Update Pet Talk Children!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

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

I'm due on 1st March

[crsvstang]

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)

[jesse_3]

Wow! So many babies! lol!

Congrats to all the moms out there!

Steph, Jesse, and Splinter

[sandragonfly]

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.

[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.

[Samantha Puppy]

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

[prechrswife]

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.

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.

[Corinna]

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

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

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

LOL Jaime!!!

[chrangharris]

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

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

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.

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

[Cataholic]

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!

[prechrswife]

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

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.

[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?

[prechrswife]

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?

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.