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Monday morning in ChinaIt’s 7:15 Monday morning. The CCAA workers are probably on their way to work, or perhaps eating breakfast. Are the matches almost done? How long will it take for the director to sign them? Will they be mailed out before they leave the office today? Or will it still be another few days? If only we knew. But we don’t. So, we wait. 
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January 28th, 2007 at 6:20 pm
Tis the truth isn’t it! So, RQ, I’ve been wondering if you actually received your referral or if you are still waiting? Don’t know if you shared this info already or not or wish not to share, but I’m curious. :-)
Ziggy
LID June 6
January 28th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
This is the most difficult time of the month… who is in? who didn’t make it? how many days are included? I am so glad to have finished our trek three weeks ago! I don’t know if my heart could have taken it much longer.
Best wishes to all still waiting!
January 28th, 2007 at 6:40 pm
well, howdy doody, we finally have a new posting! :-) yipeee! i know, there is no news but at least it’s something to really think on… IT’S MONDAY MORNING IN CHINA!!! yipee!!!!!!
LID 9/29 (can ya tell?)
January 28th, 2007 at 6:48 pm
Goooooood Morrrrninnnnnng CCAA! Eat up and get those referrals out the door - pretty please!!
January 28th, 2007 at 6:48 pm
I have another month to go (hopefully just a month) but I’m excited for those who will be getting their referrals this month. Any day now. Yey!!
Sue
LID 10/26
January 28th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
I agree we wait. With a LID of April 06, it is we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, we wait and, well you get the idea.
Thank goodness there is somewhere where there are those who do “get the idea”. Thank you RQ.
B
LID 4/19/06
January 28th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
Our LID is 9/30/05, so we are really excited that our over two year wait is almost over…at least until we know who she is, where she is, what she looks like. I really hope we get some tangible information by the end of the week. That would be grand. Hang in there, everyone, its gotta be soon.
best;
Matt
January 28th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Has anyone reapplied for their I-600A? What a confusing process!!! I don’t know my head from my “you know where” at this point!!!
LID 12-5-05
January 28th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
We had to reapply and now we are sweating it out hoping it arrives soon as we should be “in” for this batch! funny that uscis was my spam word for this post. hmmm…
January 28th, 2007 at 7:15 pm
Sumay - I’m right there along with you. I’m anxiously waiting to see how far this batch goes into October to see where that puts us! Good luck to everyone waiting to see those faces for the very first time!
LID 10/26/05
January 28th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
we have reappplied and finally got the renewed i-171-h back just last week, what a useless waste of time and money. it cost about $1200 to say nothing had changed, but rules are rules and now i am finished with that and just wait again, but hopefully not for long
Bill
LID 10/9/05
January 28th, 2007 at 7:24 pm
Here’s hoping to lots of referrals for today…..Lots of October referrals please!!!
January 28th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
I am praying for you Sept and lots of Oct!!!!! I found a book today called “Ten little Lady bugs” and bought it!! Here’s to hoping for big numbers this month.
Come on CCAA YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
January 28th, 2007 at 8:05 pm
jj2china: we are lid 4/20/06….so when do you think we’ll get a referral…I’m thinking April 08!
January 28th, 2007 at 8:34 pm
Adomom - that book was the first book we bought for our child-to-be - its adorable.
We are also in the process of renewing our I-171H. Our homestudy is scheduled for 2/20 and our I-171H expires 4/19. We have an 11/28 LID, so I would guess a May/June referral. Is it okay if it expires, as long as it is current when your referral comes?
January 28th, 2007 at 8:42 pm
Come on CCAA. Let’s kick out most of October.
RQ and the late September / early October LIDs, you will be looking at those sweet baby faces in a matter of days. I am so happy for you. Congrats to all of you in advance. Post those pics! I am counting the days until March referrals…….
