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02.13.09 · Uncategorized 75

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  1. *Overflowing* says

    February 13, 2009 at 4:37 AM

    Oh, you are a very naughty girl…my husband is laughing at my agony…

    Yes…yes what? Are you pregnant or adopting another China sweetie?

    CONGRATULATIONS…can’t wait for you to spill ALL the beans!!

    Something tells me you are having a lot of giggles over this!

    Reply
  2. Chelley says

    February 13, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    WHAT?

    It isnt one word thursday???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

    Reply
  3. Karen says

    February 13, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    Details…..where are the details?:-)

    Reply
  4. Mom Of Many says

    February 13, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    Okay, the YES is in pink….so it’s a girl?? (If I’m right, I KNEW I should have been a detective, and if i’m not then its a good thing I opted to just be a mom!) Then again, if I am right, becoming a police chaplain, does that count?

    You are killin’ me over here and ya’ know that’s not really nice to do to a woman who is post-menopausal and just lived thru a traumatic house fire and living for the last four weeks in a hotel room (where the walls on closing in on us) and with a son depl*yed with the special forces, right?

    Come on!! Take some pity – DO TELL!

    Reply
  5. Cate says

    February 13, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    Yes? Yes, WHAT?!

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  6. Andrea says

    February 13, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    Ok Stephanie….That is just messed up.

    A

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  7. Staci says

    February 13, 2009 at 5:11 AM

    Oh my goodness!! Yes…means what?? Can’t wait to hear!? ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  8. julie says

    February 13, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    WHAT?!?!?!? OMG – Please don’t keep us hanging!!!!!

    Hugs – Julie

    Reply
  9. Susan says

    February 13, 2009 at 5:19 AM

    ever hear of whisper down the lane?… lol, better go ahead and tell! ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ™‚ So far, we have a few pregnancy guesses, adoption guess, I’ll toss one in the ring and say your gerbil had babies?

    How fun..!

    Reply
  10. living4him5 says

    February 13, 2009 at 5:26 AM

    Oh do tell!!!!!!

    Reply
  11. Susan says

    February 13, 2009 at 5:28 AM

    oh my goodness I kept looking at the ‘YES’ and the last time I saw letters that looked like that was on a pregnancy urine test stick.
    Hurry Hurry! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Anonymous says

    February 13, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    I hope that you’re planning a “Fill us all in Friday!” Please…tell!!!

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  13. trina says

    February 13, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Girlfriend…I wouldn’t be surprised if you are pregnant. The picture looked like little sperm…
    Oh my goodness! BUT how would you know so soon it’s a girl?!!! Ok…this is crazy! Either way, you are buying a new van!! Yep, a 15 passenger one…the BIGGIE!! It would be a very sad day if it were just a family pet….after all this. Please..details!!

    Reply
  14. Chelley says

    February 13, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    ok I now have wait a few hours come on!! LOL

    I bet you will update this when I am asleep and everyone else is awake!

    Reply
  15. Kim says

    February 13, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    I knew you would go to China again! What’s her name?

    Reply
  16. Anonymous says

    February 13, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    I’m guessing you’re adding a son(in-law)… a young man proposed and Tori said Yes????

    Reply
  17. Anonymous says

    February 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    This is amazing, agonizing and too fun! We await your reply!
    Charlene

    Reply
  18. Sue Mom of Two says

    February 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Nope….it’s pink so it can’t be a son-in-law. I’m thinking another China doll.

    You are SO naughty, keeping us in suspense like this…..dangling a carrot every night.

    Reply
  19. Amy says

    February 13, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    This is just a little cruel, I think I looked at your blog 50 times yesterday. Looks like I will be a slave to the refresh button again today. ๐Ÿ™‚

    I am so excited to hear your news, whatever it is I am sure it is wonderful, suspense is sufficiently built!

    Amy

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  20. Jenn says

    February 13, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Oh the agony of having to wait!!! It’s amazing how much torture this really is!! Whatever it is, I’m sure there is celebration at your house!

    Blessings,
    Jenn

    Reply
  21. Mom to five says

    February 13, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    OK, My guess is it’s a girl. From China. And you are using CHFS. Am I right?? I hope it’s the sweety I have had my eye on but couldn’t get an answer from them…..

    Congratulations!!!

    Reply
  22. Rebecca of "China, Baby!" says

    February 13, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    You are havin’ way too much fun with this, aren’t you. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  23. Nicole A. says

    February 13, 2009 at 1:05 PM

    Ugh, the agony! OK, it’s definitely a girl (pink lettering!), and I’m going to be oh-so-disappointed if it’s a dog, horse, or other pet. ๐Ÿ™‚

    My guess is that it is a daughter from China, maybe an older child this time?

    Really, do tell … just a little more!?! OK, a lot more would be even better. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Have a great Friday (torturing all of us nosy bloggers)!

    All the best,
    Nicole A. in OH

    Reply
  24. Karrie says

    February 13, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    You are all kinds of CRAZY!!!
    But it’s definitely the best kind of crazy.
    Take that bull by the horns!
    You guys ROCK!!!
    Talk about walkin’ the walk!
    I so wanna be like you!!!!

