The Bacon strikes again! Bouncin' back in Sept! UPDATE: We're back! What a trip! p43

[cherbear]

Hello!!!! To all of you who do not know me, I am a huge Disney fanatic (who here isn't?) and I never ever thought I'd be going to Disney 3 years in a row.....

but I'm going back this September 13th-20th at Pop Century Resort for Free Dining!!! :banana:

First up...the CAST:

Me, Cheri, aka Cherbear, a 25 yr old (26 by the time of the trip) lover of all things Disney, especially Chip and Dale!!! :goodvibes
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Disney%202007/P9150054.jpg

Mike, my hubby, aka DH (no profile here YET), a 26 yr old who loves Disney but due to male pride, won't admit to the full extent of that love. :rotfl:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Disney%202007/P9160073.jpg
(he rarely smiles for a picture of just himself, so here's us together)

Now, here comes the tricky part. It was just going to be us, then my cousin, her husband, and her 6 yr. old were going to come with us. They ended up not being able to go, and unfortunately that was AFTER we had already made dining reservations. By this point in time, my Mom and sister decided they really want to go, and my mom's lifelong friend Linda wants to go and bring her daughter Brittany.
Fast forward to present time, and they are booked during the same dates as us at Pop Century with free dining. (Dad has decided it's "too soon" to go to Disney...we all think he's crazy since they haven't been since summer of '06)

So, the quick fix was to attempt to add 1 person to our ADR's (did I lose anyone on the math there?). You'll find out the results of this quest in my next update.

First, pics of the rest of the cast:

Mom(DM) and Tracey (DSister)
I won't post Mom's age, but she's a fun-loving, adventure-craving, Disney lover who has been going since it first opened.
Tracey (20) is a college student and will be missing a couple days of school in order to go, but she doesn't care...she's going! :rotfl: Some people have said we look alike, but I don't see the resemblance.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/MomTracey.jpg

Linda is Mom's friend, and a dear friend of our family. She now lives in Santa Rosa Beach, FL and we are going to visit her at the end of this week, as a matter of fact!
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010036.jpg

and Brittany (21) who is just too cute for her own good. She is also in college and will be missing school, but she says "Who cares! I'm going to WDW!"
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Britt.jpg

Neither of these 2 have been to WDW in a long time. So I'm considering them newbies b/c they don't know what's going to hit them! :lmao:

Lastly, we have Bacon:
http://lennthompson.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/bacon.jpg
Bacon has been around a LONG time, and made its first appearance on my 2001 trip to WDW. More about this later. ;)

So, as mentioned, my ADR's, etc. will be coming up, and you'll find out how we made out on changing them to accomodate one more person. You'll just have to see! :confused3

I'm sure there's SOMETHING I'm missing, so if I need to include something else here, somebody please enlighten me.

Thanks, and I hope y'all enjoy this and what's to come!!!! :banana:

LINKS TO UPDATES:

Flight has been booked! :thumbsup2 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24620661&postcount=6)
Behind the bacon: A look into the life of "Bacon" (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24626011&postcount=8)
Update: Announcement (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24658536&postcount=14)
Itinerary: Day 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24921321&postcount=46)
(Lots of "being sick" talk in between, if you want to read, feel free! There is also some shopping...some Disney items...and TATTOO TALK in there too!)
Itinerary: Day 2 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25932893&postcount=332)
GUESS WHAT?! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25976002&postcount=358)
Itinerary: Day 3 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25976654&postcount=361)
New Tattoo pics (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26034914&postcount=388)
Itinerary: Day 4 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26484262&postcount=424)
Update: It's just us now! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26564938&postcount=431)
Update: ADR changes complete! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26574087&postcount=439)
Itinerary: Day 5 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26587210&postcount=444)
Update: Paid in Full!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26610507&postcount=447)
Itinerary: Day 6 - Animal Kingdom & Hippi Dippi pool party! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=26718246&postcount=458)
Itinerary: Day 7 - DTD/Disney Quest/Epcot (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27071527&postcount=479)
9 days left! Let's get excited! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27368264&postcount=545)
8 days left! The lists begin! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27389056&postcount=555)
6 days left! How about some shopping? (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27424362&postcount=564)
5 Days left! Goals for pictures! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27454146&postcount=576)
4 Days left! Randoms! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27462244&postcount=580)
It's that time....the To-do list! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27465423&postcount=586)
1 Day left! I'm too excited to sleep!! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27526316&postcount=611)
We're back! (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=27713936&postcount=639)

[Mrs. The King]

Looks like fun! I'm in :thumbsup2

[Trentmom]

Ha:laughing:



I found what you were trying to tell me earlier




I am not first, but am first from our group


:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:



As soon as I saw bacon, I knew it was you




:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[Trentmom]

aww..nice pictures


I got lost in the math.....too late for that:rotfl:


You and your sister look a bit alike....chin and mouth area:goodvibes

[cherbear]

Looks like fun! I'm in :thumbsup2

Yay! My first poster! Welcome!! I'm sure we'll have lots of fun! :thumbsup2

Ha:laughing:



I found what you were trying to tell me earlier




I am not first, but am first from our group


:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:



As soon as I saw bacon, I knew it was you




:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

:rotfl:

of course! Good job! You're the only one that has found me. This was my other "surprise." Maybe if I keep bumping myself to the top of the list, someone else will find me. :rolleyes1 hehehe

aww..nice pictures


I got lost in the math.....too late for that:rotfl:


You and your sister look a bit alike....chin and mouth area:goodvibes

she hates her chin as it is pointier than mine. LOL I don't see the resemblance between us. :confused3

[cherbear]

Announcement: Yesterday, I booked my flight for this year's trip!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

We will leave N.O.(MSY) at 8:00 AM and arrive at MCO(Orlando Airport) at 10:45 AM!! I will be able to eat lunch in WDW!! :scared1:

On the way back we will leave Orlando airport at 4:50 PM and arrive home at 5:45 PM! We got the earliest flight out, and the latest flight back. :thumbsup2

We(I) booked through Southwest with a 15% off Ding.....and the total comes to....$302.10 for the 2 of us. The outgoing flight went up by $5 since Friday, so I had to jump on it yesterday since today is the last day for the 15% ding. It just feels great to know we have it booked already, and we will be arriving at WDW by lunchtime!!!!!

SO AWESOME!!! :dance3: :woohoo: :dance3: :woohoo: :dance3: :yay:


NEXT UP: Behind the bacon: A look into the life of "Bacon" (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24626011&postcount=8)

[Trentmom]

Definitely keep bumping as no one has found it yet apparently


That bacon is a dead give away

You need to tell bacon story:laughing:


Yay on booking the flights:yay:

[cherbear]

So, I think it’s about time I explain my title. If you know me, you may already know what it’s all about. And if you don’t, you’ll have to check out my old PTR/TR from September 2007 (which is STILL not finished. :lmao: )
That would be HERE (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1519381)


C'mon, you know you want to! (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1519381) ;)

I am still working on that report, because I was without a working computer for quite some time. This one should remain relatively quiet until I can finish the other report, but I have a lot in store for you here once that one comes to an end! I’m still enjoying reminiscing and writing about that trip and I hope anyone who sees this will come and join me over there! It starts off as a PTR but I have all the links to the TR on the first post. And each installment in the TR links to the next installment. That should make it easy to pass up all the banter (unless you enjoy banter that is).

If anyone would like to link directly to the “bacon story” click Here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=19943348&postcount=58)
Then click the link at the bottom of that post to get to the 2nd half of the story, or click
here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=19943475&postcount=60) if you’d prefer.

I hope this gives a better insight into who I am, and I especially hope you enjoy the Saga of the Bacon! It should be making a star appearance in this TR! ;)

NEXT UP: Update: Announcement (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24658536&postcount=14)

[Leger13]

Well Cheri, you about stumped me until I did a search for new threads by you :rotfl: Good one making us find this on our own!! Love the title you decided on. Very cute! :goodvibes And great beginning to your Pre-TR!! :thumbsup2 I think you and your sister look a little alike. I can see the resemblance but if I didn't know y'all were sisters I probably wouldn't guess it. Your sister looks a LOT like your Mom though.

[Trentmom]

Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacon!!!!!!!!!!!




Love that story:rotfl2:

[cherbear]

Definitely keep bumping as no one has found it yet apparently


That bacon is a dead give away

You need to tell bacon story:laughing:


Yay on booking the flights:yay:

I put in the link to the bacon story :thumbsup2

Well Cheri, you about stumped me until I did a search for new threads by you :rotfl: Good one making us find this on our own!! Love the title you decided on. Very cute! :goodvibes And great beginning to your Pre-TR!! :thumbsup2 I think you and your sister look a little alike. I can see the resemblance but if I didn't know y'all were sisters I probably wouldn't guess it. Your sister looks a LOT like your Mom though.

glad you found me, Carla!! :yay: :yay: :banana:

Thank you, thank you. :thumbsup2


Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacon!!!!!!!!!!!




Love that story:rotfl2:

:laughing: so I'm guessing you re-read the story? :goodvibes

[Leger13]

glad you found me, Carla!! :yay: :yay: :banana:

Thank you, thank you. :thumbsup2


You're welcome!

[Leger13]

Just wanted to pop you back up to the top so others can find you :goodvibes

[cherbear]

I got mail today!!!!

check it out!
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1011102.jpg
Hmmm...what could it be? How about a closer look...
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1011103.jpg

From Walmart! Could be anything....maybe some medicine, or a VERY late Christmas card?










Okay let's open it up already!
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1011104.jpg


WOOHOO!! :woohoo: I didn't think it was going to come until tomorrow at the earliest, but HEY I am not complaining! :thumbsup2


I got something else, too (besides the waste disposal bill). Here is a picture:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1011105.jpg
It's Gillette's new oil control Face & Body wash. A free sample from Walmart dot com :thumbsup2 Mike will be taking that on vacation. :rotfl:

I have PLENTY of samples that I use for travelling...you can just call me the sample queen! I should take a picture of all I've collected these past couple of months. It's actually pretty fun seeing how many I can get. :goodvibes I should take a picture of all of them, but then y'all might think I'm nuts!

[Trentmom]

I put in the link to the bacon story :thumbsup2



glad you found me, Carla!! :yay: :yay: :banana:

Thank you, thank you. :thumbsup2




:laughing: so I'm guessing you re-read the story? :goodvibes

Of course..too funny, not too:rotfl2:


Yay you got your guide !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Leger13]

:woohoo: on the UG!! Hope you enjoy it :thumbsup2

:lmao: sample queen. Yes, we must see all of your samples so we can ridicule you :lmao: j/k :rolleyes:

[Disneymommom]

I found you Cheri!!! You can run but you can't hide, lol!!! I tracked you down, it took some work but I finally found you, lol.

[Disneymommom]

Cheri, great start! I love the pics and I see the family resemblance between you and your sister, you don't look that much alike but definitely a family resemblance.

I can't wait to go read the bacon story. I love me some bacon and you made me hungry so now I need to look into why you talk about bacon, lol.

[cherbear]

Of course..too funny, not too:rotfl2:


Yay you got your guide !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:thumbsup2

:woohoo: on the UG!! Hope you enjoy it :thumbsup2

:lmao: sample queen. Yes, we must see all of your samples so we can ridicule you :lmao: j/k :rolleyes:

yes, I will have a 5 hour car ride tomorrow! and 5 hours back Sunday!

hmm...okay, maybe when I get back. hehe

speaking of, I should have that hard drive by then, and won't have to go through all this red tape to get these pics off my camera and onto photobucket.

I found you Cheri!!! You can run but you can't hide, lol!!! I tracked you down, it took some work but I finally found you, lol.



AHA! And just as I was making a special EDIT on my TR. :rotfl: Glad you found me!

Cheri, great start! I love the pics and I see the family resemblance between you and your sister, you don't look that much alike but definitely a family resemblance.

I can't wait to go read the bacon story. I love me some bacon and you made me hungry so now I need to look into why you talk about bacon, lol.

I know what you mean. I guess I can handle a "family resemblance"

:scared1: You mean you've never read the BACON story?! :eek: :scared1: You are gonna love it! :rotfl2:

No wonder you don't "get" all the bacon talk.

Okay, go read. I'll wait. *folds arms*

[Disneymommom]

:thumbsup2



yes, I will have a 5 hour car ride tomorrow! and 5 hours back Sunday!

hmm...okay, maybe when I get back. hehe

speaking of, I should have that hard drive by then, and won't have to go through all this red tape to get these pics off my camera and onto photobucket.



AHA! And just as I was making a special EDIT on my TR. :rotfl: Glad you found me!



I know what you mean. I guess I can handle a "family resemblance"

:scared1: You mean you've never read the BACON story?! :eek: :scared1: You are gonna love it! :rotfl2:

No wonder you don't "get" all the bacon talk.

Okay, go read. I'll wait. *folds arms*

I clicked where it said "here" and it only took me to one page and didn't give the bacon story unless I missed something, which is entirely possible as I'm tired, lol.

[cherbear]

I clicked where it said "here" and it only took me to one page and didn't give the bacon story unless I missed something, which is entirely possible as I'm tired, lol.

there were 2 "here"s One of them was for the old TR and the other one was for a direct link to part 1 of the Bacon story.

here ya go...I copied the link for ya

If anyone would like to link directly to the “bacon story” click Here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=19943348&postcount=58)
Then click the link at the bottom of that post to get to the 2nd half of the story

[Disneymommom]

That was a riot Cheri,I did find the link to it and I laughed so hard about your grandma and the bacon and especially eating it after it sitting in her purse all those hours, LMAO :lmao: Then when Mike pulled it on y'all that was a riot!!!

Now I understand the bacon talk, lol. Thanks!!!

[Disneymommom]

there were 2 "here"s One of them was for the old TR and the other one was for a direct link to part 1 of the Bacon story.

here ya go...I copied the link for ya

I finally found it believe it or not. I didn't go to the 2nd part, that was the problem, then I found it, lol, it's too funny!

[OrangeBlossom15]

Count me in!

Must be something about Louisiana girls...I love my samples too. DH go that same sample in the mail the other day. I presented it to him like I had just gotten him a Rolex. He was like uh thanks hon. :lmao:

[Tat2ddisneymom]

I see how you are...you wait until I'm gone then you start a pretrippie.:mad: You can't hide from me. I'll be here stalking you.;)

[Trentmom]

I see how you are...you wait until I'm gone then you start a pretrippie.:mad: You can't hide from me. I'll be here stalking you.;)

Yay, ya found it:thumbsup2

[cherbear]

That was a riot Cheri,I did find the link to it and I laughed so hard about your grandma and the bacon and especially eating it after it sitting in her purse all those hours, LMAO :lmao: Then when Mike pulled it on y'all that was a riot!!!

Now I understand the bacon talk, lol. Thanks!!!

glad you enjoyed it.

I finally found it believe it or not. I didn't go to the 2nd part, that was the problem, then I found it, lol, it's too funny!

ahh, gotcha.

Count me in!

Must be something about Louisiana girls...I love my samples too. DH go that same sample in the mail the other day. I presented it to him like I had just gotten him a Rolex. He was like uh thanks hon. :lmao:

:rotfl2: He should have been excited! Those darn things cost a whole dollar at Walmart now. :rotfl:

sounds just like my DH

I see how you are...you wait until I'm gone then you start a pretrippie.:mad: You can't hide from me. I'll be here stalking you.;)

:goodvibes I told ya I missed you bunches! When I booked my flight I thought it might be a good idea to kick one off (and keep it on the d/l :laughing: ) so I could announce things as they happen.

[cherbear]

Yay, ya found it:thumbsup2

we posted at the exact same time.

[betsywdw]

Hi Cheri :wave2:

I found ya :cool1:

OMG...I totally forgot about the bacon story until I read it again :lmao:

You do have a little resemblance to your Sis but I would never put the two of you together if I didn't know.

Can't wait to follow this trippie along :yay:

[Tat2ddisneymom]

Yay, ya found it:thumbsup2
Is this what we were talking about??


:goodvibes I told ya I missed you bunches! When I booked my flight I thought it might be a good idea to kick one off (and keep it on the d/l :laughing: ) so I could announce things as they happen.
Why are we keeping it on the d/l? I'm so confuzzled.:confused:

[cherbear]

Hi Cheri :wave2:

I found ya :cool1:

OMG...I totally forgot about the bacon story until I read it again :lmao:

You do have a little resemblance to your Sis but I would never put the two of you together if I didn't know.

Can't wait to follow this trippie along :yay:

Hi Betsy! Glad you found me!

thanks....who's hotter? ;) jk

I have SO much to talk about...and SO little time!

Is this what we were talking about??

Why are we keeping it on the d/l? I'm so confuzzled.:confused:

yes!

I don't know! I shouldn't really be starting this since my old TR is not even done yet. I REALLY wanted to get that one finished before I started this but when I got the flight and all I just knew I had to at least kick it off.

[lovebuzzandwoody]

:lmao: The Bacon Story. It's a classic.

I'm not caught up on the trippie yet but had to follow the hints to here anyway!

YAY for booking your flights! :woohoo:

[cherbear]

:lmao: The Bacon Story. It's a classic.

I'm not caught up on the trippie yet but had to follow the hints to here anyway!

YAY for booking your flights! :woohoo:

:thumbsup2

you found me! thanks!!

:banana: yup flights are awesome!

[iluv2go2disney]

I just found your PTR and it's great. I clicked on the "bacon" link and that story is hilarious. It sounds like something my husbands granny would do. I'm headed to check out your TR now.

[cherbear]

I just found your PTR and it's great. I clicked on the "bacon" link and that story is hilarious. It sounds like something my husbands granny would do. I'm headed to check out your TR now.

:welcome: glad you found me! I love when I can bring new people into the world of Bacon :rotfl:

If you liked that you will LOVE the story that's in my mini PTR from this past weekend at SRB, Florida. That will be coming up soon...by this weekend. It will be mostly pics...but funny ones!

Hope you enjoy the TR! I posted a new update last night. All the links I recently added should help :thumbsup2

[iluv2go2disney]

Last night I read your TR from last night. Hilarious. Your Grandma is a hoot. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[cherbear]

Last night I read your TR from last night. Hilarious. Your Grandma is a hoot. :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

thanks! I guess you meant from last time :goodvibes

It's still not done so I hope you'll stick around for the rest. More laughs to come! (here, too, of course :thumbsup2 )

yup...she sure is! I'll never forget that trip as long as I live!

[cherbear]

Okay, I have my pictures from Santa Rosa Beach uploaded. So do y'all want to see the pics first (mini PTR) or my itinerary for WDW?

[iluv2go2disney]

I vote for pictures.:)

[Leger13]

Okay, I have my pictures from Santa Rosa Beach uploaded. So do y'all want to see the pics first (mini PTR) or my itinerary for WDW?

I second the vote for pictures :thumbsup2

[cherbear]

This is a mini trip report of my weekend trip taken to Santa Rosa Beach to visit friends and have a crawfish boil. The cast includes, but not limited to: my dad, my mom, Mike, my sister Tracey, and bacon. Mom was already there, staying with her best friend Linda. Laurie is Linda's twin sister. They both live in SRB, FL, on the same street. This is how my Mom got there: L & L took a trip to visit their mom in New Orleans a couple weeks before we were to make our trip to their house, so my mom hitched a ride back with them to extend her stay up until we drove her back. Lucky duck!! (If I didn't work, I would've done the same thing)

I took a ton of pics during this trip, so most of this will be pictures, but I felt the large preface was necessary for y'all to know what was going on.

The trip begins! Dad and Tracey drove in (30 minutes away) to come pick us up and we loaded up our bags. We were still trying to last-minute pack after the dog fiasco (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=24817507&postcount=2041). We left Thursday at 4:30 PM from my house, for about a 5 hour drive.
It's okay cuz we had snacks!
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES723.jpg
and entertainment
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES724.jpg
(that's Mike watching TV on his new phone--no clue why his mouth is open, maybe yawning? :confused3 )

my sister and I sat in the back...here she is
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES722.jpg

We have arrived!
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES1078.jpg
(that's Linda's house)

It was around 9:30...we made really good time considering we stopped a few times (restroom...milkshakes at Arbys---mmmm, I have found a new love for Arby's Chocolate milkshake!)

When we arrived at Laurie & Jerry's house the ladies were on their way back from dinner (Melting Pot) but we were greeted by Puff:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES781.jpg
and Jerry (Lori's husband)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES779.jpg

To be continued...

[Leger13]

and the MiniTR starts!! :woohoo: Great kick off Cheri! Can't wait to read more. What a cute doggie. Y'all did make great time :thumbsup2 That's so cool that Mike has one of those phones that he can get TV on. Your sister looks awfully comfy :goodvibes

[Tat2ddisneymom]

OMG, that dog looks EVIL! Is it just me, or does anyone else see it?

[cherbear]

OMG, that dog looks EVIL! Is it just me, or does anyone else see it?

awww...no way. Puff is a good dog.

I thought you'd like his real full name: Puff the Magic Dragon

[Tat2ddisneymom]

awww...no way. Puff is a good dog.

I thought you'd like his real full name: Puff the Magic Dragon

http://bestsmileys.com/smoking/4.gif

[cherbear]

Without further adieu, I bring you...the beginning of the itinerary!

Day 1, Sept 13th – Arrival day!
Wake up at 4:30 - 5 am
Load up the car & out the door by 6 am (drive to get Dad so he can drive us to the airport)
Eat breakfast at the airport, or in the car on the way
Flight leaves at 8 am and is scheduled to arrive at MCO at 10:45 am (Orlando time)
Take the DME to Disney’s Pop Century Resort, arrive around 12:30 pm
Hopefully we can check in early, and we’ll request a room close to the front (preferred)
If we check in(I expect so), we’ll bring our carry-on bags and get settled in, take pics, decorate the window, etc. Then head on out to do something!
If we can’t check in then we’ll leave our carry-on bags with the front desk and head out to do something very Disney and very fun! It’s really up in the air. I think I’d like to hit Epcot, hit the new SE, grab a TT fast pass, and have a quick service at one of the countries in WS. Any suggestions? (besides Mexico) Then we can tour the WS a little bit. Sake, anyone?
I’m sure we’ll head to DTD eventually. (I would say we’d hit DQ but it will probably be packed on a Saturday afternoon)
ADR – Raglan Road at 7 PM for just Mike and I. I had this scheduled for just us originally because my cousin wasn’t going to arrive until Sunday (14th) so I left it alone since I don’t know what time the 4 others are going to arrive. (They are driving—I’ll explain in a later post)
We might take in a show at the Comedy Club and then head back to the resort early. I'm sure we'll be very tired and we have an early morning ahead! :goodvibes

to by pass all the "sicky icky" talk
Next: Itinerary: Day 2 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25932893&postcount=332)

[Trentmom]

Yah, the itinerary has started:cool1:


Psst...don't forget to change the title of your report..UPDATE

:rotfl2:


never had a counter meal in WS......sorry no suggestions here

I am very picky, so I would eat in American restaurant...I am very adventurous NOT

:rotfl2:

[Leger13]

hmmm...seems like I've seen this somewhere before :rolleyes1

anyways, again, i think you have your first day planed out well! I bet y'all will go back to your resort early and crash since you won't want to wear yourselves out on the first day. Especially with waking up so early. That's another reason Chris and I decided to drive down a day early. We have that Spirit of Aloha Dinner show on the 13th at 8pm...can you imagine how exhausted we'd be if we drove down that morning leaving at 2:30am? And then stayed out for that show?? :scared: But you all are flying so maybe you'll be too excited to sleep :rotfl:

Either way, great first day!! :thumbsup2

[cherbear]

Yah, the itinerary has started:cool1:


Psst...don't forget to change the title of your report..UPDATE

:rotfl2:


never had a counter meal in WS......sorry no suggestions here

I am very picky, so I would eat in American restaurant...I am very adventurous NOT

:rotfl2:

Thanks for the reminder, Sharky! Did it just now :thumbsup2

well poo...I need suggestions. :rotfl:

I'm very adventurous ;)

hmmm...seems like I've seen this somewhere before :rolleyes1

anyways, again, i think you have your first day planed out well! I bet y'all will go back to your resort early and crash since you won't want to wear yourselves out on the first day. Especially with waking up so early. That's another reason Chris and I decided to drive down a day early. We have that Spirit of Aloha Dinner show on the 13th at 8pm...can you imagine how exhausted we'd be if we drove down that morning leaving at 2:30am? And then stayed out for that show?? :scared: But you all are flying so maybe you'll be too excited to sleep :rotfl:

Either way, great first day!! :thumbsup2

Yeah you are probably right. Wow, you were smart to drive down a day early! You're SO lucky! But I consider myself lucky too because we got such an early flight :goodvibes I have to admit, it feels good to have it already booked, and know so far ahead of time when we'll be arriving. Hopefully our luggage will be there before we are ready to go to sleep this time!

