How "just one trip" became three (babies)... update 6/29, huge triplets photo update

[DisneyFreak06]

I love the idea! Thought I'd better let you know that I'm reading along and can't wait to see some awesome pictures with your new camera! Here's hoping you got some sleep on the second flight.

[burly]

I'm in i really always enjoy your pics. Can't wait.:surfweb:

[travelmel]

Wow, those were beautiful last day pics... That's the closest I think I have ever felt to being inside WDW :goodvibes

Being a native Californian and a DL vet I am very interested in the other park but doubtful I'll ever get to go :sad1:

Thanks for bringing the magic to my computer screen!

[carelo]

Love the final day pics! They're getting me soooo excited. DD and I are on our way to the world in 15 days. Can't wait! Until then I'm going to have to live vicariously through your trip reports.
:yay:

[WDWFWfan]

I just ran across your trip report last night...great pics!!! I'm excited to see what kind of pics the Sony produce...the color saturation of your former pics is awesome.

Do you use a polarizer or post photo processing to enhance the colors (especially the blue of the sky)? Or did the Olympus produce them in camera?

Can't wait to see more! I hope the rain holds off for you.

[Code]

I'm staying at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. On Sunday, I'm going to AK early to hit the rides. If you can, come on by so I can have someone to cry to b4 I get on EE and Dino . . . :guilty:

We're in AK that morning too! We'd love to drag you onto those rides
*evil grin* No excuses when you have others with you!

I've been waiting patiently, and I suspected that maybe you had made a big change - INDEED! I strongly considered Sony, partly because my film camera had been a Minolta Maxxum, and I could have moved some very nice lenses over. Unfortunately, they were also very heavy lenses, and I decided to start from scratch, whichever system I chose. Looking forward to the pics and a full report. We already know that you have the photographer thing down - let's see if the equipment lives up to you! (and while you are probably right about the macro lens, I am envious, as that one is probably going to be my next addition).

Uh oh, now I have expectations to live up to :scared: I tried out HM and PotC this morning, I felt like a newbie again. I'm sure I'll improve with practice over the next few days though.

I love the idea! Thought I'd better let you know that I'm reading along and can't wait to see some awesome pictures with your new camera! Here's hoping you got some sleep on the second flight.

I didn't manage much sleep, but adrenaline and caffeine kept me going until now. :laughing:

I'm in i really always enjoy your pics. Can't wait.:surfweb:

Thanks and welcome :)

Wow, those were beautiful last day pics... That's the closest I think I have ever felt to being inside WDW :goodvibes

Being a native Californian and a DL vet I am very interested in the other park but doubtful I'll ever get to go :sad1:

Thanks for bringing the magic to my computer screen!

You're welcome, thanks for the amazing compliment!

Love the final day pics! They're getting me soooo excited. DD and I are on our way to the world in 15 days. Can't wait! Until then I'm going to have to live vicariously through your trip reports.
:yay:

We'll just miss you, hope we can help get you excited for your trip!

I just ran across your trip report last night...great pics!!! I'm excited to see what kind of pics the Sony produce...the color saturation of your former pics is awesome.

Do you use a polarizer or post photo processing to enhance the colors (especially the blue of the sky)? Or did the Olympus produce them in camera?

Can't wait to see more! I hope the rain holds off for you.

I do edit the skies a fair bit, no polarizer.

[Hedy]

Have fun!

[JoanieS]

Yeah! I love live reports!!!

[Code]

We just woke up from our late afternoon nap, badly needed after so little sleep last night. We arrived in Orlando, got our Keys to the World, and headed straight for MK. It was completely overcast when we landed due to Tropical Storm Hanna with patchy rain, and when we got to MK, the first section of parking lot wasn't even half full yet. The crowds are amazingly low today :) We got into the park around noon, grabbed some food, and then started the walk-on fest. We rode Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Pirates, Jungle Cruise, Buzz Lightyear, Space Mountain, and TTA without waiting one bit for anything. It started raining after our first ride, and rained on and off the whole time we were at MK. Around 3pm our room was ready so we headed out, and the Pluto lot wasn't even full yet. Now that we're done with our nap, it's Epcot time. Not sure how long either of us are going to last tonight.

Also I see blue sky outside!

Will post a few photos this evening when we get back to the room.

[travelmel]

We just woke up from our late afternoon nap, badly needed after so little sleep last night. We arrived in Orlando, got our Keys to the World, and headed straight for MK. It was completely overcast when we landed due to Tropical Storm Hanna with patchy rain, and when we got to MK, the first section of parking lot wasn't even half full yet. The crowds are amazingly low today :) We got into the park around noon, grabbed some food, and then started the walk-on fest. We rode Splash Mountain, Haunted Mansion, Pirates, Jungle Cruise, Buzz Lightyear, Space Mountain, and TTA without waiting one bit for anything. It started raining after our first ride, and rained on and off the whole time we were at MK. Around 3pm our room was ready so we headed out, and the Pluto lot wasn't even full yet. Now that we're done with our nap, it's Epcot time. Not sure how long either of us are going to last tonight.

Also I see blue sky outside!

Will post a few photos this evening when we get back to the room.

My friend at work is going to WDW on Monday for a week. She doesn't even PLAN!!!! It's so HARSH!!!! She's like, "oh, I don't know we'll just do this or that..." with a sing-song voice.... OMG it makes me so crazy! :headache: :rotfl2:

I hope the weather holds out for you all! Thanks for the live TR.

[travelmel]

I'm reading your report backwards and I just LOVE IT! I love your photo's.. I was not exaggerating... I could almost SMELL Disney from these pcis!! Thank you SO much for such great shots. It's really bringing the park to life for me.

Also, I almost passed but then went back and noticed your HIDDEN MICKEY post!! I won't give it away but ... I saw it!!! :lmao:

Nice work, Code!

Melissa

P.S. I'm going to start back at the begining again (well, the middle cause I've read the begining..) ... your TR rocks

[Code]

My friend at work is going to WDW on Monday for a week. She doesn't even PLAN!!!! It's so HARSH!!!! She's like, "oh, I don't know we'll just do this or that..." with a sing-song voice.... OMG it makes me so crazy! :headache: :rotfl2:

I hope the weather holds out for you all! Thanks for the live TR.

It's not as bad when you are coming during a low crowd time, but still.. no planning at all? Yikes. Lease has a coworker coming in October doing the same thing, we're trying to convince her she is nuts.

The current projected path for Ike puts it into the Gulf and missing Florida... Seems like every time the projection is updated it moves just a bit farther south.. YAY for us, uh oh for the Gulf Coast :scared:

I'm reading your report backwards and I just LOVE IT! I love your photo's.. I was not exaggerating... I could almost SMELL Disney from these pcis!! Thank you SO much for such great shots. It's really bringing the park to life for me.

Also, I almost passed but then went back and noticed your HIDDEN MICKEY post!! I won't give it away but ... I saw it!!! :lmao:

Nice work, Code!

Melissa

P.S. I'm going to start back at the begining again (well, the middle cause I've read the begining..) ... your TR rocks

Thanks for the awesome compliments! I really appreciate it. The TR took me forever to complete because I'm a procrastinator, but I hit my stride to finish last Sept's TR and I hope to carry that momentum when we get home for January's trip and also this one!

[Code]

Epcot was a completely different situation in terms of crowds tonight than MK was this morning. Night of Joy was going on at the Studios and the first MNSSHP was at MK tonight, so at 7pm, about the time we were arriving at Epcot, so were many other people from those 2 parks, and it ended up being quite crowded. We decided that we were just going to ride Spaceship Earth once and then go wander around World Showcase and line up early for a really good spot for Illuminations. We ended up in front of Italy on the railing, and it was a PERFECT spot :) Though we had the most rude person I have ever dealt with show up 5 minutes before the show and try to put her kid in front of Lease, and then she tried to muscle her way in too, and I literally had to physically remove her. I don't mind being a total jerk to people like that, but still.. wow. Anyway, still a great night, and beautiful and clear to boot! Not a single drop of rain! Felt like a completely different day.

When we got back to Pop, Lease wanted to stop by the DIS glow party that was organized for tonight. It was a lot of fun and we met some cool DISers, and I even met another Sony DSLR shooter there!

Here are some photos from today.. I'm not putting much work into them, basically just exporting them from Lightroom with minor tweaks (I shoot 100% in RAW), running noise reduction, uploading and posting.

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[Code]

See you tomorrow!

[travelmel]

Your pics are so amazing.. sometimes i just nudge over to my DH (playing Age of Conan AGAIN :badpc: ) and show him one of your oh-so-breathtaking-better-than-a-professional Disney shot and we just have a "whoa" moment. Those are GREAT!

You guys look like a lot of fun! I really caught up with this TR at the right time LOL Now I'm getting my "live" fix!

Did you get my message about how I found your hidden mickey??? I noticed nobody else posted about it... though I'm sure I wasn't alone :disrocks:

We were at DL this summer and another Dis'er sighted us but didn't know it until he came home and read my TR.. :lmao: So cool, though!

Looking forward to more...
Melissa

[thewesterberg]

I'm loving the updates and the photos! :thumbsup2

[Kaler131]

WOW! Your photos are AWESOME!!!:thumbsup2

[~Fisharefriends~]

your pictures are just amazing, thank you for sharing. have a great trip.

[Disney_Mama]

I love live trip reports..... And your pictures are amazing. Can't wait for more.:wave:

[disneyholic family]

oh my god - those illuminations pictures are amazing (as are all your pictures)..

good you physically removed that woman so she didn't get in the way of your pictures...
don't you just HATE people like that? and it happens to us EVERY time we get a good spot....at the last moment some obnoxious family comes up and tries to push in front of us...
that's why i don't even bother with illuminations anymore...i can't deal with those people....

too bad i didn't know about the dis party....i would have given a heads up to DD about it....oh well.....(she used to hang out on the dis a few years ago)...

[Abby's Dad]

This is pretty fun - and it's good to see both of you again, if only through the pictures. You both are looking good! I know that you will adapt to the Sony really well, and it helps that you don't have the old age handicap that some of us have :rolleyes1 . The pics so far look really good, and comparing between the ones with the Olympus, looks like you made a good choice. But in the end, it's the photographer that makes the difference, and you will do well, as you have in the past. The pic that stands out for me (OK, there were several :) ) was the one from Japan by the lake (don't know what that thingy is called - haven't made it to Japan at Epcot yet). The composition is a little different than others that I have seen and I like it very much. Like the lighting also. Looking forward to more. Have a Mickey ice cream bar for me, will ya?

[Hedy]

Wow, great pictures.
I can't believe how quickly the halloween stuff goes up!

[vdarrell]

Cody and Lease....
Just starting reading trip reports and Loved reading yours and the pictures were awesome.
My DH loves to take pictures on vacation and loves all the camera equipment but I must say Cody you are blessed to have such an understanding wife, I am not as tolerant when it comes to the cost of his addiction so he has a limited collection. (I usually share these TR's with him but this is one that I am only letting him look at the pictures and not let hm read about the camera equipment):rolleyes1
Can't wait to read more.

[Becky521]

Hi
I have been admiring your pictures on the POTD thread (yours too, Lease, as he often gives you credit :thumbsup2 ) I thought it would be fun to read a live trip report and now when you post your pictures on the POTD I will feel special becasue I have already seen them! :lmao:

I'm sure you are having a great trip. Looking forward to more report and pictures!

[Code]

Thanks for all the compliments!

travelmel.. hidden Mickey?

Have a Mickey ice cream bar for me, will ya?

Can do!

