A Little Less Conversation

Posted at 11:58 am on Thursday, January 4, 2007

As I sit, twiddling my thumbs, waiting for a referral, I thought it might be fun to spice things up a bit. So, how about a referral pool. You pick the week when you think we might get the call, and if you win, we’ll name the baby after you. Or not. If your name is Leah or Andrew, you stand a good chance. Otherwise… no. But you will win gloating rights, and if I’m feeling the spirit of baking, perhaps your very own dessert.
So, pick a week.
Some details that might help you make your decision…. When people ask how long we’re waiting, I’ve been saying anywhere between 1-5 months. Could be tomorrow, could be May. Truthfully, we really dont know. There are so many rumors, it could drive a person crazy. What I do know is that the last three families from our agency to send their homestudies to Korea (since the beginning of November), received a referral within a month. (Our homestudy went over on 12/11/06). But that was also at the end of 2006. Its possible things could slow down in 2007. And one of the rumors is that it will. So, your guess is as good as mine.
But join the pool, it’ll be fun!

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Comment by Kelli

January 4, 2007 @ 12:32 pm

I will go with the week of January 28th (1/28-2/3).

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Comment by angela

January 4, 2007 @ 2:56 pm

I say the week of February 19th. Your birth week - what did Sabrina get this year for her birthday? A baby!

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Comment by nick

January 4, 2007 @ 3:05 pm

I’m taking February 18-24, just because that would be fun for you. :)

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Comment by nick

January 4, 2007 @ 4:23 pm

Man. Your comment moderation really burned me on that one. Ahem. Since it’s your fault, I propose you suggest a resolution to this conflict.

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Comment by Sabrina

January 4, 2007 @ 4:25 pm

If it so happens that you both, you both win!

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Comment by christin

January 4, 2007 @ 4:36 pm

I’m gonna be different and pick March. The week of March 12th, because that’s right around St. Patty’s day and it’d be funny to bring home your Korean child on an Irish holiday. :) or something. Anyway that’s my week, I’m taking it.

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Comment by Sabrina

January 4, 2007 @ 4:42 pm

Boy, you people are not wishing me well. Why cant someone pick tomorrow? Cause I’d like tomorrow.
And Christin - this is just the date we get called saying “this is your baby, you want it?” we’d have to wait at least 3 months from that date before it comes home.

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Comment by christin

January 5, 2007 @ 12:40 pm

oh, yeah I guess I knew that. You probably wouldn’t be in Korea like the second they call you on the phone. But still. I stick to my reasons. :)

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Comment by Trish

January 5, 2007 @ 10:20 pm

I’m Hoping my B-Day will be lucky for me and possibly you too, So I pick the week of January 14th. Even if your in a baking mood I live to far away so a nice e-mail would be nice.

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Comment by Marsha

January 8, 2007 @ 11:22 am

Here’s to the end of Jan. I am a fellow CAS/FCA/SWS adoptive parent (found you on Holt board). My son came home in Sept. We rec’d his referral in 4 weeks in the Spring. Our daughter came home 7/04 and her referral took roughly 8 weeks.
P.S. Jessica/CAS and Kathy/FCA are incredibly AWESOME!

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