Babies!
The following blogs have pictures posted:
Introducing Isla
Emmaline Catherine
Journey for Jenna
Peanut’s Referral
Natalie
Mia Brown
Lumpia and Dim Sum
ChinaKat
Journey to Adopt Savannah
Laineybug Happenings
Buttercup and Snapdragon
Journey to Hannah
Adopting Liberty
Chris and Shaye and Journey to ShaeLynn
Annika Mears
Waiting Parent
Waiting 4 Abby
Trip to Lily Grace
Tori’s Red Thread
Waiting for Ava
Eidson
3 and Done
Hen and Chicks
Cadee Makes 4
My Girl Morganne
Trip to Emily
Waiting for Baby
Bringing Madison Home
Emmaline Catherine
Journey for Jenna
Peanut’s Referral
Natalie
Mia Brown
Lumpia and Dim Sum
ChinaKat
Journey to Adopt Savannah
Laineybug Happenings
Buttercup and Snapdragon
Journey to Hannah
Adopting Liberty
Chris and Shaye and Journey to ShaeLynn
Annika Mears
Waiting Parent
Waiting 4 Abby
Trip to Lily Grace
Tori’s Red Thread
Waiting for Ava
Eidson
3 and Done
Hen and Chicks
Cadee Makes 4
My Girl Morganne
Trip to Emily
Waiting for Baby
Bringing Madison Home
The following blogs have music and are not work safe:
If you are expecting a referral in this batch and want your blog listed here, please let me know in the comments. Please include the name of the blog and the blog url.
November 5th, 2007 at 12:31 pm
http://www.chrisandshaye.com It’s still sort of under construction but we’re working on it today! Talk about waiting ’til the last minute!
Thanks RQ.
November 5th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
We are expecting our referral today but it is not posted yet. Here is our blog http://www.journeytohannah.typepad.com
Adomom
November 5th, 2007 at 12:38 pm
We are expecting our referral as well.
Here is our blog: http://www.emmalinecatherine.blogspot.com
November 5th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
emmalinesmom
Your blog is beautiful!!!
Adomom
November 5th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
We are expecting too.
http://www.adoptingliberty.net
Adopting Liberty
November 5th, 2007 at 12:49 pm
Here’s my blog. Don’t expect to hear till tomorrow, though.
http://henandchicks.blogspot.com/
Blog Name: Hen and Chicks
November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 pm
I hope we have good news today, but I guess it could be tomorrow! Here’s our blog. http://www.journey4jenna.com
November 5th, 2007 at 1:01 pm
We also have journeytoshaelyyn.com which has more info about our wait, etc . Can we list that one too?
November 5th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
We are expecting our referral either today or tomorrow. REALLY hoping for TODAY!!!! :)
Here’s the link:
http://www.ourluckyladybug.blogspot.com
(Our HOPE & Dreams)
November 5th, 2007 at 1:11 pm
Our agency thinks we’ll get a call later today!
Our link is:
http://savannahdoyle.blogspot.com/
(Journey to Adopt Savannah)
Something must be WRONG with me. I slept SO well last night and am so strangely calm today!
Congratulations everyone, it’s about time to go to China (China was my anti-spam word!!!!)
November 5th, 2007 at 1:16 pm
RQ,
We can’t get our site to come up when we click on Chris and Shaye. I think you might have typed something in wrong because when I click on it above in my comment it works. Could you check on it? Thanks for everything:)
November 5th, 2007 at 1:30 pm
BABIES!! whooo hooo! I love the babies posts. So excited for all the parents – congrats!
November 5th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
RQ, You accidentally spelled ShaeLynn wrong on the front post so now that one’s not working either. LOL! Just letting you know.
November 5th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
babyshae is sooooo high maintenence isn’t she!!!!! JK
Adomom
November 5th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Also expecting
Crazy About Emily
http://triptoemily.blogspot.com
November 5th, 2007 at 1:52 pm
How do I get in the december room? Help!
November 5th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
babyshae,
first you go into your shower with your laptop, there you will find portal……… Haha ha
Go to the fourm and in the general discussion are there is a room to request the RQ to put you into the 12/2005 room.
Adomom
November 5th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
We are expecting our Call today or tomorrow.
http://www.eidson.redthreadkids.org/
Trying desperately to breathe!!!!!!!
Pam E.
November 5th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
Babyshae, I was wondering why you weren’t in our room-you’ve got to get in there and join us!!!
Lauree LID 12/5/05
November 5th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Thanx adomom. I figured it out anyway.
November 5th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
We are expecting our referral! Here is our site:
youbelong.net/victoriawhaley
Congrats to all waiting families!
