February Referrals to August 21, 2006

On the positive side, China has referred again about 4 weeks after the last batch of referrals.  And let's give another positive that it is hoped this approximately monthly pattern of referrals continues.  Because quite honestly, looking at poll criteria from Rumor Queen and the "equivalent" European site, there is virtually only a handful of families logged in right now before my date (August 28, 2006; exactly 5.5 years next week!).  This February batch was the smallest batch, maybe ever, since the RQ site has been up (I think it dates back to 2005/2006), and if I am not in March, then the batch would appear to half or more of that again.  Crazy (my go-to phrase these days).  Thus, based on this highly un-scientific analysis, I am feeling very hopeful for March.  And until then, I can be thankful for Miss J and spend the time cleaning out closets and drawers.  Which is good, because I tend to make myself feel better about the whole "waiting" situation by buying baby clothes (keeping all tags on and receipts because as I have said, this is all crazy, and maybe she will be an older baby and not younger [<1 year] like some recent referrals).  For certain, she will be so worth it....maybe I should decide on her name!!!

First Blog

First blog attempt...ever!  Miss J and I, along with cats M and m, are awaiting news of "my baby sister".  For most of the 5.5 year wait that has transpired to date, I have not really mentioned to Miss J this new addition to the family.  But 4 or 5 months ago I figured I better start preparing her for this major life adjustment, although the number of referrals from China seem to be only a trickle....  That aside, I broached the topic by telling her that we were going to add a baby to our family.  To which she quipped "I thought your tummy was getting bigger"!  Uh no, we had to review again the concept of birth mothers and adoptive mothers.  And I am certainly doing more abdominal crunches.... So we wait, and wait, and if you are a believer of the Rumor Queen website (it's okay if you have no clue what I am referring to), then our log-in date is up on deck.  I am hopeful to be in February's set of referrals (China pretty much predictably refers every month), or March for sure.  Depressing to think it could be any later than that.  We are READY!  This blog will hit on the highlights of finding out about Miss ? (yes, no name yet), preparing for her arrival, and the adoption process that will include what I anticipate to be another wonderful trip to China.  Exactly which province?  Stay tuned.