Wow, great pictures.
I can't believe how quickly the halloween stuff goes up!

Yeah, Sept 5 for the first MNSSHP is a little strange. Even more strange to me is that the castle ice lights are already on. It messes up close pictures of the castle, and they won't be used for 2 more months :confused3

My DH loves to take pictures on vacation and loves all the camera equipment but I must say Cody you are blessed to have such an understanding wife, I am not as tolerant when it comes to the cost of his addiction so he has a limited collection. (I usually share these TR's with him but this is one that I am only letting him look at the pictures and not let hm read about the camera equipment):rolleyes1
Can't wait to read more.

vdarrell, this made us both laugh. Lease keeps telling me she needs to find a more expensive hobby to keep up with my spending :rolleyes1

Hi
I have been admiring your pictures on the POTD thread (yours too, Lease, as he often gives you credit :thumbsup2 ) I thought it would be fun to read a live trip report and now when you post your pictures on the POTD I will feel special becasue I have already seen them! :lmao:

I'm sure you are having a great trip. Looking forward to more report and pictures!

Thanks :) I took 430 pics today, but many are probably duplicates as I'm taking full advantage of 5 frames per second on my camera to make sure I get a keeper of every shot.

[Code]

Today was a much better day for the weather.. low 90s and mostly sunny all day long. We started in MK... we tried to make it for the rope drop show, but when we got on the express monorail at the TTC with 15 minutes to spare, we sat at the station for just about that amount of time, not sure why. We were passing the entrance in the monorail when the show ended :headache: Oh well.

It was another day of almost no crowds at all, the longest wait was for Splash Mountain at about 3-4 minutes :cool1: We did pretty much all the major attractions by about 2pm, then headed back to our room for a nap before dinner in Epcot at Garden Grill. We got to Epcot a bit early for dinner, so we hung out in The Seas for a while. Dinner at Garden Grill gets a mixed review. The food selection was limited (by design) and quality was hit and miss, but the character interaction was fun, some of the food was delicious, and we liked the setting overlooking some of the scenes from Living with the Land.

After dinner we only had time to ride Soarin (still rocks!) before everything was closing, so we went to Downtown Disney and hung out at Disney Quest for about an hour and a half.

Another great day! Tomorrow is AK in the morning, Jiko for dinner (really looking forward to this) and MK has EMH evening, but we're reconsidering our plans since we've accomplished so much in MK so far and haven't been to the Studios yet.

[Code]

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[travelmel]

I guess I got over-excited but I saw a hidden Mickey in your picture post about that aligator thingy that had all of your glow paraphenalia lying all over it.

I think I'm over Dis-ed. :surfweb:

[burly]

seriously.....wow:worship:

[bsusanmb]

Your pictures are BEAUTIFUL...SUCH CLARITY....I am sure this is somewhere in this thread, but what kind of camera/lens are you using? You are also very talented with composition of the photos. I love them! Hope you are having fun. We leave on Friday for WDW and all my older daughter keeps saying is, I know we're not going to get there....I know there will be a hurricane....I should have bought trip insurance...She is driving me NUTS.
Just seeing your photos makes me want to be there NOW. I have been to WDW a hundred times, but I love to take pics...DH complains..."Don't you have enough pictures?" Hey with digital photos you can never have enough, right? Enjoy the rest of your trip:woohoo:

[disneyholic family]

Yeah, Sept 5 for the first MNSSHP is a little strange. Even more strange to me is that the castle ice lights are already on. It messes up close pictures of the castle, and they won't be used for 2 more months :confused3





they already have the ice lights up????
geez...

and again, your pictures are beyond stunning....they look fake they're so good (and i mean that in a good way)...
that first monorail shot is unbelievable!!!

you should sell your pictures to disney...they don't have anything as good as these!! :worship: :worship:

[andrewilley]

they already have the ice lights up????
geez...

They were putting them up two weeks ago when we were there, they had the crane fully up and WORKING on the top turrets of castle for most of the week. I assumed they were doing essential work after Storm Fay had brushed through, but a CM said she thought it was the Xmas lights being put up. I commented on how bad Show that was, and she kinda agreed.

Andre

[MAGGIED]

subscribing.... your photos are fabulous..............

[oilheadbob]

Code and Lease,

Read all the trip report to date and the pictures and storyline are FANTASTIC!!! If you can't go to WDW it is the next best thing to being there. Keep up the good work and look forward to being on this trip with you two as it unfolds.

All the best,

Bob and Nancy Ryan

:dance3:

[Pinky166]

:worship: :worship: Fantastic photo's Code! :worship: :worship:

Can't wait to see more!

[TKDisneylover]

Hi Code & Lease! :wave2:

So great to see your at the parks and doing a live report!!:cool1: I'll keep my fingers crossed that you don't have any impact from Ike!

Since you are at POP again I was wondering if you could give me any tips on requesting a specific area of the resort to stay in? You have both stayed at POP for all of your visits, which area do you prefer?

Thanks for your help, and I can't wait to hear tonights live report!

[Abby's Dad]

Good weather, good day, and another great batch of pictures. What was the food porn shot with the strawberries? Ummmm. Really like the various monorail shots - you've got a good eye young man! And so far it is looking like the Sony was a great choice.

Now for me, it's back to the :laundy: .

[pl'smama]

Wow already! As usual Code, your photos are magnificent! I agree with Abby's Dad that you are both looking good and already seem to be in relax mode! I hope the low crowds continue for you and those nasty storms stay far away. I love all your photos from Epcot at night. IllumiNations looks wonderful and those Monorail shots are fantastic!

Enjoy,Suz

[Rootskate]

Awesome pictures! I can't wait to hear what you both think of Jiko. We are going for the first time next month and are really looking forward to trying it. Looks like you have beautiful weather, too! :thumbsup2

[bettyann29]

I have finally made it thru the entire post and have to say your pictures are AMAZING!

Hope you and Lease are having a wonderful time! We came home from WDW on the 4th and were in awe of the low wait times on the rides.. Im thinking of trying to go back around this time next year and see how it is then..

Cant wait to hear and see more of your trip..

[Code]

Too tired for an update tonight, I will catch up tomorrow.

[Villainess]

Wonderful pictures! When you get home, could you post the exif on your Illuminations photos? Absolutely breathtaking!

[Disbug]

:worship: Another fan of your pictures and Trip Report Code and Lease! :thumbsup2 Popping in to ask (before I forget) why you swapped over to the Sony alpha, since you seemed pretty hepped up about the Olympus you were shooting? Plus your Olympus photos were great, as well.

Inquiring minds want to know... I shoot with a Sony H2 (pre-SLR) and am close to taking the next step up. popcorn::

[jessily]

Great great great photos:thumbsup2 Enjoy the rest of your trip!!

[abbybeth]

You guys look great and sounds like you're having a blast. Lease - I love the new short hair! Code, the pics are wonderful - I certainly don't see any learning curve at all - they all give that heart-stopping-OMGwe'reinDisney-feeling .... I'm so glad you're having such a great time and getting so much done. Love that shot of th castle w/ the wishing well and I must have missed the Nessie plant sculpture in MK before - too cool!

Enjoy Raglan Road for us - that was HUGE hit with the 3 Bears :) Lovin' the live reports!

[Code]

Thanks once again to all who have left compliments, and thanks for reading along and commenting!

I guess I got over-excited but I saw a hidden Mickey in your picture post about that aligator thingy that had all of your glow paraphenalia lying all over it.

I think I'm over Dis-ed. :surfweb:

You know, I think you are right that we stacked them that way intentionally.

I am sure this is somewhere in this thread, but what kind of camera/lens are you using? You are also very talented with composition of the photos. I love them! Hope you are having fun. We leave on Friday for WDW and all my older daughter keeps saying is, I know we're not going to get there....I know there will be a hurricane....I should have bought trip insurance...She is driving me NUTS.
Just seeing your photos makes me want to be there NOW. I have been to WDW a hundred times, but I love to take pics...DH complains..."Don't you have enough pictures?" Hey with digital photos you can never have enough, right? Enjoy the rest of your trip:woohoo:

I'm using a Sony A700 and 6 lenses (new for this trip, previously I had an Olympus E-510). Check back on page 33 to see the list.

Looks so far like you should be free and clear of hurricanes! We had Hanna and Ike to worry about, and I did end up buying trip insurance just a few days before we left, but it all worked out!

As far as pics, I'm very fortunate to have an understanding wife. She even helps me just about every time I switch lenses (which is pretty often).

Read all the trip report to date and the pictures and storyline are FANTASTIC!!! If you can't go to WDW it is the next best thing to being there. Keep up the good work and look forward to being on this trip with you two as it unfolds.

Thanks for joining up :)

Since you are at POP again I was wondering if you could give me any tips on requesting a specific area of the resort to stay in? You have both stayed at POP for all of your visits, which area do you prefer?

Last time we were FARRRR from the parking lots and we rent a car every time and it was pretty inconvenient, so this time we requested ground level facing the parking lot and got just that, and it is MUCH better.

Good weather, good day, and another great batch of pictures. What was the food porn shot with the strawberries? Ummmm.

Garden Grill dessert. It was a creme filled turnover covered in strawberries.

Awesome pictures! I can't wait to hear what you both think of Jiko. We are going for the first time next month and are really looking forward to trying it. Looks like you have beautiful weather, too! :thumbsup2

Jiko was out of this world. Better even than California Grill was for us last September. We had the best server we've ever had at any restaurant.

Hope you and Lease are having a wonderful time! We came home from WDW on the 4th and were in awe of the low wait times on the rides.. Im thinking of trying to go back around this time next year and see how it is then..

Yup, the low crowds are awesome!

Wonderful pictures! When you get home, could you post the exif on your Illuminations photos? Absolutely breathtaking!

EXIF should be on every photo, if you don't have EXIF software, then sure I'd be happy to post them when we get home.

Popping in to ask (before I forget) why you swapped over to the Sony alpha, since you seemed pretty hepped up about the Olympus you were shooting? Plus your Olympus photos were great, as well.

Inquiring minds want to know... I shoot with a Sony H2 (pre-SLR) and am close to taking the next step up. popcorn::

Ask again after we get home :)

You guys look great and sounds like you're having a blast. Lease - I love the new short hair! Code, the pics are wonderful - I certainly don't see any learning curve at all - they all give that heart-stopping-OMGwe'reinDisney-feeling .... I'm so glad you're having such a great time and getting so much done. Love that shot of th castle w/ the wishing well and I must have missed the Nessie plant sculpture in MK before - too cool!

Enjoy Raglan Road for us - that was HUGE hit with the 3 Bears :) Lovin' the live reports!

Thanks Abby! Raglan Road was VERY good. The server was neither good nor really bad, but the food was delicious!

[Code]

We've had two more days of clear and somewhat hot weather. Yesterday we started in AK, we actually made the rope drop! We laugh that in 3 trips, it was the first rope drop that we've actually made it to. It ended up being a pretty hot day, the forecasted high was 93 and of course AK tacks on 5 degrees and cranks the humidity to max, so it felt AFRICA HOT.

We did the safari straight away, and I was excited for photos, but we sat in the back row of the vehicle and I have to say, it is a very very rough ride back there. Photos are challenging enough on the safari, but when your butt is leaving the seat with every hard bump, well.. it was nearly impossible to get many of the shots I wanted.

We did the bird show also, and I got selected once again to go on stage to get buzzed by an owl, and this time I got the shot! Woohoo!!!

Two rides on EE, one on Dinosaur, lunch at Flame Tree BBQ, and walking through both of the exploration trails and we were done by 2pm and very tired, so we headed back for a nap. Right before our last EE ride, we ran into a DISer, Glendamax, that we knew was going to be in the park. We were glad to spot her!

