Monday, April 26, 2010

You Might be Adopting from China if...

I saw this post on another family's blog - and thought it was too good (and too true!) not to share:

You might be adopting from China if...

...you've been expecting a baby for over 3 years.
...you know that I-600 & I-171 aren't highways.
...you've "paid for" 3 citizenships, but never brought anyone into the U.S.
...you know that "waiting for China" has nothing to do with Dillard's or dishes.
...your homestudy is followed by a number (i.e. #2 or #3 or #4).
...you've been fingerprinted four times, but never committed a crime.
...you automatically assume everyone who is expecting is having a girl.
...you own new clothing in 3 little sizes for all 4 seasons (because you don't know when or how big).
...you look twice when you see a lady bug.
...you never know how many days will be in the next month.
...you know that babies come in batches.
...you know people who understand when you talk about 2-day months & 3-day months.
...your due date hasn't changed by days, but by years.
...you know who the Rumor Queen is ... AND ... you don't know who she is.
...you've waited so long, that they checked your fingerprints to see if they changed.
...if...while trying to understand why they're printing you again, you study your own fingerprints and wonder if fingerprints grow wrinkles.
...when you speak of "that time of month" you're talking about CC@A updates & referrals...
* You might be adopting from China if you love someone you've never met with all your heart*

7 comments:

Unknown said...

Luv It!!!
Donna

Holly said...

Oh my. That last one made me cry!! And, I'm not even expecting!! (Our pens are out of ink after our 3).

XXXOOO,
Holly

Li Li's Mom said...

When you get your baby all the waiting will seem like yesterday. Our time was began in 2000 and picked up our daughter in Jun 2002. The timing was perfect

Andrea
mom to Este Li Li
http://youtube.com/esteesmom
OUR GOTCHA DAY video

Li Li's Mom said...

When you get your baby all the waiting will seem like yesterday. Our time was began in 2000 and picked up our daughter in Jun 2002. The timing was perfect

Andrea
mom to Este Li Li
http://youtube.com/esteesmom
OUR GOTCHA DAY video

Li Li's Mom said...

It seems like a long wait but once you have your baby it will seem like yesterday

We adopted our Estee in June 2002. We began our dossier at the end of August 2000. Perfect timing!
Do not lose heart.


Andrea
http://youtube.com/esteesmom
GOTCHA DAY VIDEO

kitchu said...

damn if that wasn't IN BOLD and i didn't catch it the first time i read this!!!!! you sneak.

Unknown said...

Yeah, we just had our fingerprints taken again today! My friend Kim pointed me to your blog - thanks for sharing this. It's cute. :) Thankfully we are getting close to travel... only 8 more weeks!