Right now we do not know. We have requested a girl and 95% of the children referred are girls. But, there is that 5% chance that we will be surprised and referred a boy.
How old will she be?
We have requested a healthy child, as young as possible. Per the CCAA (China Center for Adoption Affairs) guidelines we are eligible for a child up to 36 months old. This is based on our ages. Now all we can do is wait and see!
Who is our Adoption Agency?
Our agency is Chinese Children Adoption International (CCAI). They have been great and we heartily recommend them!
What's her name?
Click here to find out.
Why China?
There are many reasons. We think are feelings are best summed up by author and fellow adoptive parent, Terry Garlock. Click here to find out Why China?
China's Lost Girls DVD by National Geographic Explorer - This special just aired in June 2004 and is a wonderful documentary about Chinese Adoptions.
Families with Children from China website www.fwcc.org
Chinese Children Adoption International - our wonderful agency! www.chinesechildren.org
Chinese Adoption Stories - a list of families who have created adoption websites, like ours www.chineseadoptionstories.homestead.com
September Moon Cakes - our DTC (dossier to China) webgroup www.september2004dtc.org
Wanting a Daughter, Needing a Son by Kay Johnson - We haven't yet read this book, but we have heard that it is wonderful and we plan to read it soon