Well, the Olympics are over, and we're waiting patiently for the September batch of referrals. Neither we or our agency think we're 'in' this month, but if things went back to the volume they were between October 2007 and May 2008, we would be. Sounds like most of us in the adoption community are expecting the slowdown of July and August to continue into September. Beijing's Olympics have just recently ended, and the Paralympics are happening in September.
Interesting thing though: for the first time in years, possibly ever, CCAA split up Chinese New Year LIDs. They ended up providing referrals up to January 31st 2006 LIDs, and not the 2 days initially stated by our agency. Although numbers of families remained pretty much the same, psychologically, those extra 4 days do make a positive difference.
So, this means families with LIDs 9 days before ours now have their referrals. Since February 1-5 2006 were part of Chinese New Year CCAA office closure, that means we're likely to see referrals at least to February 6th, and some families are even speculating up to February 8th (none include our LID, the 9th, however). Because we're possibly so close, this has felt like one of the very longest months of waiting!
Ah well. I'm keeping busy while I wait. My China packing list is already complete!
Interesting thing though: for the first time in years, possibly ever, CCAA split up Chinese New Year LIDs. They ended up providing referrals up to January 31st 2006 LIDs, and not the 2 days initially stated by our agency. Although numbers of families remained pretty much the same, psychologically, those extra 4 days do make a positive difference.
So, this means families with LIDs 9 days before ours now have their referrals. Since February 1-5 2006 were part of Chinese New Year CCAA office closure, that means we're likely to see referrals at least to February 6th, and some families are even speculating up to February 8th (none include our LID, the 9th, however). Because we're possibly so close, this has felt like one of the very longest months of waiting!
Ah well. I'm keeping busy while I wait. My China packing list is already complete!
5 comments:
Hi guys,
You will surely be on pins and needles this month. I am so hoping that they take up to the 9th of Feb! The kids, Mike and I can't wait!
xo Josée, Mike, Vanessa & David
It is getting sooo close now. The endless wait will soon be over. We can see the light at the end of the tunnel! Hopefully you'll have some good news soon. We are getting excited1 Love, Mom & Dad
Okay,
You are making lists.....is this sounding like nesting ????
I've got all my digits crossed that this will be the month.
Everyone is so excited, your family is awesome !!!!
Anyways saying yet another prayer (Ihope the big guy isn't tuning me out!)
Love Joanne
Hi guys!
I hope you have some great news in your next comments!
Our fingers and toes are crossed.
The Morris Family
Thanks y'all. Sounds like your thoughtful prayers and good wishes helped tremendously. We owe you one!
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