Another Unofficial Chatterbox Thread- Everyone is Welcome!

[funnygarcia]

Got my blood test results today from my physical. I'm very happy because my iron levels are back to normal, all of my white and red blood counts, etc. are all looking back to normal for the first time since chemo.:cheer2:

My urea nitrogen (bun) was low 3.3. My cholesterol was high, 201, so not too bad, only high by 1 point. I think I told you already my Vitamin D level was really low. Normal is 30-150 and I was 24.


That's great!
Are they concerned about the Vitamin D level?
Calcium absorption and the risks of osteoporosis...

E needs to get a bone scan done again, he had one as part of a research study recently.. but I don't think the results ae shared with his docs.

He had some good density in the crucial areas, yet he still breaks bones easily.

[funnygarcia]

So I wonder if my low BUN levels are due to the chemo causing liver damage? The doctor didn't say anything, so he's obviously not worried.:confused3


Low is not as much of a concern as a high BUN (indicates kidney failure).
Maybe because you have no other active signs of liver damage, it's more of a wait and watch position.

[sameyeyam]

That's great!
Are they concerned about the Vitamin D level?
Calcium absorption and the risks of osteoporosis...

E needs to get a bone scan done again, he had one as part of a research study recently.. but I don't think the results ae shared with his docs.

He had some good density in the crucial areas, yet he still breaks bones easily.

Oh, thought I had told you. The doctor called me as soon as he got the results and gave me a prescription for Vitamin D. I was taking a multi vitamin with 500iu of D and two extra Vitamin D's that each had 500 iu's, so I was taking a total of 1,500 iu of D per day. He gave me a prescription for a Vitamin D pill that I take once a week, it is 50,000 iu's of Vitamin D. No that was not a typo, it's 50,000 iu's!

There have been lots of studies regarding cancer and vitamins. Several studies have come out this year and they found that most women that were diagnosed with breast cancer had extremely low Vitamin D levels. So my oncologist had me taking Vitamin D as a precaution. But obviously it wasn't working. In addition to helping the bones, it apparently has a role in cell division and something about being able to stop blood flow to tumors.

I have been searching for why I ended up getting breast cancer and I now think that may have been at least partially the reason. My doctor said that with Vitamin D levels that low it could have played a hand in why the tumor grew so large, so quickly.

[sameyeyam]

Low is not as much of a concern as a high BUN (indicates kidney failure).
Maybe because you have no other active signs of liver damage, it's more of a wait and watch position.

I need to quit reading these tests results. I get myself all freaked out. I start thinking liver, ok that's where breast cancer metastasises (or however you spell that word):rotfl: . I just need to chill and not worry about it too much. I know that the liver does get damaged a bit during chemo, so it's probably expected to be low.

[funnygarcia]

hmm, interesting.

Research shows us more each year about adequate nutrition and the need for supplements dependent on a person's life stage.

My sis had muliple miscarriages with no known cause, then she had a pregnancy with anencaphalic baby (no brain). Her doc decided that the prior miscarriages were likely due to neuro tube defects and put her on extra folic acid.

Of course, still not sure why she has one child with dyslexia, one with autism and one with development delays (possible autism, mabe something else instead).

[sameyeyam]

I'll never forget my bone scan. I could see the display screen from where I was laying on the table and all sorts of twinkling lights on the computer screen in the shape of my skeleton. I was totally convinced that my bones were filled with cancer because of all the lights. :rotfl2:

[funnygarcia]

I need to quit reading these tests results. I get myself all freaked out. I start thinking liver, ok that's where breast cancer metastasises (or however you spell that word):rotfl: . I just need to chill and not worry about it too much. I know that the liver does get damaged a bit during chemo, so it's probably expected to be low.

Well lay off the booze and you should be just fine. ;)


:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

If it bugs you .. go bug your doctor. But hey, you know that already. ::yes::

[funnygarcia]

I'll never forget my bone scan. I could see the display screen from where I was laying on the table and all sorts of twinkling lights on the computer screen in the shape of my skeleton. I was totally convinced that my bones were filled with cancer because of all the lights. :rotfl2:


oh no!
How scary!

Darn techs not telling you -- no really it's suppose to look like that. Whew!:faint:

[sameyeyam]

hmm, interesting.

Research shows us more each year about adequate nutrition and the need for supplements dependent on a person's life stage.

