you know you are adopting from China when…

….you know that I-600 & I-171 aren’t highways


….you’ve been expecting a baby for 2 years 
(or more)
…you’ve actually googled what animal has the longest gestation period just to compare it with your own (note—it’s the elephant with just under a 2-year pregnancy. So, ours will be longer)
…you know that waiting for China has nothing to do with Pottery Barn or dishes


…your homestudy is followed by a number (i.e. #2 or #3 or #4)


…you never know how many days next month will have


…you know that babies come in batches


…you’ve been fingerprinted four times, but never committed a crime


…you automatically assume everyone who is expecting is having a girl


…you own new clothing in 3 little sizes for all 4 seasons (because you don’t know when or how big)


…you look twice when you see a ladybug


…you know people who understand when you talk about 2 day months & 5 day months


…your due date hasn’t changed by days but by years


…you know who Rumor Queen is AND you don’t know who she is


…you start using rumor ratings (R1, R2, R3, etc.) in conversation with your husband
…you know that forecast doesn’t have anything to do with the weather


…you’ve waited so long, they rechecked your fingerprints to see if they changed


…trying to understand why they’re printing you again, you study your own fingerprints and wonder if fingerprints grow wrinkles


…you speak of “that time of month” referring to CCAA updates & referrals
…you love someone you’ve never met with all your heart.