After the nap, it was time for Jiko, and it was SPECTACULAR. Best Disney meal we've had to date by far, with both the food and the service being absolutely top notch. Also, of all the crazy chances, we were seated next to another DISer that also contributes to the Picture of the Day thread, Circusgirl, and we had great conversation with her for the entire meal.

After dinner, we headed to MK for evening EMH, and it was actually pretty crowded. We arrived just in time to find a spot for Wishes, then did Jungle Cruise (better at night!), Haunted Mansion, TTA, and Buzz before deciding we were exhausted and it was time to head back to the room.

Here are 19 of the 390 pics I snapped...

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[Code]

Today we got to sleep in just a bit as the plan was for Blizzard Beach. We arrived right as it opened, and I headed to Summit Plummet to make up for missing out on it last September. I rode it 3 times in a row without waiting at all, and it was just as awesome as I remember as a kid. After that, Lease and I did pretty much every slide in the park within the next 90 minutes, and decided that we had climbed enough stairs, so we headed out. It only took us 2 hours flat to cover the park, love the crowds :) I have a few photos on the point&shoot camera but haven't unloaded it yet so they will have to wait for the real TR.

Since we weren't at Blizzard as long as we expected and didn't really get completely worn out, we decided to skip the nap and headed straight for the Studios after showering back at the room. We grabbed a Fastpass for Toy Story Mania, then grabbed lunch at Backlot Express before waiting 50 minutes in the Toy Story standby line (longest line we've waited in so far by 45 minutes). IT IS A GREAT RIDE!!!!

Next we got a Fastpass for RnRC, rode ToT with little wait, rode RnRC with a bit of a wait, and got a Fastpass for RnRC. That meant that we had a trifecta of Fastpasses (Toy Story, ToT, RnRC) for when we got back from dinner. We headed to DTD for dinner at Raglan Road, and it was very tasty, and also very quick as the restaurant wasn't busy at all at 5pm.

Got back to the Studios at around 7 and used all 3 of our Fastpasses, and it was a really good thing we had them as all the waits had increased due to people arriving to spend the night at evening EMH. When our Fastpasses were gone, evening EMH had started and waits were even longer, so we did the Animation Academy, then the Great Movie Ride, and that was it for the night. It was a great night and our Fastpass strategy paid off, but I'm thinking we should avoid evening EMH from here on out.

Here are 22 of the 235 pics I snapped today...

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(oh, and I beat Lease both times we rode Toy Story Mania ;))

[disneyholic family]

i can't believe it - you were at Blizzard Beach when DD was there!!
i think - on monday morning...right?

she said it was great....they did the whole park and then they went back to the pop century to lie by the hippy dippy pool and rest...

she was also at the MK for EMH night...she said the new no wristband policy was a major pain...she said having the CMs read each resort ID for validity dates really slowed down the lines..

she said she's not going to do any more EMH evenings while she's there..

oh...and of course - Your pictures are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that owl shot is unbelievable...but all your shots are gorgeous..
you really should sell them to WDW....best shots i've seen...

[jessily]

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Jiko so much! We have ADRs there a week from Sunday and it's the meal we are most looking forward to during our trip.

[°O°Joe]

Wow Code! Some fantastic pictures... looks like that new camera is treating you just fine!

Looks like you'll have plenty of material for Flickr when you get back ;)

--Joe

P.S. I especially like the Owl one from Flights of Wonder. Awesome shot!!

[Villainess]

Fabulous photos - I downloaded an exif viewer for Firefox so I was able to check out the Illuminations exif info - Thanks!

Uggghh! the new no wristband policy sounds awful!

[Becky521]

Wow. Your owl shot is amazing. When we went in 2006 I had decided I wanted to be the person to have the hawk(I think it was a hawk) take the dollar bill. I am normally a big chicken but wanted to do this so I had my dollar in my hand on the way there so I was ready. My kids said I had my "serious face" and they were laughing at me and no one took my picture!! Maybe next time.
I love your tiger picture. I don't think I have ever seen the tigers do anything but sleep.

[pl'smama]

Great update Code and wonderful photos as well. Your cinematography skills are just amazing! You deserved that little nap on the tram!!

Suz

[travelmel]

Amazing, amazing, amazing. :worship:

Great stuff!

I'm outta cool words to call you!

Melissa

[Code]

Once again I find myself with no energy for an update.. we were at MNSSHP until park closing, and it was GREAT! We were worried that the weather might intervene, but it didn't start raining until 5 minutes past park closing :goodvibes

I'll catch up again tomorrow.

Well OK just 1 photo ;)

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[Lynn5700]

OMG DUDE!!!! Your pictures rock!!! Gorgeous!!!! What camera do you have!!! You are sooo talented!!!

May I ask where is the picture you took of WallE at??

[Abby's Dad]

I am definitely loving this live update stuff - your enthusiasm and enjoyment really comes through, and, well, the pictures certainly speak for themselves. I really liked the first of the MK fireworks with the castle - REALLY NICE!

Can't wait to see the pictures from MNSSHP - I am willing to bet you have an awesome shot or two of the gravediggers in the parade (possibly my favorite part of the parade - but I don't know, I did enjoy the whole parade a lot).

[abbybeth]

More great shots - love all the ones you got of the big cats on safari and the tiger trail! :) BEAUTIFUL (and the owl shot is just plain awesome)

Glad to hear yet another great review of toy story mania - the ride sounds awesome - definitely on the list for the next time we're there.

Can't wait to hear all about MNSSHP - if you guys escaped bad weather and had even half as much fun as we did it's going to be a great segment.

Hearing this and knowing you're both actually there RIGHT THIS SECOND - is pretty cool :thumbsup2

[Villainess]

Great teaser pic! :thumbsup2

[becky_AK]

Love all of your photos! Can't wait to see more.

Have a great time today! :)

[~Fisharefriends~]

wow is all i can say about your photos, you really have an eye for some amazing shots. It really is a pleasure to read your trip report.

cant wait to hear some more.

[oilheadbob]

Code and Lease,

Loving this live trip report. The pictures are AWESOME!! Where did you take the picture of the guitars at RnRc?? The perspective was soooo cool:cool1:


But I must say this is killing me, we still have 153 days 9 hours 10 minutes and 57 seconds till our next trip, but who's countin!!

Have fun and keep the pics and posts coming:surfweb:

Bob & Nancy
Gainesville, Va.

[disneyholic family]

DD called to say the halloween party was outstanding!!!

she also said that it poured at midnight....
she was taking a picture in front of the haunted mansion and then she said the sky opened as they were heading back...
they ran for cover in peter pan....
the guy said they could come in and get in line (even though it was closing time)..

so they ended up being the very last people to ride....they were the last people people, behind them were two CMs.....and that was it....after that they turned off the ride..

so she thought that was cool...

she said the whole party was totally outstanding....
the fireworks, parade, candy, CMs, no lines, etc etc etc...

[Code]

Sorry once again for the lack of updates.. we've been stretching ourselves a bit thin, far too thin some days, and have been crashing hard when we get back to the room.

Yesterday, we started in MK for EMH for a few hours, then headed to Epcot for a few more hours, then it was nap time. After the nap, we went to Studios for the rest of the evening so we could catch Fantasmic. The weather turned nasty for a few hours in the evening when an outer band of Ike passed over (that storm is monster sized).

Looks like we are free and clear of Ike today.. we're headed to AK to catch Lion King, then Epcot for World Showcase. I will try to get some photos posted tonight.

[Abby's Dad]

Sorry once again for the lack of updates.. we've been stretching ourselves a bit thin, far too thin some days, and have been crashing hard when we get back to the room.

Yesterday, we started in MK for EMH for a few hours, then headed to Epcot for a few more hours, then it was nap time. After the nap, we went to Studios for the rest of the evening so we could catch Fantasmic. The weather turned nasty for a few hours in the evening when an outer band of Ike passed over (that storm is monster sized).

Looks like we are free and clear of Ike today.. we're headed to AK to catch Lion King, then Epcot for World Showcase. I will try to get some photos posted tonight.
Did you get to Fantasmic OK? How were the crowds there with the reduced number of showings?
Enjoy a better day today and get some rest!

[pl'smama]

Sorry once again for the lack of updates.. we've been stretching ourselves a bit thin, far too thin some days, and have been crashing hard when we get back to the room.

Yesterday, we started in MK for EMH for a few hours, then headed to Epcot for a few more hours, then it was nap time. After the nap, we went to Studios for the rest of the evening so we could catch Fantasmic. The weather turned nasty for a few hours in the evening when an outer band of Ike passed over (that storm is monster sized).

Looks like we are free and clear of Ike today.. we're headed to AK to catch Lion King, then Epcot for World Showcase. I will try to get some photos posted tonight.


We are just happy to know that you are enjoying yourselves and maximizing your fun! Go crazy and don't worry about the updates. We know you are good for them. Your photos are worth the wait.

Suz

[Evad]

Great job Code!! Really enjoying the report. The pics are awesome. You going to post some of them POTD thread when you have time??





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[vdarrell]

Still reading and enjoying your TR.
But the pictures are what has me coming back.
I might have to give in and let my dear hubby read all about your "new toys" especially after seeing how great your pics are. I would be willing to let him invest in a few more just to capture our magical moments as well as you are.

[iluvuwdw]

Great report LOVE the pictures ... can't wait to read and see more :surfweb:

[Circusgirl]

Hey Code and Lease!
I got back late last night and am catching up on many things, but wanted to stop by and say hi. Your pictures are spectacular, and it is particularly fun to relive the experience so soon after being there. It was delightful to share a dinner with you by happy accident!

[Glendamax]

Hey Code! Thanks for stopping me at Animal Kingdom last week! So cool meeting you! That was my first day, and first park! What a treat!

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[oilheadbob]

Code and Lease,

Luv so much what you have done so far on this trip report. :lovestruc We are anxiously awaiting the final days!!! Please hurry, the suspense is to much to bear!!!!:dance3: :scared:

Bob and Nancy Ryan
Gainesville, Va.

[Abby's Dad]

Saw you two over on the ToT meet thread, and looking good. Looks like you had good weather and a great turnout. Its fun that you got to see the McNeils again (I've got to admit that I'm a little jealous - not only did we miss seeing you guys by not being there, but we missed out on seeing everybody. The people who don't DIS, and don't take the opportunity to meet fellow DISsers are really missing out.). I am trusting that you had such a great time that you need a little rest, but that you both are well, and thoroughly Disneyed-out. Can't wait to see more pics, particularly from the ToT meet!

[smiller]

Hi Code! :wave2:

It was nice to meet you at AK last Friday!

I'll be sure to tell hmillerbarilla to stop by and check out your amazing photos TR - looks like you had as much fun as we did that week! :wizard:

[abbybeth]

Welcome back to the "real world" :rolleyes: - hope you had safe, uneventful and devoid-of-screaming-children travels.

Just saw the official TOT pics .... you guys are so sneaky with the sign!!! I was so surprised and totally touched. That was so cool. That totally made my day and I'm sitting here in my office trying not to cry (in the good kind of way!) - I don't even know what to say, you guys are awesome. :love:

[Glendamax]

Hey! Just popping in to sat Hello! OH! Lease, please forgive me for forgetting your name. In my report, I called you "Mrs. Code".:rolleyes: :flower3:

[Code]

I apologize for being completely MIA for the last half of the trip (we were completely exhausted by the time we got back to the room every night) and then since we got back. I've had a big case of PDD (post-Disney depression) and I haven't been in the mood to DIS much at all, not even posting to the Picture of the Day thread like I always do. I've spent most of my Disney-related time weeding the rejects out of the 3k+ photos that came home with us.

