April 28, 2008
Okay. A lot to catch up on. I’ll be quick and summarize.
We are no longer requesting siblings. For a variety of reasons, one being that Mike has ALWAYS wanted to just do one at a time and I have always been the one to be like “NO! Let’s adopt SIX at a time! C’mon!” and another reason being that we are tired of waiting and Delaney is ready for a sibling. Like, NOW.
So, we changed our request to a single child, either gender, between the ages of 12 months and 2.5 years. We changed this on Friday.
AND I THINK WE HAVE A SON. A 2 year old son.
Our agency sends out a weekly update to all the families on the waiting lists and it shows the referral activity of children so far each month. Well today’s showed a 2 year old little boy that went to a family that waited 10 months (WE have waited 10 months) and I think that little boy is ours. Our Social Worker would be the one to call with the referral and she leaves at 3:00 every day, meaning I think she left the office before our referral was ready and that’s why she hasn’t called.
So, I’m freaking out. And I don’t think we will know anything for sure until the morning. But I’m 70%, no 80%, probably 90% sure that we have a 2 year old son.
95%
But maybe not.
But maybe so.
I think so.
But it could not be so.
I’m freaking out.
Jamie
Edited to add: FALSE ALARM. Another family, who ALSO waited 10 months and ALSO changed their request at the exact SAME time as us got that referral. So false alarm. But I love that my agency called me at 7:00 pm to let me know the situation so I could stop freaking out. I love my agency. Stay tuned, though, because we really are the next family on the toddler list now and should have good news very soon. I’m sorry I yelled at you all.
Posted by Jamie @ 6:42 pm • adoption schmaloption
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April 28th, 2008 at 6:56 pm, Utah Jennifer Says:
I just started ugly girl crying… obviously, I checked your blog because I am a psycho stalker, and Obviously, I started to respond to you before I saw the edit.
Ok… but, this is really happening for you… soon.
I think I am going to go ugly girl cry again.
April 28th, 2008 at 7:15 pm, leslie Says:
That is pretty exciting, even if it was a false alarm, now you know you are NEXT. that must be a wonderful feeling.
We are almost at 10 month ourselves (different country and we are from Canada) but we still have a few months (at least) left to wait it out.
Leslie
April 28th, 2008 at 7:26 pm, Valerie at Home Says:
The weekend between getting the file on a little girl who could *possibly* be our daughter and the Tuesday lunchtime meeting where the agency agreed that she *would indeed* be our daughter was the hands-down worst time of my life.
It won’t be long now!
April 28th, 2008 at 7:39 pm, JMC Says:
How exciting!
April 28th, 2008 at 7:47 pm, Jess Says:
I’m freaking out too. Also, not that I am an expert the way you are, but I totally read in my international adoption book that adopting two children at once is very, very, very difficult. So while I am really impressed at your willingness to take on that challenge, it might be a tad easier for all involved with only the one new child.
Also: SOON SOON SOON. YAY.
April 28th, 2008 at 7:59 pm, julie Says:
Oh, man….got all excited for you and then saw the edit. I can only imagine how massive that roller coaster was for you. Soon. Soon.
April 28th, 2008 at 8:00 pm, Mandy Says:
Awesome! That is so exciting! I am literally on the edge of my seat waiting to hear! I will be blog stalking!
April 28th, 2008 at 8:23 pm, Julie Says:
Ok, so false alarm, but it is going to happen SOON. I’m guessing this week. In fact, I’ll be so bold as to predict it will come this Friday, May 2nd, which also happens to be “No Pants Day”. So if I’m right, you can dance around in your underwear and celebrate.
http://www.nopantsday.com/
April 28th, 2008 at 8:44 pm, Jo Says:
Huh, I’m with Julie - your referral arriving on No Pants Day sounds fantastic! Although I will will toss my own guess in the hat…May 5th. It’s the day our sweet boy turns one.
April 28th, 2008 at 8:46 pm, rebecca Says:
I would adopt 6 at one time too. But my husband, like yours, feels for some reason that starting with one child would probably be the best thing to do.
Exciting news! You’ll get your referral soon and we’ll all be seeing pictures of your cute baby!
April 28th, 2008 at 9:10 pm, becca albertson Says:
OOOOHHH!!!! YAY! You’re NEXT!!! It’s gonna be this week or next I bet!!!
April 28th, 2008 at 9:19 pm, Rachel Says:
So sorry you were disappointed! Hopefully it won’t be too much longer now.
