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Today or Monday, MaybeMultiple agencies have confirmed they have something on the way from the CCAA. Some packages are expected today, others are expected Monday. Again, we do not know that these are referrals, but there is a pretty good chance they are. We know something is on the way, we just don’t know what that something is. The R4 that December 27th is included still stands. Please note that the R4 is not that the cut off is the 27th, but that the 27th is included. 
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February 1st, 2008 at 8:52 am
If December 2005 is finished with this batch, I will open a bottle of champagne ! Whoooo Hoooooo!!! Let this be right !!!
February 1st, 2008 at 8:53 am
Oh, please let it be referrals, and please let ours be in there…My heart (and stomach) can’t take much more of this!
Go 12/27!!! :)
February 1st, 2008 at 8:58 am
I would love to have more than the 27th included, but I would think there would be some kind of rumbling out there if they were! So, I will be happy what we have so far and look forward to seeing all those little faces!
Congratulations to all of you receiving those referrals in the next few days! I am sure that you feel as if you have been on the ride of your life! Enjoy it from here on out!
LID 2-27-06 (Two LID months away!)
February 1st, 2008 at 9:04 am
…OK..FOLLOW ME..IF THE CUT OF IS THE 27TH…THEN WE ARE 81 LOG IN DAYS FROM A REFERRAL….WITH AN AVERAGE OF “8″ DAYS PER MONTH…THAT MEANS WE ARE APPROX 10.13 MONTHS AWAY FROM A REFERRAL….THAT’S THE BAD NEWS…IF THE CCAA SPEEDS UP EVEN JUST A WEE BIT…THEN IT WILL BE SOONER!!!!!!
THANKS FOR BEARING WITH ME..BUT IT IS NICE TO SEE AN END IN SIGHT….
LID MARCH 17,2006
February 1st, 2008 at 9:14 am
Miss Miaow Says:
February 1st, 2008 at 8:52 am
If December 2005 is finished with this batch, I will open a bottle of champagne ! Whoooo Hoooooo!!! Let this be right !!!
If it isn’t, I say we open a bottle anyway - either way it won’t hurt :)
Congrats to all those who are expecting their referrals this batch and to those who weren’t.
Jo-Anne
2/28/06
Anti-spam word: family - I like the sound of that!
February 1st, 2008 at 9:22 am
I have kind of a dumb question… how many days are left in December? What day was the 27th in 2005? Are LID only M-F or are weekends included? Does that make any sense??
February 1st, 2008 at 9:33 am
What a GREAT weekend this is going to be for Dec 05 families!! I’ll drink some champagne for you and wish you all the best!!
Hold on to your seats…now the ride, the good ride, REALLY begins!
It isn’t often that I get to be right. Usually my optimistic view is somewhat unrealistic. But I knew things would start to speed up, and I have never been more happier to be right. Congrats to all!
LID Feb 07
February 1st, 2008 at 9:33 am
Dec 27th, 2005 was a Tuesday. I hope the next round will once and for all get rid of 2005. We are LID 10/13/06 that is 290 days away. 8 day average gives us another 36 months, 12 average gives us 24 months, and 15 gives us 19 months. Lets get into a steady double digit batches. Until then it is hard to get excited at an 8 day batch.
Congrats and best of luck to all the new familys.
Matt and Laura
L I , NY
February 1st, 2008 at 9:35 am
“More happier”? Did I even use correct grammer?
Oh, I am just so thrilled for you all I don’t even care :)
February 1st, 2008 at 9:39 am
I spoke to our agency yesterday and was told to expect the call Friday or Monday.
We are way beyond excited and on pins and needles, since we nor our agency was expecting anything this month!
February 1st, 2008 at 9:41 am
Our LOA came in from DHL to our agency on Wednesday. We sent in our LOI on January 4 so it did not take long at all. We are expecting to get our TA very soon.
February 1st, 2008 at 9:49 am
Hi,
Mares, the 27-Dec. was a Tuesday. There are 3 (business) days left of 2005 to be referred — 28, 29 & 30. The 31st was a Sat.
Congrats to all the new families!!
Lisa
LID: 12.20.06
February 1st, 2008 at 9:49 am
Mares,
THe 27th in 2005 was a Tuesday. I know our agency also has LIDs of the 29th and 30th, so if the 27th is the cut off there is still some of 2005 to complete.
