Update Pet Talk Children!

I know there are too many pet talkers out there to remember who's going to have baby soon or sooner. and for whose had too. I see there's so many same baby 'tickers' around here under their signature, so I thought to made a thread of little pet talkers and keep a track for all!

here, if you know, you can post who's due when? - (samantha puppy, jods, ally's mom...) and who had who when? - (chris's misha, johanna's jonah, missy's tyler...) and am sure there's more. :D

and do you know if it's a girl or boy?

Do I count?:) We are adopting, and are currently waiting on our referral. We should get our referral somewhere around January and should travel to China to pick our baby up sometime around February or March. We have requested and will most likely get a girl. Her name will be Mary Joyce, and she will have a second middle name--either Lian or her current Chinese name (depending on the meaning and pronunciation). She will probably be between 9 months and one year old when she comes home, although this can vary somewhat. Can you tell that I'm excited?:)

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Originally posted by Gina's Ark Inc.
who had who when?
- chris's misha was born 2 August 2004,
-johanna's jonah??
-missy's tyler was born 27 May 2005

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My Mimi was born 28 March 2005

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Originally posted by prechrswife
Do I count?:) ..... Can you tell that I'm excited?:)

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YES and YES - how exciting - I have been watching your ticker!

I'm due right around Christmas (I say Christmas Day, my OB says December 28th) with our first baby - which we have discovered is a boy.

His name will either be Benjamin Joshua or Evan Joshua.

I'm due December 30th with our first child. We don't know the gender.

Thanks for doing this! It's really nice of you.

- chris's misha was born 2 August 2004,
-johanna's jonah was born 7 September 2004
-missy's tyler was born 27 May 2005

Part of me hates that I will never have another baby, but I rejoice in the fact that I'm not having another one at this age and that all of you are!!! :) I LOVE the babies!!!!! :D

You can have mine AND I'll throw in my cat, Maya, for the bargain price of... eh... let's say $5,000 and we'll call it even.

Whaddya say? ;) :D

Jasmine was born to Christy (Dakota's mommy) January 12, 2004.

of course, prechrswife! you're a member here, once your precious mary joyce comes to you, she'll be our another little member. :)

so..

offical pet talk children..

• ♥ dakota's mommy's jasmine: january 12th, 2004 ~
  
  ♥ chris's misha: august 2nd, 2004 ~
  
  ♥ johanna's jonah: september 7th, 2004 ~
  
  ♥ maresche's mimi: march 28th, 2005 ~
  
  ♥ missy's tyler: may 27th, 2005 ~

who's due..

• ♥ samantha puppy: december 25/28th, a boy!
  
  ♥ lobodeb: december 30th, let's guess!! ..a girl? :D

and who's coming!

• ♥ prechrswife's mary joyce: feburary/march!

I know there's more out there... hmmm. & I'm exciting for you all! yaya. :)

Jods is also 7 months pregnant. She doesn't have a ticker, but I remember reading that in one of her posts.

Axel - my nephew and the son of Lady's Human (my brother) will be one year old on November 19th - he's already 20 pounds, he's a big boy! :)

His big sister Marylin Jean turned 4 in August.

And maybe when Lady's Human gets back from postal duties in Oklahoma, I'll get to see newer pictures of them both!

Ally Cat's Mommy is another one that has a pregnancy ticker.

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Originally posted by Lobodeb
Ally Cat's Mommy is another one that has a pregnancy ticker.

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I'm due on 1st March :)

Well both of mine are past baby stage. But they are still my babies.:)

Kaitlynn is 5 (Feb.6, 2000)

Maegan will be 2 (November 11,2003)

Wow! So many babies! lol!

Congrats to all the moms out there!

Steph, Jesse, and Splinter

updated list..

offical pet talk children..

• ♥ crsvstang's kaitlynn: february 6th, 2000 ~
  ♥ lady's human's marilyn jean: august 17th, 2001 ~
  ♥ crsvstang's maegen: november 11th, 2003 ~
  ♥ dakota's mommy's jasmine: january 12th, 2004 ~
  ♥ chris's misha: august 2nd, 2004 ~
  ♥ johanna's jonah: september 7th, 2004 ~
  ♥ lady's human's axel: november 19th, 2004 ~
  ♥ maresche's mimi: march 28th, 2005 ~
  ♥ missy's tyler: may 27th, 2005 ~

who's due..

• ♥ samantha puppy: december 25/28th, a boy!
  ♥ lobodeb: december 30th, 2004 - unknown..
  ♥ ally cat's mommy: march 1st, 2005 - unknown.. (do you know yet?)

and who's coming!

• ♥ prechrswife's mary joyce: feburary/march!

karen, look furrward seeing up to date photo! & I hope to hear from jods soon. :)

I think that Cataholics neice Sammy should be included as she has stolen all of our hearts following her progress and recovery.
She was adopted too but what a sweetie.

Ally Cat's Mommy is having a girl. She and I are going to trade. ;)

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Originally posted by Corinna
I think that Cataholics neice Sammy should be included as she has stolen all of our hearts following her progress and recovery.
She was adopted too but what a sweetie.

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I agree that Sammy should be included. What a strong little girl!

