the next few weeks just ask me for a photo! We are also happy to mail photos if you send me your address!

 Thank you all for your continued love and blessings as we move forward with this process. Adele is an absolutely joy and there are no words to describe our love for her, and how it feels to see her flourish and develop every day. She is truly a beautiful little baby and such a blessing.

So please look out for printed photographs soon, and if you want one, request one! Thank you again! I am hoping you can meet our little girl soon!

Friends and family have overwhelmed us with love and ADORABLE clothes for our little one!