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September 8th

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Congratulations to all who will be seeing your child’s face for the first time.

 
 
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102 Responses to “September 8th”

  1. Tony Says:

    Congrats to everyone. We missed it by one day but at least we know we’re next now.
    LID 9/9

  2. I Love Lucy Says:

    Tony at least you know you’re up next!! — we squeaked in!!

    LID 9-8-05

  3. agnesitomeu Says:

    ahhhhhh thank you CCAA ….. thank you RQ ….. thank you all !!!!
    Ona or little Tomeu are hereeeeeeeeee
    LID 09.07. http://www.mallorcaweb.net/esquiterelll

  4. agnesitomeu Says:

    Congratulations I Love Lucy !!!!!

  5. I Love Lucy Says:

    You too agnesitomeu!!!

  6. I Love Lucy Says:

    muy bueno!!

  7. kaylismimi Says:

    We are in!

    Kayli’s Mimi
    Sept 8 2005

  8. TotoOz Says:

    Congratulations to everyone, who made it this time - and I am sooooo looking forward to seeing all our wonderful babies! (and I am desperate for details and PHOTOS - assuming we’re not bumped for some reason or other, I need to make a blog. OMG!!!! (tall blond person doing cartwheels down the hallway - dogs don’t know what to make of it)

    Some of my Sept friend missed the cut, but they’re pretty confident of being next now, so they’re telling me the ‘calm before their storm’ has settled in. I do wish you all could have been squeezed in somehow - I guess its just the CCAA way. Oh, and its only 9:07pm on Thursday night here. I am going to be a mess for the next week!

    LID 8-31-2005

    YAY, WE MADE IT!

  9. Meinvill Says:

    Congrats to everyone that are in ;)
    We are slowly moving closer
    meinvill Lid nov.14 05

  10. mnm2anne Says:

    After requesting an application almost exactly 2 years ago from our agency we are finally going to see our daughter’s sweet little face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I’m so sorry for those Sept’s that just missed the cut off — just know yours will be here very soon!!!!!!!
    LID 8/30/05

  11. I Love Lucy Says:

    congrats mnm2anne!!!!

  12. I Love Lucy Says:

    kaylismimi we just made it!!! wow! the ride isn’t over yet!

    lid 9-8-05

  13. Newfiedeb Says:

    WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOO we made it we made it.

    Deb
    http://www.bringinghomeolivia.blogspot.com

  14. glassmaker Says:

    inch by inch….getting closer! Congrats to all the new parents this morning!!
    Kim 10/9/05

  15. skye06 Says:

    I was answering a post by Agnes and the site went down before it was posted! Bummer!
    Tears of joy I’m sure everyone has right now!! Congratulations!!! I hope all the agencies get to work and get your referrals to you pronto!
    It’s now 3 a.m. and I seriously have to go to bed. But the excitement is so moving, I don’t want to!

  16. ratgirl Says:

    Ah well, we’re next… (9/9/05)

  17. RayRDT Says:

    Congrats to everyone who’ll see their sweetie’s face for the first time :-)

    RQ, I’m pretty depressed … Where does that leave us (I’m DTC Nov 2006 … I’m just starting the wait!!!) … At this rate, I’ll see my wee one’s face in more than 3 years :-( And what about the agencies that said AOS, I just don’t understand … Can the wait go up SO high ???

    I wish the CCAA would put a quota in place (like they did in Nov. 2001) …

    RDT xxx.

  18. tcatheart Says:

    Congratulations to all who will be getting a referral. I can’t wait to see the pictures.

    LID 10/31/05

  19. Newfiedeb Says:

    O.K is there anybody on line that is just as excited as me :-)

    I can’t believe it!

    Deb
    http://www.bringinghomeolivia.blogspot.com

  20. waiting4agirl Says:

    Congratulations all! I am very happy for you!

  21. Newfiedeb Says:

    Ray: I know your disappointed but please let us be excited! It a good day for many of us.

    Deb

  22. Waiting for Zoey Says:

    Congratulations to all who will be receiving your referrals!!! I can’t wait to see and hear about all of your new additions!!!

    For the rest of us, hang on the next roller coaster will be boarding soon:-)

    Praying 9/12 will be next.