But I have another excuse, in the form of some very happy news... we invoked the Disney magic and came home with an extra special souvenir! We like to call it our hidden Mickey (or Minnie). Yep, that's right, Lease is due in May 2009! :goodvibes :cloud9:

It definitely means we're done with WDW for a long time (hence the PDD), but we're starting a new chapter in our lives so it's a very good thing. Besides we always said that Disneyland was fair game at any age :)

As far as this trip report goes, I think I'm going to do a proper trip report for this last trip while it is more fresh in my mind, then go back to the January trip. Does that sound like an OK plan?

[Circusgirl]

I apologize for being completely MIA for the last half of the trip (we were completely exhausted by the time we got back to the room every night) and then since we got back. I've had a big case of PDD (post-Disney depression) and I haven't been in the mood to DIS much at all, not even posting to the Picture of the Day thread like I always do. I've spent most of my Disney-related time weeding the rejects out of the 3k+ photos that came home with us.

But I have another excuse, in the form of some very have some happy news... we invoked the Disney magic and came home with an extra special souvenir! We like to call it our hidden Mickey (or Minnie). Yep, that's right, Lease is due in May 2009! :goodvibes :cloud9:

It definitely means we're done with WDW for a long time (hence the PDD), but we're starting a new chapter in our lives so it's a very good thing. Besides we always said that Disneyland was fair game at any age :)

As far as this trip report goes, I think I'm going to do a proper trip report for this last trip while it is more fresh in my mind, then go back to the January trip. Does that sound like an OK plan?

:woohoo: CONGRATULATIONS!!! :woohoo:

As for the trip report, it makes total sense to work on the most recent.
Your photos are beyond fantastic, and I look forward to seeing them for a long time to come!

I totally get the PDD. The only reason I'm :goodvibes and not :sad1: is that I know when my next trip is.

[ckret01]

You're pictures are just "WOW":thumbsup2

[travelmel]

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The Ultimate Hidden Mickey! (or Minnie!)

How cute is that!

Thanks for sharing and I Hope PDD doesn't stick around too long. You have SO much to look forward to. Disney with your babies is a blast!

Melissa

[thewesterberg]

Congrats to you both!!!

[Rootskate]

Wow, congratulations! That's fantastic news!! :cheer2:

[jackdis]

CONGRATS!!!!!!!
Sounds like a great plan. Bring on the current trip report!!!!
And, what do you mean, no trips for a long time? It's totally do-able.
Our youngest has been to Disney 8 times in her short two years of life!!!!!!! Honestly, they travel well when they are little!!!! LOL....

[Hedy]

I apologize for being completely MIA for the last half of the trip (we were completely exhausted by the time we got back to the room every night) and then since we got back. I've had a big case of PDD (post-Disney depression) and I haven't been in the mood to DIS much at all, not even posting to the Picture of the Day thread like I always do. I've spent most of my Disney-related time weeding the rejects out of the 3k+ photos that came home with us.

But I have another excuse, in the form of some very happy news... we invoked the Disney magic and came home with an extra special souvenir! We like to call it our hidden Mickey (or Minnie). Yep, that's right, Lease is due in May 2009! :goodvibes :cloud9:

It definitely means we're done with WDW for a long time (hence the PDD), but we're starting a new chapter in our lives so it's a very good thing. Besides we always said that Disneyland was fair game at any age :)

As far as this trip report goes, I think I'm going to do a proper trip report for this last trip while it is more fresh in my mind, then go back to the January trip. Does that sound like an OK plan?

Congrats! When you guys mentioned the third trip, I had an inkling there may be a hidden Mickey/Minnie coming or involved.
Congrats! :cool1: :cool1: princess: pirate:

[pl'smama]

But I have another excuse, in the form of some very happy news... we invoked the Disney magic and came home with an extra special souvenir! We like to call it our hidden Mickey (or Minnie). Yep, that's right, Lease is due in May 2009! :goodvibes :cloud9:



WOW!!!! Congratulations to both you Code and Lease, that is absolutely the best news ever!!!:cool1: I am so happy and thrilled for you both. That is just wonderful. Major :grouphug: from all of us. You two will make wonderful parents and I am so excited for you.

I hope that Lease felt well during the trip and will continue to feel great. Take lots of breaks and just enjoy these next few months together. Wonderful, wonderful news!!:cheer2:

Suz

[teruterubouzu]

Chiming in to say, beautiful photos! You make me want to bring a real camera on my next trip. Also, congratulations and best wishes on your very own hidden Mickey or Minnie.

[Abby's Dad]

But I have another excuse, in the form of some very happy news... we invoked the Disney magic and came home with an extra special souvenir! We like to call it our hidden Mickey (or Minnie). Yep, that's right, Lease is due in May 2009! :goodvibes :cloud9:

It definitely means we're done with WDW for a long time (hence the PDD), but we're starting a new chapter in our lives so it's a very good thing. Besides we always said that Disneyland was fair game at any age :)

As far as this trip report goes, I think I'm going to do a proper trip report for this last trip while it is more fresh in my mind, then go back to the January trip. Does that sound like an OK plan?

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!:banana: :yay: Not right away, but you've got another one coming to introduce to WDW :woohoo: . Glad you're back safe and sound, and you know that we'll be happy for your trip report, however you deliver it. We're so very happy for both of you - now, if I can make it to the big woodturner's conference in Provo next summer we could check the newest DISer out in person :lmao:

[burly]

Congrats on the happy news. You said you were exhausted but not too exhausted when you got back to the room.:rolleyes: Am looking forward to the trippie!

[iluvuwdw]

CONGRATS Code and Lease !!!!!! :jumping1:

[abbybeth]

Congrats you two! Dad called me earlier to tell me the news ( been having computer issues )

That's SO exciting and we're SO happy for you! :yay: :yay: :yay:

[JoanieS]

Congratulations!

[donaldduck1967]

Congratulations!!

[pilferk]

I apologize for being completely MIA for the last half of the trip (we were completely exhausted by the time we got back to the room every night) and then since we got back. I've had a big case of PDD (post-Disney depression) and I haven't been in the mood to DIS much at all, not even posting to the Picture of the Day thread like I always do. I've spent most of my Disney-related time weeding the rejects out of the 3k+ photos that came home with us.

But I have another excuse, in the form of some very happy news... we invoked the Disney magic and came home with an extra special souvenir! We like to call it our hidden Mickey (or Minnie). Yep, that's right, Lease is due in May 2009! :goodvibes :cloud9:

It definitely means we're done with WDW for a long time (hence the PDD), but we're starting a new chapter in our lives so it's a very good thing. Besides we always said that Disneyland was fair game at any age :)

As far as this trip report goes, I think I'm going to do a proper trip report for this last trip while it is more fresh in my mind, then go back to the January trip. Does that sound like an OK plan?

Congrats!

We brought home our own disney souvenir in January of 2006. She made her first trip to Disney in January of 2008, and will be making another one coming up quick (in early December).

I swear, it just makes those return trips all the "sweeter". :)

[TKDisneylover]

:dance3: CONGRATULATIONS CODE & LEASE!!!:dance3:

Can't wait to start reading the new TR, hopefully you will get over your PDD soon and start posting some more of those beautiful pics!

Lease, keep us posted on your progress with your hidden Mickey/Minnie!

[BTDTGB]

Congratulations Guys! Good thing you had the three trips cause it will be a few years before you get back, but boy will it be even funner having a little one with you. And you won't look nearly as weird riding dumbo. :rotfl2:

[mt mommy]

Congrats!! Now you'll soon experience Disney through the eyes of your own child!! The BEST way to experience Disney IMHO!! ;)

[Glendamax]

YAY!!! So what you're saying is that I was one of the first to meet you're Hidden Mickey, and I was one of the first to get a pic too! :goodvibes

Congrats! I hope Lease is feeling well! YAY!!!!

-Gmax

[nobodies36]

Finally found my way over here (guilt of being too lazy to write any kind of TR keeps me away).

Great to see you both again (or should that be three now- CONGRATS). We are so pleased for you and wish you all the best as you move into the next chapter of your lives.

[Abby's Dad]

Finally found my way over here (guilt of being too lazy to write any kind of TR keeps me away).



Hi Lisa!

[Lease]

Thank you to everyone for the congratulations!

We are very excited for what I'm sure will be a very big change in our lives.

[Lease]

Finally found my way over here (guilt of being too lazy to write any kind of TR keeps me away).

Great to see you both again (or should that be three now- CONGRATS). We are so pleased for you and wish you all the best as you move into the next chapter of your lives.

Glad you made it over :) And yes three of us now, dear god let it only be the three of us. (the thought of more than one infant at a time makes me awful nervous.

YAY!!! So what you're saying is that I was one of the first to meet you're Hidden Mickey, and I was one of the first to get a pic too! :goodvibes

Congrats! I hope Lease is feeling well! YAY!!!!

-Gmax

Don't know if you had the first pic, did you see the bag of camera gear Code carries :P But it was great seeing you.

I'm feeling okay, I've been nauseous for pretty much 2 weeks straight. It's an all day every day thing, but not unbearable.


Congratulations Guys! Good thing you had the three trips cause it will be a few years before you get back, but boy will it be even funner having a little one with you. And you won't look nearly as weird riding dumbo. :rotfl2:

We never looked weird riding Dumbo, in fact neither of us has ever ridden Dumbo. Not at WDW or DL, I'm not really sure why just haven't. We will definitely have to finally ride it with little person in tow.

:dance3: CONGRATULATIONS CODE & LEASE!!!:dance3:

Can't wait to start reading the new TR, hopefully you will get over your PDD soon and start posting some more of those beautiful pics!

Lease, keep us posted on your progress with your hidden Mickey/Minnie!

Hopefully the TR will continue rolling along soon. All we know about the HM right now is it is still there :) We'll hear the heart beat for the first time in a couple weeks.

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!:banana: :yay: Not right away, but you've got another one coming to introduce to WDW :woohoo: . Glad you're back safe and sound, and you know that we'll be happy for your trip report, however you deliver it. We're so very happy for both of you - now, if I can make it to the big woodturner's conference in Provo next summer we could check the newest DISer out in person :lmao:

If you are out in Provo we will certainly arrange for our own Dis-Meet :)


CONGRATS!!!!!!!
Sounds like a great plan. Bring on the current trip report!!!!
And, what do you mean, no trips for a long time? It's totally do-able.
Our youngest has been to Disney 8 times in her short two years of life!!!!!!! Honestly, they travel well when they are little!!!! LOL....

We decided on our first trip to WDW last year that when we had kids we would wait until they were old enough to have memories of the trip, be able to walk under their own power for the most part, and be at least 48 inches tall. That way we can do everything as a family. DL is totally an option in a couple years though.

[Leanne1972]

Congratulations on your Disney souvenir. My Disney souvenir is going to be 3 in February! Once you take your little one to Disney expect your usual 3k photos to double!!!!!

[Evad]

Congratulations you two and good luck with your Hidden Mickey. We wish you all the best!!!!!!!!!!! :hug: :hug:









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[Code]

I apologize that once again I have disappeared off the face of the DIS (except the Picture of the Day thread which I've tried to post to semi-regularly). Since we learned we were expecting, we have been fairly busy trying to get our priorities in order, and I've been working on a project in my spare time that I hope I can turn into a supplemental income eventually. Also, my post-Disney depression took quite a while to fade... I got 2 months behind in my Disney podcast listening and only recently got caught back up. Most of our Sept trip photos are still waiting to be processed...

