OK the waiting is sooo hard. We hope to hear about a referral soon.
I read this article a while back and someone had the link on their blog and thought what a great idea to post it, gives an interesting perspective on what an adopted child might be feeling when they meet their new families.
http://www.rainbowkids.com/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=418
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Exciting news - well not yet...
Well unbelievably our adoption agency received a surprise batch of referrals late last week. Yes, seriously exciting news. I am in shock.
But since we are not in Ontario we do not get contacted by the agency directly, we get our referral from our provinical authority. Apparently the agency received 17 referrals and one was a boy - oh my! What a day it was Friday, beyond exciting.
I will definitely update as soon as we hear anything officially - fingers crossed! Will it be Lily or will it be Max?
But since we are not in Ontario we do not get contacted by the agency directly, we get our referral from our provinical authority. Apparently the agency received 17 referrals and one was a boy - oh my! What a day it was Friday, beyond exciting.
I will definitely update as soon as we hear anything officially - fingers crossed! Will it be Lily or will it be Max?
Saturday, June 13, 2009
yard sale finds
So two adoption agencies are reporting CCAA might be matching. What does that mean? Well really we are at the mercy of CCAA and how slow or how quickly they work, but just hoping that it is true and that they get to our file soon!
Check out the the toddler rocking chair and rocking car(?) Aunt D. found for me today when we were out doing the yard sales. Thanks D. I love them. I realized I have watched too much HGTV when I got home and looked at the purple rocking chair and thought I need to get that re-upholstered. Check out the pretty fabric I have that would look amazing on the chair.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Getting closer...
Check out this link about international adoption from China. I laughed so hard at the first part when the couple are rushing to get ready to meet their daughter.
http://www.oprah.com/article/omagazine/200704_omag_adoption_8_things
Well lots of folks holding their breath today, their are rumours that March 14, 2006 is the cut-off and people in Europe are receiving phone calls advising them about their babies - woo hoo. Just that much closer.
http://www.oprah.com/article/omagazine/200704_omag_adoption_8_things
Well lots of folks holding their breath today, their are rumours that March 14, 2006 is the cut-off and people in Europe are receiving phone calls advising them about their babies - woo hoo. Just that much closer.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Conflicting Information - Swine Flu
Some adoption agencies are still being told that paperwork (referrals, Travel Approval's, etc) is not being sent due to the H1N1 swine flu.
Other agencies are still being told that the H1N1 swine flu is not affecting referrals or anything else and that they should be mailed out soon. But it is May 18th and we have not heard anything from the matching that would have taken place during the month of April. Normally we would have heard anywheres from May 1 to 12th.
Fingers crossed that this little delay will be over shortly and the CCAA will return to their normal work of processing files and making families!
Other agencies are still being told that the H1N1 swine flu is not affecting referrals or anything else and that they should be mailed out soon. But it is May 18th and we have not heard anything from the matching that would have taken place during the month of April. Normally we would have heard anywheres from May 1 to 12th.
Fingers crossed that this little delay will be over shortly and the CCAA will return to their normal work of processing files and making families!
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Mongolian Spots
I thought that most people knew what Mongolian spots are, but just in case not, here is a definition.
WHAT ARE THEY?
Mongolian Blue Spots are flat birthmarks with wavy borders and irregular shapes, common among people of Asian, East Indian, African, and Latino heritage. They may be seen in about 10% of Caucasians to over 90% of African Americans. Bluish gray to deep brown to black skin markings, they often appear on the base of the spine, on the buttocks and back and even sometimes on the ankles or wrists. Mongolian spots may cover a large area of the back. The pigmented area has large concentrations of skin cells called melanocytes, with normal skin texture. They commonly appear at birth or shortly after birth and may look like bruises. They do fade once the child gets older.
I just finished reading a blog where a Mother of an Asian child was shopping at the mall and another shopper called 911, because she noticed the Mongolain spots on the little girls thighs and thought she was being abused. Holy Moly! Luckily the police officer who responded to the call was of Asian descent and knew exactly what they were. I have an aquaintance here in our little city who was questioned by her child's day care workers about her child's spots. So, if Lily has any you can bet they are going to be well documented and all child care workers will be aware of them and what they are...N
WHAT ARE THEY?
Mongolian Blue Spots are flat birthmarks with wavy borders and irregular shapes, common among people of Asian, East Indian, African, and Latino heritage. They may be seen in about 10% of Caucasians to over 90% of African Americans. Bluish gray to deep brown to black skin markings, they often appear on the base of the spine, on the buttocks and back and even sometimes on the ankles or wrists. Mongolian spots may cover a large area of the back. The pigmented area has large concentrations of skin cells called melanocytes, with normal skin texture. They commonly appear at birth or shortly after birth and may look like bruises. They do fade once the child gets older.
I just finished reading a blog where a Mother of an Asian child was shopping at the mall and another shopper called 911, because she noticed the Mongolain spots on the little girls thighs and thought she was being abused. Holy Moly! Luckily the police officer who responded to the call was of Asian descent and knew exactly what they were. I have an aquaintance here in our little city who was questioned by her child's day care workers about her child's spots. So, if Lily has any you can bet they are going to be well documented and all child care workers will be aware of them and what they are...N
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