Baby Rumors

Word has it (thanks to Rumor Queen, our main source of info) that a package from China is on it's way via DHL. Some agencies are saying that this batch will be for families who are logged in until January 22. Considering the 2 and 3 day batches we've been having this a good batch! Of course this doesn't include us since our log in date is March 8th, but it is a step closer! Come on China-- bring on the babies!

I have been asked by several people if we are able to adopt children who have been abandoned by the earthquake. Terry and I quickly called the agency once we thought they would have the answer after hearing from their orphanages. The answer is no. They are hoping that the "orphans" that were new since the quake would be reunited with family or adopted by other Chinese families. Of course, I had a million questions about this since the one child policy is still in effect. I was given a bunch of jargon and answers that only created more questions but the long and short of it is --- no. It's always hard to hear that answer when we want nothing but to have a baby girl to love.

We were eating out yesterday for lunch and an adoptive family sat next to us. It's always an awkward position because we both want to ask questions but not offend anyone. The little girl was Asian and precious! Terry and I were surprised that we didn't recognize them since we are affiliated with the majority of adoptive families. Anyway, the little girl was born in Korea. She is 6 and to still my heart even more... deaf in one ear and partial hearing in the other ear. She was just too cute for words!