I wish I could sleep on the plane but I know I will be WAY too excited to sleep! Plus it's only an hour and 1/2 flight and I can't sleep on the ascent or descent because of my ears. I have to sit there and concentrate on chewing my gum. I don't want to be in pain when I get to the Happiest place on Earth!

thanks!!

[lilpixiebabe101]

Cheri!!! I am so sorry that I did not notice your link before now. All caught up though!!!

[cherbear]

Okay so I pretty much left y'all hanging on the SRB trip. Sorry :confused3 I can't understand why my pictures didn't upload in order on Photobucket! I used the bulk uploader. Now it's not making it easy for me to put these in order for y'all. UGH! :mad:

So I left off where we'd just arrived at the "big house" and you'll see what I mean soon enough. Our room would be upstairs. There are 4 total. We were informed that the cook (for the crawfish boil) would be arriving the next day and would be staying in the Green room
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It's on the back side of the house overlooking the bay. (was hoping to stay in that room but the cook is more important :thumbsup2 )

Linda's sister-in-law, Kay, was already in the Red room so I could only get one pic. (that room was also on the bayside :headache: --and please, no Saved by the Bell jokes :rotfl: )
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES731.jpg

Our choice were the Blue room or the Gold room

Blue room:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES764.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES765.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES766.jpg

When Linda said the Gold room was better (better water pressure) we chose that one even though Blue is my favorite color. :confused3

Our humble abode for the weekend:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES735.jpg
where the magic happens...
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES736.jpg
(just kidding :lmao: )
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES737.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES739.jpg
(please pretend I am not there...)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES748.jpg
I thought this was kinda funny..
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES749.jpg (expected something a little different, but surely didn't mind--as long as we had a tv)

(cont. in next post due to image limit)

[cherbear]

our private bath
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES741.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES740.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES742.jpg
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http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES744.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES747.jpg

Just want you to know, I took all of these pictures with y'all in mind! :goodvibes

Our view (during the day):
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES755.jpg

And let's see...if we turn around, what do we see out of our room?
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES750.jpg

Can you tell what that is? Answer, coming up!

[Leger13]

Yeah you are probably right. Wow, you were smart to drive down a day early! You're SO lucky! But I consider myself lucky too because we got such an early flight :goodvibes I have to admit, it feels good to have it already booked, and know so far ahead of time when we'll be arriving. Hopefully our luggage will be there before we are ready to go to sleep this time!

I wish I could sleep on the plane but I know I will be WAY too excited to sleep! Plus it's only an hour and 1/2 flight and I can't sleep on the ascent or descent because of my ears. I have to sit there and concentrate on chewing my gum. I don't want to be in pain when I get to the Happiest place on Earth!

thanks!!

You guys will show up not long after we do. I'm glad y'all have your flight already booked too. You waited so long for a good deal last year. I'm sure that was tough all in itself.

Bummer on your ears having such a hard time on flights. At least you've got gum. Hope it's not too bad for ya

I looked at the pictures you just posted of some of the rooms in that house. That stinks that you couldn't have your first choice room. Looks beautiful! But the room y'all chose looks great too. And is that a pool table right outside your door!? How cool!!! :woohoo: btw, what's up with the cribs around the house? Seems like t here's one in every room

[cherbear]

You guys will show up not long after we do. I'm glad y'all have your flight already booked too. You waited so long for a good deal last year. I'm sure that was tough all in itself.

Bummer on your ears having such a hard time on flights. At least you've got gum. Hope it's not too bad for ya

I looked at the pictures you just posted of some of the rooms in that house. That stinks that you couldn't have your first choice room. Looks beautiful! But the room y'all chose looks great too. And is that a pool table right outside your door!? How cool!!! :woohoo: btw, what's up with the cribs around the house? Seems like t here's one in every room

really? What time will y'all get to Pop in the morning?

That WAS tough...very!

yeah, it's not so bad with a direct flight. One time up, one time down. :thumbsup2

They are all beautiful. The whole house just has so much detail....they have 8 foot doors all throughout the house. Did I mention there are 8 full bathrooms in that house? I'd hate to clean all of that! :faint:

Yes, it's a pool table! :yay:

It must be because they have a couple grandchildren. Those 2 rooms(green and red) are the only ones with cribs. They probably have had those in there ever since they moved in and furnished the house.

I will post the rest of the pictures in a few...

[cherbear]

As Carla guessed, it was a pool table!

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES726.jpg
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http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES730.jpg
(okay so I wasn't really playing :rotfl: )

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES763.jpg

Mike really enjoyed and made full use of the pool table
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I thought I took more pics of the wet bar but apparently not :confused3
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES809.jpg
ice, ice, baby...

I really liked this bird
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES808.jpg

And then here's the view off the balcony:
left:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES762.jpg
middle:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES760.jpg
right:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES761.jpg

close up of pier
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES759.jpg

I took a pic of the beautiful front door from upstairs, too
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES757.jpg

I just love this house!

There's more...

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES733.jpg
Yes, they have a movie theater room

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES732.jpg

Mike taking a rest:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES734.jpg

Obviously all these pictures weren't taken that night, but I wanted to show y'all most of the house pictures in this post. The next day we went....shopping!! I bought a few things that I will post in the next part of this mini TR. :goodvibes

[Leger13]

really? What time will y'all get to Pop in the morning?

That WAS tough...very!

yeah, it's not so bad with a direct flight. One time up, one time down. :thumbsup2

They are all beautiful. The whole house just has so much detail....they have 8 foot doors all throughout the house. Did I mention there are 8 full bathrooms in that house? I'd hate to clean all of that! :faint:

Yes, it's a pool table! :yay:

It must be because they have a couple grandchildren. Those 2 rooms(green and red) are the only ones with cribs. They probably have had those in there ever since they moved in and furnished the house.

I will post the rest of the pictures in a few...

I think we'll probably show up to Pop around lunch time. We're gonna get to my friend's apartment around 11:30pm the night before.

oh goodl. Thank God for the direct flights!

wow!! 8 full bathrooms!? There's no way I'd ever be able to keep that place clean :headache: Does she have a maid??

:yay: I love pool tables!!

Oh okay, I understand now. That's very cool. I love the cherry wood crib in that one room (I believe it's the 2nd room that you posted picturs of.

[iluv2go2disney]

Wow! That house is amazing. Staying there is like a vacation in itself.:)

[cherbear]

I think we'll probably show up to Pop around lunch time. We're gonna get to my friend's apartment around 11:30pm the night before.

oh goodl. Thank God for the direct flights!

wow!! 8 full bathrooms!? There's no way I'd ever be able to keep that place clean :headache: Does she have a maid??

:yay: I love pool tables!!

Oh okay, I understand now. That's very cool. I love the cherry wood crib in that one room (I believe it's the 2nd room that you posted picturs of.

oh okay, so we might run into each other in the lobby. :goodvibes

yes! :yay: Direct flights rule!!

yes, she does. She pays her sister to clean it. :rotfl:

me too!

I love that one, too! I want one like it! (not now. when I have a baby, obviously :lmao: )

Wow! That house is amazing. Staying there is like a vacation in itself.:)

Isn't it! We really enjoyed it, and are planning on visiting again this summer. I'm not sure if I'll be staying there or the other sister's house though.

[Leger13]

Yay!! I was right about the pool table!! :thumbsup2

So is Mike the only one that played pool or did you play too?

The view from the balcony is breath taking!!

That's so cool that there is a theater room too!! so, what was on the movie schedule?? :laughing:

oh okay, so we might run into each other in the lobby. :goodvibes

yes! :yay: Direct flights rule!!

yes, she does. She pays her sister to clean it. :rotfl:

me too!

I love that one, too! I want one like it! (not now. when I have a baby, obviously :lmao: )



Isn't it! We really enjoyed it, and are planning on visiting again this summer. I'm not sure if I'll be staying there or the other sister's house though.


yes, maybe :goodvibes

wow!! She really does pay her sister to do it? That's hilarious!! :rotfl:

I want one like it too. :laughing: yes, it helps to have a baby first.

[cherbear]

Cheri!!! I am so sorry that I did not notice your link before now. All caught up though!!!

I didn't have the link in my siggie til yesterday :laughing: so that's a-okay. Glad you noticed now. :thumbsup2

Yay!! I was right about the pool table!! :thumbsup2

So is Mike the only one that played pool or did you play too?

The view from the balcony is breath taking!!

That's so cool that there is a theater room too!! so, what was on the movie schedule?? :laughing:


yes, maybe :goodvibes

wow!! She really does pay her sister to do it? That's hilarious!! :rotfl:

I want one like it too. :laughing: yes, it helps to have a baby first.

I didn't get a chance. I was too busy taking pictures :rotfl2:

I agree...it's so beautiful there! I got a really good outdoor picture I will be posting in a bit.

Yeah it's really cool. We watched a movie last summer but this time we didn't have a chance. It was a busy weekend with setting up the crawfish boil Friday evening and the crawfish boil going on most of the day Saturday.
I wanted to watch the Disney video, but alas, we didn't get a chance. I will bring it with me next time we visit and hopefully we'll get a chance.

yup, she really does!


By the way, I found something I might buy to take notes in for this year's trip:
Tinkerbell notebook (http://disneyshopping.go.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DSIProductDisplay?catalogId=10002&storeId=10051&productId=1227477&langId=-1&categoryId=13731)

[lilpixiebabe101]

By the way, I found something I might buy to take notes in for this year's trip:
Tinkerbell notebook (http://disneyshopping.go.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DSIProductDisplay?catalogId=10002&storeId=10051&productId=1227477&langId=-1&categoryId=13731)

Awwww she's so pretty. I love sketchs of Tink. They are my favorite.:cloud9:

[Disneychix]

Slightly off topic now but why did your G-Ma eat the bacon that night? Why didn't she wait till the morning? Would a few more hours do anything more to bacon sitting in a purse all day? :)

The one picture of you by the pool table looks like you're in a hotel. You have your camera bag (or purse) and it looks like you're walking around a resort or something. That is some house!!!!!!

[team weasel]

Woot Woot! I'm in.

Time to partay!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :banana: :banana:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[OrangeBlossom15]

Wow that house is really something. I haven't played pool in forever. Can't wait to see more! :thumbsup2

[lilpixiebabe101]

Woot Woot! I'm in.

Time to partay!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :banana: :banana:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Diannas here! Party time!!!! I think it's Nana Man time!!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[cherbear]

Awwww she's so pretty. I love sketchs of Tink. They are my favorite.:cloud9:

she's one of my favs!

Slightly off topic now but why did your G-Ma eat the bacon that night? Why didn't she wait till the morning? Would a few more hours do anything more to bacon sitting in a purse all day? :)

The one picture of you by the pool table looks like you're in a hotel. You have your camera bag (or purse) and it looks like you're walking around a resort or something. That is some house!!!!!!

:rotfl2: I just can't tell you how much you just made me laugh! I can't understand why she ate it at all, let alone that night. It was the strangest sound, though, hearing her eat the bacon whilst I tried to get to sleep.

Yep, it felt like a hotel, too. (and yes, it was my camera bag) It's a HUGE house. You'll see more of it soon...
Jerry was a big honcho at Coca Cola, if that tells you anything.

Woot Woot! I'm in.

Time to partay!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :banana: :banana:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

:banana: Dianna!!!!!

(hey I just realized banana and Dianna rhyme :rotfl2:)

Wow that house is really something. I haven't played pool in forever. Can't wait to see more! :thumbsup2

sure is! I will post more pics in a bit.

Me neither and we have our own pool table! :rotfl:

[team weasel]

This sh:rolleyes1 is bananas...B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[cherbear]

We had a nice little visit that night, and crashed by midnight. We woke up the next morning(Friday) around 7:30-8:00 because breakfast was at 8:30. Jerry also worked as a short order cook a long time ago. He makes the best pancakes I've ever eaten!! We call it J-Hop (like I-Hop, but BETTER!) :lmao:

I made it down a little late :rolleyes: just before 9...my Mom, Dad, and sister had made it already (I don't think I mentioned they were staying at Linda's house down the street) Tracey was offered the blue room, but decided to stay in Linda's spare room. I thought she was nuts!

Because I was starving (and late) I didn't get any pics of breakfast. I know, you can smack me! But before you do, you might want to take a look at what I DID get a pic of...




http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES774.jpg
wait I didn't get his good side...
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES773.jpg

See! I told you he was on this trip :banana:

Yoohoo, Mods, I need a bacon smilie :lmao:

Anyway, Jerry tried to feed me like 6 pancakes, and I told him my limit was 2. I had a few pieces of bacon, and one extra for uh...ya know. ;)

It was really, really good.
Puff enjoyed it
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES780.jpg
He got a short stack....(some of what I didn't eat. :rotfl: )

Once we were nice and full, us ladies (minus Laurie) decided to go shopping.
Here we are, purses in hand, ready to go!
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http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES777.jpg

Here are my purchases for the day:
some jean capris
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/P1011492.jpg
a stylish short jacket I got for like $8 at Ross (was $10 and one side of the clasp was missing so I got 20 % off. I still need to go to the craft store and get that piece)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/P1011489.jpg

Here's a cute summery dress I found.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/P1011491.jpg
It is on the longer side, but with the shoes I found it looks really cute:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/P1011493.jpg

They were only $11!! And they're pretty comfy as far as heels go. :goodvibes

Here's a pic my sister and I took the following day, you can see my jewelry purchase
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES1002.jpg
The earrings and the necklace were a set. I paid $20--more than any article of clothing I bought :rotfl: but I just HAD to have them.

I bought 2 other things not pictured. Since my kitchen is apple-themed, I found an apple dip bowl at Tuesday Morning for $3. It came with a spreader thing with "sliced apples" on the handle. Couldn't pass it up at that price.
The last thing was a grey tank top and panty set (to sleep in)...it was also about $3 so I figured why not!

More pics later. Hope I'm not boring y'all to death!

[Leger13]

I didn't get a chance. I was too busy taking pictures :rotfl2:

I agree...it's so beautiful there! I got a really good outdoor picture I will be posting in a bit.

Yeah it's really cool. We watched a movie last summer but this time we didn't have a chance. It was a busy weekend with setting up the crawfish boil Friday evening and the crawfish boil going on most of the day Saturday.
I wanted to watch the Disney video, but alas, we didn't get a chance. I will bring it with me next time we visit and hopefully we'll get a chance.

yup, she really does!


By the way, I found something I might buy to take notes in for this year's trip:
Tinkerbell notebook (http://disneyshopping.go.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DSIProductDisplay?catalogId=10002&storeId=10051&productId=1227477&langId=-1&categoryId=13731)

:lmao: well, at least Mike let you have the camera. Maybe that's a sign of hope for your WDW trip.

cool! Can't wait to see it

That stinks that you didn't get to watch the WDW vacation video :sad2: That would have been such a cool way to watch it. Hopefully you at least got to talk disney

wow!

That is awesome!! Your notes will look great in there :thumbsup2

[DisneyLex]

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/leger13/bacon.jpg

[Leger13]

:rotfl2: I just can't tell you how much you just made me laugh! I can't understand why she ate it at all, let alone that night. It was the strangest sound, though, hearing her eat the bacon whilst I tried to get to sleep.

:lmao: oh that just made that story even funnier!

I saw your next update and I loved the pictures! J-Hops sounds awesome! You're making me want pancakes! That was nice of you to share with Puff.

:lmao: I knew bacon would re-appear.

I love all the clothes you bought. And I especially love the shoes!! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

You and your sister are so cute! And I love the picture of the 3 of you together from the morning.

Oh yeah, and great jewelery!! I just love sea foam green :thumbsup2

[Trentmom]

WOW...Cheri!!!

I must have missed it, but whose house is that?

That is gorgeous!!!

When Can I move in:rotfl2:


Nice Bacon Pic:lmao:


Looks like you got a bunch of great deals on your clothes..very cute:lovestruc

[Disneymommom]

Without further adieu, I bring you...the beginning of the itinerary!

Day 1, Sept 13th – Arrival day!
Wake up at 4:30 - 5 am
Load up the car & out the door by 6 am (drive to get Dad so he can drive us to the airport)
Eat breakfast at the airport, or in the car on the way
Flight leaves at 8 am and is scheduled to arrive at MCO at 10:45 am (Orlando time)
Take the DME to Disney’s Pop Century Resort, arrive around 12:30 pm
Hopefully we can check in early, and we’ll request a room close to the front (preferred)
If we check in(I expect so), we’ll bring our carry-on bags and get settled in, take pics, decorate the window, etc. Then head on out to do something!
If we can’t check in then we’ll leave our carry-on bags with the front desk and head out to do something very Disney and very fun! It’s really up in the air. I think I’d like to hit Epcot, hit the new SE, grab a TT fast pass, and have a quick service at one of the countries in WS. Any suggestions? (besides Mexico) Then we can tour the WS a little bit. Sake, anyone?
I’m sure we’ll head to DTD eventually. (I would say we’d hit DQ but it will probably be packed on a Saturday afternoon)
ADR – Raglan Road at 7 PM for just Mike and I. I had this scheduled for just us originally because my cousin wasn’t going to arrive until Sunday (14th) so I left it alone since I don’t know what time the 4 others are going to arrive. (They are driving—I’ll explain in a later post)
We might take in a show at the Comedy Club and then head back to the resort early. I'm sure we'll be very tired and we have an early morning ahead! :goodvibes

Great first day Cheri!!! I love it. Now you know it's really real when you start your itinerary!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Disneymommom]

That house is awesome Cheri. I was lucky enough to spend a few weekends in a house like that myself. Also a friend's sisters house. They had the home theater, pool, two garages, huge bedroom suites with bathrooms a 3-bdrm apt for their handyman and though she didn't pay her sister to clean it, she paid her sister to organize, run the staff, etc.

It seems our lives parallel each other, lol. So who is this girl, a friend of yours and you were invited to her sister's house for a big party/crawfish boil?

I know you had a wonderful time and where they put your room, next to the pool table was perfect!!! The sound of all those balls hitting each other was probably camoflauge for other noises, :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Seriously am so glad you had a great time!!! I don't blame you for wanting to go back again next year!!!

[Goofyluver]

:wave: Hi Cheri! Subbing on darlin'!

[cherbear]

:lmao: well, at least Mike let you have the camera. Maybe that's a sign of hope for your WDW trip.

::yes:: That camera bag practically never left my shoulder! BTW It's a new one I bought "Mike" for Christmas. :rotfl: The one we had last year was kinda bulky, but then again it was nice to put the pressed pennies in. Now I don't know which one we'll use this year...

I was the designated photographer for the crawfish boil. I told Laurie I would get lots of pics for her and I had my cord so she copied them to her computer afterwards.

cool! Can't wait to see it

That stinks that you didn't get to watch the WDW vacation video :sad2: That would have been such a cool way to watch it. Hopefully you at least got to talk disney

Hopefully will be posted by tonight!

Yeah...maybe next time. Nope :sad2: no Disney talk either.

wow!

That is awesome!! Your notes will look great in there :thumbsup2

okay then, I should get it! :thumbsup2

http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r244/leger13/bacon.jpg

:lmao:

:lmao: oh that just made that story even funnier!

I saw your next update and I loved the pictures! J-Hops sounds awesome! You're making me want pancakes! That was nice of you to share with Puff.

:lmao: I knew bacon would re-appear.

I love all the clothes you bought. And I especially love the shoes!! :thumbsup2

You and your sister are so cute! And I love the picture of the 3 of you together from the morning.

Oh yeah, and great jewelery!! I just love sea foam green

I am making myself want pancakesnow too. :rotfl:

Actually what happened was, I was gonna eat some pancakes that were ready, and Jerry told me not to eat the "cold" ones. I told them they are not cold and started to eat them. Then he quickly made more, pulled the "cold" ones away, stuck some fresh made hot ones in front of me, and gave the other ones to Puff. :lmao:

I knew you'd like the shoes :goodvibes

thanks! I rather like that picture, too.

thanks again! I love that color, too. Close up it's so pretty--it has a swirl pattern in it.

WOW...Cheri!!!

I must have missed it, but whose house is that?

That is gorgeous!!!

When Can I move in


Nice Bacon Pic


Looks like you got a bunch of great deals on your clothes..very cute

It's Laurie & Jerry's house. My mom grew up with Linda and Laurie, twin sisters. Mom was closer with Linda, who is her best friend. They moved to Florida a few years ago (Laurie first, then Linda followed moving down the street from Laurie) The funny thing is--Linda's husband is named Tom. (Tom and Jerry)

thanks on the bacon pic & the clothes

Great first day Cheri!!! I love it. Now you know it's really real when you start your itinerary!!! :banana:

thanks! Yup...well I have had the spreadsheet for the longest time and I had to put it into written form

That house is awesome Cheri. I was lucky enough to spend a few weekends in a house like that myself. Also a friend's sisters house. They had the home theater, pool, two garages, huge bedroom suites with bathrooms a 3-bdrm apt for their handyman and though she didn't pay her sister to clean it, she paid her sister to organize, run the staff, etc.

It seems our lives parallel each other, lol. So who is this girl, a friend of yours and you were invited to her sister's house for a big party/crawfish boil?

I know you had a wonderful time and where they put your room, next to the pool table was perfect!!! The sound of all those balls hitting each other was probably camoflauge for other noises, :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Seriously am so glad you had a great time!!! I don't blame you for wanting to go back again next year!!!

wow..very nice! Fun to feel like royalty huh?

Yes, see above description to Sharky. :)

:rotfl: nahhh :lmao:

:wave: Hi Cheri! Subbing on darlin'!

:welcome: So glad you're here Jen!!!! :goodvibes

[mickcw1109]

Hi, going to pop around the same time as you, seems like there are a lot of people staying there around that time. First time at free dining for us so it should be interesting

[Leger13]

::yes:: That camera bag practically never left my shoulder! BTW It's a new one I bought "Mike" for Christmas. :rotfl: The one we had last year was kinda bulky, but then again it was nice to put the pressed pennies in. Now I don't know which one we'll use this year...

