I finally got an email today on where we are in the list of families waiting for a referral. As we are on two list we received to #'s to where we are on these list.
Single child under the age of 1 of either sex is #132
Siblings, twins of either sex are 0-3 years is # 43
I'm not sure what one will come up first as we have no way of knowing how many referrals will be coming each month. The agency is working on half the staff as they did before so let;s hope that the referral rate is going to be more then 5 a month. If that's the case you can see that we will be waiting a long time for our child/children.
I must keep positive and look froward to the coming referrals...only make my number go up from here on out!
Congratulations to everyone! Let the Referrals keep coming!!!!!
***** UPDATE *****
For those who are not in the adoption world....a "Referral" is a match to a child. When you are adopting you put forward a request of what sex, age and health issues that you are requesting for your future children. As we have requested a single child either sex under the age of 1yrs at the time of referral. We've also requested siblings or twins 0-3 years of time of referral.
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7 comments:
i'm not sure how all this "referral" stuff works but i'm assuming that you are one step closer to having your family and i'm so happy for you!! good luck!!!
130 as of today, 2 referrals today. #132 may seem far but it will go and the fact that every referral is now one step closer will help this process move faster for all of us. Looking forward to the day you hit 100 and then down from there.
Natalie:)
Kelly,
It's good to have some data, for sure. If there's a way to know how many referrals are coming out and you can start counting down, that is such a good thing. Got my fingers crossed for you guys. Looks like your countdown is on...and I LOVE a good countdown!!
Carolyn
I am glad you finally got your number, and hoping those numbers go down real quick!!
Thats great news! Just think, everyday those numbers are going down more and more and you are closer to your referral. Great to hear! If you hear how much closer you are getting keep us in the loop we would love to be able to count down with you as from now until your children are home with you it only becomes more and more exciting!
Thinking of you
Catherine, Jamey, Oksana and Landon
So happy to hear that you guys got your numbers and things are moving forward. The countdown is on once again! Can't wait until its your turn.
Deanna
It's kind of neat to be on two lists because then the anticipation is more fun as you really don't know what to expect or which list you will get to the top of first. It will be fun to count them both down. I hear that there was a recent sibling referral so I guess you've moved up on that list too!
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