February 1st, 2008 at 9:50 am
Congratulations to all the families finally getting their referrals. I think we are all glad to see 2005 finished. 2006 here we come. Lets hope things pick up. 1-17-07 LID
February 1st, 2008 at 9:56 am
Though my family is now complete (3 girls- 2 from China) I am just SO excited for all the families out there right now waiting to get the call! I keep checking RQ for any updates- and more importantly PICTURES!! Congratulations to all the waiting families who will soon see a picture of their new son/daughter. Enjoy every moment!!
February 1st, 2008 at 10:07 am
We got our LOA on Wednesday from our agency. We sent in our LOI on January 3 so that was fast. Now we just wait on our TA which hopefully will not take long.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:07 am
Congratulations Mritim and everyone else who is expecting!!!
Mritim, when is your LID? Just curious.
Our agency has a LID of 12/28, next and I have a friend in that batch and I am on pins and needles waiting to hear if they might be included. If not at least she is NEXT!!!! I have a LID of 4/4/06….so maybe this will mean a good thing for us, too.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:22 am
After last month missing out by one day after a 5 year wait in total i thought to myself the poor people coming after me must be so dissappointed with it all. But thankfully there seems to be a flicker of a light at the end of the tunnel. Our refferal should arrive today or monday or tuesday what a day that day is going to be seeing our daughter or son for the first time starting all those plans that you have held of on because you were unsure of age and sex of your child. We have waited the longest as a group ever to be reffered a child from China and hopefully the wait time will stop increasing for you all still waiting. Best wishes to you all and thanks.
Pat
LID 20th Dec 2005
February 1st, 2008 at 10:37 am
Our LID is 2/9/06 and based on referral history we are hoping to get our referral some time this year, possibly between September and December. Our adoption agency sent us an e-mail the first of the year indicating that China would only finish to February 2006 in 2008. Thankfully, our LID is the beginning of February and hopefully, we will get a referral this year.
Also, our adoption agency predicted that China will finish 2005 in March 2008. If CCAA does refer to December 27th this month, then it is likely our agency is correct.
Having been through one adoption from Korea in a timely fashion, this has proven to be quite a long ordeal as the timelines continue to expand in an unpredictable manner. My heart goes out to all of you who have recently been LID to China. I do not know if we could do this again given the present state of this program.
Cheers to all!
February 1st, 2008 at 10:39 am
Our LID is 12-27-05, so this was such an unexpected surprise. (Although secretly hoped for)
I will be leaving work today to go to the agency (if they call) to see our darling. How much excitement can we contain!?!?
February 1st, 2008 at 11:27 am
…in Holland we don’t know anything yet…nothing is for sure the Dutch office said, till they got the referrals…also: we have to wait for document translation…pfff…a month extra!!!!! before they call us…Please give me CPR…pieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep ;-)
LID 22 december 2005
February 1st, 2008 at 11:32 am
Oh……..the excitement builds! Wouldn’t it be fantastic if some referrals came in today?!…. before the weekend….what time is it?
……. it must be time for champagne in some zone :!)
February 1st, 2008 at 11:46 am
Our LID date is 12/28/05. My wife is holding out on the last shred of hope that it might happen this month. I am telling it’s not likely, still…
February 1st, 2008 at 11:46 am
My eyes brim with tears of happiness for all of you about to meet your child! Congratulations!! Enjoy this magical time.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:20 pm
marlo2b2,
r u from NY?
We are all pulling for 2005 to be done!
February 1st, 2008 at 12:21 pm
I have worn out the “refresh” button using this site. I am so excited for everyone even though our log in date isn’t until 6/10/06. I can’t get any work done thinking about all those pictures making their way to your hearts.
I’ll be on medication by the time we get close to our referral :).
Congratulations to all the new parents!!
Susan
February 1st, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Just the Ticket,
With an early march LID I really hope your agency is NOT correct about only getting through Jan and Feb in the rest of 2008.
I’m hoping that with about a week in Feb. with hardly any LIDs due to Chinese New Year, they’ll at least get into early March 06.
(Please!!!)
Marion.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Congrats to all the new families waiting for good news.
However:
Love Without Boundaries is only 44 people away from winning the $50,000 needed for life saving surgeries for 10 children in China. Please go to face book and donate 10 bucks to save a child’s life. There is only 3 hours left in the contest. This is something really meaningful you can do while you await all the happy news of referrals. Come on people let’s help LWB win this thing. Do it for the children still in China. They don’t have parents or the funds to save them. Let’s show our support to these kids. I really hope our little community comes through for these kids.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:57 pm
It is disturbing to read the comment that an agency reported that referrals in 2008 will only get to February 2006. I know we don’t have a crystal ball, but does anyone else have information on this? Our Log in date is 2/24/2006. Remaining hopeful.