I was the designated photographer for the crawfish boil. I told Laurie I would get lots of pics for her and I had my cord so she copied them to her computer afterwards.



Hopefully will be posted by tonight!

Yeah...maybe next time. Nope :sad2: no Disney talk either.



okay then, I should get it! :thumbsup2



:lmao:



I am making myself want pancakesnow too. :rotfl:

Actually what happened was, I was gonna eat some pancakes that were ready, and Jerry told me not to eat the "cold" ones. I told them they are not cold and started to eat them. Then he quickly made more, pulled the "cold" ones away, stuck some fresh made hot ones in front of me, and gave the other ones to Puff. :lmao:

I knew you'd like the shoes :goodvibes

thanks! I rather like that picture, too.

thanks again! I love that color, too. Close up it's so pretty--it has a swirl pattern in it.

so are you talking about the camera bag or the camera? A new camera is awesome! don't you still have that mickey back pack you had for last year's trip? Maybe you can put your pressed pennies in there.

That's cool that you were the designated photographer for the crawfish boil. That's what I did at my friend's house in Florida when I was there helping her with her new baby. Made sure to take lots of pictures of her and the baby because she's usually the one behind the camera and then I downloaded them all onto her computer before I left. Digital cameras make life so easy!

Cool!

That sucks! Hopefully they are excited for the trip non-the-less

Yes, you should.

:rotfl:

awww what a nice guy!! I'm sure Puff didn't mind eating "cold" pancakes :rotfl:

of course :goodvibes

oh yes, I saw the swirlies. :thumbsup2

[cherbear]

I meant the camera BAG. We utilized the Mickey backpack for certain things, and the camera bag for certain things--it turned out to be very convenient when we needed to grab something quick (like the shiny unpressed pennies, when we saw a machine)

[Leger13]

I meant the camera BAG. We utilized the Mickey backpack for certain things, and the camera bag for certain things--it turned out to be very convenient when we needed to grab something quick (like the shiny unpressed pennies, when we saw a machine)

Ah okay. Well, i don't know then. :rolleyes:

[Charleston Princess]

I'm hooked -- I followed your link over from Jen's (MegansMom) PTR.

Your grandmother and the bacon: too funny! I love how it has become a running joke in your family.

My daughter adores bacon -- I can promise you there is never any leftover bacon in our house, purses, pockets, etc. :rotfl:

Can't wait to read more!

[betsywdw]

I'm trying to make my PRETR and TR rounds :)

That house is GORGEOUS! WOW! I want to live there and I would take any room that they had to offer! That dress is adorable! I have only been to Ross once and I loved it!

My kitchen is apple themed too! Gotta love the apples :thumbsup2

[cherbear]

Ah okay. Well, i don't know then. :rolleyes:

:rotfl: it's okay

I'm hooked -- I followed your link over from Jen's (MegansMom) PTR.

Your grandmother and the bacon: too funny! I love how it has become a running joke in your family.

My daughter adores bacon -- I can promise you there is never any leftover bacon in our house, purses, pockets, etc. :rotfl:

Can't wait to read more!

sorry I'm lax on posting the other pictures but if you like the running joke, you will enjoy the last few pics from Florida :lmao:

my Grandma apparently enjoys it too much...enough to "savor the flavor" :rotfl2:

I'm trying to make my PRETR and TR rounds

That house is GORGEOUS! WOW! I want to live there and I would take any room that they had to offer! That dress is adorable! I have only been to Ross once and I loved it!

My kitchen is apple themed too! Gotta love the apples

:goodvibes

thanks on the dress. I was a little unsure of it. It was only about $15 so I just HAD to get it ;)

Ross is pretty cool huh!

wow...another appler! cool!!!!


Okay, I know you're wondering. Why am I up at 3 am you ask? Well, because every time I have to go on a trip the next day, SOMETHING seems to happen that puts me SO behind that I am up half the night trying to get my crap done. (I don't remember if I said it on this thread, but we're making a surprise visit to my MiL this weekend and leaving tomorrow after work. We're headed to The Woodland's, TX) I knew I was going to be busting my butt tonight (last minute laundry, bath/wash my hair/shave my legs, make my feet look pretty--or as good as they'll get anyhow, pack, get the dog's things together for the car, etc) and wouldn't you know it? Something just had to throw my whole plan off! When I got home, Mike's cousin was here. He had been in town for work. He had never seen our house and it's just funny that his work picked this very day for him to be in Hammond! :laughing: :headache:
He didn't stay too long as he had things to do himself and had already been here for a bit, but we did all take some time to pick some blackberries that are growing wild in the trees at the back of our property. After he left, Mike and I decided we might as well scour all of it and pick what berries are left (animals such as field mice tend to get to a lot of them first :sad2: ) I was enjoying that and the end result was that I got to eat blackberries. So I was okay with being behind a little bit. I knew I still had some time. Then before we walked back home Mike insisted on stopping at my cousin's around the corner. He told them we were making a few burgers. We had 4. Their son already ate dinner (pancakes...he's a picky little bugger!) Mike invited them to eat. They decided to wait a few minutes to come over because they had a couple things to do. We told them we'd call...Mike said he'd probably just bring the burgers over there way. They also had buns, so that helped us out :goodvibes We headed back to the house so Mike could cook the burgers. Now, I knew I had to get to packing and turn on a load of laundry when I got back home, while he cooked. Well 2 other friends were waiting in our driveway when we showed back up. I love my friends and all, but I can't STAND unannounced visits! :headache: (Is anyone else like me?) They are repeat offenders. And it's not the first time I've arrived home when they were already there. :headache: I appreciate them dearly for helping with the dog and all but I just really wish they'd have called first. Now I felt like I had to entertain and I of course couldn't go in my bedroom and pack. I was able to start up a load of laundry but it didn't help matters too much, as you can see that I'm still up at 3 am. They were getting ready to leave when the burgers finished cooking, and since the other 2 burgers were already spoken for I had hoped they wouldn't linger too much. Since dinner was done, no packing done yet, no nails, no laundry in the dryer :sad2: We went back around the corner with the burgers and tater tots, ate, and I was ready to come back and badgered Mike for nearly an HOUR before he got his lazy butt up!! :headache:
Why are men so stubborn sometimes? (sorry all you men out there :rolleyes1 but maybe you can answer that better than we woman can :laughing: ) So, the verdict is, I am still waiting on another load of laundry to finish, and I have to load some jeans which will be my last load. I told Mike I'd like him to take care of putting them in the dryer when he wakes up in the morning (he's going into work after me) and he said he would, but I'm sure I'll have to be on him about it. Did I mention he NEVER does laundry? His ensured his not being required to do so one day shortly after we moved in together when he somehow turned all my whites PINK. :rotfl: (I can look back & laugh about it now...It wasn't funny when it happened but I figure I have too many of these: :headache: in this email already)
The best/worst part is---Charter turned our cable off (again) saying we didn't pay the bill!! What is with these morons? We paid it last week! Heck, half the time we get crappy service anyway so they should be giving us a month free anyhow! (that also meant No AI for me tonight. Who got voted off?)

That's my night(rant) in a nutshell. I'm hoping I can at least catch a few winks tonight. And I have to get gas in the morning on my way to work so that means up a little early. And since another guy I worked with is no longer there :yay: (he used to push off his mistakes on me and I certainly didn't appreciate it) I need to be there on time, maybe even early, to get all my work done. I want to be out the door a little before 5 if I can swing it!


Oh and I forgot to mention, these 2 friends that made the "surprise visit" also did the same exact thing last year before our Disney trip!!! Actually, we were going down the driveway to go to Walmart to buy some last minute things we needed. Might have been 2 days before, but that's still pretty last minute shopping to me!! They came down the street, and up the driveway, blocking us in! :headache: They wanted to eat and Mike agreed despite the fact we really needed a bunch of things and had no time to do it the next day (can you guess where this is going....up til crack of dawn!) He said we should buy them dinner because they are watching the dogs. I said, don't you think that is something best done AFTER we get back? The restaurant turned out to be having a bad night and our meal took over 2 hours from start to finish!! :mad: I tell ya, things don't seem to go my way right before a trip. :confused3 I think I am just realizing the pattern

Man! Whew! What a week this is turning out to be! I need this little vacation! Whoever is reading this, thanks for listening!!! :listen:

[cherbear]

awww...Dreds got eliminated! I loved looking at his blue eyes! Oh well, I know one of the David's will win. And it will probably be Archuleta, but that would be better for Cookie so he can make the kind of music he wants! :thumbsup2

[Leger13]

wow! What a night you had!! I hate unannounced visitors too and it seems like that is one of the biggest reasons you were so far behind last night. Poor girl :hug: I'd say, next time tell them you're busy but you appreciate them stopping by, but it's hard when they are the ones that watch your dogs for you. I know how that is. Although, I don't get unannounced visitors. Our house seems to be out of the way for most of the people we know :rotfl: Our friends actually complain that we live so far out of the way and it's hard to get anyone to come see us.

Hopefully those visitors don't come over like that again when you are getting ready for this year's WDW trip.

[cherbear]

I hope I didn't scare any viewer's away with my long rant last night! :rolleyes:

Today's a new day!! So far, better, too. :goodvibes

:wave:

[Disneychix]

I think it was time for Dred's to go. I didn't even care anymore!

My DH always has last minute things for me to do before we go somewhere. And stupid stuff that has nothing to do with vacation: Buy a new Playstation game, or take the vcr in to get fixed. I want to say "I HAVE NO TIME FOR THAT!" Try that next time :)

[OrangeBlossom15]

Ok all caught up.

Love the new dress and shoes --very cute. :thumbsup2

My mom has apples in her kitchen too :thumbsup2

Trust me -- everyone needs a nice long rant now and then. ;) It's all good.

What's next?

[Leger13]

I hope I didn't scare any viewer's away with my long rant last night! :rolleyes:

Today's a new day!! So far, better, too. :goodvibes

:wave:

Yes, today is a new day. Glad it's going good for you :goodvibes

[cherbear]

I'm outta here! I'll catch up later this weekend! :thumbsup2

byebye!! :wave2:

[Leger13]

I'm outta here! I'll catch up later this weekend! :thumbsup2

byebye!! :wave2:

Have a GREAT time Cheri!!! Be safe and take lots of pictures :goodvibes Can't wait to hear about your trip when you get back :thumbsup2

[Lady Lallie]

I know you are away but I just caught up and wanted to leave you a note! Great so far, I looooove all the pics! :goodvibes

[cherbear]

I'm trying to make my PRETR and TR rounds :)

That house is GORGEOUS! WOW! I want to live there and I would take any room that they had to offer! That dress is adorable! I have only been to Ross once and I loved it!

My kitchen is apple themed too! Gotta love the apples :thumbsup2

I do love apples. I only wish I could have found GREEN apple stuff...never seen any green apples, and that's the only kind I actually EAT.

wow! What a night you had!! I hate unannounced visitors too and it seems like that is one of the biggest reasons you were so far behind last night. Poor girl :hug: I'd say, next time tell them you're busy but you appreciate them stopping by, but it's hard when they are the ones that watch your dogs for you. I know how that is. Although, I don't get unannounced visitors. Our house seems to be out of the way for most of the people we know :rotfl: Our friends actually complain that we live so far out of the way and it's hard to get anyone to come see us.

Hopefully those visitors don't come over like that again when you are getting ready for this year's WDW trip.

well Mike was too nice. He claims that wasn't the reason I was behind. I told him it added to it. I told him that's when I was supposed to be packing and I couldn't b/c they were there.

I think it was time for Dred's to go. I didn't even care anymore!

My DH always has last minute things for me to do before we go somewhere. And stupid stuff that has nothing to do with vacation: Buy a new Playstation game, or take the vcr in to get fixed. I want to say "I HAVE NO TIME FOR THAT!" Try that next time :)

We all know who the producers will have win anyway!

ugh...yeah that's really unnecessary!

Ok all caught up.

Love the new dress and shoes --very cute. :thumbsup2

My mom has apples in her kitchen too :thumbsup2

Trust me -- everyone needs a nice long rant now and then. ;) It's all good.

What's next?

thanks!!

apples seem to be popular..

thanks! I did need it. It felt good. :lmao:

sorry...next will be later. haha

Have a GREAT time Cheri!!! Be safe and take lots of pictures :goodvibes Can't wait to hear about your trip when you get back :thumbsup2

well I'm getting shooed out right now so will talk about it later!

I know you are away but I just caught up and wanted to leave you a note! Great so far, I looooove all the pics! :goodvibes

:welcome:

thanks!! I am glad you like them.

gotta go!

[Charleston Princess]

Have a great weekend!!!

[Tat2ddisneymom]

WAIT!!! Where you going?? I have to stop reading backwards.:sad2:

[Tat2ddisneymom]

Found it - TEXAS!! Now I don't feel so out of the loop.:thumbsup2

[Tat2ddisneymom]

Without further adieu, I bring you...the beginning of the itinerary!

Day 1, Sept 13th – Arrival day!
Wake up at 4:30 - 5 am
Load up the car & out the door by 6 am (drive to get Dad so he can drive us to the airport)
Eat breakfast at the airport, or in the car on the way
Flight leaves at 8 am and is scheduled to arrive at MCO at 10:45 am (Orlando time)
Take the DME to Disney’s Pop Century Resort, arrive around 12:30 pm
Hopefully we can check in early, and we’ll request a room close to the front (preferred)
If we check in(I expect so), we’ll bring our carry-on bags and get settled in, take pics, decorate the window, etc. Then head on out to do something!
If we can’t check in then we’ll leave our carry-on bags with the front desk and head out to do something very Disney and very fun! It’s really up in the air. I think I’d like to hit Epcot, hit the new SE, grab a TT fast pass, and have a quick service at one of the countries in WS. Any suggestions? (besides Mexico) Then we can tour the WS a little bit. Sake, anyone?
I’m sure we’ll head to DTD eventually. (I would say we’d hit DQ but it will probably be packed on a Saturday afternoon)
ADR – Raglan Road at 7 PM for just Mike and I. I had this scheduled for just us originally because my cousin wasn’t going to arrive until Sunday (14th) so I left it alone since I don’t know what time the 4 others are going to arrive. (They are driving—I’ll explain in a later post)
We might take in a show at the Comedy Club and then head back to the resort early. I'm sure we'll be very tired and we have an early morning ahead! :goodvibes

YAY! An itinerary!

I'm going to Epcot that day, too! I'll be at DTD the night before, though. Anyway I know I'm at Le Cellier at 4:40. Swing by and see me!!:goodvibes

[Tat2ddisneymom]

That house is awesome. I like your room, even though the tv is kind of, well, too small for the entertainment center. But good water pressure is better than a big TV.

I like your purchases, too. Little size 6 feet...:sad2: I can fit my big old feet in anything from size 8 to 10!:eek: My feet remind me of Fred Flintstone's feet.:scared:

[cherbear]

Have a great weekend!!!

thanks! It had its moments. :goodvibes

WAIT!!! Where you going?? I have to stop reading backwards.:sad2:

:lmao: you really do!

Found it - TEXAS!! Now I don't feel so out of the loop.:thumbsup2

:thumbsup2 there ya go!

YAY! An itinerary!

I'm going to Epcot that day, too! I'll be at DTD the night before, though. Anyway I know I'm at Le Cellier at 4:40. Swing by and see me!!:goodvibes

sweet! Might hafta do that! Don't be surprised if Mike distracts you and all your cheddar cheese soup disappears! :rotfl: (you ARE going to pony up for the soup right? ;) )

That house is awesome. I like your room, even though the tv is kind of, well, too small for the entertainment center. But good water pressure is better than a big TV.

I like your purchases, too. Little size 6 feet...:sad2: I can fit my big old feet in anything from size 8 to 10!:eek: My feet remind me of Fred Flintstone's feet.:scared:

yeah, it was rather strange. Everything else there is SO high tech. I expected a flat screen. I didn't care though.

I made some more purchases in Texas, too. Forgot they had a Disney store there til we went to the mall!!! :hyper: :goodvibes

I will update y'all on new goings-on tomorrow if I have time, and show the pics of purchases later this week. Work has been hectic with old whats-his-name gone. But it's been beautifully non-confrontational and the room just feels....well...smarter!

[Trentmom]

Hey Cheri

can't wait to hear about your purchases in texas:goodvibes

[FauntleroyFAN07]

hey i found the link and here i am.

pics from the house look great, and sounded like a fun weekend.

gotta go do some work now...took to much time fixxing my siggy,

i stole your idea and added a sunshine link.
:thumbsup2

[cherbear]

Hey Cheri

can't wait to hear about your purchases in texas:goodvibes

sorry...you will have to wait a bit :rolleyes1

hey i found the link and here i am.

pics from the house look great, and sounded like a fun weekend.

gotta go do some work now...took to much time fixxing my siggy,

i stole your idea and added a sunshine link.
:thumbsup2

:welcome: Glad you found me! I was hiding!

Yeah, it was!

ahh, I see that! Pretty cool! Mine is not from Sunshine though. It's just a savings ticker that I keep updated to help me get motivated to meet my goal! :thumbsup2

I have an announcement coming up. It is a LONG one so I hope I don't scare people away!

[cherbear]

Okay, so I’m really behind on….well, EVERYTHING! I know I still have pictures to post from Florida, then the purchases ;) from Texas, and my itinerary (at least the 2nd day :lmao:), and I have some lists to post. BUT….I first have to make a very important :scared: announcement.

Prepare for a LONG story! (sorry :confused3 )

Those of you who have read my September 2007 PTR/TR (and hopefully still reading) might recall me mentioning how I got sick and was in the hospital last May for a few days. That post is here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1823503)
I never mentioned details because I didn’t want to get into it and wanted to focus on my trip. However, I think it’s necessary for me to tell a little bit now. I started out with bad stomach problems early last year, and I kept having bouts where I would get really sick—many a times, I got “can’t hold ANYTHING down, not even WATER” sick. I saw a couple of different doctors about it. The first one was a good doctor, but his office staff were HORRIBLE. I think they had it out for me. It happened 2 or 3 times where I scheduled an appointment, and they wrote it down wrong on their side---so when I arrived 10 minutes early for the appointment (from my work which was 45 minutes away) they’d say I was 20 minutes LATE and that they marked me as a no-show and I would have to either wait a while or re-schedule. :mad: I waited 2 hours one time just to see the doctor and be put on yet another medication that didn’t work. :mad: :mad: I waited at least an hour to get an x-ray that didn’t show anything. :headache: And I waited for 3 hours on one occasion, only to be told they couldn’t take me because they were overbooked! I was INFURIATED! :mad: :mad: :mad: Needless to say, I had to get a new doctor (that was Oschner by the way) only because of his terrible office staff. The next doctor was worse. :faint: His office staff were nice, but he was obviously an idiot. He kept putting me on anxiety medicine saying ‘this medicine is also used for stomach problems’ Then I’d read the info packet and see “side effects include…….upset stomach” !!!!! WTH??? He insisted I had IBS. I must have gone back to him 6 times in 2 months. Running up bills. He ran some bloodwork on me, and nothing showed up on any of the tests. He really didn’t want to do anything of worth for me, but did the blood tests and another X-ray because I kept coming back to him. I did try to take the stupid anxiety meds he gave me, and they NEVER helped my stomach. In fact, I think they made it WORSE in the end. He must have put me on 3 different kinds on 3 separate occasions. (not including 2 others that I turned out to be allergic to) He kept saying I wasn’t giving it enough time to work. I kept telling him, there is something WRONG with me! I didn’t go to the bathroom for one week. Went to him and he did nothing. :sad2: I begged and begged for a referral to a GI doctor and it took me another week to finally get one. I called and called, and went to his office. I needed one for the insurance and could not get it from those butt holes! :mad: I finally made an appointment---it was for 2 days later. It had already been 2 weeks of constipation. :scared: I was SO bloated and huge and was crouched over in SO much pain one day that I told Mike to drive me to my doctor’s office. (That was after I called and they said there were no appts available) We bypassed the downstairs check in and went straight up to see the lady in the window. I said, I need to see the doctor, NOW. They knew I meant business, and got me to a room. I don’t know if he thought I was faking it, or what, but he acted very facetious and said “well I guess we can admit you to the hospital, but I don’t know if they’ll have any beds” I agreed to going and he made a phone call and said they had room for me. So in I went. I was there a whole day before they did anything aside from doping me up with Demerol. Don’t get me wrong, I was happy for the pain reliever. I asked them to do something…check me out for God sake! So they had to arrange for the GI doctor to do a colonoscopy and endoscope. They finally were able to do it on day 3. I definitely won’t go into detail here, but, I had heard the prep was the worst part. And for me, it CERTAINLY was. In my situation, my belly was already so full, and after drinking that stuff for 2 ½ hours I still hadn’t gone!!! My stomach was cramping SO BAD. I felt like I was dying. I had to buzz for more pain meds so I could finish drinking the stuff. The nurse was in shock that I hadn’t gone yet. Anywho, fast forward through the yucky part and come to the end of the scope, they only found a lot of redness. Well, duh, on that note. Basically I had some type of blockage that the chalky stuff FINALLY forced out. But what caused the blockage? That was still unknown.

They dismissed me and gave me Miralax to start taking when I ‘couldn’t go’ and I use that occasionally when I need it. I needed it for a while after the hospital visit. But a lot of times it’s the opposite if you get my drift. :rolleyes: So I haven’t had to use it much lately. I’m always getting bouts of nausea, stomach cramps, etc. And I’ve never known what was causing it. Up until this past weekend.
I got dragged to CC’s pizza for lunch Saturday. I was trying to eat “healthy” so I made a big salad, and only ate one or 2 pieces of pizza. Later that day I started getting horrible stomach cramps. I went to enjoy a comedy show that night and managed to not run to the bathroom the whole time—but when we got back to my in-laws house, that was a different story. That night was rough. I noticed that (forgive me for being so gross) I wasn’t digesting the lettuce I ate. (Think CORN :rolleyes1 ) Sunday during the drive home was not much easier. In fact, it was worse. We had to stop a few times, but I managed to fall asleep in hopes that my stomach would calm down. It didn’t. I woke up still feeling horrible. And Monday morning, still felt terrible. I was okay to come to work, but just made a lot of bathroom runs. (no pun intended) I decided to google “cannot digest lettuce” to see what I could find. And I found a story someone had written about their ongoing stomach problems, for years, and they finally got diagnosed with Gallbladder disease. At the bottom of the excerpt, she said “Keep in mind that one of the number one non-medical tests to determine if your gallbladder is not functioning properly is that you cannot digest lettuce. No matter how much you chew, your body cannot break it down. Also, if you eat anything with a high amount of tomato (including pizza), and you get sick feeling and grab your side, you are most likely having gallbladder trouble.” After reading that, well you can imagine what I was thinking! I started researching gallstones, gallbladder disease, etc. I also found on Webmd that another symptom is chest pain that feels much like a heart attack.
I don’t think I mentioned it here(on my TR I mean) when it happened…but one day last month I had that very chest pain they describe, along with the stomach cramps. (stomach cramps started first, then the chest pain) Mike happened to have my car that day, and a coworker offered to drive me to the hospital if I needed. I kept thinking about the $$$ it would cost to go to the ER, and thinking that they probably would give me heartburn meds and send me home, and then with people at work telling me it was all in my head, it was just so many emotions. I decided I would try to stick it out til 3:00 when the After Hours clinic opened (did I mention my new PCP was on vacation?! Ugh!). By that time, the chest pain had subsided (I assume it was a gb attack and it finally passed) so I just kind of let it go. And said to myself that if it happened again in the future I would call my doctor. I just kept thinking about the money. If my doctor had been in town that day I would have gone to see him, and maybe he would have found out what was wrong? Who knows---it’s too late to think about that. But I’m going to find out NOW once and for all.