Elaine Lo
10-18-05
January 28th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/living/chi-haramis-adoptionblog2,0,5021534.special This link is a blog of a reporter in China now! Very interesting
Good luck to all who are close! I am sening good vibes for this batch! PLEASE PLEASE let us know something tomorrow!
Jennifer 11-02-05 LID
http://www.therylefamily.com
January 28th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
By the way, what do you all plan on doing for Chinese New Years next month? Rumor Queen, do you think we can add a link on packing by those whi have done this before? Also they can info on what to bring and what can be purchased in China? That would be great info! come on matching room, drink you tea or coffee and start stuffing those DHL envelopeS
January 28th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
OH, RQ can we add a section where people who have done this before can add what they think we should bring with us, what not to bring as we can get it there…Maybe even other info, how much did they spend in China outside of the adoption costsect…I was told to get rid of Petunia Pickle Bottom ang go with a Lands End backpack diaper bag…So many things I dont know what to do! BTW–as a Nov 2 LID—for all of you with me, MARCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It has to be!
Jennifer R
January 28th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Please, Pretty Please send those referrals today!!!!
Sue 10/10/05
January 28th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
For some reason my post’s aren’t posting. So here I go again.
Come on CCAA , please, pretty please get those referrals mailed out today!
Sue
10/10/05
January 28th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Dear Hedge:
Have you contacted your local CIS office & spoken to the person in charge of international adoptions? That might ease your mind, and at this point in our L–O–N–G wait, I believe that anything that helps ease our minds is a good thing!! :-)
But — one thing I’ve learned through this process is that not all CIS offices operate the same. (Can anyone explain that?????) As an example, one of my coworkers is adopting her second from China, and the fingerprinting process at her CIS office in an adjoining state is different than mine.
My CIS approval expires Jan. 27. I got refingerprinted Dec. 27 & my updated home study got sent the 2nd week of Jan. Approval was held up for a couple days because CIS didn’t have a copy of the original home study; apparently, they check the differences between the two even though my social worker specifically stated that almost everything was exactly the same….Anyway, I called int’l adoption coordinator at my state’s CIS office, who explained that renewals don’t take very long to do. She also said that you’re okay with your original CIS approval expiring as long as you’re in process with getting it updated at that time.
So — I think you’re alright, but again, there’s something to be said for piece of mind, particularly right now, so you might want to call.
Good luck. You know we’re here for you if you need anything!
– Mary Alice
LID: 10/13/05 - “on the cusp”
January 28th, 2007 at 10:27 pm
Ziggy, as RQ hasn’t responded to any of these questions, my guess is that she’s simply not going to answer any of them. I’m sure it will help her keep her secret identity secret. Someone asked her how she kept everything straight, and I had a vision of her in front of equipment like Will Smith’s in Hitch. Ok, I saw her back and I knew it was her b/c of the tiara, LOL.
January 28th, 2007 at 10:41 pm
We were told by our agency to go ahead and renew our 1-600A and fingerprints. We renewed our fingerprints in Nov and our I-600A was sent in to the USCIS on Jan 3, 2007. We received our I-171H on Jan 23. We were told it was running about 90 days, but were pleasantly surprised when it was returned in 3 weeks. We are patiently waiting referrals and know that our time is coming soon. In March it will be 2 years since we began the process of adoption. We know that it will all be worth while, but the wait is so tough, almost over…
LID 27 Oct 2005
January 28th, 2007 at 10:48 pm
I checked blog of reporter in China now and it seems she has her referral already and her LID was 11.27.05
How is this possible.
I don’t think it was special needs.
Hmmmm…
January 28th, 2007 at 10:59 pm
Ladybug sighting!!! This afternoon I was out trimming my palm tree and there was a ladybug on one of the branches!!!! It made my day! I’m out here in Northern California and it has been very dry and VERY cold (for us that is) in the 20’s at night. So, I was surprised to see a little ladybug!