February 1st, 2008 at 1:01 pm
waitingforkaterina
Yes we are from N.Y.
Of course I am hoping December and more to arrive this month but if not I think the January folks have great reason to be excited. If you look at the poll results for the end of December it is extremely light. Hopefully this will give us a good leap into January!
February 1st, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Congrats to all the new families again.
Just checked and Love without Boundaries is just 1 donation from the lead spot to win the $50,000 prize.
There is less than 3 hrs left, if you can find it in your heat to donate $10 -please do so know. There are 10 children who need our help just to have the life saving surgery they need. Check out RQ’s links in the post to prior to this blog entry. If we in our adoption community rally together I really thing we can help LWB win this thing.
Please forgive if this plea post twice as I tred to post easlier but it has yet to appear.
February 1st, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Happy to hear that referrals are in the air.
Congrats to those who will see their beautiful babies soon…
I do have to say that I am diappointed that every other post has some kind of negative thought accompaning it.
From now on I refuse to read this site.
February 1st, 2008 at 2:19 pm
First person on the west coast received their referral…LID 12/26….they’re coming, they’re coming!!!
February 1st, 2008 at 2:24 pm
YEAH…thanks for the heads up, waitingforkateybug!
To littleperson647, I’m sorry to see that you are leaving because of negativity. I’ve been thinking that this is the most positive I’ve seen the site in a long time…I think this month’s batch, even though still a bad case scenario, is giving everyone’s spirits a little boost.
February 1st, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Thanks waitingforkateybug! This is so exciting!!!!!
Congratulations….this is so wonderful!!
marlo2b2, I think we might be from the same agency! I am hoping your day comes in too!!!!
February 1st, 2008 at 2:29 pm
I don’t know if this is allowed, but I thought it was worth trying…
There are less than two hours left of the giving challenge on Facebook and Love Without Boundaries has been neck and neck in the challenge to win $50K to help babies in China. The last I checked LWB needed 45 more unique donors (as low as $10@) to get into first place. If you’re interested in joining the challenge there isn’t much time left, but you are needed!! http://apps.facebook.com/causes/view_cause/51591
Karyn
http://www.EmilyAndOliviaUpdates.blogspot.com
February 1st, 2008 at 2:47 pm
LittlePerson647-
I feel bad that this site has made you feel down. We should be trying to lift each other up, support each other; and many, many posters on here have. Like I said in a previous post, the boat may be sailing on really rough waters right now, but you have a ton of people here riding the waves with you.
I had someone go after me a little yesterday, and I felt bad for him. But I’m not going to let him get to me. I like it when I can offer words of comfort to someone, maybe bring someone’s spirits up a little when they’re having a rough moment. And I like days like this when we can get excited for people who are almost there.
We’re a community, and we’re all going through the same trials and tribulations. If you need more of the positive talk, let us know that. There are plenty of us here able to provide that. But don’t leave just yet. Let us know what you need from us.
LID Feb 07
February 1st, 2008 at 3:12 pm
KnA92 - I just donated it’s down to 22 I think.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:15 pm
I just donated too! KnA92, I’ve checked in on your blog from time to time since last year. Olivia seems to be so full of life. Congratulations on your two lovely girls, and Happy Birthday to Olivia!
February 1st, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Congrats to you all of you new mommies and daddies. Today will be a day you never forget!!! I am thrilled to see that someone on the West Coast got a call. It would be a long weekend for y’all otherwise;0)
February 1st, 2008 at 3:20 pm
What one person labels as NEGATIVE, another might view as a cry for help or hope…a cry for someone to offer a kind word that will provide a little comfort or understanding. I’ve read the site for a long time {it’s what got me through my wait}, and I don’t believe anyone sets out to be negative or hurtful or alienating.
I also think it’s kind of curious that a poster would find it necessary to announce he or she was leaving. What’s the purpose of attacking the other visitors’ comments? Why would anyone toss out that he/she was leaving unless he/she wanted something…to be asked back?…to be apologized to for venting frustration?