As soon as I read about all the symptoms and such, I called Monday and made an appointment with the GI doctor because my new insurance plan does not require a referral. The earliest they had was Wednesday (today) at 2:30. I took it, and explained that I’m coming in for my gallbladder, I want it tested. I don’t know what they will do today, but I have researched all the possible tests and I would like to have an ultrasound done TODAY. I just want this sucker OUT of me. I know in my heart and mind that it’s my gallbladder. I’m having all the symptoms. I’ve researched. I’m ready!

Here’s the catch. My boss goes on vacation next Wednesday (to WDW) and will be back on the 27th (day after Memorial day, which we have off already) I hear it takes at least 5 days for recovery (enough to drive/go back to work). So, unless I have the surgery TOMORROW, I will have to wait until the 26th (if they would do it on Memorial day) or the 27th. Unless they would do it on a Saturday, in which case I could do it on the 24th. I just can’t see that happening though. Now I just have to pray that it’s not an emergency situation—unless of course they find that out by tomorrow and can put me in for same-day surgery. If it happened this Friday, think I could be back to work by next Wednesday? I’m just really worried about the timing of all this—not the actual surgery. If it can wait, I guess I will survive---I’ve made it this long. I’d just have to be REALLY careful what I eat because I cannot risk having my gb burst or otherwise while my boss is out of town! No leafy greens or fattening food for me!

If anyone is interested, I already started a thread about this, so I could get others stories, opinions, and maybe help someone else who’s having this same problem. It’s certainly served its purpose. Here is the link to my ‘gallbladder thread’: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1823503

I will be leaving for the doctor in about an hour (want to get there at 2:15), and I really hope they can schedule me for the ultrasound TODAY. They send their patients to a diagnostic center across the street from the office. I asked the girl I talked to if they do same-day appointments and she said it depends how busy they are, and whether it’s an emergency or not. I will explain my situation with work, and maybe that will make them get on-the-ball with it. It can be a dangerous situation…too many attacks, and your gallbladder can burst. Please just pray for me if you’re the praying type. I just want results! I don’t feel very good right now. I’m getting nauseated again.

By the way, my Mom is coming with me. Actually I just found out a little while ago that my Dad is taking off of work early and coming too. They live about 40 minutes away, so I really appreciate them taking the time to do this for me. I need the support! And Moms are always so good at asking the right question—at least, mine is!
Sorry for the long story; and whoever is still reading, THANK YOU for sticking around. If I had my wish, the next time I talk to you I will be gallbladder-free. However I know that won’t be the case. That’s maybe like 1% of that happening. I just wanted to let y’all know what was going on with me in case I get really quiet for a while. Also, I’m pretty busy at work lately so I will try my best to get those updates I talked about up as soon as I can. If//When I have this surgery, I’ll have some extra time on my hands when I’ll be laying around, so I can work on all that.

I will let y’all know how the doctor’s appointment goes later on today! I'm very anxious!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

wow what a story...said a prayer for you and hope that you get the results that you want.

good luck, and if we dont here from you for a few days we will know where you are.

[iluv2go2disney]

I am so sorry to hear about all the pain and sickness you've been going through. I pray that you have discovered the problem. I hope you have found a good dr. and he can help you. Please let us know how you are doing. :flower3:

[cherbear]

wow what a story...said a prayer for you and hope that you get the results that you want.

good luck, and if we dont here from you for a few days we will know where you are.

thank you! I really need the prayer! I'm so nervous right now, getting ready to leave in 30 minutes. :scared:

I am so sorry to hear about all the pain and sickness you've been going through. I pray that you have discovered the problem. I hope you have found a good dr. and he can help you. Please let us know how you are doing. :flower3:

thank you! I really think I have. If it's not my gallbladder...I mean, I just don't know WHAT to do or WHERE to turn from here. It HAS to be, it just HAS TO!

[Goofyluver]

Honey...I am so sorry.

I went throught the same thing and had mine out. Luttuce was a big one for me too. I "felt" better after my surgery, but I still have a lot of difficulty. PM if you need anything!

[OrangeBlossom15]

Cheri- I hope your appointment goes well today. I'm sorry you have had so much trouble. Both my DH and I know how it feels to have doctor's not listening to you and constantly being misdiagnosed. Is it just me or has the healthcare gone way down in this area since the Hurricane? Funny you said that about Ochsner. Was it in Metairie? The Ochsner facility here is where we have our pediatrician and eye doctor and we find them both to be wonderful.

Anyway, know that I will be saying a little prayer for you and you will be on my mind today. :hug: :hug: :hug:

[MegansMom]

Oh sweetie!!! I am so sorry to hear about your medical problems!!! It is VERY difficult struggling with gallbladder issues--I have been there, done that, and thought I would give you my two cents if it helps at all. As I told you in my PTR, when I had Megs, I went into HELLP Syndrome and my organs failed and shut down--specifically my liver and kidneys. Apparently since the liver and gall bladder are so close together and function off of one another, it also somehow damaged the effectiveness of my gall bladder--long story short--I went through a year and a half of the same type of digestive/stomach problems after I had Megan, and then they finally took out my gall bladder in February 2005. They usually do the laprascopic procedure now--so it is usually an outpatient surgery. That part is good because you can come home and recuperate. BUT I will tell you that it IS still a surgery and does take a few days to recover. Some people give you a false sense that they had the surgery, and the next day were out shopping--but I don't think that is the typical case. It took me about 5-6 days to feel "better." Days 3 & 4 were the WORST of the recovery process--very sore and generally felt like I had been rolled over by a semi-truck! Take your pain meds, Gas-X pills, and stool softeners that they SHOULD give you before you leave the hospital--if not, the Gas-X and stool softeners are OTC that Mike can get for you--they are LIFESAVERS!!! They first gave me Percocet--AWFUL!!! I got so constipated and "bound up" I was in more pain from that then recovering from liver failure and an emergency C-section. I did very well with Vicodin--didn't cause any constipation. I do feel a LOT better--I too was SO SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED (if you know what I mean!!!) So that has drastically improved my stomach problems. I will tell you that you may still have some difficulty digesting nuts--like peanuts, pistachios, cashews, etc. so try to only eat small doses of them at a time! If you have any other questions, you know you can always ask me kiddo!! I really do hope you feel better!!! It is no fun having to live through this!!! Jen

[Trentmom]

I am thinking of you cheri and I hope your appt goes well a nd they figure out exactly what is wrong with you and get you on the road to recovery today:hug:

[Tat2ddisneymom]

thanks! It had its moments.


:lmao: you really do!



:thumbsup2 there ya go!



sweet! Might hafta do that! Don't be surprised if Mike distracts you and all your cheddar cheese soup disappears! :rotfl: (you ARE going to pony up for the soup right? ;) )



yeah, it was rather strange. Everything else there is SO high tech. I expected a flat screen. I didn't care though.

I made some more purchases in Texas, too. Forgot they had a Disney store there til we went to the mall!!! :hyper: :goodvibes

I will update y'all on new goings-on tomorrow if I have time, and show the pics of purchases later this week. Work has been hectic with old whats-his-name gone. But it's been beautifully non-confrontational and the room just feels....well...smarter!
Yes, I'm going to try the soup. I'm not a soup person, but from what everyone says, I need to try it.

More purchases?? I can't wait!!
Okay, so I’m really behind on….well, EVERYTHING! I know I still have pictures to post from Florida, then the purchases ;) from Texas, and my itinerary (at least the 2nd day :lmao:), and I have some lists to post. BUT….I first have to make a very important :scared: announcement.

Prepare for a LONG story! (sorry :confused3 )

Those of you who have read my September 2007 PTR/TR (and hopefully still reading) might recall me mentioning how I got sick and was in the hospital last May for a few days. That post is here (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1823503)
I never mentioned details because I didn’t want to get into it and wanted to focus on my trip. However, I think it’s necessary for me to tell a little bit now. I started out with bad stomach problems early last year, and I kept having bouts where I would get really sick—many a times, I got “can’t hold ANYTHING down, not even WATER” sick. I saw a couple of different doctors about it. The first one was a good doctor, but his office staff were HORRIBLE. I think they had it out for me. It happened 2 or 3 times where I scheduled an appointment, and they wrote it down wrong on their side---so when I arrived 10 minutes early for the appointment (from my work which was 45 minutes away) they’d say I was 20 minutes LATE and that they marked me as a no-show and I would have to either wait a while or re-schedule. :mad: I waited 2 hours one time just to see the doctor and be put on yet another medication that didn’t work. :mad: :mad: I waited at least an hour to get an x-ray that didn’t show anything. :headache: And I waited for 3 hours on one occasion, only to be told they couldn’t take me because they were overbooked! I was INFURIATED! :mad: :mad: :mad: Needless to say, I had to get a new doctor (that was Oschner by the way) only because of his terrible office staff. The next doctor was worse. :faint: His office staff were nice, but he was obviously an idiot. He kept putting me on anxiety medicine saying ‘this medicine is also used for stomach problems’ Then I’d read the info packet and see “side effects include…….upset stomach” !!!!! WTH??? He insisted I had IBS. I must have gone back to him 6 times in 2 months. Running up bills. He ran some bloodwork on me, and nothing showed up on any of the tests. He really didn’t want to do anything of worth for me, but did the blood tests and another X-ray because I kept coming back to him. I did try to take the stupid anxiety meds he gave me, and they NEVER helped my stomach. In fact, I think they made it WORSE in the end. He must have put me on 3 different kinds on 3 separate occasions. (not including 2 others that I turned out to be allergic to) He kept saying I wasn’t giving it enough time to work. I kept telling him, there is something WRONG with me! I didn’t go to the bathroom for one week. Went to him and he did nothing. :sad2: I begged and begged for a referral to a GI doctor and it took me another week to finally get one. I called and called, and went to his office. I needed one for the insurance and could not get it from those butt holes! :mad: I finally made an appointment---it was for 2 days later. It had already been 2 weeks of constipation. :scared: I was SO bloated and huge and was crouched over in SO much pain one day that I told Mike to drive me to my doctor’s office. (That was after I called and they said there were no appts available) We bypassed the downstairs check in and went straight up to see the lady in the window. I said, I need to see the doctor, NOW. They knew I meant business, and got me to a room. I don’t know if he thought I was faking it, or what, but he acted very facetious and said “well I guess we can admit you to the hospital, but I don’t know if they’ll have any beds” I agreed to going and he made a phone call and said they had room for me. So in I went. I was there a whole day before they did anything aside from doping me up with Demerol. Don’t get me wrong, I was happy for the pain reliever. I asked them to do something…check me out for God sake! So they had to arrange for the GI doctor to do a colonoscopy and endoscope. They finally were able to do it on day 3. I definitely won’t go into detail here, but, I had heard the prep was the worst part. And for me, it CERTAINLY was. In my situation, my belly was already so full, and after drinking that stuff for 2 ½ hours I still hadn’t gone!!! My stomach was cramping SO BAD. I felt like I was dying. I had to buzz for more pain meds so I could finish drinking the stuff. The nurse was in shock that I hadn’t gone yet. Anywho, fast forward through the yucky part and come to the end of the scope, they only found a lot of redness. Well, duh, on that note. Basically I had some type of blockage that the chalky stuff FINALLY forced out. But what caused the blockage? That was still unknown.

They dismissed me and gave me Miralax to start taking when I ‘couldn’t go’ and I use that occasionally when I need it. I needed it for a while after the hospital visit. But a lot of times it’s the opposite if you get my drift. :rolleyes: So I haven’t had to use it much lately. I’m always getting bouts of nausea, stomach cramps, etc. And I’ve never known what was causing it. Up until this past weekend.
I got dragged to CC’s pizza for lunch Saturday. I was trying to eat “healthy” so I made a big salad, and only ate one or 2 pieces of pizza. Later that day I started getting horrible stomach cramps. I went to enjoy a comedy show that night and managed to not run to the bathroom the whole time—but when we got back to my in-laws house, that was a different story. That night was rough. I noticed that (forgive me for being so gross) I wasn’t digesting the lettuce I ate. (Think CORN :rolleyes1 ) Sunday during the drive home was not much easier. In fact, it was worse. We had to stop a few times, but I managed to fall asleep in hopes that my stomach would calm down. It didn’t. I woke up still feeling horrible. And Monday morning, still felt terrible. I was okay to come to work, but just made a lot of bathroom runs. (no pun intended) I decided to google “cannot digest lettuce” to see what I could find. And I found a story someone had written about their ongoing stomach problems, for years, and they finally got diagnosed with Gallbladder disease. At the bottom of the excerpt, she said “Keep in mind that one of the number one non-medical tests to determine if your gallbladder is not functioning properly is that you cannot digest lettuce. No matter how much you chew, your body cannot break it down. Also, if you eat anything with a high amount of tomato (including pizza), and you get sick feeling and grab your side, you are most likely having gallbladder trouble.” After reading that, well you can imagine what I was thinking! I started researching gallstones, gallbladder disease, etc. I also found on Webmd that another symptom is chest pain that feels much like a heart attack.
I don’t think I mentioned it here(on my TR I mean) when it happened…but one day last month I had that very chest pain they describe, along with the stomach cramps. (stomach cramps started first, then the chest pain) Mike happened to have my car that day, and a coworker offered to drive me to the hospital if I needed. I kept thinking about the $$$ it would cost to go to the ER, and thinking that they probably would give me heartburn meds and send me home, and then with people at work telling me it was all in my head, it was just so many emotions. I decided I would try to stick it out til 3:00 when the After Hours clinic opened (did I mention my new PCP was on vacation?! Ugh!). By that time, the chest pain had subsided (I assume it was a gb attack and it finally passed) so I just kind of let it go. And said to myself that if it happened again in the future I would call my doctor. I just kept thinking about the money. If my doctor had been in town that day I would have gone to see him, and maybe he would have found out what was wrong? Who knows---it’s too late to think about that. But I’m going to find out NOW once and for all.

As soon as I read about all the symptoms and such, I called Monday and made an appointment with the GI doctor because my new insurance plan does not require a referral. The earliest they had was Wednesday (today) at 2:30. I took it, and explained that I’m coming in for my gallbladder, I want it tested. I don’t know what they will do today, but I have researched all the possible tests and I would like to have an ultrasound done TODAY. I just want this sucker OUT of me. I know in my heart and mind that it’s my gallbladder. I’m having all the symptoms. I’ve researched. I’m ready!

Here’s the catch. My boss goes on vacation next Wednesday (to WDW) and will be back on the 27th (day after Memorial day, which we have off already) I hear it takes at least 5 days for recovery (enough to drive/go back to work). So, unless I have the surgery TOMORROW, I will have to wait until the 26th (if they would do it on Memorial day) or the 27th. Unless they would do it on a Saturday, in which case I could do it on the 24th. I just can’t see that happening though. Now I just have to pray that it’s not an emergency situation—unless of course they find that out by tomorrow and can put me in for same-day surgery. If it happened this Friday, think I could be back to work by next Wednesday? I’m just really worried about the timing of all this—not the actual surgery. If it can wait, I guess I will survive---I’ve made it this long. I’d just have to be REALLY careful what I eat because I cannot risk having my gb burst or otherwise while my boss is out of town! No leafy greens or fattening food for me!

If anyone is interested, I already started a thread about this, so I could get others stories, opinions, and maybe help someone else who’s having this same problem. It’s certainly served its purpose. Here is the link to my ‘gallbladder thread’: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1823503

I will be leaving for the doctor in about an hour (want to get there at 2:15), and I really hope they can schedule me for the ultrasound TODAY. They send their patients to a diagnostic center across the street from the office. I asked the girl I talked to if they do same-day appointments and she said it depends how busy they are, and whether it’s an emergency or not. I will explain my situation with work, and maybe that will make them get on-the-ball with it. It can be a dangerous situation…too many attacks, and your gallbladder can burst. Please just pray for me if you’re the praying type. I just want results! I don’t feel very good right now. I’m getting nauseated again.

By the way, my Mom is coming with me. Actually I just found out a little while ago that my Dad is taking off of work early and coming too. They live about 40 minutes away, so I really appreciate them taking the time to do this for me. I need the support! And Moms are always so good at asking the right question—at least, mine is!
Sorry for the long story; and whoever is still reading, THANK YOU for sticking around. If I had my wish, the next time I talk to you I will be gallbladder-free. However I know that won’t be the case. That’s maybe like 1% of that happening. I just wanted to let y’all know what was going on with me in case I get really quiet for a while. Also, I’m pretty busy at work lately so I will try my best to get those updates I talked about up as soon as I can. If//When I have this surgery, I’ll have some extra time on my hands when I’ll be laying around, so I can work on all that.

I will let y’all know how the doctor’s appointment goes later on today! I'm very anxious!

You know me...not the praying type. But, I'll make an exception for you. I know that if you know that's what it is and you accept it, you're ready for whatever they tell you. I know you're strong enough to handle a surgery. You were there for me when I had mine, I'll be here for you. You have my number, if you need anything at all let me know. Not sure how I'll get it to ya :laughing: , but I'm here for ya.:hug:

[betsywdw]

Cheri, I am so sorry to hear all of this that you are going though :hug: I really hope the appointment went well today and you are able to get some answers. I can only imagine how frustrating it is to not know what is going on. Good for you for doing some research! I hope all is ok :hug:

[Leger13]

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: that's for you Cheri....hope they find something and take that stinking gallbladder out!! That is just way too much for one person to go through :headache:

[hlrababy]

Hi Cheri!! I hope everything turns out well!! I will be thinking of you!:goodvibes

[cherbear]

Honey...I am so sorry.

I went throught the same thing and had mine out. Luttuce was a big one for me too. I "felt" better after my surgery, but I still have a lot of difficulty. PM if you need anything!

thanks! :hug: I think I will benefit from having it removed. I'll update on the doc in my next post.

Cheri- I hope your appointment goes well today. I'm sorry you have had so much trouble. Both my DH and I know how it feels to have doctor's not listening to you and constantly being misdiagnosed. Is it just me or has the healthcare gone way down in this area since the Hurricane? Funny you said that about Ochsner. Was it in Metairie? The Ochsner facility here is where we have our pediatrician and eye doctor and we find them both to be wonderful.

Anyway, know that I will be saying a little prayer for you and you will be on my mind today. :hug: :hug: :hug:

thanks! :hug:

It was Oschner in Hammond. I really did like the Doc. Too bad the staff sucked.

I do love Oschner in Metairie.

will tell about the dr visit in next post

Oh sweetie!!! I am so sorry to hear about your medical problems!!! It is VERY difficult struggling with gallbladder issues--I have been there, done that, and thought I would give you my two cents if it helps at all. As I told you in my PTR, when I had Megs, I went into HELLP Syndrome and my organs failed and shut down--specifically my liver and kidneys. Apparently since the liver and gall bladder are so close together and function off of one another, it also somehow damaged the effectiveness of my gall bladder--long story short--I went through a year and a half of the same type of digestive/stomach problems after I had Megan, and then they finally took out my gall bladder in February 2005. They usually do the laprascopic procedure now--so it is usually an outpatient surgery. That part is good because you can come home and recuperate. BUT I will tell you that it IS still a surgery and does take a few days to recover. Some people give you a false sense that they had the surgery, and the next day were out shopping--but I don't think that is the typical case. It took me about 5-6 days to feel "better." Days 3 & 4 were the WORST of the recovery process--very sore and generally felt like I had been rolled over by a semi-truck! Take your pain meds, Gas-X pills, and stool softeners that they SHOULD give you before you leave the hospital--if not, the Gas-X and stool softeners are OTC that Mike can get for you--they are LIFESAVERS!!! They first gave me Percocet--AWFUL!!! I got so constipated and "bound up" I was in more pain from that then recovering from liver failure and an emergency C-section. I did very well with Vicodin--didn't cause any constipation. I do feel a LOT better--I too was SO SICK AND TIRED OF BEING SICK AND TIRED (if you know what I mean!!!) So that has drastically improved my stomach problems. I will tell you that you may still have some difficulty digesting nuts--like peanuts, pistachios, cashews, etc. so try to only eat small doses of them at a time! If you have any other questions, you know you can always ask me kiddo!! I really do hope you feel better!!! It is no fun having to live through this!!! Jen

:hug:
thanks SO much for the tips! I hope I can get this surgery, and I hope everything works out as smoothly as possible!

I am thinking of you cheri and I hope your appt goes well a nd they figure out exactly what is wrong with you and get you on the road to recovery today:hug:

thanks Kelly! :hug:

Yes, I'm going to try the soup. I'm not a soup person, but from what everyone says, I need to try it.

More purchases?? I can't wait!!


You know me...not the praying type. But, I'll make an exception for you. I know that if you know that's what it is and you accept it, you're ready for whatever they tell you. I know you're strong enough to handle a surgery. You were there for me when I had mine, I'll be here for you. You have my number, if you need anything at all let me know. Not sure how I'll get it to ya :laughing: , but I'm here for ya.:hug:

thanks for making an exception for lil ole me!!! :hug:

you are so sweet! (I know you hate when I say that :rolleyes1 )

Cheri, I am so sorry to hear all of this that you are going though :hug: I really hope the appointment went well today and you are able to get some answers. I can only imagine how frustrating it is to not know what is going on. Good for you for doing some research! I hope all is ok :hug:

thanks! :hug:

I did my research but did it help? Find out in the next post!
(yes, that was a cliffhanger. :lmao: )

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: that's for you Cheri....hope they find something and take that stinking gallbladder out!! That is just way too much for one person to go through :headache:

:hug: :hug: thank you again!

Hi Cheri!! I hope everything turns out well!! I will be thinking of you!:goodvibes

:hug: thank you!! doctor update coming up next!

[cherbear]

Okay..I'm probably going to forget a lot, but I'll try to recap as best as I can. First of all, I had to fill out paperwork AGAIN even though it wasn't my first visit. They said every 12 months, and I apparently JUST hit the 12 month mark. Then, I had to wait over an hour to get to see the doctor. Mom and Dad were with me so we talked about stuff, mainly my symptoms, and I had brought some of my research with me to show them, so we had that to look over. Mom read all of it herself. She loves reading stuff like that.