Tori’s mom
12/05/05
November 5th, 2007 at 2:05 pm
Sorry RQ! Here is our site AND name:
Tori’s Red Thread
youbelong.net/victoriawhaley
By the way, thank you for encouraging us and keeping us well informed! You are a true blessing!
Tori’s mom
12/05/05
November 5th, 2007 at 2:08 pm
babyshae – that was a direct copy and post of the way you spelled it the first time – go back and look. I changed it to your second spelling and now it works.
You have mommy brain, already. : )
November 5th, 2007 at 2:09 pm
Oops! Okay! Can you tell that I can’t keep my mind on what I am doing! Here is our full address so that you can link from here:
Tori’s Red Thread at http://www.youbelong.net/victoriawhaley
Thanks,
Tori’s mom
November 5th, 2007 at 2:10 pm
LOL! I’m sorry. I’ve had Zero sleep! Thanks again.
November 5th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
Thank God Tori’s Mom! I was beginning to feel like the only one who can’t concentrate today :)
November 5th, 2007 at 2:21 pm
My agency didn’t get referrals. They were “mistakenly” sent to another agency. I have no more words.
November 5th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
WHAT??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
November 5th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
Did you get the email adomom? Check our Yahoo group.
November 5th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
how do they know that? Oh poor Adopting Liberty!! What are they going to do?!?!
November 5th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
Don’t lose faith adoptingliberty–the other agency should be able to help. All good thoughts from everyone that this is a minor blip and it works out smoothly very soon (today!).
November 5th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
They are hoping to get them tomorrow. This stinks beyond belief right now.
November 5th, 2007 at 2:36 pm
Yep, our referrals are at another agency. Our poor little group has been thru so much! The only good news is that our agency will send us pictures via e-mail tomorrow which is not their normal policy. At least we can still see their beautiful faces tomorrow. Now I’m going to have a good long cry….
November 5th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
THis is harder than I thought. I know we are in and will see them tomorrow but I did not think I would take this kind of new so hard today. Ok, tomorrow it is.
Adomom
November 5th, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Yeah, I’ve been sobbing constantly. We are getting out of here for a while. I just can’t stand even being home.
November 5th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Wow, guys, that s*cks! I guess the good news is that they know where your referrals are…still really stinky, though. Can y’all take a nap now that you know you have to wait until tomorrow :) Can’t wait to see those sweet faces tomorrow!
November 5th, 2007 at 3:06 pm
Did anyone else see poor Shannon, on “Crazy about Emily” did not get her referral and she is LID 12/08/07. Agency said she will have to wait until next month. I feel very bad for her.
November 5th, 2007 at 3:09 pm
Yeah, there is another person also in the December room that got skipped too. Except her whole agency got referrals, unlike crazy4email.
I would like to know what is going on. This is insane and pure torture.
November 5th, 2007 at 3:34 pm
Expecting referral – haven’t received yet. On pins and needles, of course.
Waiting for Ava
http://www.avalisette.net
So sorry for all my Dec peeps who have to wait another day. That just sucks.
November 5th, 2007 at 3:37 pm
I am so sorry for everyone who has been skipped
or the referrals went to another agency!!! I cant
Believe this is happening!!! I am still thinking good
thoughts for you all, that something very positive
will happen tommarrow!!!!
Wishing you all the best!!!!
Sindy ( LBIN)
http://www.forallisonwithlove.blogspot.com
November 5th, 2007 at 3:40 pm
My heart totally goes out to you Dec. people who have been skipped our have to wait a bit longer. I can only imagine how stressful this is for you.
Why does it seem like evey month there is something that has to add to the pain folks are already feeling. I know that no system is perfect, but man it seems like enough is enough already.
November 5th, 2007 at 3:51 pm
Congrats on everyone who got their referrals…
Crazy4emily, I am so sorry, please do not give up hope..both Anhuimama and Heather/homera were missed last month even though their agency received other referrals. The CCAA corrected this issue within 10 days or so of referrals…pm them to get some advice. Their agency went to bat for them and things were resolved reasonably fast (well not that fast, but still better than waiting a whole month)…please pm there….Typically the CCAA tried to correct errors. Hang in there.
CTG
November 5th, 2007 at 3:51 pm
Bummer to BabyShae and Adopting Liberty… I visited both your sites, and it is evident that you are “preparing for rain”. It is beautiful and your patience will be rewarded. At least its not another 25 hr day….In the meantime, I have shed some tears, and dug into last weeks left over candy on your behalf :( …Hang in there!