Please let me go on record as writing that I appreciate the candid comments people post even when they seem to vent a frustration. Those comments remind me that I’m normal and that other people are feeling what I am.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:31 pm
We waited 13 months for our referral (LID was 7/19/05) and it was the longest year of my life. I can’t even imagine what it’s like for those of you who have been waiting 2+ years. I’m surprised that people are able to stay as positive as they are. I think this little community is getting a lot of people through a very very difficult time in their lives and it’s important to be able to vent to people who “get it.” I think of those who are waiting daily - I know the wait is worth it (I have 27 pounds of proof at home) but this snail’s pace is so discouraging - it’s no wonder people sometimes seem “negative.” I’m so excited for those of you about to get your referrals - still my favorite time of the month. There hasn’t been a month yet where I haven’t cried over all the beautiful babies!
February 1st, 2008 at 3:31 pm
Just checked with my agency, no package yet today. The afternoon deliveries should have arrived by now. Grrr.
It’s going to be a long weekend. There’s no way for me to get off work Monday either. Hmmm. Maybe my wife will have to make the drive and pick up the package. Waiting-waiting-waiting…
LID 12/27/05
February 1st, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Does anyone know why sometimes it takes a really long time for a message to post? I always repost thinking it didn’t go through, but then they both come through together. I notice it happens to others as well.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Few minutes left and LWB is leading…..
http://apps.facebook.com/causes/view_cause/51591?recruiter_id=13210957
Congratulations to all the ones who are about to see their baby’s picture! I sure hope they make it thru Dec 05.
Mendy
February 1st, 2008 at 4:18 pm
I have to agree with Interestedlurker.
Surely to be human is to feel an entire array of emotions, both good and bad, especially when we are in an adoption process that has significantly slowed down. It is somewhat Orwellian to suggest that we cannot express our darker feelings about this process. Like having “a good cry” one can feel better writing out their frustrations and anger. Likewise reading someone’s negative response can make the reader feel better (so long as it’s done civily). I feel better when someone takes the trouble to express my own frustrations.
What kind of site would Rumor Queen be if we all had to pretend to be happy all the time?
February 1st, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Congratulations to all of you awaiting “the call”. The day I received my referral was one of the happiest in my life. I’m filled with joy for all of you. Please keep us posted!
February 1st, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Come on referrals! I am ready to get into 2006! Let’s get these 2005 people out of our way:) I am sure they will be more than happy to oblige us!
February 1st, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Waitingformeiling,
I keep trying to scoot out of the way, but keep getting called back to reality. Where oh where is my referral??
LID12/27/05
February 1st, 2008 at 5:12 pm
justtheticket and sgarbossam -
i ran this rumor past my large, china-only agency a couple of weeks ago and, was assured that it was, um, a rather uniformed WAG (wild ass guess). my agency expects the ccaa to get well past february.
simple math: if they only did one week each month for the rest of the year, they’d still get through most of march.
my agency is expecting two-week batches in the not-too-distant future, and i’m willing to throw a three-weeker in there now and again, so i’m hopeful they’ll get through june before 2009 arrives.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:15 pm
forgive me if this shows up several times -
to justtheticket and sgarbossam -
i ran the february-in-2008 rumor past my large china-only agency a couple of weeks ago and they chuckled and said it was a WAG (wild ass guess).
even if the ccaa refers only one week batches, rather than the two week batches they have promised, we’d still expect to be through most of march by the end of 2008.
i’m willing to bet on two week batches, with a three-weeker thrown in occasionally…so my bet is that they’ll be through most of june by the end of the year.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:18 pm
I just checked and Love Without Boundaries won the contest! The margin was less than 50 votes - so I guess every vote was important!
February 1st, 2008 at 5:35 pm
forgive me if this shows up several times -
to justtheticket and sgarbossam -
i ran the february rumor past my large china-only agency a couple of weeks ago and they said it was a WAG (wild a–guess).
if china did only one week per month, rather than the two promised, it would still get through most of march before the end of 2008.
i’m going to believe that 2-week batches are coming, with a 3-weeker here and there, and that we’ll be through most of june by the end of the year.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Congratulations to all those about to receive your referrals! It is bound to be one of the happiest days of your life! The slow down is rough, and you won’t forget it, but the frustrations will dissolve away.
Tomorrow marks the 1 year anniversary of receiving ours, and it seems like yesterday. I can’t believe in one years time that they haven’t even made it 3 months. Our LID was 9/29/05!
Congrats again…and get ready…you’re going to China!
(My anti-spam word is Jiangxi–where my beautiful girl is from)
February 1st, 2008 at 6:10 pm
Guess it’s Monday
February 1st, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Oh how exciting. If only we could really wrap up 2005. That would be a miracle and quite a dream come true.