    Reply
  25. Shannon says

    February 13, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    OK – I’m about to give birth any day now and I REALLY don’t want to be asking my husband to refresh the Ni Hao Y’all site while I’m pushing just so I can find out this news. You have to give more details today so I can relax!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  26. Dita says

    February 13, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! That particular YES, in that color…can only mean one thing!

    Woman…where do you get your ENERGY??

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  27. Darlene says

    February 13, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    ok, that YES you have pictured looks like a pregnancy test color as it’s sort of pale pink.
    So my guess is you are pregnant.

    Please tell us soon!

    Reply
  28. Jessica says

    February 13, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Okay, still full of anticipation and on the edge of my seat here…

    Best!
    Jessica

    Reply
  29. Tish says

    February 13, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    too funny! praise the Lord!

    and shannon’s comment about refreshing yor site while giving birth was hilarious!

    Reply
  30. Mom to my China Posse says

    February 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    you have our attention! Congratulations to whatever your annoucement is! I will have to say though that 7 is my limit! you amaze me!

    Reply
  31. bbmomof2boys says

    February 13, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Ok…so you are sitting back right now with your hubby giggling away….not funny!!!

    You had better give it up soon so we all don’t go crazy and wear out our keyboard from all that refereshing!! Can’t you hear all that clicking??

    Hugs,
    Carla

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  32. Global Girl says

    February 13, 2009 at 2:31 PM

    Say whaaat? ๐Ÿ™‚

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  33. Eileen says

    February 13, 2009 at 2:34 PM

    I wonder if your No Hands But Ours site is just too much for you–all of that special needs adoption happiness staring you in the face everyday. It can make a person do CRAZY things! Crazy in a good way!

    Can’t wait to hear the details!

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  34. sara says

    February 13, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    congratulations!!! I can’t wait to hear more: another club foot? Heart? Cleft? Come on!!

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  35. kirsty says

    February 13, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    You’ve bought a little puppy dog??? And laughing your head off with all these comments…..???

    Reply
  36. Mommy says

    February 13, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Are you trying to torture us? What kind of post is that? Do tell my friend! I’m going with Anonymous on this one…did Tori say yes to a prince charming maybe????

    Reply
  37. Shannon of "Room for More" says

    February 13, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    I’m with Rebecca, you are having way too much fun with this. The only thing is Rebecca knows, and we DON’T!! Whether you are pregnant or your are adopting again, I am excited your family is growing! Maybe you can give us 2 words next time, ha! ; )

    Reply
  38. shelley says

    February 13, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Now we deserve an answer. Girl or boy from China???? Bun in the oven? Choosing another country? Victoria getting married? There are so many questions to go with just one answer. SPILL SPILL SPILL

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  39. Barbie says

    February 13, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    Congratulations Stef!!!!!!!!!!! Can’t wait to hear all about HER!!

    Reply
  40. The Gang's Momma says

    February 13, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    This is all wrong. Just so wrong. It’s just wrong. You should be ashamed of yourself, keeping the blogosphere in utter suspense and anticipation. Please, put our agony to rest. Spill. It. Now.

    Reply
  41. Rebecca of "China, Baby!" says

    February 13, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    So, how many hits you gettin’ today girlfriend??? Maybe in the neighborhood of 3, 4 thousand??

    Refresh, refresh, refresh…

    Reply
  42. Jenna says

    February 13, 2009 at 4:43 PM

    That’s just not nice. ๐Ÿ™‚

    I’m just glad I wasn’t able to check blogs yesterday- that’s 24 hours less suspense for me…..can’t wait to hear. I couldn’t even HAZARD a guess!!!!

    Reply
  43. Patricia/NYC says

    February 13, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    Hmmm…9 ballons…a big PINK YES…I have my suspicions…

    You are one sneaky girl, aren’t you?! lol!

    You are NOT going to make us wait ALL. WEEKEND. LONG….are you???!!!

    Reply
  44. *Overflowing* says

    February 13, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    I think we are going to have to pressure Rebecca into talkin’. Now…do you really want to do that to her?!?!

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  45. Mandi says

    February 13, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    Are you kidding me? I was expecting to get on here today to see some big announcement and still, you are teasing us. Do you have any idea the agony you are putting us through. I cannot wait to see where HE is leading you.

    Mandi

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  46. Chris and Deb says

    February 13, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    ok….now this is cruel to keep us hanging! ๐Ÿ™‚ You must post soon….this is killing me!!

    Reply
  47. Victoria says

    February 13, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    you are so sneaky. hehe.

    Reply
  48. Kim says

    February 13, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    absolute torture…

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  49. Suzy says

    February 13, 2009 at 7:07 PM

    In the words of the immortal Ricky Ricardo, “Lucy, you got some ‘splaining to do…” Come ON!!! You have to know the suspense is killing us.

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  50. Michelle says

    February 13, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! I’m so happy for you! I can’t wait to hear the details.

