The Ride Continues

More bad news on referrals from Bethany WI, this just in:

REFERRALS - We have been notified that the next batch of referrals we receive will only be for families with dossier log-in dates through the end of March 2005. This is certainly disappointing news for the early April families, who we thought might be included.

It is apparent that referral time is lengthening because of the large volume of dossiers being received at the China Center of Adoption Affairs. Please advise your waiting families that it is now approximately 8 - 9 months from log-in date to referral. As we all know, waiting times are always subject to change - and, unfortunately, we're seeing this happen now.

8 months = referral on Dec. 13
9 months = referral on Jan. 13

Not sure if my heart can take that January date. It seems so far away now :(

Oh, the drama

Now the China message boards are saying some April referrals will be included. Will it be us or not?? Stay tuned. There has been no concrete evidence that referrals have even been mailed from China yet. What a roller coaster, and to think we could do it all again next month - what fun!

Don't mean to be cynical. I know that this adoption will happen and we will get an assignment soon. We will probably forget that all this craziness happened when we hold OUR DAUGHTER in our arms. I imagine it is similar to labor. You forget the bad parts and do it again because the reward is so SWEET!

Take Care!

Happy November - 22 days until TURKEY DAY - Yum!