November 5th, 2007 at 4:02 pm
Cogratulations to you all … I can’t wait to see all the babies…. YEAH !! We are waiting for our second daugter from China . I love following you all as our LID is May/06 . Looks like a long wait but it is soooooooo worth it.Once it is over you want to do it again !
November 5th, 2007 at 4:18 pm
Thanks waitinglid32905. I’m actually pretty happy to know for sure that tomorrow is our big day .My DH is so amazing that he scheduled for me to go to the spa and have a massage later. I love that man :) Well, I hope some others are able to post pictures today so we can all celebrate with you! Congrats to everyone receiving referrals today!
November 5th, 2007 at 4:56 pm
Congrats everyone!!! I am so happy for you! I can’t wait to look at the blogs. Wooohooo!
Hann23
November 5th, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Warmest CONGRATs to all the new Moms & Dads! Referral day is AWESOME and Metcha Day….don’t have words!
ENJOY!
Home w/DD since Dec. 06
November 5th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
Emmalinesmom – Congrats!! She is absolutely adorable!!! Did you make her bedding by hand? It is gorgeous!!
Also, Best wishes to all who received referrals!!!
November 5th, 2007 at 6:25 pm
We should be getting our photos and info Wed or Thurs. Our Blog is Cadee Makes 4 the url is http://cadeemakes4.blogspot.com RQ would you please include it on your list. I’ve been waiting a loooong time to ask this question Thanks for all you do
CarleeMom
November 5th, 2007 at 6:43 pm
We are LID Dec 5, 05 and expecting our referral hopefully at the end of this week or early next week. I’ll post a pic and the info as soon as we receive it. Here’s my blog.
http://bringingmadisonhome.blogspot.com/
Madi’s Mom
November 5th, 2007 at 7:37 pm
Alright, we have decided to share! Our blog’s name is Peanut’s Referral and the URL is http://peanutsreferral.blogspot.com
We made a seperate blog for her referral to protect our privacy, that is why there is nothing else on it.
HannaJ
LID 12/5/05
DOR 11/5/07 (!!!)
November 5th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Congratulations to all the new families!!! I am SO very happy for each of y’all!!
His,
Mrs. U
mommy to Elizabeth, born in Yangchun, Guangdong, PRC
http://www.makingahouseahome.blogspot.com
November 5th, 2007 at 8:29 pm
Thank you everyone for sharing your beautiful pictures. The babies are all so adorable. I always cry every month while looking at referral pix but today I keep getting the chills because tomorrow I know I will see my sweet girl too! Isn’t it incredible to see our sites listed in the babies post? It’s finally here and for those still waiting, yes, it is the best feeling in the world! Hang in there.
November 5th, 2007 at 8:53 pm
I just got my I love the RQ shirt in the mail today!!!! Can’t wait to wear it to the consulate appt!!!!! JK
Adomm
November 5th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
http://neatokimmo.blogspot.com/
Natalie is 9 months old :)
November 5th, 2007 at 9:07 pm
This is my favorite time of the month. All those beautiful babies ready to come home!!! Congratulations to all the new parents. I’m thrilled for you..(and jealous :) )
November 5th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Congrats eveyone,
I am so happy for everyone that received their referrals today.
RQ
Do you think that they will do other match of referrals by the end of the month.
I am just wondering
12/14/05
November 5th, 2007 at 10:38 pm
kim, natalie is such a little cutie pie!! congrats on being a mommie,,, she is beautiful!!
lid 12/06/05
still waiting..
November 5th, 2007 at 11:19 pm
Congrats to everyone! Here is our little one. We are so in love!
http://www.babyjellybeans.com/web/do/site/home?ID=56926
babyjellybeans – Mia Brown
November 5th, 2007 at 11:31 pm
amybft – goodness your referral pics look like a photo studio did them!
Congrats to all the families with new babies!
November 5th, 2007 at 11:34 pm
Neato and Amy, your babies are SO beautiful!!! Congratulations, everyone!!!
November 6th, 2007 at 12:06 am
We received our referral pictures on Saturday! Here’s our blog.
Lumpia and Dim Sum
http://www.lumpiaanddimsum.blogspot.com
November 6th, 2007 at 12:48 am
Congratulations early Dec. families. Thanks for posting, those little faces bring hope and remind me what lies ahead if I can just stay sane through this looong wait.
It is so wonderful to see families joined. Happy tears for you all.
Our thoughts are also with those who are delayed in getting their referral information. Hang in there.
November 6th, 2007 at 1:08 am
Please post my blog. Name of blog is ChinaKat
http://www.china-kat.blogspot.com/
November 6th, 2007 at 1:11 am
I forgot to tell you – ChinaKat blog has pictures. Thanks.
