[russia06]

My husband and I are waiting for our second referral, as we had to turn down the first due to possible medical problems and we couldn't get any additional medical information. We haven't really been waiting all that long but it sure seems like it. We started the whole processs in April and now its almost October.
My questions are this - is there really a slow down in Russia and is it something we should be concerned with? Is it more so in the regions than say the big cities - Moscow, St. Pete, etc.? Should we consider switching countries? We really want a son from Russia - but we are frustrated and really wanting a family.
We are being told by our agency that we are at the "top of the list" for a boy - that we are the only family waiting for a boy now. Honestly I am not sure I know what that means either. Oh sorry got off on a tangent there.
Back to the subject - So all of you out there who are seasoned what are your thoughts and suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
RB