    Reply
  51. Jen & Rob says

    February 13, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    You DO know Stefanie you are so wrong for this!!! ๐Ÿ™‚
    Jenny G. in GA

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  52. Anonymous says

    February 13, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Please tell us the story! Soon! Now would be excellent! Please, please, pleaes!

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  53. 3 Peanuts says

    February 13, 2009 at 8:12 PM

    Okay—now you are just being cruel to us!!!! but I must admit—I am enjoying the suspense a wee bit:)

    Dying to know….
    Kim

    Reply
  54. Team Houston says

    February 13, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    I am just catching up with your blog and everyone else….

    I can’t wait to find out??? A Son in Law??

    xoxo Michele

    Reply
  55. sara says

    February 13, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Is it one of the 10 year old girls from Lifeline?? How is sitemeter keeping up with your site today?? You know this isn't right; how am I supposed to get anything done today????? I have a few friends on the outlook too & we are supposed to call one another if the site gets updated before the other has read it…..

    Reply
  56. Mommy says

    February 13, 2009 at 9:33 PM

    Comment #2:

    Helllloooooooo????? Cornolio?????? You have to tell us!!!!!

    refresh…refresh…

    Reply
  57. kris says

    February 13, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    NINE is JUST FINE :O) Now spill it all!!!!!

    Reply
  58. Laura says

    February 13, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    I’m going to need a wrist brace after all of this “refreshing”. Can’t take the suspense! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  59. Caroline says

    February 13, 2009 at 10:04 PM

    I love it! “Nine is just fine”! I think I will use that one on my husband when I am ready for one more!
    Caroline
    mom to eight is enough…or is it?cole

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  60. Wendy says

    February 13, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    So, how long are you going to leaving us hanging out here like this ;^)

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  61. Leslie says

    February 13, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    This isn’t fair!!! Do tell! OK, since it is pink, you must be giving us a hint! It’s a GIRL!?! And you could not know this already could you if this blessing was in your womb?!? Or at least you don’t look that far along??? We’re going crazy here! Not that it is any of our business but you are teasing us!

    :)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) (either way, boy, girl, birth, adoption, no matter what–ANOTHER BLESSING FROM ABOVE!!!!!! YIPPEE JESUS!!!!!)

    Reply
  62. Mei Mei Journal says

    February 13, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    Is this going to be a Valentine’s Day surprise? I hope so. I am counting on hearing about your new daughter tomorrow. That is what this is all about, right????

    Reply
  63. Jenn says

    February 13, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Can you just tell us WHEN you are going to tell us!!????

    Reply
  64. Michelle says

    February 13, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Ok, I just came back and saw your “Yes” was in pink. Oooohhhhhh, girl… you better spill the beans soon. You have the entire bloggy world going crazy!

    Reply
  65. Mommy says

    February 13, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    Yep, I’m with Jenn. If you could tell us WHEN you are going to tell us what in the world this all means I could go back to normal life, stop neglecting my children and hitting refresh every 15 minutes. Just kidding…well part of it I’m kidding about…COME ON SISTER!

    Reply
  66. Joy says

    February 13, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    We’re wwwwaaaaiiiiitttttiiiinnnngggg!

    Reply
  67. HeatherMN says

    February 14, 2009 at 12:10 AM

    I have nothing new to say that others haven’t…WHAT, WHAT, WHAT??!!

    We are waiting…the suspense is killing us, you do realize we’ll be up all night checking for a new post, right? ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  68. Jenna says

    February 14, 2009 at 12:35 AM

    You are totally just reading these comments and cracking up to yourself, aren’t you???

    You’re going to have some sort of revolt on your hands soon!!!

    Reply
  69. Diana says

    February 14, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    I am agree a lucky little girl is going to be the missing part of your families puzzle:)
    Congratulations if we are ALL right!!!

    Reply
  70. living4him5 says

    February 14, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    Oh gosh, don’t make us wait until Monday girlfriend!

    =)

    I have a feeling based on the picture with nine balloons and you have eight kiddos…hmm, maybe number nine is on the way????

    Reply
  71. Chelley says

    February 14, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    What is going on?????
    Come on please

    pretty pease

    I HATE waiting I always need to know and I need to know NOW!!!!

    Reply
  72. Silver Pie says

    February 14, 2009 at 1:29 AM

    This has gone on long enough!!! Please, tell us all the details!!!! Tonight!

    Reply
  73. babystepstoChina says

    February 14, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    Well this is just absolutely hilarious. If I’m laughing at all these comments I can only imagine enjoyment you are receiving from these comments! So I too am guessing that Miss Tori may soon be a Mrs. Can’t wait to find out for real!

    Reply
  74. Lyndsey says

    February 14, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    So I just have to know how you keep talking your DH into this!!!!! Wow girl! I love your blog, you keep me laughing all the time. Congrats and can’t wait to hear the full story. I bet its good.
    lyndsey
    LID 5/30/06….still waiting….

    Reply
  75. Anonymous says

    February 14, 2009 at 6:48 PM

    Yay Stefanie!!! I know I sent my congrats in my email, but just wanted to say it again – CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! That is soooo great and I am so excitd for you all!!!!!

    Ann (Lizzie’s Momma)

    Reply

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