The waiting game

It is starting to seem like we're not really adopting. I mean, we spent eight months of intense paperwork and other adoption preparation. And, now we've done nothing for the last two months. It is all in the hands of the Chinese government. If the wait time is indeed 6-7 months, as it has been for recent Chinese adoptions, then we expect to get our "referral" in Feb or March. That means traveling in March or April.

Until then, we still need to figure out what we're doing for day care, pick a name and otherwise get ready. But, since we don't have anymore paperwork and since there is no physical reminder that a baby is on the way, it's hard to remember that she'll be here in about six months!!! YIKES!

Latest on the name game:
We are trying out a different name each week, using it when we think of her, pray for her, talk about her. Last week it was Abby/Abigail. This week it's Jada (or Jayda).