I told the doctor everything I could think of. He didn't seem to like the fact that I went in with my own "diagnosis." So he came up with something else to test me on as well: Celiac disease. I was able to get that bloodwork done shortly after the appt. to get it over with. Just to appease him I guess! :confused3
Here are the highlights:

My mom said she was shocked they didn't test my gb last year. He said "she didn't have any symptoms that pointed to the gallbladder" Okay, Can you say COP OUT?!
When I told him about the lettuce and stuff, he said something about maybe catching a "bug" ---a 2 year bug? geez! I explained to him that this was NOT the first time I have seen it come out whole. It has happened for a while now, but that this is the first time I researched it to find that it was actually a symptom for something. He didn't really have much to say to that.
The best part was when he said something along the lines of: "not all your symptoms point to gall bladder" like he just WANTED to prove me wrong. Hmm...I wanted to say: Okay, if I came to you with a broken toe, it's purple, it hurts, it won't bend, but my finger is hurting too, are you going to say "well, not all your symptoms point to a broken toe" ? My point is, not everything has to be related. I just simply wanted to give him as much information as I possibly could. He really ticked me off, but he did say he "wants to get the gall bladder checked out" so he ordered an ultrasound and I called in between there and running over to the place to do the bloodwork. They had Friday morn available, which I can't do b/c of work. :sad2: And they had Saturday at 9 AM so I took that, and my cousin is going to go with me since Mike is working. The only thing I have to do is fast from midnight the night before. No problem at all.
Referring to the chest pain, he prescribed me Aciphex because I might have acid reflux/heartburn. (C'mon doc, I know what heartburn feels like and that was NOT it. Felt more like a heart ATTACK. Seriously! I just took the little samples and smiled and nodded because I was getting what I wanted ultimately (the ultrasound). If he had written me a prescription for acid reflux pills I would have told him to go ___ himself! (fill in the blank!)


I just hope the US shows something, so that I will have quick results, and not have to wonder anymore. I don't want to have to take the HIDA. And if so, I don't want to have to beg him to give me the HIDA scan. If that's what it takes though, I will demand it.

If I think of anything I missed, I will come back and let y'all know.

Saturday just can't get here fast enough for me!!! :yay:

[Goofyluver]

I know they will be able to help you and you'll get through this! :hug:

[Tat2ddisneymom]

Doctors can be such big fat doofuses sometimes!:headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache:

Well, I hope that ultrasound gives you some answers and you can finally get some relief.:hug:

[betsywdw]

Thank goodness he agreed to the US. I really think they will find something and you can hopefully get this taken care of :hug: Such a shame your Doc is a Proud Butthead and doesn't want to think you could be right :headache:

[OrangeBlossom15]

Doctors like that are a royal pain in the butt (insert what I'd really like to say here). Just can't admit they might have been wrong (is he a man?) Ooops sorry to any male readers (ladies you know what I mean ;) ). Good luck Cheri. Hope it turns out okay! :hug:

[Trentmom]

I hope the ultrasound shows what is wrong and you get to feeling better real soon Girl

:hug:

[Charleston Princess]

Poor baby! :grouphug: I hope the ultrasound shows that it is the gallbladder and you can get that taken care of! I will be thinking of you!

[cherbear]

I know they will be able to help you and you'll get through this! :hug:

thanks!!! :hug:

Doctors can be such big fat doofuses sometimes!:headache: :headache: :headache: :headache: :headache:

Well, I hope that ultrasound gives you some answers and you can finally get some relief.:hug:

yup yup!

thanks! :hug:

Thank goodness he agreed to the US. I really think they will find something and you can hopefully get this taken care of :hug: Such a shame your Doc is a Proud Butthead and doesn't want to think you could be right :headache:

me too! He did suggest it but if he hadn't I would have begged for it. Worst case scenario, the US doesn't see anything and dr. doesn't want to give me the HIDA scan---I will just get another doctor. I'm not gonna play around.

Doctors like that are a royal pain in the butt (insert what I'd really like to say here). Just can't admit they might have been wrong (is he a man?) Ooops sorry to any male readers (ladies you know what I mean ;) ). Good luck Cheri. Hope it turns out okay! :hug:

Yes he's a he. Yes, sorry male readers! :hug:

:hug: thanks again girl!

I hope the ultrasound shows what is wrong and you get to feeling better real soon Girl

:hug:

thanks! :hug:

Poor baby! :grouphug: I hope the ultrasound shows that it is the gallbladder and you can get that taken care of! I will be thinking of you!

thanks!! :hug:

[cherbear]

The weather was TERRIBLE this afternoon/evening, and had to stop on the way home from the doctor because of all the hail. It was the worst I've ever seen it.

Here's what I came home to:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010095.jpg
That's the back door of my house. And those things were hitting my CAR too! :scared1:

[Leger13]

The weather was TERRIBLE this afternoon/evening, and had to stop on the way home from the doctor because of all the hail. It was the worst I've ever seen it.

Here's what I came home to:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010095.jpg
That's the back door of my house. And those things were hitting my CAR too! :scared1:

That is just insane. Is your poor car okay? I hope you didn't get any damage. One of my coworkers wives had her car totaled by baseball sized hail and she wasn't even driving it at the time. Those storms are just so unpredictable. I'm glad you are okay :hug:

[MegansMom]

So sorry you are having a run around with the doctor!!! I hope your US helps them figure out what is going on!!! Please know that I am thinking and praying for you kiddo!!!

That hail is INCREDIBLE!!! I hope your car and home are okay!!!

[lmillercrew]

I posted a reply on your gallbladder thread, so you can read that too. Don't let those Dr's make you feel like you're an idiot. If you don't get the answer you want from this guy, find someone else who will listen to you. We've all seen the shows on tv where Dr's didn't listen and people had to search for Drs who would take the time to find out what's wrong. It's not the flu and unless you've become alergic to lettuce, something is wrong. Keep up the fight.

[cherbear]

Okay..I'm probably going to forget a lot, but I'll try to recap as best as I can. First of all, I had to fill out paperwork AGAIN even though it wasn't my first visit. They said every 12 months, and I apparently JUST hit the 12 month mark. Then, I had to wait over an hour to get to see the doctor. Mom and Dad were with me so we talked about stuff, mainly my symptoms, and I had brought some of my research with me to show them, so we had that to look over. Mom read all of it herself. She loves reading stuff like that.

I told the doctor everything I could think of. He didn't seem to like the fact that I went in with my own "diagnosis." So he came up with something else to test me on as well: Celiac disease. I was able to get that bloodwork done shortly after the appt. to get it over with. Just to appease him I guess! :confused3
Here are the highlights:

My mom said she was shocked they didn't test my gb last year. He said "she didn't have any symptoms that pointed to the gallbladder" Okay, Can you say COP OUT?!
When I told him about the lettuce and stuff, he said something about maybe catching a "bug" ---a 2 year bug? geez! I explained to him that this was NOT the first time I have seen it come out whole. It has happened for a while now, but that this is the first time I researched it to find that it was actually a symptom for something. He didn't really have much to say to that.
The best part was when he said something along the lines of: "not all your symptoms point to gall bladder" like he just WANTED to prove me wrong. Hmm...I wanted to say: Okay, if I came to you with a broken toe, it's purple, it hurts, it won't bend, but my finger is hurting too, are you going to say "well, not all your symptoms point to a broken toe" ? My point is, not everything has to be related. I just simply wanted to give him as much information as I possibly could. He really ticked me off, but he did say he "wants to get the gall bladder checked out" so he ordered an ultrasound and I called in between there and running over to the place to do the bloodwork. They had Friday morn available, which I can't do b/c of work. :sad2: And they had Saturday at 9 AM so I took that, and my cousin is going to go with me since Mike is working. The only thing I have to do is fast from midnight the night before. No problem at all.
Referring to the chest pain, he prescribed me Aciphex because I might have acid reflux/heartburn. (C'mon doc, I know what heartburn feels like and that was NOT it. Felt more like a heart ATTACK. Seriously! I just took the little samples and smiled and nodded because I was getting what I wanted ultimately (the ultrasound). If he had written me a prescription for acid reflux pills I would have told him to go ___ himself! (fill in the blank!)


I just hope the US shows something, so that I will have quick results, and not have to wonder anymore. I don't want to have to take the HIDA. And if so, I don't want to have to beg him to give me the HIDA scan. If that's what it takes though, I will demand it.

If I think of anything I missed, I will come back and let y'all know.

Saturday just can't get here fast enough for me!!! :yay:

Hey just wanted to say I added to this list. So I figured I'd quote it and put it in red so y'all can read. I can't believe I forgot that part. Doctors suck. :sad2:

[cherbear]

I posted a reply on your gallbladder thread, so you can read that too. Don't let those Dr's make you feel like you're an idiot. If you don't get the answer you want from this guy, find someone else who will listen to you. We've all seen the shows on tv where Dr's didn't listen and people had to search for Drs who would take the time to find out what's wrong. It's not the flu and unless you've become alergic to lettuce, something is wrong. Keep up the fight.

thank you! SO MUCH!!! :hug:

[cherbear]

So sorry you are having a run around with the doctor!!! I hope your US helps them figure out what is going on!!! Please know that I am thinking and praying for you kiddo!!!

That hail is INCREDIBLE!!! I hope your car and home are okay!!!

thanks!!! :hug: :hug: I really appreciate the prayers!

well I haven't been able to look at my car, because of all the rain. It was still nasty and raining this morning and I almost got stuck in the flooding.

[MissMichelle]

IM HERE, IM HERE!!!! I am going to try and save this report so i can get my read on when my stupid MODEM is back up and running (using a friends computer). STUPID VERIZON!

Anyway, I hope to get back in the swing of things soon and put more time into being on the DIS---very hard when the warm weather is around the corner and I work so much---my free time should be outdoors. There is always bedtime with the laptop with me! hehehe. DH hates that!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

hey i read the update, what a ding dong doctor.

you can sub in those words as well.

glad that you are getting your ultrasound, and i know htat i will show you what is wrong.

good luck and prayers will still be with you.
:grouphug:

[cherbear]

IM HERE, IM HERE!!!! I am going to try and save this report so i can get my read on when my stupid MODEM is back up and running (using a friends computer). STUPID VERIZON!

Anyway, I hope to get back in the swing of things soon and put more time into being on the DIS---very hard when the warm weather is around the corner and I work so much---my free time should be outdoors. There is always bedtime with the laptop with me! hehehe. DH hates that!

:welcome: :banana: so glad you're here!

sorry your modem is not working :headache:

I hear ya on the outdoors time!

::yes:: Laptop in bed...My DH hates that, too! :lmao:

hey i read the update, what a ding dong doctor.

you can sub in those words as well.

glad that you are getting your ultrasound, and i know htat i will show you what is wrong.

good luck and prayers will still be with you.
:grouphug:

Okay, he's a Ding Dong doctor. :rotfl2:

Thanks!!!! :hug:

[cherbear]

Sorry if I made anyone worry! Those of you that are reading my (still-going) Sept 07 TR will have already seen this same update, so no need to read ahead.

So I had the US yesterday morning, and by the way, it HURT! I had no idea they had to push THAT hard. I just had to keep thinking, this is for a good reason, this is for a good reason. I could see the screen at an angle if I craned my neck just the right way. The screen was on my right so when I had to turn on my left side so she could look at the gb from that angle, I was looking practically behind me. That part really hurt by the way.

After all that, I sure hope they saw SOMETHING that will give me answers once and for all!

I did ask the Ultrasound tech if she sees anything, and she kept telling me she was not allowed to say anything. After she was done, I said, "sure you can't tell me ANYTHING?" and she was VERY reluctant but said "well, the radiologist has to read it, but as far as I can tell, you're fine"
So more than likely there are no stones (at least I can be pretty certain I'm definitely not FULL of them)
Afterwards my mom was speaking to her friend who recently had her GB out (and she had all the same symptoms as me including the lettuce) and she said the Ultrasound tech told her the same thing but the Radiologist read it and said it was dysfunctional. So I guess I can't go by what the Tech said.

I will call the doctor Monday and make an appointment to get my results. When I saw him Wednesday, he had said "Have these done, and come back and see me in 2 weeks." So, I will see if they happen to be open on Memorial Day since I'm off. That would be perfect. And I will try to get it in the morning. If I get the first appt there is less chance I would have to wait like I did last time.
I'm assuming he will call me if he gets the results and decides he wants to see me sooner? :confused:

Well, I just hope the rest of this goes smoothly.

I am sorry it took me this long to update, but I had some sad news night before last that my grandma got in a bad wreck and is in Intensive Care now. She broke her neck and may be paralyzed from the chest down for the rest of her life. I visited her yesterday, and it was not easy seeing her like that and holding her hand when she couldn't even feel me touching it.

Can this month get any crazier? (maybe I shouldn't be asking that:confused3 )

I got to hang out with my cousin yesterday, so that was the better part of my day. We were on a mission to find some dressy sandals for the dress she is wearing to her son's Kindergarten graduation this week. We did find them. And I got some really nice LSU shirts for a great price. And new sunglasses since mine just broke this week. Shopping is therapy, I tell ya. Oh we also had IHOP for breakfast after my appointment. I was pretty hungry by then.

Mike and I also saw that movie 'What happens in Vegas' since we had bought the tix the night before (the theater was too full so we couldn't see it Friday). It was pretty good.

So that's it for now! Hope y'all are still sticking around..

[Charleston Princess]

Let us know tomorrow what the doctor says! Hopefully, he spots something!

[MissMichelle]

:welcome: :banana: so glad you're here!

sorry your modem is not working :headache:

I hear ya on the outdoors time!

::yes:: Laptop in bed...My DH hates that, too! :lmao:






My modem is back up and running..I am going to spend most of today on the dis (in between catching up cleaning!) because I need to distract myself. My 16 year old boxer is at the vet extremely ill and they are running tests..I am praying that this wasn't her last morning with us.

I love my laptop in bed---but I've gained back my love of reading novels so lately I am in bed reading books...He hates that too! HAHAHA

[MissMichelle]

OMG CHER!!! Thoughts an prayers for your grandma!!! I can't even imagine how that must feel to see her like that.

I hope you get answers from your Dr soon. I hate being sick and not knowing why.

[cherbear]

I called the doctor's office again today, and left a message for the nurse. Even though they say strictly that they will not give test results over the phone, I really just wanted to know if mine were in. I figured the Ultrasound results would be in, but not the Celiac.

Well, she told me the results anyway. She said "the Ultrasound was normal" :sad2:

Now I have to try and get this HIDA scan done next week! I tried to get in to see the doctor for this afternoon but they were booked. I am going to call and hope for a cancellation for the morning of the 28th, so I can get an EARLIER appointment. Right now it's scheduled for 3:15 on the 28th and I have a day off to use next week so I picked that day. If they can get me in earlier, at least I'd have a better chance of getting the HIDA scheduled for the next day.
This is VERY disappointing news for me, as I was hoping to not have to do any more tests. I have been miserable for the past week, and today proves to be no different. I ate a few pieces of seedless watermelon this morning, and my stomach has been upset since then. Basically, anything I eat messes with me, so I don't eat much---and when I do eat, I get full VERY quickly.
I'm 5'0 and 110 pounds(just lost 5 pounds over the past couple days) but at this rate I'll be 100 pounds by my doctor's appointment next Wednesday. I don't know how much more of this I can take!!
They BETTER do the HIDA scan! And if that doesn't show something, I just don't know what I am going to do. I can't imagine that my gallbladder is even working at ALL right now. I've been having almost constant pain in my back, shoulder, and just below my ribs in the front.

What else could it be? I have ALL the symptoms of gallbladder dysfunction.

[cherbear]

Let us know tomorrow what the doctor says! Hopefully, he spots something!

:sad2:

My modem is back up and running..I am going to spend most of today on the dis (in between catching up cleaning!) because I need to distract myself. My 16 year old boxer is at the vet extremely ill and they are running tests..I am praying that this wasn't her last morning with us.

I love my laptop in bed---but I've gained back my love of reading novels so lately I am in bed reading books...He hates that too! HAHAHA

welcome back!

Oh I pray for your baby!! Is she okay? any update on that?

OMG CHER!!! Thoughts an prayers for your grandma!!! I can't even imagine how that must feel to see her like that.

I hope you get answers from your Dr soon. I hate being sick and not knowing why.

thank you!

yeah...see the post above :sad2: I still don't know why! :sad1:

[Leger13]

I know we have been talking about this through email but I just wanted to say again that I am still praying for you. I know you will persist and make sure you find out what is wrong even if you have to force them to do so but it sucks that you are suffering so much in the mean time. You need a ton of hugs so I will give you how many the smiley police will allow

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[cherbear]

I know we have been talking about this through email but I just wanted to say again that I am still praying for you. I know you will persist and make sure you find out what is wrong even if you have to force them to do so but it sucks that you are suffering so much in the mean time. You need a ton of hugs so I will give you how many the smiley police will allow

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! :hug: (I deleted one of your hugs in the quote so I could at least give you ONE hug back)

[Leger13]

thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! :hug: (I deleted one of your hugs in the quote so I could at least give you ONE hug back)

You're quite welcome and thank you too :goodvibes

[Trentmom]

You can not continue like this.

I would seriously go to the ER at a good hospital.

Try one more time to get in earlier, start bawling, telling them you are in so much pain. Please see me.

If that doesn't not work, then go to ER.......

Something is not right there and I don't like that you are in so much pain

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[betsywdw]

Cheri...I am so sorry :hug:

I agree with Sharky, if they give you problems with the HIDA or do not help you out after that...you need to find a new doctor. This is just unacceptable. You are losing too much weight and cannot go on like this. Do they understand how seriously sick you have been? I'm so sorry :hug:

I hope my post doesn't sound mean but I am getting mad at your Doctor :mad:

[MegansMom]

You can not continue like this.

I would seriously go to the ER at a good hospital.

Try one more time to get in earlier, start bawling, telling them you are in so much pain. Please see me.

If that doesn't not work, then go to ER.......

Something is not right there and I don't like that you are in so much pain

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:


Cheri, I COMPLETELY agree!!! I don't know what could be wrong, but this isn't good at all!!! No one should have to go through this for this long!!!

[Leger13]

Just giving you a little bump and wanted to say that I hope your appointment goes well today :goodvibes :hug:

[cherbear]

I am sorry I'm a slacker and haven't responded to these posts. I just haven't felt like talking much lately...

You're quite welcome and thank you too :goodvibes

:hug:

I would seriously go to the ER at a good hospital.

Try one more time to get in earlier, start bawling, telling them you are in so much pain. Please see me.

If that doesn't not work, then go to ER.......

Something is not right there and I don't like that you are in so much pain

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

awww thanks but I made it to today without an ER visit. Now I have to make it to 3:15 and I'll be okay....:scratchin I think

:hug: back at ya!

Cheri, I COMPLETELY agree!!! I don't know what could be wrong, but this isn't good at all!!! No one should have to go through this for this long!!!

thank you! I agree!

Just giving you a little bump and wanted to say that I hope your appointment goes well today :goodvibes :hug:

thanks!!!!!! :hug: I can't wait!!

[cherbear]

The doctor's office called and asked if I could come in at 1!


well...what do you THINK I said?

::yes::


:banana: I get to go 2 hours earlier! Glad I had already planned on leaving at lunchtime! I will let y'all know how it goes!

[Leger13]

The doctor's office called and asked if I could come in at 1!


well...what do you THINK I said?

::yes::


:banana: I get to go 2 hours earlier! Glad I had already planned on leaving at lunchtime! I will let y'all know how it goes!

:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: I like this new doctor already. I will pray that he gives you the HIDA scan order with no hassle

[cherbear]

:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: I like this new doctor already. I will pray that he gives you the HIDA scan order with no hassle

thank you thank you!!!!!!!!!!! vv:hug:

[cherbear]

Well, my doctor's appointment couldn't have gone better! Not only did I get to go 2 hours earlier than planned, I also was the ONLY person in the waiting room! (as opposed to last time, when Mom and I took the last 2 seats out of about 50!) The woman at the desk told me "Well, there's only one doctor here today" and I said "well, there were just 2 here last time and the waiting room was full" (I'd expect the waiting area to be HALF full this time, unless it's because the OTHER doctor HIGHLY OVERBOOKS) but...I didn't argue further, I was just glad to be the only one there!

This doctor was SO much nicer, and much more compassionate and caring than the first. He looked through my file, and read my ultrasound, came back fine just like the NP at my PCP's office said. He decided to order a Gastric Emptying Scan for me, after I told him I hadn't been eating much lately and I get full really fast. He asked me some questions, the main one being "So, what would you say is the worst, most bothersome symptom you are having" and I told him it was the rib/chest pain that radiates into my shoulder---which led to me telling him the story about the BAD chest/back pain that felt like I was being pushed between 2 walls (like a heart attack) and as soon as I said that he also said he wanted to order a HIDA scan w/ EF. He asked me if I knew what that was...and I almost played it off ;) I told him I'd heard of it...and that a friend recommended I get one.

I was thrilled when I called the diagnostic center and was able to schedule the HIDA scan for this Friday at 10:00!!! The Gastric Emptying scan will be done next Tuesday (but I may have to change it to Wednesday due to work scheduling).

Thank you for all your prayers. I was praying so hard that I'd be able to have the scan done this Friday, and now I can rest easy that I am gonna get it done before the weekend!!

[Trentmom]

I am so glad this doctor was more caring and had a better bedside manner than the other doctor.

Sounds like he is more on the ball.

I am so glad you were able to get in this friday and looks like everyone prayers have worked.

Hope you are feeling better soon :hug:

[cherbear]

I am so glad this doctor was more caring and had a better bedside manner than the other doctor.

Sounds like he is more on the ball.

I am so glad you were able to get in this friday and looks like everyone prayers have worked.

Hope you are feeling better soon :hug:

THANKS!!! :hug: I truly believe in the power of prayer!

[Tat2ddisneymom]

So it did work...:scratchin

I might have to try it more often.:idea: ;)

Congrats!!

[cherbear]

So it did work...:scratchin

I might have to try it more often.:idea: ;)

Congrats!!

It sure did! Thanks for saying a prayer for me!!

I am praying for you as well!! How are you feeling? How's Kyleigh doing after her biking accident?


My appointment is now less than 12 hours away! I will check in with y'all tomorrow sometime!

[OrangeBlossom15]

Good Luck today Cheri!:cool1:

[cherbear]

Thanks Orangie!!

[betsywdw]

Cheri! I am so happy you got the nice doctor and he listened! I hope all went well with the HIDA scan today! :hug:

[cherbear]

I had the HIDA scan this morning, went back to work for an hour, and I'm home now.

It took about 2 hours for the whole thing. It was a bit uncomfortable, and I felt some pain, but nothing unbearable. I think the hardest part was staying still while I felt so much pressure on my right side. I couldn't talk, either. :scared1: The tech couldn't tell me anything, but my gallbladder took nearly a full hour to "show up" on the screen as the big machine was taking pictures. He said if it DIDN'T show up at all in the first part of the test, that would mean it was not working AT ALL (0%) and they would not do the CCK. (Which by the way, is what I had---so EF must be synonymous with the term EF, or Ejection Fraction)
So, like I said, it eventually showed up. After about an hour and 15 minutes, they started the CCK injection. That would test the function of my gallbladder. It was put in through the IV, and took about 30 minutes. They took pictures the whole time, and when the drip was done, they stopped the test and said I was finished. The radiologist is to interpret the results today, and the results will be sent to my doctor within 24 hours. The other test results--for the one I am having done Tuesday (gastric emptying test)--will be dealt with in the same way, which is why I don't understand the "2 week" rule. I can understand 2 weeks for bloodwork, but the hospital guarantees results of radiology tests within 24 hours, so it makes no sense.

I asked if I could get a copy of everything, and they said I could get it tomorrow or Monday. I doubt that means I would know my results, because they probably will just give me pictures. They also can put everything on disk, so that is pretty cool.

I am feeling the typical side/back pain now, I guess that stuff they put in me, and lunch are still passing through. Other than that, everything's okay. I feel so much better(mentally) now that I've gotten this test over with. We'll see what happens soon!