But they might have to wait a while longer, because yesterday, we received the most unbelievable, incredible, crazy news of our lives. We went to Lease's first ultrasound, and this is what we saw:

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z112/xavarri/potd/ultrasound1_800.jpg

No, you're not seeing triple. Those are 3 tiny heads!!! TRIPLETS!!!?!?!?!!!

We were just hoping to learn the gender, so this was certainly the shock of a lifetime, I almost hyperventilated and passed out in the ultrasound room, something that has never happened to me before. You all know that this pregnancy was our big WDW souvenir from September.. the Disney magic is more powerful than we expected!!!

We don't know genders yet, only that babies A & B may be identical while C likely is fraternal. Also everyone has been asking if we have any twins in our families, or if fertility drugs were involved, and the answer is no to both.

We're both still in shock a day later, realizing that our preparations and costs just more than tripled, our time left just got majorly cut, Lease will have to quit her job, we don't have a car that will fit 3 car seats, etc etc etc...... It is going to be a crazy, crazy ride but I will try my best to keep updates going here as we have developments.

And thank you all for any moral support you have to give!

[NWOhioAngela]

Wow.

Congrats!

[thewesterberg]

HOLY COW!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!:dance3: <--------- this will be your house soon!!

[andrewilley]

Also everyone has been asking ... if fertility drugs were involved, and the answer is no to both.

Just Pixie Dust, it obviously doesn't get much more powerful than that!


Congratulations three times over!

Andre

[°O°Joe]

Wow Code... congrats! What a life changing occurrence! For the better of course :thumbsup2 If it's three boys will they be Huey, Duey and Louie?

[jessily]

Congrats!!! I can't help but notice the irony of your title, How "just one trip" became three:)

[OhMari]

Wow, congradulations. You win. That sure was a surprise.

[nobodies36]

WOW!!!!! That is the most amazing news!!! I'm so happy for you guys! How magical.

[DisneyFreak06]

CONGRATULATIONS! Such exciting news! Tripple the joys, tripple the love, but also tripple diapers!

[Disneymaddness]

Wow, that's awesome! Congrats and best of luck!

[travelmel]

I was looking at your signature and the name of your trip was "How just one trip became three...."

FORESHADOWING!!!! How just one kid became.....THREE!!!!


ROFL

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Ohhhhh... my! Congratulations!

[Hedy]

Holy cow!
Congrats on the just one baby becoming three news ;) ! Best wishes for a safe and healthy pregnancy. And happy holidays!

[Circusgirl]

Wahoo!!! Take good care you two (soon to be, gulp, five!). Is there a triplets thread on the DIS? Please keep us posted and all good wishes are coming your way!

[jackdis]

YAY!!!!! i swear I got tears in my eyes when I saw the sono picture. Congratulations!!!!!!!

[pl'smama]

Holy cow!!! What wonderful and exciting news! Congratulations to you and Lease. What a blessing to receive!

Code, I have thought often of you and Lease since your announcement and wondered how you both were. This is such a wonderful, life altering time in your lives and so much prep work has to happen. I just wish you both the best of luck and hope that there is lots of enjoyment over the next few months.

Do you have a tentative due date? How is Lease doing? Have they put her on bed rest due to having multiples or is she good for now?

I love your photos and hearing about your trips, but I think any updates on Lease and the babies that you care to share with us will be great. I am just super happy for you guys.

Have you started working on names yet? God bless all five of you!

Suz

[JustMickey]

Oh my goodness!!! Best of luck to you both! :wizard:


I was looking at your signature and the name of your trip was "How just one trip became three...."

FORESHADOWING!!!! How just one kid became.....THREE!!!!


ROFL

:rotfl:

Ohhhhh... my! Congratulations!

Nice observation!

[Nicole786]

Been gone for a while and decided to catch up and boy have I missed out on a lot! Congratulations to both of you, I can see how it would be overwhelming, but i'm sure you'll be fine!

[princesslily]

Awesome!

[TKDisneylover]

Congratulations Code & Lease!!!:dance3:

[Lease]

Thank you everyone! :grouphug:

The shock is starting to fade and the planning and figuring out logistics has begun. I'm still working and have cut back to just 40 hours a week from here on out. I'm switching roles at work to one where I'll be running around a lot less and no more lifting of boxes. I'll stay working until it's no longer safe for me or the babies, anything we can do to avoid early labor we'll do.

My work has responded to the news of the pregnancy and the triplets with a lot of shock and awe. They didn't know I was pregnant and I just started noticeably "popping" out in the last week. Code has a picture that I'm sure will be posted soonish. I work in a building with 1200 other people, it's the first set of triplets from any employee in the 8 years the site has been open. Suddenly I'm going to have way more attention than I am probably prepared for.

Overall my health is good, I'm still dealing with some morning sickness (well all day sickness really), but it seems to be letting up. Given what my caloric intake is supposed to increase by that is a good thing.

Okay so maybe there is still some shock going on, it's a lot to wrap the mind around. Starting to get excited though, it'll certainly be an adventure and we'll never be bored again. Tomorrow we are going back to Babies r us to start registering, that should be fun.

From what the ultrasound tech and the doctor said I'll be having ultrasounds every 2 weeks for a while and then probably weekly. We'll keep you updated.

I am however totally veto-ing Huey, Duey, and Louie from the possible names list. Names will have to wait until we know genders.

One last thing, we always said we wouldn't take a small child to WDW, we'd wait till 48" tall and old enough to remember. Code was quick to point out since we won't have to go through two pregnancies and waiting for the second child to grow...it's less of a wait to go back (please ignore that this will require a second mortgage to finance).

[travelmel]

My DD's are a year apart and it was like having twins. I highly recommend the getting it out of the way at one time version.... Good luck and good health!

[Glendamax]

OH MY GOSH! You two are Trully Blessed! I will be praying for you throughout the pregnancy!

I can't wait to tell my Mother in the morning! She is going to FLIP OUT!

OH how I wish we lived closer to each other so I could see you two . . . you know what? You might just have to do a bus tour around the country to visit DISers so we can throw you multiple baby showers! Don't worry, we wouldnt buy you ALL green things! :thumbsup2

Hang in there, and thanks so much for sharing the news! If you can, please let us see future ultrasound pics!

-GMax!

[chicagoshannon]

Thank you everyone! :grouphug:

The shock is starting to fade and the planning and figuring out logistics has begun. I'm still working and have cut back to just 40 hours a week from here on out. I'm switching roles at work to one where I'll be running around a lot less and no more lifting of boxes. I'll stay working until it's no longer safe for me or the babies, anything we can do to avoid early labor we'll do.

My work has responded to the news of the pregnancy and the triplets with a lot of shock and awe. They didn't know I was pregnant and I just started noticeably "popping" out in the last week. Code has a picture that I'm sure will be posted soonish. I work in a building with 1200 other people, it's the first set of triplets from any employee in the 8 years the site has been open. Suddenly I'm going to have way more attention than I am probably prepared for.

Overall my health is good, I'm still dealing with some morning sickness (well all day sickness really), but it seems to be letting up. Given what my caloric intake is supposed to increase by that is a good thing.

Okay so maybe there is still some shock going on, it's a lot to wrap the mind around. Starting to get excited though, it'll certainly be an adventure and we'll never be bored again. Tomorrow we are going back to Babies r us to start registering, that should be fun.

From what the ultrasound tech and the doctor said I'll be having ultrasounds every 2 weeks for a while and then probably weekly. We'll keep you updated.

I am however totally veto-ing Huey, Duey, and Louie from the possible names list. Names will have to wait until we know genders.

One last thing, we always said we wouldn't take a small child to WDW, we'd wait till 48" tall and old enough to remember. Code was quick to point out since we won't have to go through two pregnancies and waiting for the second child to grow...it's less of a wait to go back (please ignore that this will require a second mortgage to finance).

You'll have to go back right before the kids turn 3. That way they'll get in for free ;)

[Abby's Dad]

You guys sure know how to perk up a trip report :rotfl: And this is such cool news, now all we need to do is work out the rotation of the DISsers to come out and help out with the newest DISsers :rotfl2: . And of the many blessings that have been mentioned, one has been left out: 3 TAX DEDUCTIONS!!!

We're elated for you guys, and we'll be praying for the 5 of you.

[diberry]

You might just have to do a bus tour around the country to visit DISers so we can throw you multiple baby showers! And try to fit in the U.K. too!!! :thumbsup2

[Lease]

OH
OH how I wish we lived closer to each other so I could see you two . . . you know what? You might just have to do a bus tour around the country to visit DISers so we can throw you multiple baby showers! Don't worry, we wouldnt buy you ALL green things! :thumbsup2

-GMax!

To do a tour we best win the lottery first, well we probably should win the lottery anyway as it would make a lot of things much easier.

[MindyLuvsMickey]

Amazing news!! Congratulations!

I was going to ask for some of that special pixie dust but I'm not so sure I am up for 3 times the fun!! LOL

Again, Congrats!

[Kellyh123]

I just found your trip report. Then I read your exciting news. WOW!
That is sooo cool. Thanks so much for sharing all of your news.
I look forward to many cool pictures.
We are going to Disney in 11 days. When I come back I always have the most awful Disney depression. My daughter is currently working at Disney for the year before she starts law school in the fall so the depression will be even worse leaving her behind. I really look forward to reading about your exciting triplets!

[iggbees]

your night time pics are amazing! what tripod have you been using for those? i want to get one for my dslr for our jan trip, but i've been so hesitant!

[pl'smama]

you know what? You might just have to do a bus tour around the country to visit DISers so we can throw you multiple baby showers! Don't worry, we wouldnt buy you ALL green things! :thumbsup2



Glenda, you have the right idea! That was a thought of mine as I read the good news, "How great to send them something, but how to do it?". I am sure lots of DISers would be lining up.

Suz

[pl'smama]

Thank you everyone! :grouphug:



Overall my health is good, I'm still dealing with some morning sickness (well all day sickness really), but it seems to be letting up. Given what my caloric intake is supposed to increase by that is a good thing.

Okay so maybe there is still some shock going on, it's a lot to wrap the mind around. Starting to get excited though, it'll certainly be an adventure and we'll never be bored again.

One last thing, we always said we wouldn't take a small child to WDW, we'd wait till 48" tall and old enough to remember. Code was quick to point out since we won't have to go through two pregnancies and waiting for the second child to grow...it's less of a wait to go back (please ignore that this will require a second mortgage to finance).


Lease, I am glad to hear your health is doing well. I hope that continues through out the whole pregnancy. What a wonderful blessing for both of you! Do you have an approximate due date or a rough idea should you go to term?

Your last comments, spoken like a true DISer!! Hey one good thing to think about. If you do decide to take the tykes while they are young, under three is free!! Now, the only question is if you can rent a triple stroller!!?

Enjoy this wonderful time and get lots of rest. Congratulations to you both. We are all so thrilled!

Suz

[Lease]

Lease, I am glad to hear your health is doing well. I hope that continues through out the whole pregnancy. What a wonderful blessing for both of you! Do you have an approximate due date or a rough idea should you go to term?

Suz

My original due date was May 25th. I'm hoping to make it to mid-April.

[pl'smama]

My original due date was May 25th. I'm hoping to make it to mid-April.



I will be rooting for an early spring delivery for you guys Lease! I think you will be more than ready by then. And what a lovely time of year to have a birthday!

Suz

[Code]

To all that posted well wishes...

