The Referral Is Here!

I waited and waited and waited for that phone call. I finally got the call and the email yesterday at 4:36 pm. I just knew I was going to have to go the whole weekend and not see my baby's face. The phone rang and I saw my agency's number on the caller ID. I just knew Michele (agent) was going to tell me it didn't come. I don't think I would have made it through the weekend! When Michele said, "Are you near your computer?", I about jumped out of my skin! I was like, "I have been living through my computer so of course I am!" She had sent me an email of Mira's basic information! I was trying to be calm but the next thing I knew I was sitting there crying on the phone to my agent and I felt like such a dork but Michele told me to go ahead and cry, that I had the right to cry, so there I went! Mira Lin Fogle was born December 31, 2004! Her 7 month birthday is today! I couldn't believe she is so young! We asked for an infant but the Chinese government generally doesn't let them go that young. She had a medical checkup in May and she weighed 14.6 pounds and was 24.6 inches long. She's a little thing. One of the things they said about her was that she liked to talk. I don't know what she could be saying at this point but I don't care if it is a constant babble. Of course Michele made the comment that she would fit in well with the Fogle family because we liked to talk! She is definitely right. I could not wait for James to call from China!! I had calmed down by the time the phone rang again but when I heard his voice I started to cry again. I am driving to Asheville to chase the little FedEx man down with my daughter's picture and the rest of the referral this morning. I couldn't possible wait the rest of the weekend to see her face. Enough of my ramblings - going to Asheville. Pictures will be shown shortly!

Hi Honey

I just wanted you to know that I finally made it to the blog and I really enjoyed it. It was great to see you all in the pictures. I love you and the kids and Mira and I wish I was home. "Come Sunday, it'll be all right..."

I Can't Sleep!

Our referral is on the way from Bejing China. My devious new friend Karen got the tracking number from DHL so I have been tracking the package, checking every couple of hours in case there is an update. Our referral is supposed to get to the translator by noon Thursday and will be sent to our adoption agent from there. I WILL be driving to Asheville to get our referral Friday. I will probably be following the FedEx truck into the parking lot like a loon! I tried to sleep but as you will be able to tell from my post, it is 1 am right now and I do not have a sleepy bone in my body! James is in China right now so I have no one to tell me to go to bed. In my mind, I know the referral will not get here any sooner just because I am staying awake like an idiot. I think I could actually finish cleaning my house if I wouldn't wake Adam. I just know that tomorrow I will know how old Mira is, what her Chinese name is, if she has any health issues, and any other minute details from the referral that my agent is willing to give me via email. I am thinking my adoption agency should get caller ID if they haven't already. I have called them every day, usually more than once a day. I wonder if I will get better once I get her picture - I certainly hope so. But I will probably obsess about when we will get to board the plane to China.

When I talked to James today, I asked him if he wanted me to keep the picture a secret from the rest of the family until he got to see it and he said absolutely. I just felt like he should be the SECOND person to get to see Mira for the first time. He told me I could show Adam, Natalie, and Kayla but that is it. I am so sad that he won't be here to get her picture with me but I am sure I will get over it once I get her information in my hands.

I am now going to go upstairs and watch some stupid TV and maybe I will eventually nod off. Too bad Krispy Kreme doesn't deliver. I could definitely eat some sugar right now. I am sure that would help me sleep (HA HA).

Natalie is getting Kayla ready for a dance recital. Aren't they beautiful? They are both very excited we are adopting Mira Lin. Kayla can't wait to boss her around! 

Psycho, the cat, is on the lookout for Mira! Is that a perfect name, or what?! 

Our furry family member, Ollie, is also sad because we don't have Mira yet! 

James, Adam, Nat & Kayla, & Me (only missing Mira Lin) 

Our History

My name is Leslie and I started this blog mainly to help me stay sane while I wait for the last step of our adoption before traveling - the referral. My husband James and I are adopting a baby from China, to be named Mira Lin. I have to confess that my patience at this point is very small so I created this blog for my own therapy. Please feel free to comment on my lunacy. James and I have been married for almost 9 wonderful years. We have 2 great kids from James' first marriage named Adam and Natalie. Adam is 25 and has special needs. He lives with us. Natalie is 22 and lives about 2 miles from us with her 4 year old daughter Kayla. Yes, I became a "Nana" when I was 30 years old! Four years ago I couldn't believe I had someone calling me Nana but now I wouldn't care if she called me Grandmaw or even "Hey You." As if our home life was not chaotic enough, James and I wanted a child created by us. Alas, that was not to be so we decided to adopt. James travels to China several times a year so that was our first choice. The process has been long and stressful at times but I KNOW Mira will be worth it. As soon as I figure out how to post pictures, I will start putting photos of our family and Mira's nursery. I don't know if I am that smart so if anyone can help, please feel free to comment on my stupidity. I have a digital camera and a docking station, if that helps!