New Blog

We have officially gotten everything moved. Please visit our new blog HERE. It is password protected so you will have to email us at stillwewait@aol.com for the password and we will share it. We do ask that you keep the password secure and DO NOT share it. Our main interest is for these children's privacy and to make sure we are not hindering any child placing agency.

Sincerely,
Taylor and Ashton

We are Moving

Still We Wait is in the process of moving to a password protected site. This site will remain up until we are ready to announce the new site. But in the mean time if you would like to be given the password to the new site please email us stillwewait@aol.com Once it is finished we will pass along the website and the password.

Our number one goal is the privacy of the children we advocate for which is the only reason we are switching. We would have loved to stay with blogger but blogger only lets you have 100 readers once the blog is private.

We will still be using this site occasionally since it is where SWW began but children's pictures and full date of birth will no longer be posted here.

Thank you all for understanding.

Sincerely,
Taylor and Ashton

Someone has to be their momma

These two sweet little girls have really touched my heart. Both little girls have very manageable needs and just need families to bring them home and love them. Both of these little ones are on China's shared list.

Sweet Kayia was born Jan. 10th 2004 and has Restricted functions on the right side of her body. (mild CP) Here is what is said about her. Kaiya has mild cerebral palsy, which mainly affects her right hand. She uses her left hand to do almost everything. Kaiya had surgery at a year old to help her right foot to walk better. She walks well, just needs to be reminded to walk "heel to toe" with her right foot. Kaiya attends school, and she is developmentally at the same level as her peers. Her best subject is Chinese. Kaiya is described as cheerful, and she absolutely loves the Pleasant Goat and Big Wolf cartoon. Her favorite toy is a Pleasant Goat doll. Doesn't she just sound precious!! Please someone bring this beauty home. She has been waiting way to long for a family!

Adorable Stella was born Jan. 4th 2004 with Beta thalassemia. Stella is a sweet and active 7 year old girl with a captivating smile! She is very fond of dancing, gymnastics, and singing. She is in kindergarten and her teachers say that she has a good concentration span and that she actively answer questions while in class. She has also been known to make cute toys, which the teachers love! She has been diagnosed with ß Thalassemia and receives blood transfusions for this. Her momma has to be out there somewhere I know she would make a wonderful addition to a family!

Please someone bring these angels home! They are special focus and therefore can be adopted along with another child or you can reuse your current dossier if you have been home less than a year. I know their mommas are out there! If you have question please contact us. You can find our emails under the contact us tab at the top of the page!

Sweet Girls Waiting

Sweet Lola was born August 2009 with Thalassanemia-Mediteranean Anemia.

Little Shalyn was born October 2010 with Hairy nevus, umbilical hernia, anemia.

Chelsea was born January 2011 with Cerebral Palsy. She is such a little peanut that needs a family to help her grow and thrive.

Beautiful Ava was born April 2009 and is post-op Meningocele.

Sweet Tess was born Feb 2002 and has CP. Her photo is an updated one taken this month. Isn't she sweet!

Allison was born April 2002 with the softening of front temporal lobe. She needs a mom and dad to bring out the best in her. There is a video available of her.

Beautiful Valentina was born Jan 2004 with obstructive hydrocephalus and anencephalotrophia. She too has a video available for interested families.

Little Haley was born March 2009 and has been diagnosed with a Developmental delay.

Selena was born June 2006 and was thought to have had hearing loss-but hearing is normal, she was born with neonatal asphyxia.

All of these little girls are waiting agency specific with the same agency. This particular agency has rules that are not from the CCCWA such as you must be home 6 months after your most recent adoption before beginning the process to bring home another child. All other CCCWA rules apply and on occasions they will ask for waivers.

If you would like more on one of these precious girls please email us at stillwewait@aol.com or email me at tsw1203@aol.com.

5 Sweet Little girls waiting!

Someone out there has to be the moms of these sweet little girls. They are all currently waiting in Russia in a region that is easier to adopt from.

• 3 trips are required 
• 1st trip, Both parents for 5-7 days
• 2-3 month wait for the judge to appoint the court hearing
• Both parents travel for 2nd trip about 7 days, both parents leave after the court hearing
• 30-day waiting period is NOT waived for special needs
• Only one parent would need to return after the 30-day wait
• Up to 5 young children in the home if the family income is sizeable (the adopted child being the 5th child)
• Both parents must be younger than 60 years
• Parents may NOT be currently on anti-depressants; prior history of anti-depressants may be permitted on a case-by-case basis
• No criminal background (DWI's acceptable on a case by case basis)
• EASY TRAVEL IN-COUNTRY
• Fee includes orphanage donation
• Married couples and single heterosexual mothers may apply
• Un-related children may not be adopted simultaneously
• Total program and travel fees approx $35-40K

Lizzy 

Girl, born October 2010

I love how she has grown! Old picture is from June 2011, and new one is from Feb 2012. She would so benfit from a family while she is still so young!