Woopig - I agree! Love your vision. I know she wasn’t going to tell us her exact LID, but I thought there might be a chance she would tell us if she is still waiting or not. I don’t think she is around right now as she hasn’t made any postings - at least on this thread.
Ziggy
LID June 6
January 28th, 2007 at 11:05 pm
Janey-
It could be an expedited referral if she is Chinese. Just a thought.
SIS
January 28th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
Here’s hoping ccaa has good strong coffee this morning so they can send out a ton of referrals for us. Go ccaa, go!
Snick
lid oct 31/05
January 28th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
The woman writing for the Chicago Tribune is my sister, Kelly, adopting her first child as we speak. Her LID was 9/5/05. She received the referral in November. Trust me, she was granted no shortcuts. Her wait was long and painful, just like ours. The link for her blog is http://www.chicagotribune.com/adoption.
Hoping to hear news of my baby in this upcoming batch.
LID: 10-14-05 (on the cusp!)
January 28th, 2007 at 11:16 pm
I had a dream last night that we received our referral. Our daughter’s referral picture was so beautiful, she took my breath away! Sweet, chubby baby cheeks. Her trimmed hair was a mess all over her head. A little disheveled looking but just beautiful.
I have been longing for this day for so long.
Good luck to all of you next….
MrsMoonie
lid nov 4, 05
January 28th, 2007 at 11:20 pm
2girlsfromChina, how wonderful that you and your sister are so close to the same spot in your adoptions!
January 28th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
MrsMoonie - I also had a dream last night about our referral. It was really strange because our daughter turned out to be our tour guide while we were in China. Don’t ask. I think it’s too much caffeine!
I am so looking forward to seeing all the beautiful referral pictures. Soon. Very, very soon I hope.
TJ
10.18.05
January 29th, 2007 at 12:00 am
2girlsfromChina-
That is so cute that you and your sister are adopting at the same time! All my sisters are younger than me by a long shot and single, so it would never happen. How fun!
January 29th, 2007 at 12:02 am
When I see all the posts urging the CCAA on, I think we haven’t learned a thing.
January 29th, 2007 at 12:04 am
Blossombaby…what were we suppose to learn?
January 29th, 2007 at 12:23 am
All I know is when referral time gets close…I seems to smile a lot!!! Hoping for LOTS OF OCTOBER.
Becky
LID 12-09-05
January 29th, 2007 at 12:35 am
It seems to me that Blossombaby thinks we should all be very patient and not vocalize our anticipation for a referral. None of us urged the CCAA on directly, have we? We express ourselves and our opinions on the boards to convey excitement, frustration and other emotions as an outlet while we wait. Am I wrong about this Blossombaby?
January 29th, 2007 at 12:38 am
It is not directed at the CCAA. I think we are all just speaking from the heart and wanting to see our daughters. We are waiting patiently but also eagerly and that is not wrong. Our urging is only to give a child a home and is not meant to be selfish. Watch out and don’t fall from your high horse Blossombaby, your are reading this site too!!!
LID 12-5-05
January 29th, 2007 at 12:56 am
OK Ya’ll …..time for Ohmmmmmm Ohmmmmmm Ohmmmmmm, Even if we don’t post our urges, I bet over 90% are trully wanting to.
I am sure that the urges that have been posted are meant with no disrespect to the CCAA.
Surely they would be aware of the emotional pains at this time of each month prior to referrals being sent out.
January 29th, 2007 at 2:55 am
There’s a new story posted on the CCAA website dated 1/29/07…can anyone translate?
January 29th, 2007 at 3:37 am
The message on the website contains info about donations. Good luck Rumour Queen we hope everything goes well for you over the next couple of days.
January 29th, 2007 at 6:02 am
Hi RQ,
I wonder if you or anyone else can help me.