NWOhioAngela
thewesterberg
andrewilley
°O°Joe
jessily
OhMari
nobodies36
DisneyFreak06
Disneymaddness
travelmel (I love this idea, I might have to change the title)
Hedy
Circusgirl
jackdis
pl'smama
JustMickey
Nicole786
princesslily
TKDisneylover
Glendamax
chicagoshannon
Abby's Dad (3 tax deductions, nice)
diberry
MindyLuvsMickey
Kellyh123

.. THANK YOU! :thumbsup2

Lease is having her second ultrasound today in just a few hours. We're really hoping to learn genders. Stay tuned!

[PNWmom]

Hidden Mickeys, Minnies or a combo??

[Code]

After learning the genders at the ultrasound today, Lease really wanted to go out and buy an outfit for each baby. We tried to find three Disney outfits that coordinated but weren't identical and we struck out at Target, Walmart, and Shopko, but we found a non-Disney set of outfits that we really liked.

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Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

All appear to be healthy and developing normally, and it still looks like 2 are identical and 1 is fraternal!

[PNWmom]

Now the fun begins, the name game.
Since Huey, Duey and Luey are out, how about Peter, John and Michael?

[Glendamax]

WOW! Goofy, Mickey and Pluto!!! Congrats!!!! :thumbsup2

[scottish mum]

Just found your thread and wanted to say congratulations to you, hope everything goes well and how lovely it is to be going to have 3 lovely little boys. You must be so delighted:cloud9: :cloud9:

[andrewilley]

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z112/xavarri/misc/DSC02284_800.jpg



So that'd be girls then? :) :) :)

Congratulations again - time to get the pale blue paint out!

Andre

[Villainess]

Congrats!!! How wonderful 3 little 'pirates'!!!! Lease, stay healthy! What a wonderful blessing!

[travelmel]

Congrats! A toast: To Code, Lease, and the three lil Goofs. :grouphug:

[dredick]

After learning the genders at the ultrasound today, Lease really wanted to go out and buy an outfit for each baby. We tried to find three Disney outfits that coordinated but weren't identical and we struck out at Target, Walmart, and Shopko, but we found a non-Disney set of outfits that we really liked.

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Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

All appear to be healthy and developing normally, and it still looks like 2 are identical and 1 is fraternal!

Ah, that is soooo sweet! Congrats guys and good luck Lease! my first boy weighed in at 10 lbs!!! Full term, born at the end of July!! That is as close as i got to twins or triplets!!!:goodvibes

[DisneyMom5]

Popped over from the Pic of the Day thread. Love the outfits. Congrats again!

[disneykibbes5]

Congrats on the 3 boys!!!!

[JustMickey]

Congrats! Those are some cute outfits!!

[mt mommy]

Some of my good friends have triplet boys......SO FUN! They named them:
Nick, Jake and Zack. I thought the "k" theme was cute!! Can't wait to follow all the details the next few months! Congrats!

[Kellyh123]

WOW!
That is so cool!
Can' wait to see the baby pictures!

[jackdis]

Congrats!!!
Poor Lease stands no chance....she's outnumbered!!! Big time!!! Just kidding!!!
How exciting!
Love the outfits, by the way!!!
:groom: :groom: :groom:

[Hedy]

Congrats!

[ty&brenmom]

Congrats on all boys. Your house is sure going to be filled with lots of love and lots of noise. Love the outfits.

[DisneyMom5]

Congrats on all boys. Your house is sure going to be filled with lots of love and lots of noise. Love the outfits.

That reminds me of my favorite boy quote (we have three, but not at once!):
"Boy: n. a noise with dirt on it."

LOL

That pretty much sums it up!

[pl'smama]

Wow, congratulations on your three sons Code and Lease! That is awesome news and the outfits are just adorable. You will have your hands full, but the reward will be so worth it!

Have you started to think names yet? Any family ones you have to use or can you run amuck with your choices?

I am so glad the babies are doing well and developing normally. Good news all around.

Okay, here is my suggestion; Michael for the first born. Then you can call him Mick or Mickey for short. The next two could be Walt and Roy, sort of a tribute!!

Have fun with the names and the shopping. Now that you know it will be hard to resist!!

God bless, Suz

[Leleluvsdis]

Well I just found you tread and all I can say is OOOOOOH MYYYY!!! Congratulations!!!! I love hearing about babies and pregnancies as DH and I want to have a little one, but I must finish school first (sigh), but it will be well worth it in the end! We have a nephew in the mean time, and a niece on the way!
Congratulations again!!! Love the outfits, can't wait to see outfits and nursery stuff!!!

[TKDisneylover]

Hey Code & Lease, wow 3 boys! Glad to hear all is going well, can't wait to hear what you decide to name them!

[Lease]

Thanks to everyone still following along, sorry we haven't updated anything in a long while. We've been really busy trying to prepare for the babies, planning, organizing, and reading everything we can find . Everyone is doing very well and kicking constantly. I am convinced that I am training a team of ninjas :P

We'll (meaning Code) should have some updates and pictures soon. I know a lot of the pictures have been processed.

Thanks for sticking with us...the trip report will continue eventually, and I'll work on baby updates. Next ultrasound is Monday.

Lease

[JustMickey]

Take your time Lease, we don't mind! Good luck with the next few months of your pregnancy!

[Abby's Dad]

So good to hear from you and to hear that everything is going well. Just know that you guys (and the little guys) are in our thoughts and prayers. Will always look forward to anything that you all have the time to post.

[burly]

Well...it's not like you have nothing on your mind!:rolleyes:
Take your time we will be waiting...:coffee:

[nobodies36]

So glad to hear that everyone is doing well. Looking forward to trip updates and baby updates.

[Lease]

Just a short update, I had an ultrasound on Monday (they are every 2 weeks still). Everyone looks fine, they boys are estimated at weighing 1 lb 2 oz, 1 lb 3 oz and 1 lb 4 oz which is really good for their gestational age. :thumbsup2

Monday was also my last day at work moved to modified bed rest. At first I was a little freaked out since I've taken less than 2 days off work for sick time in the last 3 years and to just not going into work seems odd. They did take us on a tour of the NICU, the first baby we saw was born at 23 weeks (where I am right now). It was a very strong reminder as to why I should take it easy and prolong this pregnancy for as long as I can for the babies health.

[accountingbabe08]

I just found your report congratulations on your babies. I'll keep in my prayers that you make it to mid April for healthy baby boys.

Good Luck

Belinda

[diberry]

It's good to know everything is going so well. Look after yourselves and those precious baby boys! (Do you wish there were another 5 in there like the recently born octuplets?) :rotfl:
Enjoy the rest of your pregnancy because life will be pretty hectic once they arrive! How exciting!!!

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[Liljam]

I've been following the thread and I can't believe you're 23 weeks already! Wow! I keep you both in my thoughts and can't wait for more updates too. I was on bed rest with just one baby and we have a family business so I understand how you're feeling about having to be home and away from work, but it will be there after the birth. Except for weeks like I'm having - my little one is home sick with RSV and it's awful! My bed rest was only due to a fractured pelvis that caused me intense pain. Your's is much more important! Take care and can't wait for an update!

[DisneyMom5]

Just a short update, I had an ultrasound on Monday (they are every 2 weeks still). Everyone looks fine, they boys are estimated at weighing 1 lb 2 oz, 1 lb 3 oz and 1 lb 4 oz which is really good for their gestational age. :thumbsup2

Monday was also my last day at work moved to modified bed rest. At first I was a little freaked out since I've taken less than 2 days off work for sick time in the last 3 years and to just not going into work seems odd. They did take us on a tour of the NICU, the first baby we saw was born at 23 weeks (where I am right now). It was a very strong reminder as to why I should take it easy and prolong this pregnancy for as long as I can for the babies health.

Praying they take they're time and get nice and big, yet cause you no discomfort or grief! :thumbsup2

[Abby's Dad]

Thanks for the update and the good news, Lease. You'll have lots of time to memorize those "how to parent" books. :rotfl2:

[Leleluvsdis]

Just a short update, I had an ultrasound on Monday (they are every 2 weeks still). Everyone looks fine, they boys are estimated at weighing 1 lb 2 oz, 1 lb 3 oz and 1 lb 4 oz which is really good for their gestational age. :thumbsup2

Monday was also my last day at work moved to modified bed rest. At first I was a little freaked out since I've taken less than 2 days off work for sick time in the last 3 years and to just not going into work seems odd. They did take us on a tour of the NICU, the first baby we saw was born at 23 weeks (where I am right now). It was a very strong reminder as to why I should take it easy and prolong this pregnancy for as long as I can for the babies health.

It's so good to hear you and the boys are doing well!!!:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

I've never been on bed rest for pregnancy, but I was on modified bed rest for ovarian cysts. It wasn't as bad as I have anticipated, although it was only for 5 days. The nice part was it was shortly after our wedding, so I plenty of thank you cards to address.

Enjoy your time growing the big boys, and just think... that's more time on the dis!!!

Sending you lots and lots of pixiedust: pixiedust: pixiedust:

[huey duey & luey]

congratulations!

It is so funny that the title of your tr caught my eye.

I also have trips who will turn 7 in March. What is funny is that my due date was also 5/25 but I gave birth 3/22
I was told the entire time that I was having bbb, and that 2 were identical (A and B) That was until she came out. Apparently there was a seperating membrane that went undetected
our first trip to wdw was when they were 7 months old
Take it easy, rest drink lots of water and most importantly start thinking about buying DVC

[Lease]

Welcome aboard Belinda and Huey Duey and Luey!

At some point we'll return to the regularly scheduled TR, when we have spare time. That we'll be after the nursery is done and before the boys arrive. Then I'm sure spare time will be replaced by nap time!

[pkjne]

Congrats to you both on the new bundle of Joys that you will be having soon.
Can't wait to see pictures.

[Lease]

Short update on the boys. They are growing rapidly and so am I :laughing: Here is the latest ultrasound. In order Baby B, Baby C, Baby C again and Baby A being a little shy.

http://i568.photobucket.com/albums/ss128/Lenainie/ultrasoundfeb9edited.jpg

They are extremely active and kicking all the time. It is the strangest feeling when they are all kicking in different places at the same time. Full on 3 ring circus :lmao:

[accountingbabe08]

Glad your having a healthy pregnancy. I could never imagine having 3 in their at once. I'm so happy for you and your husband. I'm keeping the 5 of you in my prayers.

[diberry]

You're doing so well! Lovely to see your boys!

[Hedy]

Glad all is well. Shall there be a double digit dance for the due date? :cool1: :cool1: :yay: :woohoo:

[Leleluvsdis]

Wonderful to hear all is well with you and the babies!!!

[DisneyMom5]

So happy things are going well! :wizard:

[kimmylaj]

thank you so much for sharing your beautiful pics:goodvibes

[Lease]

Just a short update on the boys. I had a growth scan today and the boys are estimated at 2 lbs 4 oz (A) 2 lbs 5 oz (B) and 2 lbs 4 oz (C) which means they are doing extremely well. Good sized for their gestation and growing at the same rate. I of course am growing at an alarming rate! Nearly 7 lbs of baby at 27 weeks so I'm looking about full term sized and ready to pop. The goal is to carry them for at least 56 more days, by then I'll be measuring about 44+ weeks pregnant :scared1:
We only got 1 good printout of the ultrasound today. It's hard to get "cute" shots when it's so crowded. At one point the tech had on the screen what we could count as at least 4 feet and 2 hands gathered in a small area. It's a mosh pit, but we were able to get all 3 heads in the same shot for the first time since the very first ultrasound. I'll try and get it scanned and posted this week.

