The 23rd is it. Congrats to all those who will soon see their babies! (especially ewe, luv!) I'm well over any surprise about the door closing right in front of me this time and just want to congratulate those who DO have their little ones on the way. For me, next month it is.
That being said, I am quite overwhelmed with work already and there will not be much of a relaxing holiday season for me this year due to that situation. But, I choose to look at it that it will make next year all the sweeter. So, if I am not around as much as usual or email has gone unread it has nothing to do with a down mood. It is simply that my already busy schedule will become enough work to keep two people busy full-time (and I DO mean 24/7). I'm scheduling only a few hours each week during which I will allow myself to flip out/melt down. Let's hope I can stick to the schedule ;0) I am looking forward to that plane to China for the greatest reason of all...my kiddo. But, I am also looking forward to getting off the work high-speed merry-go-round for a while. When I return after my leave, things should be back to only a crazy-busy normal. These next weeks are going to be very tough. Good thing I am nearly always up for a challenge ;0)
PS: I still believe I have already been matched with my kiddo. Just putting that out there because it's how I feel.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
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HUGS! BTDT!!! The same thing happened to us while we waited. It sucked. There's no other way to state it. I won't give you all those annoying platitudes that really don't make you feel better. Just know that your daughter is already matched to you and she will be in your arms one day soon! We'll be waiting with you!!!
Well, damn!
At least you know for sure you will be in the next batch.
Put it out there...ya never know!
Hope your time is just crazy enought to keep you occupied until referral time NEXT MONTH!!!
Keep smilin!
Soon, my friend, soon.
With work so busy hopefully the next month will fly by.
Hey, you never know. If you think you've already been matched, you may be. Intuition counts. Other than the weird Feb 16th date, doesn't the CCAA usually only send dates that are completed? Maybe you are matched and they're just holding it until the next batch because the 24th wasn't finished. Kind of cool to think that someone in the CCAA office may already know who your child is.
Next month is going to be a good one.
Sorry about that damn door! At least you are standing right in front of it right now and can look through the peep hole to see what is coming from down the hall. Hope the business of the next month helps.
Your scheduled meltdowns remind me of my favorite scene from the movie "Broadcast News" where Holly Hunter takes the phone off the hook, has her meltdown, puts it back on and is all back together again.
Be well!
I am sure you HAVE been matched! It's just the gears of the process haven't ground far enough to let you know who she is. But how exciting to know that you are NEXT. The very next date!!
Hope the craziness at work doesn't get too wearing.
I love your PIPO attitude. I really do.
HUGS from me too!! Hang in there, you'll be ringing in the new year a mom!!
smooch to you my friend....and next round of referrals it will be a giant jumping up and down hug!!
Your next!!!
Wow sounds like a busy time for you and yes while it sucks that you are not traveling RIGHT NOW you know you will be on that plane next time around :) I am so happy for you that you have ridden out this journey with such joy and peace. You are such an example for those just beginning the journey and for those waiting it out for years without end. I will be pacing the floor with you next month and can't wait to see those beautiful faces - Yours and baby :) glowing in the knowlege that life has truly begun and this is where forever starts.
PS I am tagging you on my blog because you are one of my favorite blogging friends but I totally understand if you choose not to respond
AMEN SISTA! Your file was on top, and the next one to hit someone's desk!!!
Oooo how exciting!!! Just 3 more weeks! (I'm putting positive vibes out there for a first week of Jan allocation... none of this crappy nearly the third week stuff!!!)
:) I wish I was close to give you a big (sweaty) hug!! Actually, I wish you were here... its too cold there!!! ;)
You are probably right. Or your kiddo's papers are being magically put in the right order in the pile that will soon be matched with you.
You are NEXT! It really is a great feeling. Glad you will be able to stay busy the next few weeks. What an amazing new year you are going to have...
I think you have already been matched too. And please take care of yourself, you are going to need lots of energy in China! At least it's a long enough plane ride you can catch up on sleep ;o)
Have a wonderful holiday, I am looking forward to seeing your child's picture soon!
N.E.X.T. for sure! You are going to start the new year with a huge bang :-)
Lots of hugs!
YOU'RE NEXT! Gosh, that feels good to write and know it's true. :-) Four weeks baby, you can do it! Looks like 2009 is going to be a pretty good year.
you do have a great attitude...I'll be disappointed for you!!! Next month for sure!!!
well damn.... nothing to say but next month is going to be fantastic because your child will be known to you and to the rest of blogland. Can not wait. Busy is good - the month will go quickly.
I am so sorry that they didn't get to you. No matter how brave of a face you put on - it still sucks.
It sucks that you missed the cutoff by one day. BUT - it makes me think of all the people before you that missed by one day and are now parents to the child that was meant exactly for them. Your child just wasn't ready this month but oh what a happy new year it will be :o)
I'm sorry you didn't get an early Christmas present. It does suck. Hanging on to the same thought that you and your child are now matched.