I don't normally step out on limbs like this, but the second part of this quote makes me want to remind everyone that adopted children are their parents' children in every sense except for biology. I just don't think that "She was adopted too" should need to be a qualifier. She is Cataholic's niece. Period. The only reason that I asked if I was included in this thread in my first post is because our daughter is not home yet, and I am not physically pregnant (only "paper pregnant":)) No hard feelings or anything--I'm just very sensitive about these kinds of things. OK, I'm off of my soapbox now.

SO sorry I ment nothing by it except she was chosen by them. I have an adpoted brother .!!!!!!!!!

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Originally posted by Samantha Puppy
Ally Cat's Mommy is having a girl. She and I are going to trade. ;)

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LOL Jaime!!!;)

All these babies and soon to be here babies- I can't wait!!

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Originally posted by prechrswife
the second part of this quote makes me want to remind everyone that adopted children are their parents' children in every sense except for biology. I just don't think that "She was adopted too" should need to be a qualifier. She is Cataholic's niece. Period.

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That is so VERY true!! Our "waiting period" felt just like a pregnancy. The day our children "arrived" is a 2nd "birthday" for them. In fact, Indra had her 15th Belgian Birthday yesterday( you could call it a "gotcha" day too), as she arrived in our family 15 years ago:) . Our kids LOVE their 2nd birthday, as it also involves extra pressies ;) :)

I know Corinna meant not a thing by that post! And, I do second, or is it third, the sentiment that no matter HOW we were blessed with our children, we were blessed all the same!

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Originally posted by Corinna
SO sorry I ment nothing by it except she was chosen by them. I have an adpoted brother .!!!!!!!!!

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No hard feelings at all. I didn't think you meant anything by it at all, but I also didn't want anyone else to take it the wrong way.

Now let's get this thread back to it's original subject--sorry for getting it off-track.:)

prchrswife- What does dossier to China mean? Is that when you sent the paperwork or is that when you get to pick up your little one?

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Originally posted by chrangharris
prchrswife- What does dossier to China mean? Is that when you sent the paperwork or is that when you get to pick up your little one?

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That's the date when our paperwork was actually received by the Chinese government agency that deals with adoption. There is actually another date called the Log-in-Date which is the date that our information was logged into the computer system there. That is actually the date where the countdown begins, but it is a little more difficult to explain. On average, in a regular adoption (non-special needs), you get a referral 6-7 months after your DTC (dossier to China) date, and then travel 6-8 weeks after getting your referral.

Tonya doesn't post too often anymore, but we need to include her little Tyler, and Jaden too.

prchrswife- So you should be getting a referral in about 3-4 months and then travel to China about 6 weeks after that? When you get your referral, will you get a picture/name/info on the child you are adopting (I'm assuming it will be a girl)?

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Originally posted by chrangharris
prchrswife- So you should be getting a referral in about 3-4 months and then travel to China about 6 weeks after that? When you get your referral, will you get a picture/name/info on the child you are adopting (I'm assuming it will be a girl)?

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We are expecting our referral to come probably in January, although there is a remote possibility of December. When we get the referral, that is when we will get our picture/name/info. Then we wait for another month or so on travel approval. After the travel approval comes through, then our facilitator sets up appointment times for our group, and then we get our travel dates. There is A LOT of hurry up and wait time in this process.:)

Bless your heart!!! I don't think I could do it!

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Originally posted by Lobodeb
Bless your heart!!! I don't think I could do it!

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I guess it does have some advantages--no morning sickness, no weight gain...:D

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Originally posted by prechrswife
I guess it does have some advantages--no morning sickness, no weight gain...:D

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I hear ya, there!!!! ;)

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Originally posted by prechrswife
I guess it does have some advantages--no morning sickness, no weight gain...:D

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Don't forget- no mood swings! :D I had some horrible mood swings while I was pregnant with Misha. Poor hubby got chewed out for stirring his oatmeal wrong, then I promptly burst into tears for chewing him out.

What exciting time for you and your family! Please keep us updated! We can't wait to meet your new addition- along with all the other new ones on the way!

okay, I've polished the list up a little and found pictures only from this site - if any picture wanted to be edited, changed, removed or any errors need to be fixed.. let me know!

offical pet talk children..

• http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/430cecb7.jpg tonya's jaden: unknown birthdate..
  http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/6e01aea5.jpg (on right) - crsvstang's kaitlynn: february 6th, 2000 ~
  http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/6a8a09c2.jpg lady's human's marylin jean: august 17th, 2001 ~
  http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/ee92099a.jpg cataholic's sister, jessica's samantha: march 1st, 2003 ~
  
  (picture coming soon?) dixie bella's austin: november 7th, 2003 ~
  
  http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/6e01aea5.jpg (on left) - crsvstang's maegen: november 11th, 2003 ~
  http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/b2100634.jpg dakota's mommy's jasmine: january 12th, 2004 ~
  http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/a38cf1df.jpg chrangharris's misha: august 2nd, 2004 ~
  
  (pictures??) stenograsaurus's hannah rose: august 28th, 2004 ~
  
  http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/13932273.jpg johanna's jonah: september 7th, 2004 ~
  http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...d/6a8a09c2.jpg lady's human's axel: november 19th, 2004 ~

..list continued of 2005 babies below after few more posts, all (pictures) could not fit in one post!

One slight correction. I'm due in 2005, not last year. :o

Thanks again, Gina! You've put a lot of work into this!

thank you! :o

no, I've been enjoying doing this! I can't wait until I have mine too.. I love children! :D