LID 3.20.07
February 1st, 2008 at 6:32 pm
My agency was expecting a package today but it was held up in Customs. With a LID of 12/20, I feel like this will be the longest weekend ever.
February 1st, 2008 at 7:21 pm
I don’t know how you guys that are getting referrals in this batch will be able to wait out the weekend!!! Congratulations!
February 1st, 2008 at 8:26 pm
kentuckymama2b .
I’m right there with you! I think we have the same agency.
Isn’t it nice to know that our tax dollars are hard at work delaying our referrals?
After 3/4 bottles of red wine, I’m feeling ok about this.
MONDAY IS THE DAY!!!
WOO-HOOOO!
LID 12/20/05
February 1st, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Our agency says package on the way, our referral to arrive on Monday! WOOHOO!!!
LID 12/20/05–REFERRAL TO ARRIVE MONDAY!!!!
February 1st, 2008 at 9:29 pm
just heard from our agency. they received referals today for lid 12/20/05, but DID NOT receive referals for 12/28/05.
congratulations to those families receiving referrals this month and good luck to those 12/28 and on getting through the next month.
slubber
aka slb on forum (aparently there are two of us??)
February 1st, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Dakota girl and all you ‘05 er…….This has been the loooonnnngest year ever. Finally your day is here. Enjoy it. I’ll be cheering you all on with tissues and toast’s in hand.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:11 pm
slubber, thanks so much for sharing your info with this community.
February 2nd, 2008 at 12:15 am
My agency has a 12/28 family and they have posted that they will not be getting a referral this month. It looks like the 27th is the cut off. Congrats to all the new families.
February 2nd, 2008 at 6:21 am
Buzzbuzz, why do you say “if china did only one week per month, rather than the two promised” - have China promised that anywhere??
Actually, 8 days this time is probably more than will be the usual amount from now on. As far as I remember, CCAA have indicated to several agencies that the referrals will continue to be about the same as last year, - which was an average of around 6 LIDs per month (if I remember correctly). I don’t expect CCAA to do more than 5-6 LIDs per month, on average, throughout this year. I am not sure if this also goes for the Olympic period.
February 2nd, 2008 at 8:10 am
Concerning “negativity”:
Sometimes news that is joyful beyond belief for a some is negative beyond belief for others. 2-8 days of referrals in a months is joyful news for those who get the referrals, but it is horribly negative news for someone who is hundreds of LID dates back in line. (Although 8 days is less horribly negative than 2 days.)
My heartfelt congratulations to those who will be seeing their daughters for the first time. My condolences to the people further back in line.
February 2nd, 2008 at 9:13 am
I find it so hard to get excited about an 8 day referral group. We are LID 6/19/06 for our second child from China. It was so different then (we waited only 6 mos) and were disappointed if there was only one months worth of referrals at a time (instead of 2)!! I do hope it starts speeding up a lot more…and soon! I have been feeling so discouraged lately.
Meanwhile, I don’t mean to rain on the parade of those expecting referrals in this batch. I wish you all so much happiness!!! :)
Congrats and best wishes,
Hope
February 2nd, 2008 at 10:45 am
congrats to all, FYI The winter weather is hitting China very hard. Have gotten some 2nd hand reports from a foundation worker who is on the ground trying to get a handle on how to help the situation. Some of the orphanages have no power, coal is running out and there are food shortages starting to happen. Not sure if I can mention the one foundation where some reports are coming in from. Give me an ok and I’ll post.
February 2nd, 2008 at 11:23 am
8 days? Yesssss! WOO HOO! I am thrilled!
Thank you, thank you, thank you, CCAA!
Signed,
Hopeful
LID Jan 06
February 3rd, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Hello and Congrats to all of you that have received a referral!
My previous posting was not meant to be negative. I was passing on information from my agency that I thought others might like to hear.
If you look at RQs stats, referrals have been decreasing in number every year since 2005 and there is no indication that 2008 would be any different. Since CCAA only did 2.5 months of referrals in 2007, one could assume they would do the same in 2008. CCAA has never stated what they would do for referral numbers to any specific degree as everyone and anyone is guessing. But, if the past is any indication, one could assume that our agency is correct and they might only make it to the end of February 2006 in 2008.
Sorry if this comes across as negative. I am only presenting the math and numbers do not tend to lie.
Cheers to all!