  23. Clementine Says:

    It’s weird, but I dreamed the cutoff date last night! Before I went to bed, I checked but there was no change. When I woke up this morning, I remembered seeing it as the 8th! Imagine my shock when I saw it for real this morning!

    Although I wish they had gone further, I am very excited for all of you who are about to see your children for the first time. Please be sure to post when you have pictures and info!

    Yea for referrals!!!!!
    :)
    clem LID 09feb06

  24. muddyandwolf Says:

    Deb… me!! I am so excited I don’t know what to do with myself! I am a bundle of nervous energy and can’t quite believe it either. Ahhh!!

    Congrats to everyone who made it and hoping things speed up for eveyone coming up next!

    Rebecca
    LID 7-Sept

  25. sophie_mom Says:

    Congrats to all of those getting their referrals ans seeing their children’s faces for the first time. I remember my 2004 referral like it was yesterday…

    Now, would anyone like to make a WAG about all of us with a 9/29/05 LID? Do you think we’ll be in the next batch, or the one after that?? All I can say is ROS (Rest Of Sept)!!!!

    Erica
    LID 09/29/05

  26. mylia Says:

    Congrats to all who made it this time. I am very happy for you and can’t wait to see the faces of your little darlings. And now…I can finally say with some confidence…we’re next!!!!!!!
    Yolanda
    9/15/05

  27. glassmaker Says:

    Hang in there RDT! Although this is a joyous day for many it is also very sad for many more as the wait drags on and we all should remember that. Hopefully the new year will bring about change in the form of a speed up!

  28. clclow Says:

    I simply cannot believe this. It’s been 15 months today. Jumping for joy! Now I have to go to a workshop for the entire day……………………
    Have a great one everybody!
    LID Aug31/05…we’re in!

  29. syork8 Says:

    Wow congrats to all the Sept LID that will be getting their referrals!

  30. Newfiedeb Says:

    clclow - good luck focusing….lol…..

    Deb

  31. CWS Says:

    Congratulations to all the new parents!!! Speedy TAs to you all! Please post your referral pix when you can, sure helps all us waiters.

  32. Ellieskyesmommy Says:

    WONDERFUL NEWS MY FRIENDS!

    To those who are next! Just to let you know that we recieved our call on DEC 31 at 12 noon! It was the best surprise ever!

    To those who are new parents please report where your darling daughters are from! I love looking for the provinces on the map!

    Sunny smiles,
    Mrs.Zanegood

  33. toChinaforCamie Says:

    Congratulations to all those getting referrals! What an exciting day this is!

    We’re next!

    Pam
    LID 9/9

  34. Pam C Says:

    Congrats to all with LIDs up to 9/8 — and BUMMER for those of us with 9/9 or so.

    Oh well, in many ways the next batch (and not travelling until late Feb or early March, whenever CNY holidays are over) will be less stressful because of some job issues. But I still can’t help being disappointed.

    But at least with a 9/9 LID, I absolutely KNOW, without a fathom of a doubt, we’re NEXT. Now it’s just a question of when that might be. :-)

    Again, congrats to those through 9/8 LIDs — can’t wait to see those babies (i.e. post your photos ASAP, please!).

    Pam C
    LID 9/9/05 (we’re NEXT)

  35. RayinVA Says:

    Congratulations to those receiving their referrals. I know first hand the excitement you are feeling.

    Well, the last three batches of referrals have contained 18, 16 and 14 LIDs, respectively. This doesn’t seem to be heading in a positive direction. We’re LID 11/13/06 and I don’t want to think that our wait will be upwards of two years. Of course, when we logged in in May 2003, the wait was over a year and ended up being nine months for us, so who knows what will happen?

    -Ray

    http://defreses.blogspot.com

  36. na4ladybug Says:

    Congrats to those who will be receiving referrals very soon!! I’m looking forward to seeing your sweet babies’ faces! :-)

    Nancy Ann in KY

  37. toChinaforCamie Says:

    I am with you Pam C! Happy, happy for 9/8s and earlier. Pretty bummed here with a 9/9 LID. But… the holidays will be less stressful and more time to get her room ready! Cup is half full, cup is half full, cup is half full…

    Pam

  38. rhodyred Says:

    wow it doesn’t seem real, now we just wait for the call. lid 8/30/05

  39. GleasonBaby Says:

    Absolutely numb.
    I thought I was prepared to miss it by one day. I am not.
    LID 9/9

  40. Luna Says:

    Congratulations to all the families that made it in this batch!!!!!

