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I adopted internationally and did not specify a gender. I decided to leave it to fate and whoever was referred to me would be the right child. I was referred a baby girl who is fabulous! I think my agency assumed I wanted a girl because I saw an email that said they had a client who was looking for a baby girl. It's ironic because I thought as a single I would be more likely to be referred a boy and had to adjust my thinking when my daughter was referred to me.

To answer the question about international adoptions, most of the people, even in couples, who are driving the adoption process are women and most women seem to want girls. Given that thought (theory?) since boys are requested less often there are often shorter wait times for a boy. Also, you could very well end up with a very tomboyish girl who hates to shop!

In the end, just go with your instinct - it will be the right one!