I made a follow-up appointment at 1:15 at the 2 week mark, which is Friday the 13th (how quaint :rolleyes:) which happens to be the day before my birthday --and I was taking off to do something fun with Mike (he works on my bday). We will probably end up at the Mall of Louisiana or go somewhere in New Orleans to do some shopping after my appointment. I've got to do something fun, and eating is not so fun for me anymore. So shopping it is! I plan on having a nice post-birthday/post surgery?? meal when I feel up to it.
I'd love to go to Le Cellier........but that will have to wait til September!! (haven't listed my ressies yet but OF COURSE I am going there ;) )

[cherbear]

Cheri! I am so happy you got the nice doctor and he listened! I hope all went well with the HIDA scan today! :hug:

thanks!! I'm sticking with him instead of the other guy, though I hope the appt in 2 weeks is the last time I have to see him!!

thanks....see previous post for update on that!

[Leger13]

so glad everything went well with your HIDA!! That is so cool that they can give you the pictures on CD. Don't you wish you were a doctor so you could interpret the results yourself? :rotfl: Oh well.

Hope the results are what you are wanting.

Yay for getting to shop for your birthday! Hopefully by September you will be all better and able to fully enjoy Le Cellier when you get there :goodvibes

[MegansMom]

Glad your test is over--hope you will get info tomorrow on the results!! Rest up sweetie, and hopefully you will feel better from the HIDA!!! Take it easy and enjoy your weekend! Sending out a hug to make the discomfort go away!

[Tat2ddisneymom]

It sure did! Thanks for saying a prayer for me!!

I am praying for you as well!! How are you feeling? How's Kyleigh doing after her biking accident?


My appointment is now less than 12 hours away! I will check in with y'all tomorrow sometime!

You're welcome.:) I'll do it again if you think it will help.;)

You know what, I stopped taking those stupid water pills, and I've felt better for a little over a week! Not 100%, but I'll take what I can get. Kyleigh has been feeling good, she's still a little sore, and she's broken open a few of her scrapes. She's on my last nerve, though. I'm thinking about sending her to the nunnery.;) Seriously, how can I have one kid that listens to me almost all of the time and hardly ever gives me any trouble, then have one who isn't even two years younger who doesn't listen to a word I say to her. I've really noticed it since she's been grounded. She'll never get un-grounded with her attitude.:)

[Tat2ddisneymom]

I had the HIDA scan this morning, went back to work for an hour, and I'm home now.

It took about 2 hours for the whole thing. It was a bit uncomfortable, and I felt some pain, but nothing unbearable. I think the hardest part was staying still while I felt so much pressure on my right side. I couldn't talk, either. :scared1: The tech couldn't tell me anything, but my gallbladder took nearly a full hour to "show up" on the screen as the big machine was taking pictures. He said if it DIDN'T show up at all in the first part of the test, that would mean it was not working AT ALL (0%) and they would not do the CCK. (Which by the way, is what I had---so EF must be synonymous with the term EF, or Ejection Fraction)
So, like I said, it eventually showed up. After about an hour and 15 minutes, they started the CCK injection. That would test the function of my gallbladder. It was put in through the IV, and took about 30 minutes. They took pictures the whole time, and when the drip was done, they stopped the test and said I was finished. The radiologist is to interpret the results today, and the results will be sent to my doctor within 24 hours. The other test results--for the one I am having done Tuesday (gastric emptying test)--will be dealt with in the same way, which is why I don't understand the "2 week" rule. I can understand 2 weeks for bloodwork, but the hospital guarantees results of radiology tests within 24 hours, so it makes no sense.

I asked if I could get a copy of everything, and they said I could get it tomorrow or Monday. I doubt that means I would know my results, because they probably will just give me pictures. They also can put everything on disk, so that is pretty cool.

I am feeling the typical side/back pain now, I guess that stuff they put in me, and lunch are still passing through. Other than that, everything's okay. I feel so much better(mentally) now that I've gotten this test over with. We'll see what happens soon!

I made a follow-up appointment at 1:15 at the 2 week mark, which is Friday the 13th (how quaint :rolleyes:) which happens to be the day before my birthday --and I was taking off to do something fun with Mike (he works on my bday). We will probably end up at the Mall of Louisiana or go somewhere in New Orleans to do some shopping after my appointment. I've got to do something fun, and eating is not so fun for me anymore. So shopping it is! I plan on having a nice post-birthday/post surgery?? meal when I feel up to it.
I'd love to go to Le Cellier........but that will have to wait til September!! (haven't listed my ressies yet but OF COURSE I am going there ;) )

I was on long enough yesterday to catch Carla's update on you, so I knew you were doing okay after your test. I had no idea they took that long!

Is that CCK the same stuff they put into you that makes you feel like you're going to pee your pants?:scared1:

Why do you have to wait so long for the results??? Does that mean you'll have to wait at least two weeks for surgery if you'll need it? That must be agony!:eek:

Hey, we're both Geminis!:yay: Wonder if I can get Joe to agree to take me out for my Bday. :scratchin I won't ask anything fancy like LeCellier. Maybe I'll ask him for LTT or something. Think it'll work?:bitelip:

[cherbear]

so glad everything went well with your HIDA!! That is so cool that they can give you the pictures on CD. Don't you wish you were a doctor so you could interpret the results yourself? :rotfl: Oh well.

Hope the results are what you are wanting.

Yay for getting to shop for your birthday! Hopefully by September you will be all better and able to fully enjoy Le Cellier when you get there :goodvibes

yes I SO wish I was a radiologist or something!

man, that would be lovely! I want to eat what I want again!

Glad your test is over--hope you will get info tomorrow on the results!! Rest up sweetie, and hopefully you will feel better from the HIDA!!! Take it easy and enjoy your weekend! Sending out a hug to make the discomfort go away!

thanks girl!! :hug:

You're welcome.:) I'll do it again if you think it will help.;)

You know what, I stopped taking those stupid water pills, and I've felt better for a little over a week! Not 100%, but I'll take what I can get. Kyleigh has been feeling good, she's still a little sore, and she's broken open a few of her scrapes. She's on my last nerve, though. I'm thinking about sending her to the nunnery.;) Seriously, how can I have one kid that listens to me almost all of the time and hardly ever gives me any trouble, then have one who isn't even two years younger who doesn't listen to a word I say to her. I've really noticed it since she's been grounded. She'll never get un-grounded with her attitude.:)

I think it will! ;) :goodvibes

glad you are feeling better!

the nunnery :lmao:

well, she'll learn to whip that attitude into shape eventually!

I was on long enough yesterday to catch Carla's update on you, so I knew you were doing okay after your test. I had no idea they took that long!

Is that CCK the same stuff they put into you that makes you feel like you're going to pee your pants?:scared1:

Why do you have to wait so long for the results??? Does that mean you'll have to wait at least two weeks for surgery if you'll need it? That must be agony!:eek:

Hey, we're both Geminis!:yay: Wonder if I can get Joe to agree to take me out for my Bday. :scratchin I won't ask anything fancy like LeCellier. Maybe I'll ask him for LTT or something. Think it'll work?:bitelip:

If you are talking about the stuff they use for a cat scan, that comes out in your underwear and feels warm like pee, no. :rotfl2: It mimics eating a nutrient enriched meal for your gb so they can test how fast your gb empties over a 30 minute period of time. Then they will come back with a % of how much my gb is actually working.

I hope not!! A woman just posted on my trip report that her daughter had a HIDA scan and the radiologist would read it the same day, and they told her she might be able to get the results that same day. But she said they were all tired and she'd wait til Monday.

So I'm wondering if our hospital does the same thing. If I get the copies and the disk they told me about, maybe it will have a Radiologist report as well.
My thoughts on that are: I doubt it, BUT if the copies are intended so that people can give them to their doctor in case they change dr's, then could the doctor interpret it like a radiologist can?? If not, then the copies would need the radiologist interpretation in order to serve the purpose of "RESULTS" for doctors to have on file. Am I making sense?

[cherbear]

And Nikki....I don't know about LTT, but I guess it's worth a shot! :lmao:

Geminis rock! What day is your bday??

[cherbear]

I know I'm overdue posting pictures of the Florida and Texas trips (don't have too much to post for the Texas trip, just a few) and I promise I will not forget about those, because there's some cool stuff!

I just took pictures of my hair after I got it trimmed and highlighted, and I figured I would post them here. (I already got one request...you know who you are)

I had to take them myself since hubby is at work, so they didn't come out great but you can see my blonder hair.

This one was taken without the flash and is kinda blurry when larger so I made it a little smaller than normal
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010139.jpg

I took one with the flash which I think is a little bright but it's bigger so here:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010138.jpg

So...too blonde? Just right? Whaddaya think?

~~

While I was at it, I figured I'd take a picture of the hair products I bought. I bought the two products she used on me today, one for putting in wet hair, and one to put in dry hair, that tames fly-aways.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010140.jpg

If anyone is interested, the first product is by Brocato, from their Blonde Swell line, and it's called "Fat Hair Clay" It's used for building body in fine (blonde) hair and only need about a dime sized bit in wet hair.
(I'm ready for my close up Mr. Deville)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010142.jpg
It was $16, expensive in relation to regular store products, but it smells great, makes my hair look great, and is a special TREAT in my opinion!

The other product is Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny Serum, to tame flyaways. You only need a tiny dot of this, according to my hair dresser. She said this tiny bottle ($6 by the way) should last me about 6 months! $1 a month isn't so bad!
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010143.jpg
(the small print at the bottom says "Smooths and conditions")

I am excited about my hair cut, and very excited about my new products! It's like having new toys! I figure if she used these very same things on me and my hair looks this great, I wanted them too! If only I could bottle my stylist so I could REALLY get this same great look every day! :rotfl:

[Tat2ddisneymom]

If you are talking about the stuff they use for a cat scan, that comes out in your underwear and feels warm like pee, no. :rotfl2: It mimics eating a nutrient enriched meal for your gb so they can test how fast your gb empties over a 30 minute period of time. Then they will come back with a % of how much my gb is actually working.

I hope not!! A woman just posted on my trip report that her daughter had a HIDA scan and the radiologist would read it the same day, and they told her she might be able to get the results that same day. But she said they were all tired and she'd wait til Monday.

So I'm wondering if our hospital does the same thing. If I get the copies and the disk they told me about, maybe it will have a Radiologist report as well.
My thoughts on that are: I doubt it, BUT if the copies are intended so that people can give them to their doctor in case they change dr's, then could the doctor interpret it like a radiologist can?? If not, then the copies would need the radiologist interpretation in order to serve the purpose of "RESULTS" for doctors to have on file. Am I making sense?
Yeah, that's what I was talking about.:laughing: Glad you knew what I meant.

Yes, that made sense. I don't know why doctors would have to have a second opinion from a radiologist. Aren't doctors supposed to be able to interpret those things, too?
And Nikki....I don't know about LTT, but I guess it's worth a shot! :lmao:

Geminis rock! What day is your bday??
June 4th...ssshhhh!!!;)

Your hair looks cute. I like how its darker on the bottom and blonder on the top. Looks nice!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

And, I've tried the Paul Mitchell stuff before. It doesn't last as long as they tell you it does, though. But its good stuff, and it smells just like watermelon.:love: I don't think I'll be trying the blonde product any time soon.;)

[cherbear]

Yeah, that's what I was talking about.:laughing: Glad you knew what I meant.

Yes, that made sense. I don't know why doctors would have to have a second opinion from a radiologist. Aren't doctors supposed to be able to interpret those things, too?

I am not sure. I know they can look at ultrasounds and see what's wrong. But I am not sure about the HIDA scan. The CCK part takes pictures as the stuff is emptying out of the GB, and I am assuming that when the pictures are taken, there's some sort of timestamp from beginning to end. Then they can see how much actually emptied out in that 30 minute period. I don't know how fast a "normal" gallbladder would empty it, but I think if the pictures are clear enough, any doctor(esp. GI) should be able to judge how long it took and come up with a percentage. I'd still like to think that I can get that information from the hospital, or somehow, before the 2 week appointment is here on the 13th. That's SO long to wait, when I KNOW the results are probably already in the fax machine at the dr's office.

June 4th...ssshhhh!!!;)

Your hair looks cute. I like how its darker on the bottom and blonder on the top. Looks nice!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

And, I've tried the Paul Mitchell stuff before. It doesn't last as long as they tell you it does, though. But its good stuff, and it smells just like watermelon.:love: I don't think I'll be trying the blonde product any time soon.;)

June 4th....(and?)

:rotfl2: just kidding! Mine is 10 days after yours. Flag day!

Thank you! After summer I will get more lowlights put back in, but for now I figured why put any dark in when the sun will just bleach it out anyway, especially if I swim a lot. Oh BTW, one of Mike's coworkers offered to give us his 4 foot pool if we go take it down ourselves. I am not looking forward to that part, but we might take him up on that. Mike wants to build a deck around it if we get it, but I said I think that part would have to wait til NEXT summer. He always wants to take on SO MUCH at once, and that means everything will end up half-done, or done sloppily--and I'm not for that!

Yeah, it does smell like watermelon! Yum! The Brocato stuff smells like....Froot Loops!! :lmao: I couldn't place the smell, but then the other stylist said Froot loops and it hit me! Good thing I like froot loops!!

hey, guess what? I'm forgoing housework today so I can be here and I just TYPED AN UPDATE in Word! I realize there's been such a large gap since I last posted Florida pics, and I really think y'all will be entertained by a lot of these. So I wrote one up(LONG) and it is coming up next! :thumbsup2

[cherbear]

This is a continuation of the mini TR I started of my trip to visit family friends in Santa Rosa Beach. Please refer to page 5 for the previous update.

I left off posting my shopping purchases from Friday (our first day in SRB). When we returned, Mike was no where to be found. I went outside looking for him, and lo and behold:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES811.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES812.jpg
Yep, he was out in the bay, paddling!

I kept trying to get a good picture of him coming toward me, but he couldn’t get control of the darn thing. :laughing:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES814.jpg

Finally, facing me:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES815.jpg
I personally think he looks a bit tired eh?

I think the current was starting to do him in
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES818.jpg

So Puff recommended he come back
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES816.jpg
( I LOVE this picture by the way)

He listened..
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES823.jpg
AND finally managed to get enough control to turn himself to me for a perfect picture!
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES824.jpg

Bringing it in to “Peanut Beach” hehe
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES829.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES830.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES835.jpg

My sister and I continued the tradition (only the 2nd time we’ve done this) of taking “sister pictures” on the dock
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES821.jpg

We don’t do too well with the sun
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES819.jpg
See?


That night Jerry grilled burgers outside, and they were SO delicious.
In Disney fashion, I wanted to take pictures of some of the food. But I was really hungry so I only got a picture of my plate AFTER I ate what I could. It looks too “messy” to post. It wouldn’t be nice of me.
Here are the burgers that were left on the serving plate
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES795.jpg
My sister enjoyed her meal
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES793.jpg
So did Mom and Linda
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES790.jpg
And Jerry must have REALLY enjoyed it…
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES784.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES785.jpg

:lmao: Ever seen those gag teeth?
He had another set of them, but the pic I got came out blurry. I’ll post anyway
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES786.jpg

I love the look Laurie, his wife, is giving him in this pic
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES787.jpg

And to close out the day, here’s my state bird:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES832.jpg

And a preview of the beautiful day we had for the crawfish boil the following day
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES846.jpg

[MegansMom]

Love the do!! Love the pics of your trip!!! I don't blame you for skipping out on the housework---when you have time to DIS instead!!!! ;o)

[lmillercrew]

Love the blonde. I'm a blonde myself, so I'm partial. And, I forgo housework many days when I'm reading here. My husband probably thinks I'm a loaf, but he still has clean underwear and socks and food in his belly so he should be extatic! Right?:confused3

[Marshay]

Somehow I missed your pre-trip report! Thanks for posting on Sharkey's thread. I haven't read it yet but will catch up soon!

[Trentmom]

Your hairs looks great. Very nice color:thumbsup2


Looks like Mike was tired indeed:rotfl:


Cute pics of you and your sister:goodvibes

[betsywdw]

I finally got to read about the HIDA scan. I'm so glad it finally happened! I bet you are dying to get the results! Let's hope they get them to you ASAP! As always, I'll be praying for ya girl :hug:

You hair looks great! I love the blonde :cutie: I don't think it's too much at all.

The pics are so good! Love the pics of Mike in they bay, it looks SO nice! Such a cute pic of you and your Sis. I really see a resemblance when you are side by side! Such cuties!

The false teeth made me :rotfl2: I always remember an episode of The Bachelor when one of the girls was on a one on one date with him and she made crazy teeth out of an orange peel. He for some reason did not find it very amusing :rotfl2:

[Charleston Princess]

The blonde looks great! :thumbsup2

Looks like you guys had an absolute blast that weekend!

[Leger13]

I know I'm overdue posting pictures of the Florida and Texas trips (don't have too much to post for the Texas trip, just a few) and I promise I will not forget about those, because there's some cool stuff!

I just took pictures of my hair after I got it trimmed and highlighted, and I figured I would post them here. (I already got one request...you know who you are)

I had to take them myself since hubby is at work, so they didn't come out great but you can see my blonder hair.

This one was taken without the flash and is kinda blurry when larger so I made it a little smaller than normal
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010139.jpg

I took one with the flash which I think is a little bright but it's bigger so here:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010138.jpg

So...too blonde? Just right? Whaddaya think?

~~

While I was at it, I figured I'd take a picture of the hair products I bought. I bought the two products she used on me today, one for putting in wet hair, and one to put in dry hair, that tames fly-aways.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010140.jpg

If anyone is interested, the first product is by Brocato, from their Blonde Swell line, and it's called "Fat Hair Clay" It's used for building body in fine (blonde) hair and only need about a dime sized bit in wet hair.
(I'm ready for my close up Mr. Deville)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010142.jpg
It was $16, expensive in relation to regular store products, but it smells great, makes my hair look great, and is a special TREAT in my opinion!

The other product is Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny Serum, to tame flyaways. You only need a tiny dot of this, according to my hair dresser. She said this tiny bottle ($6 by the way) should last me about 6 months! $1 a month isn't so bad!
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010143.jpg
(the small print at the bottom says "Smooths and conditions")

I am excited about my hair cut, and very excited about my new products! It's like having new toys! I figure if she used these very same things on me and my hair looks this great, I wanted them too! If only I could bottle my stylist so I could REALLY get this same great look every day! :rotfl:

I think you look FABULOUS!!! I think it is just the right amount of blonde. Your stylist did a great job. I always buy what my stylist puts in my hair too :laughing: I have used the Paul Mitchel stuff before and it works great! :goodvibes

[Leger13]

Great update! Love the pic of Puff on the doc :goodvibes Glad Mike listened to him and came back to "peanut beach" :rotfl:

The pictures of you and your sister on the doc are very cute. Even the sun squinty one.

Those burgers look delicious!!! You're making me hungry!

[cherbear]

Love the do!! Love the pics of your trip!!! I don't blame you for skipping out on the housework---when you have time to DIS instead!!!! ;o)

thanks!

Love the blonde. I'm a blonde myself, so I'm partial. And, I forgo housework many days when I'm reading here. My husband probably thinks I'm a loaf, but he still has clean underwear and socks and food in his belly so he should be extatic! Right?:confused3

thanks!

Mine does too.....and he always has clean socks and underwear but he sometimes steals my socks anyway! His feet are twice my size and he keeps stretching them out! :headache:

and yes, he should be ecstatic! :rotfl2:

Somehow I missed your pre-trip report! Thanks for posting on Sharkey's thread. I haven't read it yet but will catch up soon!

oh you're welcome. Sorry, I just didn't advertise too much since the old TR :rotfl2: still isn't over yet. :rotfl:
I think I will have lots of time to do some writing if I have surgery...if I'm up to it, I will try my best!

Your hairs looks great. Very nice color:thumbsup2

Looks like Mike was tired indeed:rotfl:


Cute pics of you and your sister:goodvibes

thanks! (on both counts)

I finally got to read about the HIDA scan. I'm so glad it finally happened! I bet you are dying to get the results! Let's hope they get them to you ASAP! As always, I'll be praying for ya girl :hug:

You hair looks great! I love the blonde :cutie: I don't think it's too much at all.

The pics are so good! Love the pics of Mike in they bay, it looks SO nice! Such a cute pic of you and your Sis. I really see a resemblance when you are side by side! Such cuties!

The false teeth made me :rotfl2: I always remember an episode of The Bachelor when one of the girls was on a one on one date with him and she made crazy teeth out of an orange peel. He for some reason did not find it very amusing :rotfl2:

heck yeah...I can't WAIT for the results! thanks for the prayers! :hug:

thanks!

I know he really enjoyed that...it was a first for him!

Thanks....who's cuter? :rolleyes1 just kiddin!

I've put an orange peel in my mouth like a Mouth guard....I don't even want to know what that girl did with it on a DATE! :rotfl:

The blonde looks great! :thumbsup2

Looks like you guys had an absolute blast that weekend!

It was great!

I think you look FABULOUS!!! I think it is just the right amount of blonde. Your stylist did a great job. I always buy what my stylist puts in my hair too :laughing: I have used the Paul Mitchel stuff before and it works great! :goodvibes

thanks! Oh, good to know!

Great update! Love the pic of Puff on the doc :goodvibes Glad Mike listened to him and came back to "peanut beach" :rotfl:

The pictures of you and your sister on the doc are very cute. Even the sun squinty one.

Those burgers look delicious!!! You're making me hungry!

thanks! I love that Peanut Beach! hehe

thanks...my sister has perfected the "self pic" LOL

sorry...hehe. They were really good. You didn't even see the ones with cheese. I had muenster cheese, and it was delicious!

[lmillercrew]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: Thanks for correctly spelling ectatic!!! I'm a moron. That's public school for ya, jk:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[lmillercrew]

I still didn't spell it right. I'm just going to forget that word.:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[hlrababy]

I love the new hair pictures!!

[FauntleroyFAN07]

that vacation looks like it was blast, thanks for the pics, and dont make fun of htose teeth, those are what mine look like.
:rotfl2:

[OrangeBlossom15]

Hey Cher...Love the hair. Have been wanting to get mine done for a while but too expensive. I have soooo much gray. Yours looks great! :thumbsup2

[Tat2ddisneymom]

Hey, Cheri. How are you feeling?

[cherbear]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: Thanks for correctly spelling ectatic!!! I'm a moron. That's public school for ya, jk:rotfl2: :rotfl2:

uhm...I went to public school too! :laughing:

But I've always been a good speller. I started reading at the age of 2! (and I stopped at 21 :rotfl: jk )

I still didn't spell it right. I'm just going to forget that word.:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

it's okay! :goodvibes

I love the new hair pictures!!

thanks!

that vacation looks like it was blast, thanks for the pics, and dont make fun of htose teeth, those are what mine look like.
:rotfl2:

it was fun...can't wait to go back there. I might get to make a trip this summer (if I can ever get to feeling better!) but Mike will not be able to go with me

uhh...no comment :confused3 :rotfl2:

Hey Cher...Love the hair. Have been wanting to get mine done for a while but too expensive. I have soooo much gray. Yours looks great! :thumbsup2

thanks! Gray? *looks around* I don't see any gray!