  41. tantoria2 Says:

    I am so excited for all of you receiving referrals today! I LOVE referral day! It keeps me going! Can’t wait to see your sweet little ones.

    11/17/05 slowly getting closer!

  42. Lisa Mom to 2.5 Says:

    Having a good laugh this morning. So close, and yet so far away.

    Lisa LID 9-NINE-05

  43. Mom2Isabel Says:

    Tony, Ratgirl, ToChinaforCamie and Pam C.-
    As someone who just missed the cutoff last month let me share two things:

    1) the month flies by in an instant and..
    2) There is such a sense of peace KNOWING that you are definitely next.

    As for me, I think the deep freeze is starting to melt with these hot tears running down my face. I am a mess. How the heck am I going to teach a bunch of pubescent, hormonal teenagers this morning?
    I can’t believe that i am going to see her face tomorrow.

    Peace to all you just missed.
    Congrats to those who are in. It’s been a LONG journey, made much lighter by the company of all of you.

    Laureen
    http://www.babysites.com/sites/laureenmary

  44. Grendel Says:

    Thank you so much for this site! I checked in with my agency yesterday to let them know how I could be reached for the next few days. They had no knowledge of impending referral arrivals and my social worker was planning to be out for a few days, but are now on the lookout and have set up coverage just in case. I’d be out of reach and my referral would be sitting in someone’s darkened cubicle until next week if I hadn’t had this warning!

    I’m torn: thrilled for all of us who’ve made this batch and very sad that they didn’t go for all of September as we’d hoped. Congratulations to those who are about to see those little faces, and all the patience in the world to those waiting.

    ~ Beth (Aug 30 ‘05)

  45. WetBird Says:

    Newfiedeb, Muddyandwolf, Clclow, and all others who made the cut….Yippee Yahoo!! What wonderful news. I’m so looking forward to seeing all the referral pictures. Congratulations and don’t forget to breathe!

    TJ
    10.18.05

  46. Mom2Isabel Says:

    agnesitomeu-
    ¡Felicitaciones! Ojalá que podamos encontrarnos en China. Vaís a quedaros al Hotel White Swan?? Espero que sí,
    Un abrazo fuerte,
    Laureen
    http://www.babysites.com/sites/laureenmary

  47. Grendel Says:

    Mom2Isabel, I completely agree — I’ve never had a month fly by so quickly as did November!

  48. roomforgrace Says:

    Heartfelt congrats to everyone who made it!

    GleasonBaby - you summed up my feelings exactly. I had so convinced myself I was prepared, but alas, I am not. For me, the numbness has lifted and I am going to allow myself a good, cleansing cry. Yes, we know we are next, but right now, that seems an eternity away.
    I want to be able to enjoy the excitement that the afternoon may bring.
    LID 9/9

  49. jksweber Says:

    One piece of cake is never enough, now I’m dying for a call!!!! I don’t know how to properly describe the excitement here!!! Can only say finally and YEAAAAAAAAAAA!

    9/5

  50. Acausey23 Says:

    Yahoo!!! We will be seeing our little girls face soon. I am about to bust. This is so exciting. Hope today is the day we get the call. Congrats all who made it. Can’t wait to see all these babies. Sorry for those who missed the cut off.
    http://www. babyjellybeans.com
    Family name: Arden Causey

    allyson
    lid: 8/26/05

  51. theups Says:

    I am soooooooooooooooooooooo incredibly happy for EVERYONE that will be seeing their precious little one’s face SOON!!!! It finally happened!! All the waiting was worth it!!! What a BLESSING!!!!!

