13th June 2006

A door closes

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So.

DotterSecunda will not be Chinese.

We were informed today that due to the sturm und drang a year and a half ago, China will not let us adopt for a few more years (unspecified amount of time).

Oh, there are other options. We’ll find something, I’m sure.

But right now, even though we knew intellectually that this was a distinct possibility given the current tightening of requirements to adopt from China, it’s tough. It’s very different to think something is a possibility, and to be bluntly told, “Nope, sorry, no can do.”

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There are currently 11 responses to “A door closes”

  1. 1 On June 13th, 2006, chicagomama said:

    I am so sorry that your second daughter will not be Chinese…or rather, that your plan to build your family needs to be changed. I cannot imagine how you are feeling, but wanted you to know that I am here sending you hugs and support. Keep us posted, and I hope you are well. (((((((cheesy but very sincere hugs)))))))))))))))))))

  2. 2 On June 13th, 2006, baggage said:

    I’m sorry your plans are changing. I don’t understand why..I must have missed something. But sending you support.

  3. 3 On June 13th, 2006, Shelba said:

    Oh no! I’m so very sorry. So very sorry, this is horrible news. This must be difficult news to deal with.

  4. 4 On June 13th, 2006, Johnny said:

    Sorry.

  5. 5 On June 13th, 2006, Carol Anne said:

    I’m sorry, O.M. This has got to hurt in so many ways. You are right, there are other ways to build your family — keep digging at it. Look for that open window, and invite that opportunity in.

    It sucks. I send hugs and sympathy.

  6. 6 On June 13th, 2006, bh said:

    Sorry.

  7. 7 On June 13th, 2006, Space Mom said:

    I am sorry. But OmegaSecunda is out there somewhere!

    HUGS.

  8. 8 On June 13th, 2006, MomEtc. said:

    I’m so sorry to read this. It must be quite a shock. DotterSegunda is somewhere though and you will all come together. You know, since you mentioned Vietnam and we’ve been thinking of adopting from Vietnam, I can’t help but imagine us adopting around the same time, from the same country.

  9. 9 On June 13th, 2006, MomEtc. said:

    I’m so sorry to read this. It must be quite a shock. DotterSegunda is somewhere though and you will all come together. You know, since you mentioned Vietnam and we’ve been thinking of adopting from Vietnam, I can’t help but imagine us adopting around the same time, from the same country.

  10. 10 On June 13th, 2006, Sara said:

    I think I missed something too. It can be shattering when life shifts gears on us. I hope a new door or window opens for you when you’re ready.

  11. 11 On June 14th, 2006, ©Jac said:

    Omegamom, I am so sorry to hear that particular avenue is closed for you! ~Kind thoughts~ that what you do decide brings a lot of happiness to your family.

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