Lizzy has Down syndrome and is listed as HIV+; however since she is still so young that may just be that her mother was HIV+.

 UPDATE LIZZY IS NOT HIV+

LOTS more photos available! Lizzy has been featured before but I know somewhere her mom is out there! Please inquire about her!

Annalisa 

Birth Date: February 2009
Gender: Female

This little love was a Valentine's baby     She had a heart condition at birth, and has had a surgery.   

From a family who met Annalisa in August 2011:  She is just starting to walk, playful, chubby!  She is really a cutie. Just starting to walk.  Kept touching my hair when my back was turned and then I would face her and she would pretend she didn't do it.  

Lots of GREAT pictures of Annalisa available!   

Angelica- MY FAMILY HAS FOUND ME!

Angelica was born January 2008. She is HIV-positive. 

She was living in a family before arriving at the orphanage. She is small, vulnerable and sometimes fearful of this new environment. It is not easy to get used to the new circumstances and new people. At first, she did not want to socialize with the other children, but slowly, day by day, she gradually warms up and starts to socialize.

She can sometimes be capricious which is understandable considering all the difficult circumstances she has had to deal with in her short life. She loves to play with dolls and she will often choose a doll out of all the other toys. Angelica eats well and sleeps well. She is getting stronger and healthy. She is lagging behind in development, but she is trying hard to catch up and is gradually doing so. Recently she participated in a children's matinee, and despite her shyness, she recited a poem very well!

Many additional photos are available as well as a recent video.

Alina B.

Alina B.

Date of Birth: August 2004

No siblings

 HIV

Alina is a real leader and has a strong intellect. She can be serious and thoughtful and may also light up with joy. She has endless childlike curiosity and she is very charming. Alina is active, brave, stubborn and she likes to play complex plot games with the boys. She prefers to play with cars and other boyish toys more than dolls. Alina is sociable, likes to tell stories and she is a very happy girl. She was in an orphanage than taken in to a family, but the grandmother found out about her diagnosis and was strongly against it so the foster-adoptive parents terminated their parental rights.

Additional photos available. 

Eliza

Born, September 2006

Diagnosis: Orthopedic and urological issues  

Eliza is pleading for a family of her own.   She is a gorgeous little girl who deserves to know the love of a family, even if only for a little while.   Further medical information is available for interested families.

PLEASE IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE ON ANY OF THESE LITTLE GIRLS EMAIL US STILLWEWAIT@AOL.COM WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE THESE LITTLE ONES FIND FOREVER FAMILIES SOON! EVEN IF ONE OF  THESE LITTLE ONES IS NOT YOUR CHILD AND YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE CHILDREN FROM THIS REGION OR ANOTHER REGION IN RUSSIA EMAIL US AND WE CAN HELP YOU AS WELL. 

Starfish Boy in Foster Care with a Family

Christopher is a Starfish boy that has been in foster care with a family in Shanghai since September 2007: Below is from his Foster family as they have asked me to help advocate for him to find him a forever family. They are unable to adopt him due to circumstances in their home country regarding special needs adoption.


DOB: July 2007

We live in Shanghai and have been fostering Christopher since he was 2 months old.  He has spina bifida and hydrocephalus.  He had surgery for his spina bifida in October 2007 with Dr Bao in Shanghai at the Shanghai Children's Medical Centre.  He can not walk, however he scoots on his bottom with ease and 'commando crawls' to get around.  He is incredibly strong. We are not sure about his bladder and bowel control.  He wea rs a nappy, however he also can do a wee and poo on the toilet sometimes.  Constipation is a problem sometimes and we encourage him to eat lots of fruit and he knows 'it's for my poop!'.  In August 2008, Christopher suffered a broken leg (thigh bone).  He ended up suffering 5 breaks (all in the thigh bones) in 6 months which doctors told us was brittle bones as a result of the spina bifida.  He has been on alendronate since then and has not had a broken bone since February 2009.  The bone density in his legs has improved.  His right foot does not sit flat and this will require surgery later (tendons).

Christopher also has a congenital rib (R) deformity.  This can result in his breathing becoming labored when he gets a chest infection.  We are vigilant when he does start coughing and get him to the doctors.  He has had 2 chest infections this winter.  We saw an orthopedic surgeon in December who felt that the rib deformity was not impacting him negatively and wants to see him in another year.  The rib deformity/future scoliosis will need surgery when he is older.

Christopher wears glasses and his eyes are improving.  I would have to find out more information regarding the exact problem with his eyes, I'm sorry I don't know details.  (Christopher sees excellent doctors at the Xin Hua hospital, however language can be a barrier as it is often in Chinese).