Sorry this month was not your month.... there is comfort in knowing that yoiu are next!!! Big HUGS!!!
Darn!! Drat!! I am so ready to see your baby girl!! She is there waiting for you!
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Glad to hear that you will be kept extra busy for the next month.....just think how quickly time will fly...........THEN IT WILL BE TIME TO SEE THAT ADORABLELITTLE FACE!!!You are going to have one h..l of a Newyear girl....and what a great feeling it is to be able to say "next month is my turn"(BTDT).
HUGS!!!!!!
Man are you going to have people stalking your blog waiting for news next month!
Teresa
Big, fat juicy hugs to you, my friend. You are amazing.
I can't think of a better way to bring in the new year than with a referral !! :0)
Just a little bit longer and you'll have your sweet kiddo with you forever!
Hugs!
at least you KNOW you're next! can't wait 'till next month to see your precious little one's face! :)
I'm so excited for you, that you are NEXT! I know it's not the same thing at all, because wait times were nothing like they are now, but for Lindsey's adoption in 2004 they were referring months at at time for a long time and then right when it was our turn, they split our month and we were in the second half. After getting over the initial disappointment, it sure was fun to KNOW we were next. Enjoy the knowing, YOU'RE NEXT! I can't wait.
Merry Christmas!!!
You are NEXT!!!! I was still holding out hope. Enjoy the business of work and the thought of what lies ahead next month. Hugs friend.
Next month....NEXT MONTH!! So happy for you!!
Sorry work's going to be so crazy busy. Will pray lots for you as I can only imagine the stress you'll be under.
Love ya!
Thinking of you and sending (((HUGS))) your way. C'mon 2009!
It totally sucks that this wasn't your month. OTOH, I really do believe that you have been matched with your little sweetie.
Can't wait until next month.
As another single mom in waiting (08-01-06) who has been following your blog for what now seems like forever, I was sorry to hear you missed it by but a day.
That being said though, you've got SO much to look forward to come the New Year. With the craziness of the holiday season, I'm hoping it'll be here before you know it!
For those of us who still have an endless wait ahead of us, it keeps us going and brings us hope when the moms to be we've been following finally see their daughter's face.
Hang in there. I'm looking forward to some good news on your blog next month.
You know your little gal is waiting for you and you'll be there soon!
Busy is good! And Yahoo you are next!!!!! I'm so excited for you :)
I just can't believe now you know. Like it's real. It's here. Next. You're really next. This is it. Your last month. LAST ONE.
omg. OMG.
You know - there is nothing like the certainty of knowing you're without a doubt, n.e.x.t.
Enjoy it! There's not been much about this entire process to enjoy otherwise...
Hugs!
I am so sorry you didn't make it this round, but at least you know for SURE you are NEXT!!! My hope is that if I am not included then I am one day away so that I do not have to sit on that bubble waiting and wondering if I'm in, I'll know I'm in if I miss it by 1 day. Stay busy and she'll be here before you know it!
I believe you've been matched, too. I think they do it farther in advance than just a few days before mailing out. Magical stuff though all the same. =)
2009 will come in with a flying stork for you....soon sweet girl.....she's almost here....
Hugs...
Steffie
It will fly by. We were in the exact same spot as you this time last year.
2009 will be devine!
So you are next...she'll be in your arms before you know it. What a way to welcome in the New Year! BTW I think you've been matched too, when you see her face...it will all make sense.
Take care. :)
Wow, missing by 1 day bites. i should know, it happened to me. Hang in there, you are definitely next. Hope you have a very merry xmas. I know your New Year will be great!
Kind regards from Miami,
Carol and Taylor
CRAP, CRAP, CRAP!!! But it does have to feel pretty good to know without a doubt that there is no doubt in the world that you are NEXT!!!!
I really am excited for next month to see your sweet girl's face!! I promise this wait melts away very quickly.
Wishing you a happy holiday, and try and rest when you can.
Half a world away...and we'll be hanging the stockings again this year.
But, CCon...you're next, baby! And, that RULES!!!!!
So! Soooo!! Happy for you, my dear friend.
xo
The same thing happened to us. We got a lot of lovely emails saying that at least we knew were next and blah, blah, blah... which is true... but the reality is, it completely blows to miss the cut off by one day. I'm so sorry. I hope this month goes fast for you!!
Hugs,
Nina
The same thing happened to us. We got a lot of lovely emails saying that at least we knew were next and blah, blah, blah... which is true... but the reality is, it completely blows to miss the cut off by one day. I'm so sorry. I hope this month goes fast for you!!
Hugs,
Nina
Hi from Nanchang! Thinking of you and your little one. Hope the month flies by for you. =)
Just back online and I was so hoping to see that you received your referral. So sorry that you missed it by a day, I know all about that as we too had the same thing happen to us. No worries now though, as you are next!! Hugs to you and enjoy the holidays.
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