So apparently, I'm a reject.
Even though there are tens of thousands of babies in China longing for a family to hug and hold and love them, we don't qualify.
Why? Because my husband is an unheard-of 52 years old.
And I... well, I have a diagnosed panic disorder and have been on Lexapro for several years.
Guess that makes me an unfit mother.
I mean, really, we knew THAT already. But it had more to do with the popcorn for dinner than the antidepressants.
Well that sucks. I hope it means that God has something bigger and better in store for you. The Chinese government has no idea what they are talking about!! Lexapro was my wonder drug of choice for a long time:)
Posted by: raesha | April 25, 2007 at 08:48 PM
((hugs))I'm sorry to hear that! Like the pp- I hope that means bigger and better things are in your future.
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | April 25, 2007 at 09:11 PM
Hey, you can watch my kids any day.
Really, any day;
no REALLY...when are you going to be here?
I could REALLY USE A DAY OFF!
LOL
XOXO
Marly
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Posted by: Yarn Thing | April 25, 2007 at 11:16 PM
ahhh don't feel so bad. I had heard they had really strict rules...updated recently??? At least you can't say it was a weight issue like I probably could :) There's lots of babies out there...the right one could come at any moment. :)
Posted by: moki | April 26, 2007 at 12:36 AM
Don't give up...I'm sure God has a plan for you.
Posted by: Maria | April 26, 2007 at 01:18 AM
So I guess I guess my husband is considered a dinosaur in China too?
Puhlease!
Thankfully there are quite a few countries that would love to have you adopt their kids.
Posted by: ~Kristie | April 26, 2007 at 04:35 AM
I'm so sorry Lain! I didn't know you were even trying for this, but still sad and shocking, just the same. Apparently 52 and LexaPro is worse than living in an orphanage with little loving contact...?? whatever.
love you and your quirky mix or pessimistic optimism, and popcorn for dinner isn't entirely bad is it? t
Posted by: tonya | April 26, 2007 at 11:23 AM
I am sorry to hear this. You have to wonder what they are thinking...better to leave a child in an orphanage....weird.
Posted by: Alisha | April 26, 2007 at 09:31 PM
Tragic sad loss to a baby in China for a set of good parents.
I realize that there have to be criteria & all, but this seems so tremendously unfair.
When my DH & I adopted our daughter from Russia, we had to jump hoops too. The systems that other countries put in place, so often just don't make sense.
Hugs & Prayers for strength right now.
Posted by: Theresa E. | April 27, 2007 at 12:25 AM
Hi! This is too bad! I know we have never met, but you really get to know someone pretty well by reading their blog and geez, you are a good person!!
Hang in there, I am sure this is God's way of saying he has some other grand plan for your family! Much luck and many blessings!
angie
Posted by: Angie Kajfasz | April 27, 2007 at 01:13 PM
So sorry to hear that! Are there other countries you could apply for?
Hope you have a great weekend!
Posted by: Jamie | April 27, 2007 at 02:31 PM
You can be my mother anyday.. oh wait, you already are mothering me!
China changed the rules and you get whacked-- it really isn't personal. But you know that.
How about Darfur?
Posted by: Jennifer Louden | April 27, 2007 at 02:38 PM
I'm so sorry. We were also going that route and even got married to smooth things along. But also, local adoption rules changed making more older children available for adoption (which was fine with us). We were fortunate to find ourselves pregnant some months into the adoption process so we often call our son our "little Chinese baby".
And Lexapro... makes me a much better mom.
Posted by: dawn | May 04, 2007 at 12:20 PM