We have our pack ready to be sent to China nd at the very last minute our Adopton Board siad they believe ALL dossiers in China on May 1st will be included under the new rules, that is the way they interpret the rules, I explained to them that everyone else thinks otherwise that we will be exemppt if CCAA has our document s before May 1st. They have written posted by Fedex to CCAA and dont expent an answer for mor e than a month, this will certainly be too late for us as we will not make the new rules.
I need the wording of the answer if anyone has made this query, I do have the original wording from the CCAA but it is this specific question I need an answer to . IF anyone could help me I would be so grateful, Many thanks.
January 29th, 2007 at 6:03 am
Hmmmm……my agency takes one day to translate the referrals before calling us. So if referrals are mailed today (Monday) and our agency receives them on Friday, does that mean we have to wait until next week to get the call?
Anyone else with my agency (large, China-only, based out of Colorado) have any ideas?
January 29th, 2007 at 7:26 am
I have a question regarding CNY. I seem to remember reading that when there is a holiday in China that the workers work weekends before and after to make up for the time they will be off. Anyone know from the past how long CCAA will be closed ? We are LID 10-19-05 I know this next batch is not ours but I am 99% sure we are in the next one (which I expect the second week of March) I just wonder how behind they will be due to CNY? anyone willing to take a guess at this?
January 29th, 2007 at 8:24 am
sophie_mom
Same agency here. However, if China mails them Mon. I think our agency will have them Wed. which means we will get the calls w/i 24 hours from when they get them. So, if they arrive at the agency Wed. morning, we should have them sometime Thurs. If they come Wed. afternoon, maybe not until Fri. am.
Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I am pretty sure.
Meg
9/29
January 29th, 2007 at 9:14 am
sophie_mom
I imagine that we have the same agency. Our agency has always told me that when they receive referrals, they work for the next 24 hrs. translating and organizing. Our social worker has said that they work to get those referrals into the hands of waiting parents even on holidays and weekends!
LID 9/29
January 29th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
adomom12, we have a 12/5/05 LID as well. Within the next month we will be re-doing our I-600a. Our agency told us that we would have to re-do the whole thing completely. We’ve already renewed our fingerprints. The only good thing about this process is that it gives us something to do while we wait . . . and wait . . . time goes by much faster when you are busy!!!
January 29th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
Sophies_mom, I am a denveronian as well and Bakers5 are you with travel group 248 too? I think that is my travel group?
January 29th, 2007 at 3:18 pm
2girlsfromChina — We have been following Kelly’s story each Sunday she has been in the paper. In fact, the “‘Q” section is the first one I pull out when the paper arrives. I sent her a couple of emails, which she very graciously responded to right away. It has been wonderful to follow her journey, which has kept me believing it will happen too for us! One of her quotes I have taped to the top of my computer screen: “Regardless of the wait, some journeys require unwavering faith”. So true! It is great to read her blogs, and feel her excitement. How great for you and your whole family to also be sharing the same journey with each other!
Jryle0514 — I see you are from Chicago! We are out in the western suburbs, and have a LID of 11/07/05. We just may cross paths! (GO BEARS!)
January 29th, 2007 at 3:22 pm
We just re-filed our I-600A. We have a LID of 11/7/05, and our 171 was going to expire in March. Our fingerprints were redone in October, and our home study was updated over the summer. Just copies of our vital records, and more $$$, went with the form and that was it. It seemed pretty simple, and we hope for a quick turnaround from our USCIS office. We still have time, though.
January 29th, 2007 at 3:37 pm
I think I lost a post, so my apologies if this comes up twice!
2girlsfromChina - we have been following Kelly’s journey regularly through her articles. In fact, the “Q” section is the first one we pull out when the paper comes each week! I have actually sent her a couple of emails recently, which she has graciously responded to. One of her quotes is taped to the top of my computer screen: “Regardless of the wait, some journeys require unwavering faith”. So true! How wonderful for you and your family that you are sharing this journey with Kelly.
Jryle0514 - we are in the western suburbs. With a LID of 11/07/05, we just may cross paths! (GO BEARS!)