November 6th, 2007 at 1:20 am
katloveschina
she is adorable!!!! How old is she?
Adomom
November 6th, 2007 at 4:36 am
Hey RQ,
Shawnstribe is not able to post here on the blog, so she addressed this problem to you in the Dec LID room.
Since she is expecting a referral in this batch she kindly asks you to put her blog among the baby posts:
http://www.thetomlinsontribegrows.blogspot.com
Thank you so much.
Beate
LID 12/08 2005
November 6th, 2007 at 6:12 am
Katloveschina, she is beautiful!!! Is she from Guangxi?
November 6th, 2007 at 8:28 am
I should be receiving a call sometime this week with a referral my Blog is Waiting for http://www.babyjellybeans.com/web/do/site/search/submit
Ana York is name of baby and password is york.
Music on the blog
November 6th, 2007 at 9:05 am
Woops blog is called waiting for Ana
November 6th, 2007 at 9:27 am
Congratulations to all! Beautiful babies!
November 6th, 2007 at 9:31 am
We have our referral photos posted on our blog…check out “Our HOPE and dreams”. She is so sweet and it’s so funny because she looks like her daddy!!! We are SO in love with her and yesterday was the happiest day of our lives.
Congratulations again to all the other families who have recieved or will be receiving their referrals. I have enjoyed seeing all the photos…everyone’s babies are so cute!!
http://www.ourluckyladybug.blogspot.com
November 6th, 2007 at 9:35 am
Julenisse and Shawnstribe – I’ve added the site to the list, but to expect that I’ve seen a post in a LID room is a bit presumptuous. I do not have time to read every post in the forum, anytime you want to make sure I see something you should PM or email it to me.
November 6th, 2007 at 10:54 am
We got the call!!!!!
Yu Cai Feng
November 27, 2006
Jiangxi Province
XinYu City
Xinyu SWI
16.5 pounds
25.5 inches tall
She has some hair and “good sized” ears! Pictures will come in a few hours.
November 6th, 2007 at 10:59 am
Congrats to every new mama, baba, jiejie, and didi out there!
And we’re thinking of those still waiting too! Seems with AL’s post, the people who had some of the smaller snafus are getting everything ironed out now. Yay! That’s just extra anxiety no one deserves!
We’re thinking and hoping for the other people still waiting on CCAA cleaning up some of their big mistakes this month.
November 6th, 2007 at 11:17 am
Congratulations to all of those receiving referrals, so exciting!!! Thanks for sharing your photos with the rest of us!
November 6th, 2007 at 11:23 am
We got our call !!!!!!!!!!!! At 6:17 this morning!
Gang Qiu Miao
Qiu means “Autumn”
September 11, 2006
Guangdong
SWI Maogang district, Maoming
17 LBS
26 inches
We were told that she has big, chubby cheeks and a just little bit of hair! We are so happy and amazed!
We will be getting her picture in a couple of hours and more pics will come tomorrow in our package!
November 6th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
Our referral is in and our picture is posted on the Journey to Hannah website!!!!!!!!! Words can not express my emotions right now!!!
Adomom
November 6th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
Natalie,
Your daughter must be a Ling baby from ShangRao. I recognize that highchair and background. Congrats!!!!!
Laureen
Mom2Isabel (also a Ling baby!)
http://www.babysites.com/sites/laureenmary
November 6th, 2007 at 1:19 pm
Our picture is posted too!!!!!!!
http://www.adoptingliberty.net
November 6th, 2007 at 1:30 pm
Hello folks, my I say congrats to all the new moms and dads,
I wanted to share with you all the lyrics from a song by John Denver that was recorded in 1975. Now I know it has nothing to do with adoption from China, but if you look at it from the eyes of the parents talking to there child who is still sitting in China, you will see how the words ring true. The song is “I’m Sorry”.
——————————–
Its cold here in the city
It always seems that way
And Ive been thinking about you almost everyday
Thinking about the good times
Thinking about the rain
Thinking about how bad it feels alone again
Im sorry for the way things are in china
Im sorry things aint what they used to be
But more than anything else
Im sorry for myself
cause youre not here with me
Our friends ask all about you
I say youre doing fine
And I expect to hear from you almost anytime
But they all know Im crying
I cant sleep at night
They all know Im dying down deep inside
Im sorry fro all the lies I told you
Im sorry for the things I didnt say
But more than anything else
Im sorry for myself
I cant believe you went away
Im sorry if I took some things for granted
Im sorry for the chains I put on you
But more than anything else
Im sorry for myself
For living without you
——————————-
Words and music by john denver
November 6th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
Hi everyone. Just started a blog so that we could share our pictures. Name of the blog is Laineybug Happenings. URL is http://www.laineybughappenings.blogspot.com Btw, all of your babies are beautiful! Cant wait to meet some of you guys in China.