Hey, Cheri. How are you feeling?

crappy...haha....thanks for asking. How are you feeling?

Update coming by the way...got some news.

[cherbear]

Hey everyone, I'm copying this straight from the update I made on my gallbladder thread, so there's some technical stuff, but hey maybe you will find it interesting.

I have some news. I managed to get the results of my HIDA scan from the hospital. The results follow:

DOSAGE: 4 mCi Tc 99m Choletec and 60 minutes following the isotope injection, there was a 30 minute infusion of a solution containing 1 mcg of Kinevac.

FINDINGS: No similar comparison study. The initial images demonstrate relatively prompt excretion of isotope from the liver into the biliary tract with flow first into the intestinal tract and then next into the gallbladder. After the infusion of the Kinevac, there is satisfactory gallbladder contraction, with 17% emptying at 10 minutes, but 88% emptying at 20 minutes and 96% emptying at 30 minutes.

IMPRESSION: Normal HIDA biliary scan with Kinevac. Satisfactory prompt gallbladder visualization and subsequent pharmacologic gallbladder contraction.

Honestly, I'm shocked. The test was painful and uncomfortable, and it still turned out normal.

Now, the other part of this news is that I had my Gastric Emptying Scan today. For that test, I had to eat some grits that had radioactive material in them. Then they used the same machine as the HIDA scan to take pictures of the food in my stomach. They said it could take up to 90 minutes, and it did.
I don't have definite results yet, but the food didn't seem to move very much at all. So the 2 techs that were there both said "That must be your problem" because they kept looking at the screen and the stomach is the only part that stayed lit up. The tech that released me said the radiologist would be reading it "within the next hour" and my doc would have the results TODAY. She said I should call the doctor TOMORROW and bug them to get me in sooner. (I told her my appt was next Friday)

I am also still waiting on results from the bloodwork I had done by order of the NP I went to a couple weeks ago. If I tested positive for H Pylori, then that would explain the slow stomach emptying. I talked to one of the people in the office today, and she said someone should have called me by now. She apologized said someone would be calling me tomorrow to give me my results over the phone.

What an eventful couple of days it has been! I still feel terrible. I still have pain in my right side, and I don't know why the stomach (left side) would cause pain in my right side. I will have a ton of questions for my doctor when I see him next!

If anyone is still reading, do you have any input at all? I'd love to hear comments, advice, ANYTHING. I'm at a point where just a smile or some encouragement would help. Why can't this be easier?

[Trentmom]

I hope you get the rest of your results tomorrow



:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Disneymommom]

I'm sorry Cheri, I do hope the other results give you the information you need and that they can get you well again!!!:hug:

[Leger13]

Cheri....I don't have a whole lot of advice as to your stomach thing but you know I'm here for you!! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: I really hope the stomach emptying thing is easy to solve. Hopefully your doc can get you in to see him sooner.

[Charleston Princess]

I hope things get resolved for you soon! :hug:

[cherbear]

I hope you get the rest of your results tomorrow

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

thanks! :hug: I will make that happen!

I'm sorry Cheri, I do hope the other results give you the information you need and that they can get you well again!!!:hug:

thanks! :hug:

Cheri....I don't have a whole lot of advice as to your stomach thing but you know I'm here for you!! :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: I really hope the stomach emptying thing is easy to solve. Hopefully your doc can get you in to see him sooner.

thank you! :hug:

I hope things get resolved for you soon! :hug:

:hug: thank you!

[cherbear]

I just received a call from the Nurse Practioner and all the bloodwork I did week before last came back just fine. So I don't have H Pylori. Whether the doctor calls me or not, I will find out the results of my Gastric Emptying Scan today and I will let y'all know!

[betsywdw]

:hug: to you Cheri. I sure hope the Emptying Scan provides some results that will help you :hug:

[cherbear]

:hug: to you Cheri. I sure hope the Emptying Scan provides some results that will help you :hug:

thank you Betsy! :hug:

It did! update coming up next!

[cherbear]

I went to the hospital and got the results myself! I've learned that is the way to do it if you want answers. What a shame I have to pay for something that my doctor already has and should call me with. (It's only $1 since it's one page but it's the principle of the matter!)

here are the FINDINGS:

A time activity curve was generated. The T-1/2 emptying time of the stomach is approximately 477 minutes. This is significantly delayed. The findings are consistent with delayed gastric emptying. This may be related to gastric outlet obstruction or gastroparesis. Clinical correlation is recommended.

so the final IMPRESSION: Delayed Gastric Emptying

477 minutes! That's 8 hours!! :faint: No wonder I feel so horrible!
The "normal" emptying time is 60 minutes---which means my stomach is emptying 8 times slower than it should be. That seems pretty severe to me!! I just hope they can find out what is causing my stomach to be so slow! (Gastroparesis just means the stomach doesn't contract like it is supposed to) I know I didn't have any obstructions last year, because they would have seen it on the endoscope--so unless I've developed some type of obstruction over the last 15 months, it can't be a blockage.

Has anyone ever had this or known someone who has? I'd love to be able to hear people's experiences with this. (Should I start another thread to gather some people who have had gastric emptying problems? :laughing:)

[cherbear]

I forgot to add that I called the GI doctor to ask them if they had the results and the nurse called me back, saying that he should look at them this afternoon. She said if he feels it is urgent, he will call me. I told her, I hope he does, because I feel terrible.

[AlienBrain]

That is some slow emptying rate. That is the half-life value, which means that after 477 minutes only half is emptied, then after 2 times 477 (954 minutes) 1/4 still remains, and so forth and so on. It takes ~ 6 half lives for something to be considered practically depleted. [why do i know this? b/c i am a radiological engineer and deal with this stuff on a daily basis; biokinetics is my gig]

I am very happy for you that you FINALLY know what is the source of your problems. It must feel good (mentally) to know that they have finally found what is wrong. Now the question is: what is the treatment for the condition and is it something chronic or acute. I hope the condition is fixed asap so that you can feel better.

[Tat2ddisneymom]

I'm glad you finally know what's going on. So, what happens now?

[betsywdw]

Thank goodness you are getting closer to the problem. I'm like Tat...what are they going to do next???

[cherbear]

That is some slow emptying rate. That is the half-life value, which means that after 477 minutes only half is emptied, then after 2 times 477 (954 minutes) 1/4 still remains, and so forth and so on. It takes ~ 6 half lives for something to be considered practically depleted. [why do i know this? b/c i am a radiological engineer and deal with this stuff on a daily basis; biokinetics is my gig]

I am very happy for you that you FINALLY know what is the source of your problems. It must feel good (mentally) to know that they have finally found what is wrong. Now the question is: what is the treatment for the condition and is it something chronic or acute. I hope the condition is fixed asap so that you can feel better.

Thank you for that information! (I knew someone could interpret that better than I can! :thumbsup2 ) I didn't realize you were a radiological engineer! How cool!
So that's the HALF life huh? That is crazy! You are right..that is SOME SLOW!

I'm happy too, and yes mentally it feels good, but I wish that my darn doctor would call me now! His last appointment should have been at 3:15, so I'm holding out hope that I'll receive a phone call within the next hour or at least sometime today (I'd assume before 5)

Man, I wish I knew what the treatment is...I'm trying to read up on the topic and it seems if they can't find a deeper problem (what is actually CAUSING the slow emptying), then they can give me medicine (Reglan) for it. But Reglan is dangerous if taken when you have an obstruction--so I might need another upper GI first. If there's a blockage, they will remove it, and that would be my problem. If not, I assume they will start me on the meds in hopes that it will fix the problem.

I'm glad you finally know what's going on. So, what happens now?

Thank goodness you are getting closer to the problem. I'm like Tat...what are they going to do next???

Well, I'll have to see what the doctor says. Like I said above, hoping he calls me today!

thanks!

[Leger13]

Wow Cheri! That is so crazy that it's emptying so slow. I really hope the doctor calls you with an appointment today! And looky there, you have an expert on your report. Who knew? :laughing:

[Goofyluver]

Cheri,

Well, girlfriend??? What's they sayin' today??? I hope you feel better soon!

[OrangeBlossom15]

Hope you get some news soon Cheri! :thumbsup2

[cherbear]

sorry, no news yet. Think I should call and bug the nurse again? I'll have to leave a message, but maybe they'll get my point!

I might start calling every other day. Maybe I will wait til the doctor is in today (give him a chance to call me first) and then call. His first appointment is at 1.

[betsywdw]

YES...CALL!!!!

You have been waiting long enough and it's not right!

[cherbear]

YES...CALL!!!!

You have been waiting long enough and it's not right!

I'm calling today!

[Charleston Princess]

You better call!!! You need to get this resolved, and your doctor should have called you yesterday! :headache: and :hug: for you!

[cherbear]

Guess what?

99 days!!!!!

DOUBLE DIGITS BABYY!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[Tat2ddisneymom]

Guess what?

99 days!!!!!

DOUBLE DIGITS BABYY!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

:dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

WOO HOO!!! Yay for double digits! We'll be there in no time!:thumbsup2

[cherbear]

No, it's not a baby. :laughing: Click here (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=25560852&postcount=2286) to see what I mean!

:banana:

[AlienBrain]

That dog is precious. Nothing like a puppy...

[lmillercrew]

Chance is SOOO cute! I just love puppies. We just got a Goldendoodle puppy in March and she is the cutest thing ever! We got her the day we put my beloved Chessie down. It took me a long time to like her, she was cute, but she wasn't MY dog. It took our Labradoodle about a week to warm up to her. So just give Merlin time, he'll come around. But, Chance is twice as big as Merlin is and he's only a puppy.;) Good luck with the training

[betsywdw]

Cheri - Chance is ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN ADORABLE!!!! For years I wanted a Great Dane and my hubby didn't :( I have a friend with 2 of them and they are the sweetest dogs! You have to continue to post pictures of him changing since it happens so fast! Merlin will come around, I'm sure he's confused a little right now :hug: Congrats!!!!

[cherbear]

That dog is precious. Nothing like a puppy...

thank you!

Chance is SOOO cute! I just love puppies. We just got a Goldendoodle puppy in March and she is the cutest thing ever! We got her the day we put my beloved Chessie down. It took me a long time to like her, she was cute, but she wasn't MY dog. It took our Labradoodle about a week to warm up to her. So just give Merlin time, he'll come around. But, Chance is twice as big as Merlin is and he's only a puppy.;) Good luck with the training

thanks!

I know what you mean. I don't think I would have liked Chance if we hadn't waited a couple of months to get a new dog.

A week is not bad. I was shocked with Merlin yesterday. He is doing surprisingly well! He even tried to "show his dominance" if you know what I mean. So I had to stop him. But strangely, I knew it was a good thing because it meant he is okay with him now. (He wouldn't go near him before. And he and Coal used to show their dominance in that way all the time...I hated it)

thanks! DH will be doing most of that!!

Cheri - Chance is ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN ADORABLE!!!! For years I wanted a Great Dane and my hubby didn't :( I have a friend with 2 of them and they are the sweetest dogs! You have to continue to post pictures of him changing since it happens so fast! Merlin will come around, I'm sure he's confused a little right now :hug: Congrats!!!!

thank you! :cutie: Mike has wanted one for a long time. I will definitely post pictures. I am sure I will be taking a lot.

yes, he's already doing better. :goodvibes

[Goofyluver]

I wwwwaaaaant one of those puppies! I want an albino one. BUT...I have 3 doggies already.

[cherbear]

Hey all,

I had to go to the ER yesterday. I woke up yesterday feeling pretty bad. I felt very nauseated, stomach hurting. The nausea was the worst part. I ended up leaving work after only being there for 2 hours. I came home and tried to rest. But then the vomiting started (sorry). I couldn't hold down water! I just kept throwing up, but there was nothing in my stomach so it was all acid, and eventually yellow bile. I eventually had to call Mike home from work and he took me to the hospital. Well, he drove me to the GI doctor first, because he wanted to insist they give me medicine or something. He is just as upset with them as I am, for letting this get to THAT POINT.

They put in an IV and gave me fluids, phenergan for the nausea, and demerol for the pain. The phenergan didn't help the nausea, so they gave me something else--don't remember what it was called but it worked. I told them about my Gastric Emptying problem, but they insisted on doing x-rays of my stomach, and bloodwork. Those all came back normal. I told the doctor yet AGAIN about my gastric emptying problem, so he looked up the test, then called my GI doctor. He prescribed Reglan (they gave me some through IV first), which will help the gastroparesis (will make my stomach contract like it's supposed to, to digest food), and also wrote an Rx for Lortab and Phenergan, should I need either of those.

I am home right now, but I may go into work in a little bit to put in a half day. I took a Reglan about a half hour before I ate some chicken noodle soup. I still got full pretty fast but I'm assuming that will take some time.

I am feeling okay right now. Thankfully both dogs are resting peacefully on the bed. Chance was whiney earlier, as pups usually are.

I still have my appointment tomorrow at 1:15, and the doctor will explain everything to me about the Reglan, etc. I will check in tomorrow sometime after that.

Thanks for all your prayers and encouragement!

[Goofyluver]

:hug: I hope you're feeling better soon.

[lmillercrew]

That stinks! I hope you feel better soon.:hug:

[cherbear]

:hug: I hope you're feeling better soon.

That stinks! I hope you feel better soon.:hug:

thanks to both of you. And thank you to everyone who has stuck with me and sent prayers and encouragement. I appreciate everyone here so much!! I am taking the Reglan now, for my stomach. It seems to be working fine, but it makes me restless. And I still don't have all my strength back. I asked the doctor about the restlessness last Friday when I saw him, and he said that's pretty normal, and that it should go away in a couple of weeks. I find that if I take half my pain pill sometimes it will help to level me out. I don't want to "abuse" them but if it works, I will do it every so often. I just can't go on feeling this way 24/7. I hope it goes away soon!

Now, on a happier note...over the father's day/bday weekend, Mike and I did PLENTY of shopping. I will have to take some pictures of our purchases later and post them.

It was a very busy weekend in all. Friday morning, Mike mowed the lawn, I did some laundry and dishes and played with the dogs. Well, he did let me sleep in a little as a nice birthday present. We took Chance to the vet, and the vet said he is a healthy puppy! He got his first shot, and he did very well through the whole visit so I was such a proud Momma!!

After my doctor's appointment, we went back home to let the dogs out again, and then we were on our way to Metairie (New Orleans area with lots of businesses that we DON'T have in Hammond) to do some shopping.

We went to PetSmart…made a tag for Chance with his name on it, bought some dog treats and dog food. Luckily, the big bag of Science Diet was on sale! :woohoo:
Then, we went to Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I had a 20% off coupon for our WHOLE purchase (rather than the usual 20% off of one item) so I wanted to see what we could get. I bought something I've been wanting for a while now--a Kapoosh knife block
http://www.kapoosh.com/KapooshAdSteel.pdf

We got the stainless steel one to match all the rest of our countertop items (our appliances aren't stainless steel yet---but will be one day!)

I also got a nice soft bath rug for our bathroom. It was SO nice stepping out onto that rather than the cheapo one we had before.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=14856161&RN=3&KSKU=112725

We went to Target and found those magic lids (I can’t recall what they are called now) on clearance for $5 for a set of 4. We bought them out of curiosity, and now I think we may have to get some more because they really do work!

We also went to the mall, where I bought a cute pink bra at Victoria’s Secret, and another something to “sleep” in. :lmao:
I don’t think I can post the links for those.

I stopped in Ann Taylor and was looking at the dresses on sale but was unsuccessful. I did, however, find a pair of jeans on sale for $50, but got 30% off for Friends and Family day (I asked the cashier if she had an extra coupon and she said she did!) so I paid $38 with tax.
I normally am pretty cheap and find my jeans for under $30 but I am just THRILLED with the way these fit! I love, love, LOVE them!! I will have to take a pic with them on next time I wear them. I wore them Saturday and the first thing my mom said was “Oh Cheri, you’re so SMALL!” I have lost about 10 pounds since I’ve been sick. And the new jeans(size 0) really showed it off. Obviously I’m not happy I was sick, but I admit I am happier with my figure now. The biggest difference is in my hips. Before I had gotten sick I think they had been GROWING like wildfire!

Believe it or not, that wasn’t all. We went to Sam’s Club and I got some Gain. We were supposed to be getting orange juice, snacks, etc. Well, that all changed when Mike saw the fountain. Yes, my friends, we bought a fountain. We are “those people” now. It was a floor model so it was significantly cheaper than regular price (60% cheaper to be exact) and since my husband is such an impulse buyer he just could not resist. I kept telling him he was completely nuts and he insisted on loading in the cart. I had to help for fear he would break the darn thing and we’d have to pay for it anyway!

Saturday my parents and younger sister came over and finally got to meet Chance. They were shocked that we got a new puppy, but excited for us. They were oohing and ahhing at him, and played with him a bunch, all the while sure to give the same amount of attention to Merlin.

We ate dinner at Cracker Barrel (breakfast foods are easy on my stomach) and went to Dillards afterwards. I have had a $25 gift card since Christmas, and finally used it…well, most of it. :lmao: I got 3 shirts and still didn’t exhaust it.
We also went to Walmart where my mom got a new Hoover vacuum, and I finally got a stainless steel bag holder (but ended up bringing it back yesterday because it was broken :headache:)

Yesterday (when I bought back the bag holder) I bought some bones and treats at Walmart with some Purina coupons I had, and found a few cute shirts for myself. 2 are just T-shirts (baby Winnie the Pooh, and baby Chip and Dale!) and 2 were nicer shirts, and the 4 of them were a total of $16.

So that was my weekend. Oh, almost forgot, I made some internet orders last week which arrived over the weekend. We got a new featherbed from Overstock, and I ordered a bunch of makeup from Ulta.com---the Bare Minerals starter kit, the Bare Minerals color kit, some Smashbox bronzer with a free eyeshadow trio, Too Faced Lash Injection mascara, and Too Faced liquif-eye (which lets you turn ANY eyeshadow into eyeliner—and works AWESOME!!)

Okay, so THAT was my weekend, purchases and all! You’d think I would be broke right now. Oh wait, I am!! :rotfl: :lmao:

[OrangeBlossom15]

Hey Cheri - FYI - my Mom went to the Disney store in Esplanade and they are closing :(

[cherbear]

Hey Cheri - FYI - my Mom went to the Disney store in Esplanade and they are closing :(

geeeeez! We have no luck with Disney!

Are they at least having some good sales? Do you know what day they are closing?

We were at Lakeside for our shopping escapades. I haven't been to Esplanade in a while.

[lmillercrew]

O.K., let me just say that I don't even think my right arm is a size 0!:lmao: Good for you! I think I might have been a size zero in utero. I'm happy that your medicine is working for you. My husband really tried to not get addicted to pain pills after his accident, so I think you're doing the right thing by taking it easy. His doctors even gave him oxicotin! Man, that stuff is strong. He took one 20 min before a New Years Eve party and sat on the couch, looked at me and said "honey...I think I'm stoned!" We laughed so hard!
Hopefully your body will adjust to the meds that the doctors prescribed and at least you now have a diagnosis for your problem.
Happy shopping day!:banana:

[Leger13]

Now, on a happier note...over the father's day/bday weekend, Mike and I did PLENTY of shopping. I will have to take some pictures of our purchases later and post them.

It was a very busy weekend in all. Friday morning, Mike mowed the lawn, I did some laundry and dishes and played with the dogs. Well, he did let me sleep in a little as a nice birthday present. We took Chance to the vet, and the vet said he is a healthy puppy! He got his first shot, and he did very well through the whole visit so I was such a proud Momma!!

After my doctor's appointment, we went back home to let the dogs out again, and then we were on our way to Metairie (New Orleans area with lots of businesses that we DON'T have in Hammond) to do some shopping.

We went to PetSmart…made a tag for Chance with his name on it, bought some dog treats and dog food. Luckily, the big bag of Science Diet was on sale! :woohoo:
Then, we went to Bed, Bath, and Beyond. I had a 20% off coupon for our WHOLE purchase (rather than the usual 20% off of one item) so I wanted to see what we could get. I bought something I've been wanting for a while now--a Kapoosh knife block
http://www.kapoosh.com/KapooshAdSteel.pdf

We got the stainless steel one to match all the rest of our countertop items (our appliances aren't stainless steel yet---but will be one day!)

I also got a nice soft bath rug for our bathroom. It was SO nice stepping out onto that rather than the cheapo one we had before.
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=14856161&RN=3&KSKU=112725

We went to Target and found those magic lids (I can’t recall what they are called now) on clearance for $5 for a set of 4. We bought them out of curiosity, and now I think we may have to get some more because they really do work!

We also went to the mall, where I bought a cute pink bra at Victoria’s Secret, and another something to “sleep” in. :lmao:
I don’t think I can post the links for those.

I stopped in Ann Taylor and was looking at the dresses on sale but was unsuccessful. I did, however, find a pair of jeans on sale for $50, but got 30% off for Friends and Family day (I asked the cashier if she had an extra coupon and she said she did!) so I paid $38 with tax.
I normally am pretty cheap and find my jeans for under $30 but I am just THRILLED with the way these fit! I love, love, LOVE them!! I will have to take a pic with them on next time I wear them. I wore them Saturday and the first thing my mom said was “Oh Cheri, you’re so SMALL!” I have lost about 10 pounds since I’ve been sick. And the new jeans(size 0) really showed it off. Obviously I’m not happy I was sick, but I admit I am happier with my figure now. The biggest difference is in my hips. Before I had gotten sick I think they had been GROWING like wildfire!

Believe it or not, that wasn’t all. We went to Sam’s Club and I got some Gain. We were supposed to be getting orange juice, snacks, etc. Well, that all changed when Mike saw the fountain. Yes, my friends, we bought a fountain. We are “those people” now. It was a floor model so it was significantly cheaper than regular price (60% cheaper to be exact) and since my husband is such an impulse buyer he just could not resist. I kept telling him he was completely nuts and he insisted on loading in the cart. I had to help for fear he would break the darn thing and we’d have to pay for it anyway!

Saturday my parents and younger sister came over and finally got to meet Chance. They were shocked that we got a new puppy, but excited for us. They were oohing and ahhing at him, and played with him a bunch, all the while sure to give the same amount of attention to Merlin.

We ate dinner at Cracker Barrel (breakfast foods are easy on my stomach) and went to Dillards afterwards. I have had a $25 gift card since Christmas, and finally used it…well, most of it. :lmao: I got 3 shirts and still didn’t exhaust it.
We also went to Walmart where my mom got a new Hoover vacuum, and I finally got a stainless steel bag holder (but ended up bringing it back yesterday because it was broken :headache:)

Yesterday (when I bought back the bag holder) I bought some bones and treats at Walmart with some Purina coupons I had, and found a few cute shirts for myself. 2 are just T-shirts (baby Winnie the Pooh, and baby Chip and Dale!) and 2 were nicer shirts, and the 4 of them were a total of $16.

So that was my weekend. Oh, almost forgot, I made some internet orders last week which arrived over the weekend. We got a new featherbed from Overstock, and I ordered a bunch of makeup from Ulta.com---the Bare Minerals starter kit, the Bare Minerals color kit, some Smashbox bronzer with a free eyeshadow trio, Too Faced Lash Injection mascara, and Too Faced liquif-eye (which lets you turn ANY eyeshadow into eyeliner—and works AWESOME!!)

