Saturday, February 28, 2009

You might be adopting from China if......

I found this on an adoption forum and had to laugh about how very true these statements are. Anyone adopting from China can surely relate.

You Might Be Adopting From China If...

~You know that I-600 & I-171 aren't highways...

~You've been expecting a baby for over 3 years...

~You understand that it's 2006 in some parts of the world...

~You've "paid for" 3 citizenships, but never brought anyone into the U.S...

~You know that waiting for China has nothing to do with Dillards or dishes...

~Your homestudy is followed by a number (i.e. #3 or #4)...

~You never know how many days next month will have...

~You know that babies come in batches...

~You've been fingerprinted four times, but never committed a crime...

~You automatically assume everyone who is expecting is having a girl...

~You own new clothing in 3 little sizes for all 4 seasons (because you don'tknow when or how big)...

~You look twice when you see a lady bug...

~You're more interested in what will happen in March 2006 than in March 2009...

~You know people who understand when you talk about 2 day months & 5 day months...

~Your due date hasn't changed by days, but by years...

~You know who the Rumor Queen is ... AND ... you don't know who she is...

~You know that forecast doesn't have anything to do with the weather...

~You've waited so long, they re-checked your fingerprints to see if they changed...

~Trying to understand why they're printing you again, you study your own fingerprints and wonder if fingerprints grow wrinkles...

~When you speak of "that time of month" you're talking about CCAA updates & referrals...

And finally...You might be adopting from China if you love someone you've never met with all your heart!

2 comments:

Angie said...

Hi Melinda! Just wanted to drop you a note to let you know that I have been thinking about you lately. I hope all is well and that you are hanging in there with this crazy roller coaster ride called adoption. I'm praying for you, friend! ((((Hugs)))

Elizabeth Bergeron said...

Hi Melinda,

I love this post and have copied it for a friend who is also in this long wait.

Hope you and the family are doing well and enjoying our springtime in Ohio.