April 28th, 2008 at 9:29 pm, Ami Says:
Oh man, you totally had me going!!! That’s okay. Remember…it took me 8 on again-off again’s before getting my first son. And once I had him, he was the perfect for us, so waiting is WORTH it! Can’t wait to hear it’s really happening! What is it with our men, anyway?! What’s so scary about six kids?!
April 28th, 2008 at 9:38 pm, Lori Says:
You had me going there kid!!!! Soon Momma, soon!
I’m sort of thinking that the “perfect storm” may occur; you, Alexander’s, and Parkers all be traveling together! Oh, wow!
April 28th, 2008 at 9:48 pm, Stacy Says:
crappity crap crap … I was totally going too … but sheez now I WILL be refreshing your blog every day until 3pm … until the news arrives, and then will continue to do so until you get the kid home! Hang in there …
April 28th, 2008 at 10:00 pm, Tam Says:
I’ve got chills…THE CALL is coming soon!
April 28th, 2008 at 10:59 pm, HabeshaChild Says:
holy cow, that was totally thrilling and nervewracking to read, and i can’t imagine how nerve-wracking it was to experience!!
so totally cool that you are NEXT!!!! i’m crossing fingers and toes that you hear soon.
April 28th, 2008 at 11:02 pm, Half-Past Kissin' Time Says:
False Alarm, but True Love. Your time is coming!!! I’m excited for you (and for the new little person you already love.)
April 28th, 2008 at 11:27 pm, Betina Says:
Wow. This is going to happen really soon for you guys. We debated for a long time between getting 1 and 2 children… in the end the 1 was the winner (the 1 won… haha). I am glad. In my case my crazies would have prevented me from giving each child the attention they needed.
GOOD LUCK! I will be thinking about you!
April 28th, 2008 at 11:58 pm, megan Says:
oh holy cow, that was a heck of a fake out. can’t be long now, right? DYING to hear the real news soon.
April 29th, 2008 at 12:15 am, my minivan is faster than yours Says:
In 11 months when your next Vegas trip rolls around Mike will be much appreciative that you only adopted one this year. So next year he’ll only have to watch Delaney, the child you will soon adopt, and my kids. Yay Mike!
April 29th, 2008 at 1:00 am, Rebecca Says:
That’s pretty much what we did too. We’d originally said we wanted one or two girls between 2-7 then changed it a while back to one girl 0-3 years. We’re still waiting. I know of families on the waiting list for young siblings with our agency have been waiting a whole year. I can’t wait to read about your referral and to get ours! Good luck!
Rebecca
April 29th, 2008 at 8:57 am, dcrmom Says:
LOL. I hope you have great news REAL soon!!
April 29th, 2008 at 9:39 am, 3carnations Says:
Sorry for the false alarm, but how exciting to know you’re so close!
April 29th, 2008 at 10:12 am, paige Says:
You’re so close, you can practically taste the berbere in the air–huzzah!!!!
Guess I’ll need to be stalkerish with you now too!
April 29th, 2008 at 11:00 am, becca Says:
OK, well I was freaking out that whole time. And now I’m sorry. I’m sorry for being that friend who freaks out with you instead of the calm rational one. And I’m sorry that he wasn’t your little boy. I hope you have a referral very soon, which it sounds like you will. I am SO excited for you guys. When you get “the call,” I’ll once again be the friend who freaks out with you. I hope it’s a boy, and then I can tell you all about penises and stuff. Boys are VERY different than sweet little “I’m sorry I even thought about disobeying, Mom. You should probably give me a time out” Delaney.
April 29th, 2008 at 11:34 am, misty Says:
reading your post I WAS FREAKING OUT… And then deflation struck my bliss building balloon. DAMN!
April 29th, 2008 at 2:49 pm, Stacy Says:
How exciting!!! I was with you though. I wanted to do twins, and just go through paperwork ONCE. I figured what’s two sets of poopy diapers, but I got shot down too. Wusses.
I’ve been checking every day lately to see if you got your referral. We’re with the same agency too, so I’ll be keeping an eye on our weekly updates!
April 29th, 2008 at 5:12 pm, emily Says:
Sweet friend, thank you for the call. Moody and I were also freaking out for you. It will come, this week, I think!! We can’t wait:)
April 29th, 2008 at 7:02 pm, sari Says:
I’m so excited you’re next!!