    How absolutely wonderful!!!! (and please, PICTURES!!!:).. )

    His,
    Mrs. U
    LID 9-12-05 - NEXT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    http://www.makingahouseahome.blogspot.com

  52. momto5 Says:

    Congratulations to all who are about to see their child’s beautiful face for the first time! I can’t wait to see some pictures!!!
    LID 6/18/08

  53. momto5 Says:

    Oops, my LID is 2006, obviously not 2008! I guess I have it in my head that I will not see my daughter until 2008…

  54. roomforgrace Says:

    Mom to 2.5 - Your website brought a much needed smile to my face as I checked it out for the first time this morning. Your family sounds very fun, and your description of your two kids strangely similar to mine! THanks for sharing!
    LID 9/9/05

  55. HoosierBaby Says:

    Congratulations Deb and all the other new families!

    LID 10/13/05

  56. Kimber Says:

    Newfiedeb and others,

    Congratulations…I am SO thrilled for you all! I have tears in my eyes thinking of your joy. Relish in your happiness. Post those picutres soon. I will think of you all day.
    Those of you who just missed it..hang in there. The next 4 weeks will fly by. I know you are sad. I will probabaly just misss it next month (10-08) so I’lll need cheers of encouragment form you then.

  57. Newfiedeb Says:

    Thanks to all the congratulations. I was just on the phone with my girlfriend trying to talk it through (she adopted 2 years ago) I still don’t think reality has hit yet. I haven’t even had a tear. I hope somebody pinches me soon. Somebody smack me through the screen would ya….lol…..

    Deb
    http://www.bringinghomeolivia.blogspot.com

  58. nicurn Says:

    I can’t believe that almost after 2 years I am finally going to see her face! How am I supposed to get anything done now? I am so excited. Congratulation to everyone who made it. Snoopy dance beginning NOW!!!!!! See you in China!

    To those who just missed the cut off date by a day or so like I did (missed it by one day last month), the time does go by fairly quickly. The holidays will help in that regard, just because there is so much going on this time of year. Also Laureeen is right, there is a peace in knowing that you are definitely next.

    LID 8/26/05

  59. lies1976 Says:

    Congrats all new mommy’s and daddy’s!

  60. MSChina2 Says:

    Tears of joy are running down my face. I am so thankful for this web site and to know that others are feeling all I am feeling. The thought of finally seeing my daughter’s face after two years of dreaming of her is overwhelming. My sister quoted a favorite line from a poem that describes it exactly:

    “Closer in inches than miles . . . closer in inches than miles now . . .

    Hang in there little Shea Marie, we are coming.

    Congrats to all!

    LID 8/31/05

  61. Newfiedeb Says:

    Nicurn: I’m with ya girl - I can’t stop hitting refresh to see who else is full of excitement this morning. Ohhhhhh bring on somebody’s referral so we can get this ball rolling.

    Deb
    http://www.bringinghomeolivia.blogspot.com

  62. Acausey23 Says:

    newfiebed, I am with you we need some referrals!

    RQ, When the CCAA updates the site how soon does referrals come in? Are you still sticking to Today!!! I sure hope you are right. Yesterday my DSL was down all day, it was the worse feeling ever. I sure am thankful for this site.

  63. GinaH Says:

    Congrats to all new parents!!! I remember seeing a comedian on TV once who mused about what a nice feeling it is to be standing in line and realize that you are “next.” He’s right.
    Gina
    9/12

  64. roomforgrace Says:

    I haven’t had time for my good cry yet, but everyone’s excitement is contagious! It’s great to be a part of this!
    I feel like I’m in the labor room with about 50 people who are about to see their babies for the 1st time. The excitement is in the air!
    LID 9/9

  65. irl Says:

    Hi All,

    Great news, 2 baby girls referred to Ireland………Gret news, Congratulations.

  66. Couchcat Says:

    Calling all 9/12er… Come on let’s have a group hug! So close but yet so far…

    Rachel
    LID 9/12/05

  67. Newfiedeb Says:

    Ireland got a referral - WOOO HOOOO!!!!

  68. loveherso Says:

    Couchcat,

    9/12 GROUP HUG!

    We are next. AND, these referrals are posted on NOV 30th.

    I kept thinking if we missed this batch we’d be early Jan. But
    since we are still in November, maybe we’ll get lucky and get our referrals right before New Years!?