Christopher speaks English and Mandarin, and also some Shanghainese.  He confidently communicates in and is able to translate/change between the English and Mandarin.  He talks a lot - he likes to tell us what he is doing and ask questions.  He loves to listen to stories, talking about the pictures and loves to turn the pages.  He is learning the animal names and sounds and colors.  He counts up to 10 and can count objects.  He loves 'lift-the-flap' books.  He will sit and look at books for a while by himself.  He likes Spot, the Wiggles and Toy Story.

Christopher likes to play with wooden blocks and duplo, stacking them and building.  He plays with Chelsea (5) - they dress up, play doctor s, cook and look after the babies/teddies.  He likes to do puzzles and is so proud of himself when he finishes them.  He likes to draw.  He likes to make simple tracks with his new train set.  He likes to be with Sam (14) and Jackson (11) and loves it when they play their music for him.  He doesn't like loud noises, getting upset when he first hears them.  He likes to go to sleep with his door open a bit.  He has a nap for about an hour in the afternoon.  He goes to bed around 7:30pm and wakes up between 6 and 6:30am.  He is a good sleeper and sleeps through the night.  

He likes to go outside to play.  He loves going down the slippery slide and can do it by himself.  He loves animals.  When we have looked after our fr iends' dog, the first thing he wants to do in the morning is see her.  He just likes to sit beside her and rest his head on her.  He is very gentle with animals.  He likes to go to the park, sit on the grass, roll/throw a ball and loves to blow bubbles.

Christopher is a people person and the life of the party.  Everyone loves him.  He has a beautiful personality.  He is almost always happy, from the moment he wakes up.  He will talk to anyone and says hello to everyone he meets.  He always has a smile that lights up his face!  He has a great sense of humour.  He can be demanding and finds it frustrating to have to wait. We are working on this with him and find the positive - at least he knows what he wants!  

He loves to eat noodles and rice. He also likes toast and sandwiches, sausages and pasta.  He likes dry cereal breakfast along with his fruit.  He feeds himself and can drink from a cup.  He takes his medicine well each morning.  He likes chocolate and chips.  He will generally try most foods.  He doesn't like big chunks of meat to chew.

Christopher has a good routine and knows it well (especially when it's time to eat).  He is very independent and wants to try to do things himself.  He loves a cuddle and kisses.  He loves a 'rumble in the jungle' - a roll around o n the floor. He is very tactile and loves to touch faces (especially whiskers and chins).  He is a go getter, a fighter and an adorable little boy.  He never ceases to amaze us and his happy outlook on life encourages everyone around him.

I have more pictures and videos from his foster family coming and will share those with interested families as soon as I have them. He is an adorable little boy and is in need of a forever family if you would like to know more on him please email me personally at tsw1203@aol.com just make sure to have the subject line as Starfish boy Chris so I know which child you are referring to. Also feel free to share his info with families looking to adopt or with other advocates. Help me find this little guy his Momma and Baba.

Taylor

Agency Specific Kids

Analise-May 2009 Cleft palate, delay, hearing concern

Jonathan-March 2010 post op CHD(VSD) & post op hydrocephalus

Cameron Oct 2004 post op CHD (TOF)

Nala Sept 2010 abnormal CT MY FAMILY FOUND ME!!

James March 2010-brain damage syndrome

Reese Oct 2010 syndactyly, deformed wrists (1)

Chase Dec 2007-post op teratoma

Josh Nov 2005 deaf

Maisy-Oct 2006 CHD

 (Guangdong Girl) MY FAMILY FOUND ME!!

Scott-Jan 2010-Hypospadia

Serafina March 2011 post op anal atresia, fistula

Brett-Nov 2009 post-op complicated CHD

Valerie March 2009 post op cleft lilp-pal, post op megacolon & vaginal fistula

 (In Foster Care)

Photo Taken Feb 14th 2012 MATCHED WITH HER FOREVER FAMILY!!

Please if you see a little one you would like to know more about email us at stillwewait@aol.com and one of us can connect you to the agency that holds their file. This agency also has many many more waiting angels looking for families so please if you would just like the agency name you can email as well. All that we ask is you give us the name of the child you are interested in learning more about. We will try to keep this updated with children who are matched or are sent back to the shared list. 

Agency Requirements/Rules (Not China Requirements) 

• Must be home with current adopted child for at least 6 months 
• Cannot adopt 2 at once unless twins
• Files will not be transferred unless agency is unsuccessful at matching the child or a family with a log in date is ready to submit LOI or the child has a more severe special need then on some cases the transfer will occur.
• All other China rules apply waivers can be granted on a case by case basis