November 6th, 2007 at 1:50 pm
Our picture is up and there will be two more tomorrow!!!!
http://www.chrisandshaye.com
We are totally and completely in love!!!!!
November 6th, 2007 at 2:07 pm
Congratulations to all of the new moms and dads! I am reliving referral day through a friend of mine as she got her call this morning. Tears of joy are flowing!
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/meighangrace
November 6th, 2007 at 2:19 pm
We are overjoyed to announce the arrival of our daughter! Our referral info. is posted at:
Buttercup and Snapdragon
http://buttercupandsnapdragon.blogspot.com
November 6th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Congrats to all the new mamas and babas out there!! The babies are absolutely beautiful. A year ago we were where you all are and let me tell you, it is all worth it! Congrats and best wishes!!!!!
November 6th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
What beautiful little faces! Congratulations to all of you, you must be over the moon! I will miss the postings from some of you who will probably be a little too busy to post for a while! So nice to see all the new families created this month!
November 6th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
hi we got ours too!!
bo chen (means morning)
dob 03/25/07
Jiangxi Province
we are thrilled beyond words!!
waitingparent.blogspot.com
November 6th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
We’re expecting the picture and information via Fed Ex tomorrow by 10:00 Am. Rumor Queen our previous post warned about music on our site. I temporarily turned off the music so people can view from work tomorrow. Can’t wait until tomorrow!
November 6th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
Congratulations to all who received referrals today. I love this time of month!! The tears just run down my cheeks as I look at all the beautiful faces. For those who are first time parents you will never experience anything like raising a child. It has been this most gratifying thing I have ever done and I can’t wait to do it again!!
Sierrasmom
LID 4/13/07
November 6th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
Got my referral too! She’s a cutie from Xinyu in the Jiangxi province. Born 11/27/2006, she healthy and loves bunnies (apparently). Can’t wait to bring her home.
November 6th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
I’ve got pictures posted – FINALLY!
She’s just gorgeous (although I will admit to being a bit biased).
Waiting for Ava
http://www.avalisette.net
November 6th, 2007 at 9:31 pm
What cute babies! Congratulations to everyone!
Journey for Jasmine
http://journeyforjasmine.blogspot.com/
November 6th, 2007 at 10:38 pm
We have a new baby girl — pics are posted on our blog
http://www.triptolilygrace.blogspot.com/
Lots of hair and healthy – it is a very happy day
November 6th, 2007 at 10:40 pm
RQ – sorry – I did not follow the rules
Trip to Lily Grace
http://www.triptolilygrace.blogspot.com/
November 7th, 2007 at 11:34 am
We now have pictures of Ana from our blog Waiting for Ana. Move our Blog URL up to picture area. I also turned off music so people can view at work. Still have password york. Thanks Rumor Queen
November 7th, 2007 at 12:07 pm
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL, this is my favorite time of the month for sure :)
Shelley
lid 3/28/06
November 7th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Hi RQ-
Will you be doing another SN babies referral post? We got our referral last Thursday. I don’t have a blog yet — working on one.
Thanks,
FC
November 7th, 2007 at 4:49 pm
Hi RQ,
Please post my blog – no music, just pictures of our referral.
2 Kenney boys and now a girl
http://r3aces.blogspot.com
thanks!
Melodie
November 7th, 2007 at 5:53 pm
Hey-
I finally have a blog! It’s probably the most pathetic excuse for a blog you have ever seen, but it’s a start :)
http://3anddone.blogspot.com/
FC
November 8th, 2007 at 8:31 am
Hey RQ! Can you add me back in to the babies list? I’m getting a referral today after all! YAY!!
Crazy About Emily
http://triptoemily.blogspot.com
WOO HOO!!
November 10th, 2007 at 2:02 am
I got my referral on Tuesday!!! YEAH!!!! She is so beautiful and I can’t wait to hold her – hopefully around Christmastime!!!
Pictures are posted at http://amaya2007.blogspot.com
My blog is called Waiting for Baby
November 10th, 2007 at 10:45 pm
Hi RQ
I’ve got the referal on monday and the pictures on thursday
My daughter Sinnian
Pictures are posted at http://zhuxinnian.blogspot.com/
My blog is in french, but I did a special post for our friends from RQ