[debbieandroo]

I've lurked for a long time but am popping out to say congratulations on the triplets! What fun parents they will have! I've loved your TRs.

Y'all were the ones who got me to buy Keen shoes - :lmao:

[Circusgirl]

Good goin' Lease and babies! You are all working on your first project together really well. I know you are going to be incredible parents. Thanks for keeping us updated!

[pkjne]

Looks like your feeding them well. Way to go keep up the good work be sure to get plenty of rest

SMILE

[Abby's Dad]

Glad that everything is going well. Love the mosh pit analogy!:lmao: Thanks for the the update!

[DisneyMom5]

What a blessing! So glad they are doing well. We'll pray they stay put for two more months! :thumbsup2

[ANTSS2001]

Just a short update on the boys. I had a growth scan today and the boys are estimated at 2 lbs 4 oz (A) 2 lbs 5 oz (B) and 2 lbs 4 oz (C) which means they are doing extremely well. Good sized for their gestation and growing at the same rate. I of course am growing at an alarming rate! Nearly 7 lbs of baby at 27 weeks so I'm looking about full term sized and ready to pop. The goal is to carry them for at least 56 more days, by then I'll be measuring about 44+ weeks pregnant :scared1:
We only got 1 good printout of the ultrasound today. It's hard to get "cute" shots when it's so crowded. At one point the tech had on the screen what we could count as at least 4 feet and 2 hands gathered in a small area. It's a mosh pit, but we were able to get all 3 heads in the same shot for the first time since the very first ultrasound. I'll try and get it scanned and posted this week.

cant help smile when I think of you and Code... and the part where you are having not one not two but three!!!!! Can you say FUN!!!! :goodvibes :hug:

[kimmylaj]

glad to hear all are doing well. congrats:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes

[fottafamily05]

WOW Congrats!! My son's first grade teacher also has twins...hers are 18 months now...2 boys and a girl!!!

Good Luck with everything...Any names yet?

[nobodies36]

Wonderful to see that mother and babies are doing well.

[bsusanmb]

Just getting caught up...WOW CONGRATULATIONS!!! WHAT A BLESSING, HOW AWESOME, HOW WONDERFUL! I am praying for all of you. God is so good...can you just imagine? You should be featured in a Disney magazine or something...oh, and let us know where you are registered and under what name to find you.

I am just teary eyed.

Susan

[Lease]

Thanks for sticking with us everyone. We really will get back to our Disney trips soon. Code will be finishing processing photos in the next couple weeks and be posting a best of pictures with what we did each day.

In the mean time a few fun images. Here is the last ultrasound shot, where they managed to get all 3 heads together (see they are plotting against me already).
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z112/xavarri/misc/ultrasoundfeb23edited800.jpg

For more entertainment, is it my eyes or is anyone else seeing things in triplicate?
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z112/xavarri/misc/DSC03613_800.jpg

Next ultrasound is on Monday and then they become weekly or bi-weekly I don't remember. Safe bet is if I'm not at home I'll be at the doctors :)

[ANTSS2001]

Thanks for sticking with us everyone. We really will get back to our Disney trips soon. Code will be finishing processing photos in the next couple weeks and be posting a best of pictures with what we did each day.

In the mean time a few fun images. Here is the last ultrasound shot, where they managed to get all 3 heads together (see they are plotting against me already).
:)


:hug: love the stuff in 3's... and glad you are doing ok along with the 3 :dance3: lil ones... :dance3:

take care always... you are always in my thoughts and prayers... :hug: to Code...

[kimmylaj]

holy cow, that is a lot of baby gear. it is wonderful though

[Abby's Dad]

Ah .... just think - they are in there just plotting away: "OK guys, our escape plan will be complete in the coming months, so we have to make sure that we remain the center of attention. We are able to do this, but we have to be organized. Once we get out, Huey will take the early shift, Dewey will take the late shifts, and I (Louie) will take the middle shift. Time to give her a couple of kicks, and then we can get back to resting up for the big event."

But then again, they will grow up so fast, and in what seems like an impossibly short period of time, will be fine young men. But no matter how fast they grow up, nobody can take away your wonderful memories (and the great pictures that I'm sure that Code will be taking). And besides, you can still have a lot of fun and a great relationship once they've grown up - trust me on that one!

Think of you guys often - and can't wait for the first family trip to WDW.

[Glendamax]

Thanks for sticking with us everyone. We really will get back to our Disney trips soon. Code will be finishing processing photos in the next couple weeks and be posting a best of pictures with what we did each day.

In the mean time a few fun images. Next ultrasound is on Monday and then they become weekly or bi-weekly I don't remember. Safe bet is if I'm not at home I'll be at the doctors :)

Code and Lease! Thanks soooo much for sharing your journey with us! I'm so excited for you! I pray that God will continue to keep you, and bless your family! :hug:

[abbybeth]

That's a lot of STUFF!! haha!

Sorry I haven't had much of a chance to check in with you guys. Work has been eating much of my time along with a few side projects at home. So glad to hear that everyone is doing well :)

[Liljam]

Oh my Mickey Ears! That is a lot of car seats at swings and STUFF! You two are gonna have your hands full, but what a blessing! Good Luck!

[goofyboyzmom]

I just found this report. Congratulations! Just remember, three times the fun!

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

I just found and went though your entire tr... and OMG triplets! That is so wonderful and amazing!
You both are in my prayers!

Congrats to you guys. You seem so amazing and such a wonderful couple!
~Jenny

[Lease]

:welcome: Jenny and goofyboyzmom :)

Abby's Dad there will be no need for an escape plan, I fully intend to schedule an eviction date.

Abbybeth I'm happy to see you're going back to the world for your birthday, ride ToT once for me.

Just a short update, everything is still going well. The boys are now measuring (as of last Monday) 3 lbs 1 oz, 3 lbs 2 oz and 3 lbs 1 oz they are in the 60th percentile for singletons. Which is great news. I start non-stress tests the week and move to weekly appointments.

I thought I'd posted the boys names before, but guess not. They will be Andrew, Nicholas and Parker. Or as I prefer to say them Nick, Andrew and Parker. NAP...we like naps.

Lisa

[ANTSS2001]

NAP...we like naps.

Lisa

names are great... and I hope your plan on naps :cat: work accordingly!!! With 3 mouth for feeding time.. you and code will be doing both shifts together.. so yup better make sure that nap tine plan works.... I cant wait for the upcoming Debut of NAP it would be a party:

[addictedtothemouse]

WOW!!! What a ride.
First, love the TR. The pics are amazing. I loved following along and hope you'll finish the other trips. Of course you're going to be pretty busy for a loooong time.:dance3: :lmao: Congratulatons on the babies. :cutie:

[addictedtothemouse]

Oh, I also wanted to say, you two are so cute together.:cutie:

[DisneyFreak06]

Beatiful names! I am glad everything is going well for you! Here's to hoping everything continues and you get as far along as you possibly can to keep the boys as healthy as can be. :grouphug:

[abbybeth]

The names are great!

And in true Disney fashion, I have to point out that in addition to their initials spelling NAP .... they also spell PAN!

As in Peter Pan :) :tink:

[huey duey & luey]

so glad to see an update!!! You are doing terrific!!! love the names, we were also suppossed to have an Andrew, but he turned out to be a she :confused3 We had Kathryn picked previously for a girl so she became Kathryn Andrea. My 3 will be 7 on sunday, I should change my pic that is from their 5h bday

[nobodies36]

Just a short update, everything is still going well. The boys are now measuring (as of last Monday) 3 lbs 1 oz, 3 lbs 2 oz and 3 lbs 1 oz they are in the 60th percentile for singletons. Which is great news. I start non-stress tests the week and move to weekly appointments.

I thought I'd posted the boys names before, but guess not. They will be Andrew, Nicholas and Parker. Or as I prefer to say them Nick, Andrew and Parker. NAP...we like naps.

Lisa

Love the names. Also, I have to saw that I love the photo of all the boys' car seats and stuff- there is just so much of it.

The names are great!

And in true Disney fashion, I have to point out that in addition to their initials spelling NAP .... they also spell PAN!

As in Peter Pan :) :tink:

Great to see you are going back to the World, Abby.

[SplashMom]

Wow! Congratulations on such a wonderful event! From reading this thread, I can tell that you will be wonderful parents. Three boys will bring you moments of insanity but many more moments of pure joy. The names you have chosen are lovely. I just want to wish you all the happiness you deserve...your family is growing and the happiness multiplies! I'll be watching for updates.

[kschafer]

Hi Lease and Code

I found you on Circusgirls TR. I was first intrigued by your baby ticker then your 3 TR and I am totally onboard. I've only gotten through day 1 but am really enjoying it. Your pictures are AMAZING! I'm really looking forward to the rest.

[Lease]

Welcome Splashmom and Kschafer :)

I have a bit of an update, no pictures though. I threatened Code's life if any pics of me from this week get posted. Monday I had my first non-stress test and everything looked great. Everything checked out fine with the Dr, but with multiples you never know how quickly things can change.

Tuesday night I started having contractions, when they more than 6 per hour we headed to the hospital. When we checked in the contractions were 2-4 minutes apart. They've been able to slow them back to 6 or 7 an hour, but it looks like I may be staying at the hospital for a while for observation.

Boys look great, heart rates are perfect and they are very very active. We just want to keep them in for as long as possible.

Lisa

[DisneyMom5]

Lisa - Praying for you and the boys (including the big one!)
Hoping, even if it means a couple of boring weeks in the hospital, that they hold off a little longer. So glad you've made it this far!!! :grouphug:

[karriemouse]

Hi Lease & Code :wave:

Just found this thread and wow!!!! How amazing ... three boys all at once - where's the fainting smilie?? Sounds like they are :dance3: .

Sending prayers for continued good health from the mum of one 'premmie' (now the perfect DD15). Hospital may be boring but essential - every day they stay in means healthier newborns. Love the names!

[muffinstuffin]

I just read the whole trip report. Sounds like you had a magical time and I loved all the pictures.

Congratulations on the babies. What an amazing blessing. Prayers that they will bake a little longer. Can't wait to see the amazing pictures that daddy will take of these sweet little guys.

[Villainess]

Keeping you in my prayers that all of you are healthy!

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

AWwwwwwwwwwwww
the sonogram pictures are beautiful. I love anything baby filled!!!
You must be so excited (and nervous) Such a blessing!!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

I thought I'd posted the boys names before, but guess not. They will be Andrew, Nicholas and Parker. Or as I prefer to say them Nick, Andrew and Parker. NAP...we like naps.

Lisa
stumbled upon the title, and wanted to say congrats, i love the names, but my favorite is parker,

that is my little guys name, he is coming up to his 1 year birthday.

congrats and best wishes.

[kimmylaj]

i just caught your update, i hope everyone is doing well and if they do. have to keep you at the hospital that they at least have some decent food. lol . imagine that. anyway take care. and a little pixie dust for nice healthy babies. there names are adorable, i could just hear myself yelling them down the street for them to come in for dinner. crazy i know but that is what all the moms did when we were kids, so when i was naming my 2nd i made sure that when i yelled their names they sounded good together. so anyway the point of this long rambling is that i think their names sound great together.

[DisneyFreak06]

You've made it past 30 weeks! That's wonderful. I had a friend who was a neo-natal unit nurse, and she was multiple obsessed. I remember her always telling us that 30 weeks is a magical number for a mother of triplets. Something about everything being somewhat developed I think. I just know that it's good to make it there. Here's to hoping that everything turns out okay. You and all the boys are in my thoughts and prayers! :grouphug:

[FoundNemoLostDori]

Congratulations!!:goodvibes And God Bless!!!