My sis had muliple miscarriages with no known cause, then she had a pregnancy with anencaphalic baby (no brain). Her doc decided that the prior miscarriages were likely due to neuro tube defects and put her on extra folic acid.

Of course, still not sure why she has one child with dyslexia, one with autism and one with development delays (possible autism, mabe something else instead).

I've been taking multi vitamins each day every since I was diagnosed, just to be on the safe side. I really do think that nutrition plays a much larger role in our bodies then most people think.

I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get my Vitamin D levels up. Including heading to someplace warm & sunny once a month in the winter time.;)

[funnygarcia]

I worked with an older lady who tended to freak about every little thing.

She was a wreck, freaking out over what is done in a bone scan. I was like.. what the heck is your problem??? You lay there, it scans, you look at your bones. Less work than an x ray.

She came back afterwards and laughed .. you were right, it was so simple. :lmao: :lmao:
Silly lady!

[funnygarcia]

I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get my Vitamin D levels up. Including heading to someplace warm & sunny once a month in the winter time.;)

:scratchin hmm, could you write off the cost as a health expense?

Can you imagine HR trying to figure that out? Take it out of my HSA :rotfl: :rotfl:

[funnygarcia]

It's after 11 pm, do you know where your husband is? Because I don't know where mine is . :rolleyes2

[sameyeyam]

Well lay off the booze and you should be just fine. ;)


:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

If it bugs you .. go bug your doctor. But hey, you know that already. ::yes::

It's not really bothering me. I've just become a hypochondriac.:crazy2:

oh no!
How scary!

Darn techs not telling you -- no really it's suppose to look like that. Whew!:faint:

Tech's used to tell me stuff. But after you've been diagnosed with cancer they won't say a thing.:rotfl: But then again none of the medical staff argue with you either...you can ask for any test and they'll give it to you, no questions asked.:rotfl2:

[funnygarcia]

Typical MN speech, ending in a participle

Is that a dangling particple.. why yes yes it IS!

I'm a Minnesotan, ya! You betcha!

[sameyeyam]

I worked with an older lady who tended to freak about every little thing.

She was a wreck, freaking out over what is done in a bone scan. I was like.. what the heck is your problem??? You lay there, it scans, you look at your bones. Less work than an x ray.

She came back afterwards and laughed .. you were right, it was so simple. :lmao: :lmao:
Silly lady!

I was pretty freaked out before mine. I was having leg pains and then I didn't know if the test would hurt or not. You never know what to think...bone scan just sounds kind of ominous. Piece of cake though.

It's after 11 pm, do you know where your husband is? Because I don't know where mine is . :rolleyes2

Yes, he has to work tomorrow. He's laying in bed snoring.

[sameyeyam]

Typical MN speech, ending in a participle

Is that a dangling particple.. why yes yes it IS!

I'm a Minnesotan, ya! You betcha!

Yep, you is!:lmao:

[sameyeyam]

I'm headed to bed. DS has a basketball game at 9am, so I need to get up early. UGGH! Weekends are for sleeping in and lounging around in sweats or pj's until noon.

[funnygarcia]

I love when the docs don't tell you what to expect. In hubby's case.. no one told him they used stents to keep the ureters open in the transplant. Stents that had to be removed.

Not surgically removed either.

He was not happy!
The nurse said " we don't tell people, because we know that it would be a deterance to getting a transplant"

ya think???

:lmao: :lmao: :rotfl:

[funnygarcia]

I'm headed to bed. DS has a basketball game at 9am, so I need to get up early. UGGH! Weekends are for sleeping in and lounging around in sweats or pj's until noon.

really? I do that everyday.:p

Night!!

[funnygarcia]

Yep, you is!:lmao:::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes:: ::yes::

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[Jennasmomma]

Got my blood test results today from my physical. I'm very happy because my iron levels are back to normal, all of my white and red blood counts, etc. are all looking back to normal for the first time since chemo.

My urea nitrogen (bun) was low 3.3. My cholesterol was high, 201, so not too bad, only high by 1 point. I think I told you already my Vitamin D level was really low. Normal is 30-150 and I was 24.


Im new to this thread so I didnt know you were sick. I'm glad you are recovering though. That had to be extremely scary.

hmm, interesting.

Research shows us more each year about adequate nutrition and the need for supplements dependent on a person's life stage.