    - LOVEHERSO

  69. cmbj Says:

    Congratulations to everyone. As a 9/9/05 LID I have to just laugh. Absolutely everything about this second adoption has been longer with more hoops to jump through than our first. That just means we will receive one spectacular baby for a Christmas present!

  70. loveherso Says:

    Also,

    a big YEAH to IRELAND!!!

    and a big YEAH to all those great people who made the cut-off!

    Can’t wait to see those beautiful faces!

    - Loveherso

  71. allaboutava Says:

    CONGRATULATIONS…Now bring on the pictures. Can’t wait to see them all. We are next—WoooHooo!

  72. Newfiedeb Says:

    I can’t stop hitting refresh!!!! I can’t remember the last time I was this hyper. I was at the slumber party last night and up 4:30 this morning. I don’t know when I’m going to sleep. I am running on pure edrenlun or however the heck you spell that…..

    Deb
    http://www.bringinghomeolivia.blogspot.com

  73. mlschot Says:

    Yay for all who got their babies, and Yay for us who can cross off 2 more LIDs from the list ahead of us!!

  74. matzwd Says:

    A huge CONGRATULATIONS!! to everyone who will be receiving their referrals. I absolutely can’t wait to see those precious faces!

    Wendy M.

  75. abi Says:

    Congratulations!!

    Thanks so much to those that have taken a mo to share very kind and ecouraging words to those of us that are next. ( I hope). You must be feeling so excited and on such a high that it’s especially nice that you did that.

    While this mornings news give me some peace I know for many reading this blog it’s a kick in the stomach. I am so sorry for all of you. Bare in mind thought that Sep 8th was RQ’s prediction and it means that things are still MOVING withing an expeceted timeframe. HANG IN THERE.

    Abi
    9/15/05

  76. abi Says:

    albeit a timeframe that sucks!

  77. waitingforsam Says:

    I’m confused!!! The CCAA website says that the children were placed to families who registered BEFORE 9/8 - is 9/8 INCLUDED in this batch of referrals???

  78. Luna Says:

    waitingforsam,
    9/8 IS included….It’s just the way they word it.

  79. china_baby_mei Says:

    Thanks you for all the warm wishes as we bring home Mei. I have tears in my eyes and my pad & paper in my back pocket waiting for the call!

  80. china_baby_mei Says:

    I submitted be for I finished my post… I am also thinking about everyone who missed the cut off. Jeannine LID 9/2

  81. 2fromchina Says:

    I am so happy for all of you that made it in and so very sad for those that missed it by a few days.

    I can’t wait to see the beautiful faces sure to pop up everywhere in the next few days!

    CONGRATULATIONS!

    2fromchina
    DTC 11/25/06

  82. mcwannab Says:

    To all of you who made the cut……I hope the next few days are filled with pure joy as you learn about your children. Congratulations!!!!!

  83. tgredthread Says:

    won’t be on much today…BUT

    I just had to say CONGRATS to all you through 9/8! (especially the remaining Auggies!)

    Enjoy every moment and share those pics!

    For those who just missed, allow yourselves to be bummed, but then relax and revel in the knowledge that YOU’RE NEXT! the next few weeks will fly by believe me! :)

  84. OurSweetMarlee Says:

    Congratulations to all the families who will be seeing their precious little ones! Please share your pic’s…we can’t wait!

    So exciting!
    God’s richest blessings to each of you!
    Judy

  85. wrigsassy Says:

    WHOOOO HOOOOOO!! Congrats to all the new moms and dads! I can’t wait to see pics!

  86. LazAndYvonne Says:

    First thing I did this morning, was read this. LID 09/07. We have been checking constantly. My 9 year old daughter has been saying, “They said six months!” This was the best Christmas present. Thank you!

  87. Katri Says:

    How awesome it is that they (CCAA) was able to get this batch done before November was out. What a relief that it is pretty consistent. Congratulations to all those who are included in this batch.

    I am next! I am next!I am next! I am next!I am next! I am next!I am next! I am next! FINALLY - It’s our turn for sure.