I just recently came upon your trip report and am so happy for you both! Also, as a side note.....What a great thing you two did, getting in 3 trips to Disney before the baby boom! lol I can hardly wait to see more pictures, but this time I'll be waiting for baby pictures, not just Disney!!

[4thgeermama]

Code & Lease,

I have been off the boards for some time, but just caught up with your 07 report...and found out the incredible news! So happy for you! We have 3 boys (one at a time ) and then a girl...It is so fun having my three sons. You are going to have a blast!

Rest up and take care of each other. We are praying for an on-time delivery and a healthy arrival of your boys and an easy-as-possible transition for you both. The challenging parts will pass quickly. And take lots of pictures! I'm sure we can count on your for that!

Amy
Mom of the big family in Mesquite Furniture of Texas shirts in 07 - met you at the "big hat" in MGM.

[pl'smama]

Hi Lease and Code. I can guess from your latest update where you guys may be right now, possibly a family of five by now! I am sorry that I have been absent from your journey for the last while. My little boy was born on February 23rd so I have been a bit busy. Not as much as you will be, but busy enough! The last couple of months of my pregnancy were rough and full of major drama, but hopefully I can stop in here more often to see how Nick, Andrew and Parker are doing, along with their mama and daddy.

We called our little boy William, so I guess I will have to fix my signature soon.

Anyway, I have thought of you all often over the last few months and I wanted to say howdy. God bless you all as your journey turns a new page and we pray for a safe and healthy delivery.

Suz

[disneyhockeymad]

I've been lurking on this thread for forever but I just had to break the habit of a life time (:rotfl:) to wish you lots of luck and :pixiedust: I hope everything is going ok!!

[Abby's Dad]

Lease and Code - we continue to hold you both, as well as Nick, Andrew, and Parker up in prayer. Oh the anticipation :banana: And I know that there is a package getting ready to head to Utah (I bet it is pretty there this time of year).

And Pl'smama - glad to hear of the successful arrival of William, and that you all are well. A picture might be nice.

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

Hi guys!
My 4th grade class has said a prayer for you and the babies. We hope everything is wonderful, update when you can!!

[Lease]

Welcome to our new readers! :)

Today is the start of week 31 another milestone, still hoping for 3 more weeks. I have daily ultrasounds and non-stress tests now, the boys all look great. We've seen them taking practice breaths and we seen hair on their heads.

It's pretty much a sure thing that they will keep me in the hospital until delivery, luckily I have a lot of projects to work on (knitting, cross-stitch, crochet) and internet access to keep me from going completely stir crazy.

Next growth scan is on Monday, I'm really looking forward to finding out the estimated weight now. They definitely look bigger and a lot more crowded on the ultrasounds.

Pl'smama congrats on the arrival of William, I'm happy to hear you are both doing well.

Abby's Dad Utah has been pretty, but snowy for the last week. With luck spring will arrive in the next couple weeks. I have a package to send to Abby (I'm such a slacker) hopefully I'll get it in the mail soon.

Lisa

[NWOhioAngela]

Thanks for the update. You keep those babies in there! We can wait!

[Abby's Dad]

Hair! They have hair - somehow that seems unfair. I've got seniority - I should have the hair :).

Anyway - sure sounds like the boys are doing well, and mom and dad also. That's great news. And I know that Abby will be totally understanding, and the first person that considers you a slacker will be ....., will be ........, will be consigned to diaper pail duty! :rotfl2:

I know the hospital can be a boring place, but I'm sure that its for the best right now. Good that you have the internet, as well as projects (see - I knew you weren't a slacker :lmao:).

Thanks for the update.

[Rootskate]

Hi Code and Lease! Remember me? We met on the tram leaving Animal Kingdom a couple of years ago! I am so excited for you both! Take great care of yourself and keep us updated when you can! :hug:

[ANTSS2001]

:goodvibesWelcome to our new readers! :)

Today is the start of week 31 another milestone, still hoping for 3 more weeks. I have daily ultrasounds and non-stress tests now, the boys all look great. We've seen them taking practice breaths and we seen hair on their heads.

It's pretty much a sure thing that they will keep me in the hospital until delivery, luckily I have a lot of projects to work on (knitting, cross-stitch, crochet) and internet access to keep me from going completely stir crazy.

Next growth scan is on Monday, I'm really looking forward to finding out the estimated weight now. They definitely look bigger and a lot more crowded on the ultrasounds.

Lisa

you should be thankful you are not in the hospital where I work... you will be really going crazy... LOL they might put restraining order on me or sent me to our sister hospital... I did that one time to a friend who was confined here for the last 6 weeks of her pregnancy... the lab loved it though coz I always cover for everyone who wants off... now my godson(the baby from that 6 week ordeal) is going to be 5 this June... whew...

so excited for your next scan :goodvibes and regards to Code...

[Happy Elf]

I jumped over from the pic of the day thread. I really enjoyed reading your TR and loved seeing the awesome pictures!

Congrats on the 3 baby boys! That is so exciting! I hope all goes well though out the rest of your pregnancy.

[TKDisneylover]

Hey guys, just wanted to pop in and let you know that I'm thinking of you and sending well wishes your way! Lease, hope things continue to go well for you, can't wait to hear what the weights are from tomorrows weigh-in.

So Code, how are you hanging in there knowing you may have three sons soon?

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

Thank you for the update! Been reading for quite a while and was hoping for one!
You have a whole class ov 4th graders praying for you over in New york! So happy to hear everthing is okay!!!

Jenny

[Lease]

Growth scan day!

In this corner we have baby A at 4 lbs 3 oz, in that corner we have baby B at 4 lbs 4 oz and in that other corner we have baby C at 4 lbs 3 oz!

Everything on the ultrasound looked great. I'm still trying to figure out how over 12.5 lbs of baby fits in my tummy. That's a lot of baby. One of my goals was to have everyone over 4 lbs at birth since it reduces a lot of the risks.

All of the good news makes the hospital stay easier, it certainly gives peace of mind that the boys are being carefully monitored.


Lisa

[diberry]

Wow!!! That's wonderful news - you're doing a great job!!! I don't suppose there's a chance of a picture of mom before the boys make their bid for freedom???

[Abby's Dad]

Great news Lease! You've obviously been taking really good care of yourself and the boys - way to go!:banana:

Thanks for the update. How's Code holding up?

[DisneyFreak06]

Lisa, that's great news! Keep taking care of yourself and your boys will keep doing well! You are right though, 12.5 lbs in your belly is a lot of baby, but then again, THREE babies is a lot of baby too! Can't wait to see pictures of your NAP!

[ANTSS2001]

That is great that is all is well with NAP!!! :grouphug:

[seobaina]

That's great news! You've got us all on Disney baby watch :lmao: Btw, you decided how you're gonna decided which name goes with which baby? Is it gonna be NAP=ABC or NAP=birth order?

[DisneyMom5]

Glad they are strappin big boys! Whoo hoo!

You don't have to answer this if you don't want to, but do multiples have to be c-sections?
I had my first two by c-section, and the rest not, so I have sympathy for c-section mommys! :grouphug:

[Lease]

That's great news! You've got us all on Disney baby watch :lmao: Btw, you decided how you're gonna decided which name goes with which baby? Is it gonna be NAP=ABC or NAP=birth order?

Andrew will be the first born, the other two it depends on the order. We will name one that we know is identical Parker. So it could be alphabetical or names assigned after we meet them.


You don't have to answer this if you don't want to, but do multiples have to be c-sections?
I had my first two by c-section, and the rest not, so I have sympathy for c-section mommys! :grouphug:

Not all multiples are delivered C-section. It depends on how they are positioned. With triplets C-section is common since it's hard to track all of the babies heart rates during delivery. In my case we are opting for a scheduled C-section because it's easier to monitor the babies and two are transverse so it's the only option anyway.



Thanks for the update. How's Code holding up?

I think he's doing pretty good. He'll respond soon I think. Kind of hectic for him to be going to work everyday then coming to see me plus taking care of everything at the house. He's been wonderful delivering snacks and necessities from home.

Wow!!! That's wonderful news - you're doing a great job!!! I don't suppose there's a chance of a picture of mom before the boys make their bid for freedom???

Code took some pictures over the weekend in my styling hospital pjs, I think he plans on posting them.

[Circusgirl]

Wahoo! You are Supermom already! It's thrilling to hear how well things are going. I'll look forward to that picture...:thumbsup2

[Mrsdisneyb2b]

Growth scan day!

In this corner we have baby A at 4 lbs 3 oz, in that corner we have baby B at 4 lbs 4 oz and in that other corner we have baby C at 4 lbs 3 oz!

Everything on the ultrasound looked great. I'm still trying to figure out how over 12.5 lbs of baby fits in my tummy. That's a lot of baby. One of my goals was to have everyone over 4 lbs at birth since it reduces a lot of the risks.

All of the good news makes the hospital stay easier, it certainly gives peace of mind that the boys are being carefully monitored.


Lisa

That is sooo wonderful!
I was a twin and was 4 lbs 1 oz so already those babies are off to a wonderful start!!!! They are in all of our prayers hun!

[DisneyMom5]

Andrew will be the first born, the other two it depends on the order. We will name one that we know is identical Parker. So it could be alphabetical or names assigned after we meet them.

I hadn't thought about how to do that. I've only ever had to name one at a time. :lmao:



Not all multiples are delivered C-section. It depends on how they are positioned. With triplets C-section is common since it's hard to track all of the babies heart rates during delivery. In my case we are opting for a scheduled C-section because it's easier to monitor the babies and two are transverse so it's the only option anyway.

Well, then we'll add that to the prayers! C-section isn't my preferred delivery method, but it is VERY helpful in situations like yours. Just make sure you remember it is MAJOR surgery, and have people wait on you hand and foot for 6-8 weeks. People tend to think it's not that big a deal, but recovery time is REALLY important if you want to be the best, healthy, and rested momma you can be! :grouphug:

[pl'smama]

And Pl'smama - glad to hear of the successful arrival of William, and that you all are well. A picture might be nice.[/QUOTE]



Thanks Abby's Dad! I do plan to get a photo up here soon. It is just that darn thing that keeps slippin away from me. What is it called? Oh yeah, TIME!! But he is such a lovely baby I do want to share him. Thanks again for your good wishes.

Suz

[pl'smama]

Pl'smama congrats on the arrival of William, I'm happy to hear you are both doing well.



Thanks Lisa, I appreciate it! I am so happy for you guys that the boys are all over the four pound mark with time to grow still. That is amazing. You are obviously doing everything right by them. That makes you an awesome mama already!!!

Do you currently listen to any sort of music while you mark off the days on your calander? Do you plan to listen to music during the delivery? I am just being nosy, but I found it helped me. I to had a section and my wonderful doctor let us play our own music. Unfortunately I can't remember what William was born to ( my mind was a bit pre-occupied!), but I do remember that my DD was born to "American Pie", but the Madonna version! It is makes for some interesting memories at any rate.

Keep up the good work and hi to Code! Tons of blessings and prayers are on their way.

Suz

[Glendamax]

Welcome to our new readers! :)

Today is the start of week 31 another milestone, still hoping for 3 more weeks. I have daily ultrasounds and non-stress tests now, the boys all look great. We've seen them taking practice breaths and we seen hair on their heads.

Lisa

Oh Lisa! They have hair! WOW!

So glad you have a little something to do so you dont be bored while on bed rest! AND you have the internet too?! What would we do without it?

Thanks again for the update!
-Gmax :goodvibes