My sis had muliple miscarriages with no known cause, then she had a pregnancy with anencaphalic baby (no brain). Her doc decided that the prior miscarriages were likely due to neuro tube defects and put her on extra folic acid.

Of course, still not sure why she has one child with dyslexia, one with autism and one with development delays (possible autism, mabe something else instead).


Wow Your sister sure has been thru a lot. I will pray for her that she continues with strength that she needs for her family.

I'll never forget my bone scan. I could see the display screen from where I was laying on the table and all sorts of twinkling lights on the computer screen in the shape of my skeleton. I was totally convinced that my bones were filled with cancer because of all the lights

That is exactly why I keep my eyes shut when I get tests done! Lol

So after shopping for 4 hours and then putting away all of the groceries.. I decided my living room needed rearranged. So I moved my couch, recliner and some tables around. Ugh what a stupid thing to do lol. I have scolosis (bad back) and fibromyalgia. Oh yeah and a bad ankle. Yeah i'm gonna feel this tomorrow lol

[funnygarcia]

It's after midnight.. and I am not partying it down.

I'm still waiting on the husband who said the vague statement "It will be late" for an ETA of being home.
:rolleyes2

[Jennasmomma]

I hope he comes home soon. I also hope you dont hurt him too badly when he does hahaha. (hugs)

Well its almost 2am. Time for me to head to bed. Nite all.

[staley7580]

:crazy2: I just love that guy!:lmao:

Went to Target today.. Of course all the clearance stuff was picked over. Not that it mattered, after about 5 minutes I felt like I was going to eat tile again. :sad2: ANYHOW!! We bought some diapers... and wipes.. and some onsies.. Im starting to feel ready!! Almost. We got home and went through the clothes and stuff we have, sorted, cut off tags and whatnot. Rolled out the bassinet so the babies have a place to sleep in the living room.

Frelan took the car seats out to the van so we could figure out where to put them, and make sure we had everything set in place for when they do come. DANG. It was something looking at the van and seeing 4 car seats. :faint: WAY freaky.

Other then that I was lazy all day.. Laid on the sofa drinking my orange juice and eating tacos. I have drank more orange juice lately then I have in the past 7 years. Its bizarre. I had to stop drinking it when I was pregnant with Alex because it gave me killer heartburn.. Havent been able to drink it since. Now?? I could down a gallon a day if the stuff and it doesnt bother me a bit! But brownies KILL me. Its just bonkers I tell ya!

[sameyeyam]

Im new to this thread so I didnt know you were sick. I'm glad you are recovering though. That had to be extremely scary.



Wow Your sister sure has been thru a lot. I will pray for her that she continues with strength that she needs for her family.



That is exactly why I keep my eyes shut when I get tests done! Lol

So after shopping for 4 hours and then putting away all of the groceries.. I decided my living room needed rearranged. So I moved my couch, recliner and some tables around. Ugh what a stupid thing to do lol. I have scolosis (bad back) and fibromyalgia. Oh yeah and a bad ankle. Yeah i'm gonna feel this tomorrow lol

I'm not sick, actually I'm very healthy. I just had breast cancer 2-1/2 years ago, went thru left mastectomy, chemo, radiation and reconstruction. It's strange because I felt healthy when I was diagnosed and then worse after they got done with me!:crazy2: Unfortunately the treatment leaves you with lots of long-term side effects. Chemo especially is very hard on your body...but what are you going to do, of course you accept treatment so you can live. Your hair grows back and everyone thinks you are back to normal, unfortunately that's not the case. Lots of long term side effects that take several years to resolve. But overall I'm doing very well and I plan on being around for many, many years to come!:thumbsup2

I used to rearrange furniture for fun. To me the house isn't clean unless you can move the furniture every once in a while. I too have scoliosis, but I now have a life long 25 pound lifting restriction (due to my reconstruction surgery). So I push the furniture around with my thighs instead of lifting it. Actually my scoliosis is the cause of my crooked belly button!:rotfl: When they did my reconstruction and had to create a new belly button they made it even with my midpoint on my nose...which happens to be about an inch off from my midpoint of my crotch. Result, it looks like my new belly button is about an inch off.:rotfl2:

Hold it, you clip coupons, rearrange furniture for fun, have scoliosis...are you sure we aren't long lost twins??:lmao:

It's after midnight.. and I am not partying it down.