And your friend made me laugh when she said she was Ugly Girl Crying. I have no idea what that means but I laugh. Is it because you’re crying so hard you look ugly? Is it like the movie Carrie where she’s crying and everyone thinks she’s ugly and then she goes full “WHACK JOB” on everyone and that’s about it for the crying, except for Amy Irving, who we all know is only left there to get that last freak out moment at the end, or have I just had TOO MANY frosted mini-wheats at 3:50 in the afternoon?
I’m not sure, I’m just not sure.
April 29th, 2008 at 11:04 pm, Chandra Says:
Eeeek!!! I’m so excited
:) 
Congrats on the change of plans and I can’t wait to hear some SUPER exciting news soon. You have a TON to look forward to very, very soon. Yeah!!
Congrats again
April 30th, 2008 at 10:32 am, Liesl Says:
Ooooooh, this is exciting!!!! Can’t wait for that post…which I know will come SOON!
April 30th, 2008 at 1:56 pm, Melissa Says:
Oh sweet Jamie I’m sorry it was a false alarm but your little muncher is right around the corner! Hold fast friend! Praying for you.
May 1st, 2008 at 12:34 am, Tarah Says:
OK, can I selfishly say I really wanted you to get the call Monday morning here at my house! haa haa!
So, you want to come over for mimosas every morning for the next month??? Really, it is good for ones nerves at that hour of day!
May 1st, 2008 at 1:59 pm, becca albertson Says:
oooookay… I’m ready for your agency to call you today! Or tomorrow! Oh, you’re ready too? Crap, I forgot you’re the one actually waiting for the referral. Um, I think all of your blog readers are freakin out plenty for you :).
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:23 pm, anonymous Says:
I see your blog linked to on a lot of really thoughtful blogs, and I know that in the world of adoption NONE of us are immune to the stresses of waiting or succumbing to our impatience - which is super escalated in this culture of “I want it NOW!” consumer. But, I have to say that your post actually disappointed me a little bit. I think your articulation of why left me …. empty. Because your little girl wants a sibling now? I suspect you are more reflective and thoughtful, but I don’t see it in this “sassy” comment. C’mon - this isn’t a luxury item you are ordering and I KNOW you know that. I’m surprised other folks aren’t commenting here about this. I don’t mean to be unkind by posting anonymously, but I’m a little concerned the fan base will roast me for dissenting.
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:07 pm, Ms Battle Station Says:
Anonymous,
You have made the mistake of assuming my blog was thoughtful.
I don’t know HOW many times I have to repeat myself, deep thoughts, emotions, logic, coherent discussions - you will find none of these here.
Please set your expectations accordingly.
Thank you.
Jamie
PS. You can always email me if my blog disturbs you enough to the point of actually carrying on a real conversation. Until then, please continue to pass judgment in the comfort of your anonymity.
May 2nd, 2008 at 4:19 pm, anna Says:
Anonymous can go suck an egg. Adopting a child because Delaney wants a sibling is about as stupid a conclusion they could have made from your post. It’s like people who think you’re on some celebrity band-wagon, adopting because Angelina Jolie did. Adoption is a heart breaking process in many ways and no one who has ever agonized their way through it would disagree. You know? It irks me. Like when people say stuff like, “those children are so lucky to have you” I tell you, i have learned WAY MORE from them than I could ever hope to teach. what a pisser.
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:37 pm, Beth Says:
Well, I’ve got to tell you. I did not adopt my children but a big deciding factor to have a second was because we didn’t want our eldest to be an only child. And if that’s a crime then put me in jail. I won’t be there alone.
Funny, no one has ever really questioned me on this though. Hmmm.
OF COURSE there were other reasons to have my little guy. Only an idiot would take that one reason and try to turn it into a criminal act.
This is an adoptee calling BS on Anonymous.
May 4th, 2008 at 12:45 pm, haze Says:
Nicely said, Beth!
May 4th, 2008 at 1:39 pm, April Says:
How exciting! We were with the same agency as you in the Ethiopia progam for a while last year and then withdrew to switch countries. We wanted our 3rd child to be from the same region as our older 2. We are in between trips right now and I would just LOVE to see you guys get a referral soon.
People have all kinds of reasons for adopting different ages, races and from different countries. Wanting your child to have sibling is totally valid because, and I’m just guessing here, I’m pretty sure that’s not the ONLY reason you are adding to your family through adoption.
Love your blog!