    9/9/05

  88. vtmama Says:

    New Moms and Dads - a big, happy “yeeeee haw!!” to you all! (or “y’all” - since this is RQ’s site ;-) Show us those little, beautiful faces if you can! They keep me going every month. I’m back to those Dixie Chicks Lullaby lyrics… “life began when I saw your face…” (G’head, that’s right, I’m a sappy gal. Wait ’til we get our referral. I’ll short-circuit this keyboard with tears.)

    To the rest of us, we are moving forward! We are. We are. We are.

  89. spowell Says:

    Congratulations to all of you that will see your sweet babies’ faces this week! How absolutely thrilling! For those that were not included, this is a hard day and we are all thinking of you.

  90. 2dogs1cat Says:

    I am sad for my September friends who are not in this batch, I so wanted to meet you all and to celebrate at one time. That said, you will have your photos too - I am starting to pull for the Rest of September for the next batch - heck, let’s throw a bunch of October in there as well!!

    Well, looks like little food for me until I see her face! I finally get to see her face!! Know what they have been calling her, see where she has been and how long she has been on this planet! It feels like either I have entered the Twilight Zone….or I am just leaving it. Thank you RQ and everyone for your support - and the jokes, they were terrible mostly and SO funny! Once I get her photo I will post it and let you know when I get the referral! Thank you!!! AAAACCCCCKKKK! I am now overwhelmed with things I need to do - high alert nesting!!!

  91. bsdraz Says:

    Congratulations to everyone who’s IN. I can’t wait to be in with the IN the group. Can’t wait to see your pic’s. Enjoy these days, our hearts are with you.

  92. chinagirl6886 Says:

    Congrats to all you who made the 9/8 cutoff. I wish we could have seen more, but you’re time will come! Can’t wait until the referrals start coming in and you start posting pictures. Since this is still November, technically, maybe there will be a latew December batch. Just starting out. Kathryn

  93. razrbax1 Says:

    We are in this time. Our LID is 30 Aug 05. We are very excited and can’t wait to get the call. We want to see our little one. To those still waiting, just be patient. It seems to take forever but it will finally come. We thought we would be done with this last year and since then, I have deployed to Afghanistan and came back. LOTS has happened since then but our day is finally here. Good luck to those of you who are close.

  94. midnightsmom Says:

    I can’t believe it! We’re in!!!!! I can hardly breathe!

  95. LadyBug4 Says:

    Thank you for sharing your joy. It puts a little helium in this unbearable wait. I swear I can HEAR the joy, excitement, relief and wonder in your voices. Congratulations. Today is a good day for all of us.

    LID 11/16/05

  96. jmnicurn Says:

    Congrats to all of the new parents out there!!!! How exciting. How do you go from wondering all of the time to knowing that you are next??
    We are NEXT!!!
    Jill
    9/12

  97. janey1245 Says:

    Congratulations to the new parents.

    And for the rest of us…we can pretty much figure two months for every month we are behind September. Which for April 2006 DTC is another 16 months!!! For a grand total of 2 years wait.
    For every one after April 2006 the wait is longer every month since each month takes two months to get through.

    Double UUUUggghhhh….

  98. EJsMom2Be Says:

    CONGRATULATIONs to all the new parents!

    ENJOY the next few days, absolutely AMAZING!

  99. waitingforOliviaFL Says:

    Congrats to all got referrals and my heart goes out to those who missed by just a couple of days - Just hang in there - You’re Next!!!!

    Wish they would’ve gotten a little further but am so happy for those that will be seeing their baby’s faces for the first time!!

    Inching Closer - LID 12/14/05.

  100. AfamilyforAudrey5 Says:

    I am sooo excited for all the new parents!!! This must make the Christmas season even brighter!!!

    Sandy
    07/25/06 LID

  101. italiangirl Says:

    Congratulations to all who are waiting ecstatically to receive their referrals/picture/description. What a thrilling way to close out November!

    My heart also goes out to all who were “wishfully hoping” for the AOS possibility. I hope for you the best Christmas present ever :-)!

    One step closer - LID 1/27/06

  102. FireworksinCLT Says:

    How long can this day (and maybe tomorrow if our agency is slow ~ if referrals actually arrived today in the states) possibly last?

    Come on phone, ring!

    ~KM
    LID August 26, 2005

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