I'm still waiting on the husband who said the vague statement "It will be late" for an ETA of being home.
:rolleyes2

And yet when he said "I will be late" you didn't believe him??:rotfl2:

:crazy2: I just love that guy!:lmao:

Went to Target today.. Of course all the clearance stuff was picked over. Not that it mattered, after about 5 minutes I felt like I was going to eat tile again. :sad2: ANYHOW!! We bought some diapers... and wipes.. and some onsies.. Im starting to feel ready!! Almost. We got home and went through the clothes and stuff we have, sorted, cut off tags and whatnot. Rolled out the bassinet so the babies have a place to sleep in the living room.

Frelan took the car seats out to the van so we could figure out where to put them, and make sure we had everything set in place for when they do come. DANG. It was something looking at the van and seeing 4 car seats. :faint: WAY freaky.

Other then that I was lazy all day.. Laid on the sofa drinking my orange juice and eating tacos. I have drank more orange juice lately then I have in the past 7 years. Its bizarre. I had to stop drinking it when I was pregnant with Alex because it gave me killer heartburn.. Havent been able to drink it since. Now?? I could down a gallon a day if the stuff and it doesnt bother me a bit! But brownies KILL me. Its just bonkers I tell ya!

Fred Meyer puts their half gallon orange juice on sale all the time. Whenever you see the coupons in the paper for $1 half gallon of milk, it also includes their chocolate milk and orange juice. I usually get the calcium fortified OJ, very good and great price!:thumbsup2

[Jennasmomma]

Hold it, you clip coupons, rearrange furniture for fun, have scoliosis...are you sure we aren't long lost twins??

hahahah I dunno are we?

staley7580: I cant stand orange juice lol. Are you getting excited or nervous about the twins coming?

[sameyeyam]

Got my laptop hooked up to the high speed internet. Wow, so this is what it's like to live in the 21st century. Not quite sure what I'm going to do with those chipmunks down in the basement that were running the wheel that powered the old dial up service.:rotfl2:

[Jennasmomma]

Got my laptop hooked up to the high speed internet. Wow, so this is what it's like to live in the 21st century. Not quite sure what I'm going to do with those chipmunks down in the basement that were running the wheel that powered the old dial up service.:rotfl2:

You could always sell them to Disney to work as replacements for Chip and Dale. :rotfl2:

[sameyeyam]

Yeah, but they are rather haggard looking...made the work overtime to try to keep up that 56K speed.:rotfl2:

So how's your day? I got up early, went to DS's basketball game, then came home got the laptop hooked up to the internet and then rounded up the kids and made them help me do housework, ate a bowl of spaghetti and now I'm contemplating going grocery shopping. Just can't decide if I feel like going or sitting here and doing nothing.:confused3

[sameyeyam]

My DS (10) is playing on a 5th & 6th grade community school basketball team. Today they played a team that has apparently been together since 2nd grade. The dad even built a gym at his house so they could practice in year round. They play in tournaments. Final score was 32 to 21, so our boys did pretty good considering what they were up against. I guess the community school has been pretty upset that this team signs up every year...they are just using the rest of the teams for their practice. The team they played last week couldn't even score, the first quarter was 30 to 0. I guess they were almost 90 to 0 as the final score. That just doesn't seem right. This is supposed to be a fun/learning type of league and many of the boys have never played before. It's kind of tough on some of the boys..it would be like letting our husband's play against an NBA team.

[Jennasmomma]

My day is good so far. I didnt sleep much Thursday night. Then I did all kinds of errands yesterday.

I went to bed at 2:30am and slept until 3pm. I was excited by that! lol.

Right now i'm just relaxing watching tv playing around on the computer.

I had a yummy lunch of a sandwich with turkey breast and corned beef.

My DD is at my sister's for the weekend. So I'm just relaxing today. When my dad gets home from work I'll clip this weeks coupons. I'm lucky. In Pittsburgh on Saturdays is an early edition to the sunday paper that has the inserts in them.

[sameyeyam]

Our paper the Oregonian also has an early Sunday edition with the coupons in it. I get part of mine from there and part from coupons.com and eversave.com.