Okay, so THAT was my weekend, purchases and all! You’d think I would be broke right now. Oh wait, I am!! :rotfl: :lmao:

sounds like you had a fantastic weekend!! You are a size 0? :eek: Wow, I can only dream of that. I think the smallest I can get is a size 5 or 6 due to my hips.

That knife holder and bath mat look really nice.

That's awesome that your family finally got to meet Chance. Glad they liked him. Have fun feeding that horse when he gets older. I know we go through food like crazy with Bo. :goodvibes

I still can't believe Mike bought that fountain. That is just too funny. I have got to see a picture of that.

Oh I went to Victoria's Secret over the weekend too and spent WAY too much money but what I got is awesome so I'm pleased.

How is that featherbed btw? I think I'm gonna be getting that one I showed you from Linen's N Things :thumbsup2

[cherbear]

O.K., let me just say that I don't even think my right arm is a size 0!:lmao: Good for you! I think I might have been a size zero in utero. I'm happy that your medicine is working for you. My husband really tried to not get addicted to pain pills after his accident, so I think you're doing the right thing by taking it easy. His doctors even gave him oxicotin! Man, that stuff is strong. He took one 20 min before a New Years Eve party and sat on the couch, looked at me and said "honey...I think I'm stoned!" We laughed so hard!
Hopefully your body will adjust to the meds that the doctors prescribed and at least you now have a diagnosis for your problem.
Happy shopping day!:banana:

that story is funny!

I'd like to say I'm getting used to it but I'm still not adjusted to these meds. I'm sure y'all have noticed I haven't been around as much lately, and the reason is because I am always so restless and unfocused, so I never feel like sitting on a computer. I'm here tonight because I was a bad girl and skipped tonight's dose. I know I probably shouldn't have but it's nice to feel NORMAL for a change!

Tomorrow I will be having my thyroid tested--specifically, TSH, T3, and T4. You may remember me mentioning having my TSH tested with the recent bloodwork they did, BUT I found out today that they never did test my TSH even though it was on the order!!! My mom asked if I had my T3 and T4 tested because the TSH can be perfectly normal but the others can be completely out of whack--so they are supposed to test all 3 (reminder: my mom has hypothyroidism so it's important for me to get tested every couple of years anyway). It may be the reason for my delayed gastric emptying, and why I've been so fatigued lately, as well as why I'm always so cold.

I'm hoping to find out the results this Friday. If it ends up being my thyroid, then I will most likely be put on synthroid and I probably will not have to be on Reglan anymore.

I will let y'all know what I find out.

sounds like you had a fantastic weekend!! You are a size 0? :eek: Wow, I can only dream of that. I think the smallest I can get is a size 5 or 6 due to my hips.

That knife holder and bath mat look really nice.

That's awesome that your family finally got to meet Chance. Glad they liked him. Have fun feeding that horse when he gets older. I know we go through food like crazy with Bo. :goodvibes

I still can't believe Mike bought that fountain. That is just too funny. I have got to see a picture of that.

Oh I went to Victoria's Secret over the weekend too and spent WAY too much money but what I got is awesome so I'm pleased.

How is that featherbed btw? I think I'm gonna be getting that one I showed you from Linen's N Things :thumbsup2

you also have to remember I am under 5 feet tall. So at a size 0 I'm really not a twig. If I get any smaller though I'll have to find stores that sell 00! :scared1: I just don't see that happening though.

I did take a picture of my new jeans on me...I had to take a pic in the mirror, so it didn't come out great but here is the pic:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010238.jpg

It doesn't do the jeans justice but they are really cute. Mike happens to like the way they look from the OTHER side. :rotfl2:

the horse :lmao:

I took some pics of the fountain tonight. It looks much better at night with the lights on, but you'll just have to picture it in your head since this is a daylight picture.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010237.jpg
The thing next to it is a timer that it's on. We still have to bury the wires under the ground but for now he's got the timer next to it and the cords on top of the grass running to the house.
We eventually have to put something in the planter on the top. I am thinking of doing something nice and bright. Any suggestions?

I'm relaxing on the bed, WITH the featherbed, finally. It is comfy! I don't think it's quite as thick as our old one, but it fits the bed nicely and feels just fine to me.
I think you should get that one you saw...let me know if you do!

[cherbear]

I have some more pictures to post.

Here are my purchases from Walmart:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/DISNEY%202008/Pre-trip%20purchases/P1010239.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/DISNEY%202008/Pre-trip%20purchases/P1010240.jpg
I absolutely love this one and the kicker is the color is lime green! :thumbsup2 I think this will be a Disney World shirt for sure!

these two that follow are the 2 of the same exact style and were only $5 each
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010242.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010241.jpg
they are a little on the long side but I think they'll look cute with jeans or black slacks

Then there are the 3 shirts I bought at Dillards

this one for wintertime
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010246.jpg

this was just a cute t-shirt, very soft cotton, and comfy
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010245.jpg

and this one ties in the back (you can see the black strings that tie are just kinda laying there)
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010243.jpg

and finally, a couple new pictures of Chance
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/New%20Dog%20-%20Chance/P1010253.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/New%20Dog%20-%20Chance/P1010252.jpg

I think he's already gotten bigger since we first got him 2 Fridays ago.

[MissMichelle]

Hey CHER!!! I just happened to have a free moment and stopped on by to see how you are doing..Lots of changes I see! First off, congrats on the new puppy--my boxers name is Chance. LOVE your baby-he is going to be a BIG BOY! I want a GD but TC says we have to wait till we have a BIG house and a lot of land.. lol

Secondly, look at all your new purchases! I have been on a shopping spree kick lately also. Especially with vaca being only 2 months from TODAY (wow I just realized it!). We bought the Disney store out of Disney Dollars! All $400 they had between me and my best friend for the kiddos. WOOOPS!

Hope the new medicine works for you. I know how frustrating it is to have stomach issues and the Dr's just disregard it. Hopefully you'll be on the right track to feeling 100% yourself soon.

I really need to update my thread...I am SO lazy!

[Leger13]

you also have to remember I am under 5 feet tall. So at a size 0 I'm really not a twig. If I get any smaller though I'll have to find stores that sell 00! :scared1: I just don't see that happening though.

I did take a picture of my new jeans on me...I had to take a pic in the mirror, so it didn't come out great but here is the pic:
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010238.jpg

It doesn't do the jeans justice but they are really cute. Mike happens to like the way they look from the OTHER side. :rotfl2:

the horse :lmao:

I took some pics of the fountain tonight. It looks much better at night with the lights on, but you'll just have to picture it in your head since this is a daylight picture.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/P1010237.jpg
The thing next to it is a timer that it's on. We still have to bury the wires under the ground but for now he's got the timer next to it and the cords on top of the grass running to the house.
We eventually have to put something in the planter on the top. I am thinking of doing something nice and bright. Any suggestions?

I'm relaxing on the bed, WITH the featherbed, finally. It is comfy! I don't think it's quite as thick as our old one, but it fits the bed nicely and feels just fine to me.
I think you should get that one you saw...let me know if you do!

Yeah, I know but you are still a skinny girl! Especially since you've lost all that weight due to your illness. Those jeans are cute and you do look super thin but not anorexic. It's just right :thumbsup2

And the fountain....love it!! Maybe you could plant some Lillies in the bottom and I'm not sure what on top..would probably have to be something that wouldn't grow too tall....I'll have to think on that. Can't wait to see it once it's all done :goodvibes

Glad you like your new feather bed. Maybe with time it will get cushier and it will feel like your old one. I'll let you know if I get the one from Linen's N Things. I might have to wait until I get a coupon in the mail or something.

[Leger13]

I love all the shirts you bought!! Especially the chip n dale one :thumbsup2

Chance does look like he's gotten bigger! They grow so fast! With Bo we took a monthly picture of him just to chart his growth. It's amazing

[cherbear]

Yeah, I know but you are still a skinny girl! Especially since you've lost all that weight due to your illness. Those jeans are cute and you do look super thin but not anorexic. It's just right :thumbsup2

Thanks! I'm glad I lost weight but believe me...if I had a choice I'd rather be the same weight and never have gone through all of that mess!
I'm also a little concerned that I will lose more weight because I still don't have very much of an appetite!
Some of my pants are already pretty loose...I don't want to have to buy all new clothes! I definitely can't afford that.

And the fountain....love it!! Maybe you could plant some Lillies in the bottom and I'm not sure what on top..would probably have to be something that wouldn't grow too tall....I'll have to think on that. Can't wait to see it once it's all done :goodvibes

Glad you like your new feather bed. Maybe with time it will get cushier and it will feel like your old one. I'll let you know if I get the one from Linen's N Things. I might have to wait until I get a coupon in the mail or something.

thanks! You keep that thinking cap on and let me know what you come up with! :goodvibes

It was comfy last night! I slept like a baby (well, babies don't really sleep too well do they....how about, I slept like an Old man without his hearing aids :lmao: )
I didn't want to get up this morning!

I still have yet to wake up early enough for work to have time to wear my new makeup. I'm always so tired!

yes, definitely wait for a coupon. FYI, LnT also honors BB&B's coupons (and vice versa)

I love all the shirts you bought!! Especially the chip n dale one :thumbsup2

Chance does look like he's gotten bigger! They grow so fast! With Bo we took a monthly picture of him just to chart his growth. It's amazing

thanks! I am partial to the CnD one too!

I will continue to take pics and post them for y'all as he grows. :goodvibes

[Leger13]

Thanks! I'm glad I lost weight but believe me...if I had a choice I'd rather be the same weight and never have gone through all of that mess!
I'm also a little concerned that I will lose more weight because I still don't have very much of an appetite!
Some of my pants are already pretty loose...I don't want to have to buy all new clothes! I definitely can't afford that.



thanks! You keep that thinking cap on and let me know what you come up with! :goodvibes

It was comfy last night! I slept like a baby (well, babies don't really sleep too well do they....how about, I slept like an Old man without his hearing aids :lmao: )
I didn't want to get up this morning!

I still have yet to wake up early enough for work to have time to wear my new makeup. I'm always so tired!

yes, definitely wait for a coupon. FYI, LnT also honors BB&B's coupons (and vice versa)



thanks! I am partial to the CnD one too!

I will continue to take pics and post them for y'all as he grows. :goodvibes

Oh I know! No sickies would have been WAY better. But, the loss of the weight isn't always bad. I hope you don't lose any more....that might be dangerous. Plus you are right...you wouldn't want to have to buy a whole new wardrobe.

I sure will :goodvibes

:lmao: old man w/o his hearing aids...too funny!!! :lmao: Glad you were able to sleep well.

Oh girl I have problems waking up too. Maybe I shouldn't get that feather bed thing from LnT...I'll never wake up on time for work....I was late this morning. Thanks for the heads up on the coupons! I had no idea :goodvibes

Cool! I love the puppy pictures and can't wait to see more. He's gonna be gorgeous all grown up :goodvibes

[Goofyluver]

Don't laugh. But, I couldn't figure out the pooh shirt for a moment. I kept thinking...what is ad rable???

[cherbear]

Oh I know! No sickies would have been WAY better. But, the loss of the weight isn't always bad. I hope you don't lose any more....that might be dangerous. Plus you are right...you wouldn't want to have to buy a whole new wardrobe.

I sure will :goodvibes

:lmao: old man w/o his hearing aids...too funny!!! :lmao: Glad you were able to sleep well.

thanks!

:lmao: yeah it's still making me laugh reading it again!

Oh girl I have problems waking up too. Maybe I shouldn't get that feather bed thing from LnT...I'll never wake up on time for work....I was late this morning. Thanks for the heads up on the coupons! I had no idea :goodvibes

Cool! I love the puppy pictures and can't wait to see more. He's gonna be gorgeous all grown up :goodvibes

me too...about 10 minutes. It's been hard waking up lately!

You're welcome!

yeah :lovestruc he's a beautiful doggie!

Don't laugh. But, I couldn't figure out the pooh shirt for a moment. I kept thinking...what is ad rable???

:rotfl2: glad you finally got it figured out...

[cherbear]

AHH! :hyper: Sunshine Rewards is doing another referral contest. Now people who join can get 2.50 instead of 2.00 when they join, if using a special referral link. I'd post it here if I could but I can't. If anyone is thinking about joining Sunshine Rewards, please PM me so I can give you the special link and you can get the extra .50 ---every bit helps when we're talkin' Disney!

PS. If I win the contest then one of my referrals will get a $25 Disney gift card! :banana:

[MegansMom]

What is Sunshine Rewards? I have always seen your thing in your siggie, but never knew what it was about! I'm all ears!!

[cherbear]

What is Sunshine Rewards? I have always seen your thing in your siggie, but never knew what it was about! I'm all ears!!

ooh, girl. You will love it! I PMed you.

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Don't laugh. But, I couldn't figure out the pooh shirt for a moment. I kept thinking...what is ad rable???
that is my kind of spelling
ooh, girl. You will love it! I PMed you.
darn you cheri, i want to win that contest...thats it, i am posting it on my board as well.
see yah later:moped:

[cherbear]

that is my kind of spelling

darn you cheri, i want to win that contest...thats it, i am posting it on my board as well.
see yah later:moped:

heheh :rotfl2: well everyone's entitled! Go ahead and post it on yours too. The race is on! ;)

hey you are getting close to 3000 posts!


oh and a Florida update is coming (finally)

[FauntleroyFAN07]

heheh :rotfl2: well everyone's entitled! Go ahead and post it on yours too. The race is on! ;)

hey you are getting close to 3000 posts!


oh and a Florida update is coming (finally)
i am just buggin you since you are my SR mentor, you know signing me up and all.

yep i sure am, it is going to be a huge party..and i think you are just joking about an update on FL, i will have to see it to believe it.
:surfweb:

[cherbear]

The big day of the crawfish boil was Saturday, April 26th (Boy am I a slacker!)

This post will be mostly pictures. We like pictures, don’t we. ::yes::

That morning, we woke up early to get ready for a LONG day. I went downstairs to have coffee, and relaxed with the rest of the women in the house, while the men were outside getting prepared for the boil. They had to get drinks iced down, do some yardwork, etc.
Eventually, I went outside and started fixing up the outside tables with tablecloths and paper towels.
Here’s my handiwork
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES862.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES1030.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES864.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES865.jpg

At one point in the morning, Mike and I were both upstairs in our room, he was on the laptop and I went out on the balcony and saw…
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES799.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES800.jpg

I called Mike to the balcony in time to see it, but as I was trying to get another picture it drove away
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES801.jpg :(

Oh well, it was cool while it lasted.

Boil preparations were being made inside and out
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES834.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES833.jpg
They used that tractor to drag ice chests and stuff from the front of the house

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES839.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES840.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES867.jpg
The TRAYS! :woohoo:

The crawfish arrived at some point (from Louisiana of course)…
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES842.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES843.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES845.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES844.jpg

veggies!
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES851.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES852.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES854.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES855.jpg
Funny story about this okra…they weren’t supposed to get okra, but Jerry instructed whoever went to buy the veggies to get “Everything” so they pretty much got everything. LOL

You can’t put okra in a crawfish boil because it will get all slimy and be all over everything. So, they had all this okra, and the wife of the “Head crawfish boiler” knew how to make okra salad, so she decided to make it.
She made it, put it in the fridge…and by the time of the boil, she (and everyone else) forgot about it, so it never got eaten! :rotfl:

continued in next post

[cherbear]

More veggies
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES858.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES876.jpg
They were all put into the mesh bags so they could be put into the pots to boil.

If anyone reading this has been to a crawfish boil, you know they usually purge the crawfish first, but in this case, they put the icechests by the bay, and put a hose in there running constant water through. It worked really well though because those crawfish were CLEAN.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES868.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES869.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES870.jpg

this is a great shirt
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES871.jpg

I just had to take a pic of this---they lost a dog years ago so that’s why they got this
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES847.jpg

Speaking of dogs, I think the preparations were wearing Puff out
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES849.jpg

I’ve got to throw in that picture again, it was just SUCH a beautiful day!
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES846.jpg

I took some cool close-up pictures of the veggies, and some of crawfish, that I want to compile into some type of abstract collage.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES879.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES880.jpg
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa247/cheri61482/Santa%20Rosa%20Beach/PICTURES885.jpg

And with that, I just realized that I am missing some pictures! :headache:

So I will have to finish this day when I can find the ones I am missing and put them into photobucket. I hope I can do that for y’all this evening!

BTW I had my bloodwork done today to check my thyroid, and I should have the results of those tests by Friday! Yippee!!

[Trentmom]

Great purchases!!! I Love the Pooh shirt!!!

All your dressy shirts are super cute as well:cutie:


I like those paper towel holders on all the tables.

The view there was gorgeous.:)



Crawfish....you actually ate those:faint:


Can you tell I am a Northerner :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

[FauntleroyFAN07]

okay being from the north and only seeing pictures of a craw fish boil, i have a few questions.

Number 1, are those crawfish alive? when you put them in there.

number 2
i noticed many pots, does each pot get the same thing, just many pots because you had so much to boil?

number 3.
how many of those suckers do you usually eat, is there that much meat on them, and seems like a ton of them, are they expensive.

number 4, well more like number 6 since the last question had a few questions in it.
does that seasonig get put right in witht he water when it is boiling? or is that dry seasonings added afterwards.

okay that is all

i will be back tomorrow for your response, have a good night.

[FauntleroyFAN07]

Crawfish....you actually ate those:faint:


Can you tell I am a Northerner :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
dont worry sharky, me too, i am wonderin what they taste like

hey cheri, what do they taste like, chicken, fish, or shrimp...i guess what i am asking is are they really fishy tasting?

[Tat2ddisneymom]

Wow, you were busy while I was gone.:faint:

I second all of Dan's questions. I just cannot ever see myself eating something that looks like that. They look like bugs!!!:eek:

[Goofyluver]

What's that sound? It's my stomach growling

[cherbear]

i am just buggin you since you are my SR mentor, you know signing me up and all.

yep i sure am, it is going to be a huge party..and i think you are just joking about an update on FL, i will have to see it to believe it.
:surfweb:

cool I'm a mentor. I saw you posted it on your thread. Good luck! :thumbsup2

well? see?

Great purchases!!! I Love the Pooh shirt!!!

All your dressy shirts are super cute as well:cutie:

I like those paper towel holders on all the tables.

The view there was gorgeous.:)

Crawfish....you actually ate those:faint:

Can you tell I am a Northerner :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

thanks! The pooh shirt is actually a Large, it was the only one left and I bought it since it was $3 and I figure if it looks utterly ridiculous on me, I at least have a cute sleep shirt--a necessity for Disney!! :goodvibes

thanks

thanks...I think they made those themselves

Yeah, it was REALLY nice. I can't wait to go back again

yes, I ate them and I'd do it again ;)

yes, I can tell!

okay being from the north and only seeing pictures of a craw fish boil, i have a few questions.

Number 1, are those crawfish alive? when you put them in there.

number 2
i noticed many pots, does each pot get the same thing, just many pots because you had so much to boil?

number 3.
how many of those suckers do you usually eat, is there that much meat on them, and seems like a ton of them, are they expensive.

number 4, well more like number 6 since the last question had a few questions in it.
does that seasonig get put right in witht he water when it is boiling? or is that dry seasonings added afterwards.

okay that is all

i will be back tomorrow for your response, have a good night.

1) yes, they ARE alive when we put them in. We are torturing the poor things, how horrible of us. :bitelip:

2) We had a lot of pots because there was so much to boil. However, there was one pot full of veggies in this case, because of so many veggies. Normally, if you're only doing a sack or two of crawfish, you'd have one big pot, put the crawfish in first, then the veggies a few minutes later, depending on the type of veggies.

3) a. I can eat a few pounds of them. I'm sorry but I couldn't tell you how many that is. b. You only eat the tails of them. Some people suck the heads to get the juice out, and that is pretty good too. I prefer to suck from the claw because you get all the juice and none of the guts. c. They start out pretty expensive at the beginning of the season. Then they go down to about $1.50/pound boiled or 99 cents/pound live . Before Hurricane Katrina, we were getting them for 99 cents a pound BOILED. There are probably still some places you can get them at that price on special, but you have to keep an eye out.

4) the seasoning gets put in before you boil. Just for a little extra information, we put the crawfish in, let them come to a rolling boil, and usually turn them off at that point and they soak for at least 15 to 20 minutes. I'm sure people soak them at different ranges of time. The longer they soak, usually the spicier they are.

I hope I sufficiently answered your questions, and maybe I have educated lots other people in the process.

You won't be back til tomorrow? Guess you are busy now with little Parker...

dont worry sharky, me too, i am wonderin what they taste like

hey cheri, what do they taste like, chicken, fish, or shrimp...i guess what i am asking is are they really fishy tasting?

oh another question I see :rotfl2:

They taste like crawfish. :lmao: Uhh...they taste like seafood...they are not fishy tasting. More like shrimp than anything else. I've tasted shrimp in the past that have tasted a lot like crawfish because they were boiled in a similar way.

Wow, you were busy while I was gone.:faint:

I second all of Dan's questions. I just cannot ever see myself eating something that looks like that. They look like bugs!!!:eek:

answered above :goodvibes

They are not bugs...:rotfl:

What's that sound? It's my stomach growling

you like crawfish?

[Goofyluver]

I love all seafood...okay...the bottom dwellers. I love me some bottom dwellers.

[Trentmom]

dont worry sharky, me too, i am wonderin what they taste like

hey cheri, what do they taste like, chicken, fish, or shrimp...i guess what i am asking is are they really fishy tasting?

I am going to guess chicken:thumbsup2


Tat.....they do look like bugs, don.t they



BTW....ad on bottom of this page is an ebay one advertising lures for crawfish



:rotfl2:

[FauntleroyFAN07]

1) yes, they ARE alive when we put them in. We are torturing the poor things, how horrible of us. :bitelip:


3) a. I can eat a few pounds of them. I'm sorry but I couldn't tell you how many that is. b. You only eat the tails of them. Some people suck the heads to get the juice out, and that is pretty good too. I prefer to suck from the claw because you get all the juice and none of the guts. c. They start out pretty expensive at the beginning of the season. Then they go down to about $1.50/pound boiled or 99 cents/pound live . Before Hurricane Katrina, we were getting them for 99 cents a pound BOILED. There are probably still some places you can get them at that price on special, but you have to keep an eye out.

4) the seasoning gets put in before you boil. Just for a little extra information, we put the crawfish in, let them come to a rolling boil, and usually turn them off at that point and they soak for at least 15 to 20 minutes. I'm sure people soak them at different ranges of time. The longer they soak, usually the spicier they are.

I hope I sufficiently answered your questions, and maybe I have educated lots other people in the process.

You won't be back til tomorrow? Guess you are busy now with little Parker...


They taste like crawfish. :lmao: Uhh...they taste like seafood...they are not fishy tasting. More like shrimp than anything else. I've tasted shrimp in the past that have tasted a lot like crawfish because they were boiled in a similar way.

i see, tortue crawfish, gotcha, do they scream when they are being cooked.

I am guessing that it is not a knife and fork kinda thing, more like a chicken leg kinda thing...i bet you dont reheat them do you if you have any left over?

so you suck the meat out? they should make a movie on this it is fascinating me.

yep yo uanswered all of those questions, now help me out with those other ones.

taste like crawfish huh..:rolleyes1 i would try them, maybe i will have a boil in my backyard, how many do you think i could get in my soup pot.:thumbsup2