[krisrose]

I went through the state, and going through the state you can decide exactly what you want as far as gender, age group, everything. I knew early on I wanted a girl because one, I don't know a whole lot about boys, and two, I am a girly-girl who loves shopping, make-up, etc. and felt a girl would fit better in with my lifestyle and who I am. I also decided to go for a school-age child because being single and working I knew I wouldn't have the time and energy to devote to an infant or toddler. Good luck with everything!