[Jennasmomma]

My DS (10) is playing on a 5th & 6th grade community school basketball team. Today they played a team that has apparently been together since 2nd grade. The dad even built a gym at his house so they could practice in year round. They play in tournaments. Final score was 32 to 21, so our boys did pretty good considering what they were up against. I guess the community school has been pretty upset that this team signs up every year...they are just using the rest of the teams for their practice. The team they played last week couldn't even score, the first quarter was 30 to 0. I guess they were almost 90 to 0 as the final score. That just doesn't seem right. This is supposed to be a fun/learning type of league and many of the boys have never played before. It's kind of tough on some of the boys..it would be like letting our husband's play against an NBA team.

I hate teams/coaches that are like that. I hope your son is proud they did so well though! :)

[sameyeyam]

My DH had to work today, it's a beautiful sunny day outside. We live up on a hill, so it's been sunny all day. When we went downtown it was foggy. I love living up on this hill, we tend to be up above the fog. But it's still very cold, we still have patches of frost in the shade. Brrr..

[Jennasmomma]

Its cold here still too. At least the temp is in the positive not negeative. We still have snow on the ground too.

I'm warm in my house with my blanket, and zip up hoodie lol

[sameyeyam]

I hate teams/coaches that are like that. I hope your son is proud they did so well though! :)

Our coaches are a 17yo high school kid and 18yo that graduated last year. They know basketball, but are pretty inexperienced at coaching. But they are both trying very hard. Sometimes some of the dad's go out and help them out, trying not to step on their toes. But I think sometimes it takes a parent to know when the kids aren't really understanding things.

The coaches didn't tell them anything beforehand, but afterwards told them how good they did and that basically that other team was a professional kids team with years of experience. So I think they all felt pretty good about it.

The team they played last week they were pretty evenly matched up with and I understand most of the other teams are as well. But boy I have to say they kept our team running!

[sameyeyam]

Its cold here still too. At least the temp is in the positive not negeative. We still have snow on the ground too.

I'm warm in my house with my blanket, and zip up hoodie lol

I think it's been a cold winter for a lot of the country this year. We didn't have much of a summer, but our fall was pretty nice. The winter has been pretty rainy and then snowy and quite a bit colder than normal. Usually we tend to be 45 and raining in the winter. But every once in a while we get an unusually cold or warm winter, guess this is just one of those years.

Sorry I forgot, but what state do you live in?

[sameyeyam]

Sorry, but I need to run. My neighbor just called and wants me to come help her with something. TTYL.

[staley7580]

hahahah I dunno are we?

staley7580: I cant stand orange juice lol. Are you getting excited or nervous about the twins coming?
Im terrified! My husband? VERY excited! I think he is nuts. :lmao:
Got my laptop hooked up to the high speed internet. Wow, so this is what it's like to live in the 21st century. Not quite sure what I'm going to do with those chipmunks down in the basement that were running the wheel that powered the old dial up service.:rotfl2:
:lmao:
My DS (10) is playing on a 5th & 6th grade community school basketball team. Today they played a team that has apparently been together since 2nd grade. The dad even built a gym at his house so they could practice in year round. They play in tournaments. Final score was 32 to 21, so our boys did pretty good considering what they were up against. I guess the community school has been pretty upset that this team signs up every year...they are just using the rest of the teams for their practice. The team they played last week couldn't even score, the first quarter was 30 to 0. I guess they were almost 90 to 0 as the final score. That just doesn't seem right. This is supposed to be a fun/learning type of league and many of the boys have never played before. It's kind of tough on some of the boys..it would be like letting our husband's play against an NBA team.
Wow! Well good for your boys for doing so well!

[Jennasmomma]

I think it's been a cold winter for a lot of the country this year. We didn't have much of a summer, but our fall was pretty nice. The winter has been pretty rainy and then snowy and quite a bit colder than normal. Usually we tend to be 45 and raining in the winter. But every once in a while we get an unusually cold or warm winter, guess this is just one of those years.

Sorry I forgot, but what state do you live in?

I'm in PA. I'm in the suburbs of Pittsburgh. We have had a pretty mild winter so far until this month. Then it hit big time.

[sameyeyam]

I'm back, helped the neighbor, put some elk meat in to defrost (making swiss steak tonight) and waxed the floors.

[staley7580]

IM hungry. SO HUNGRY!!!

[Jennasmomma]

I'm back, helped the neighbor, put some elk meat in to defrost (making swiss steak tonight) and waxed the floors.

You are a nice neighbor. Elk meat? yuck. I only like cow. lol

[sameyeyam]

Well come on down I'm fixing swiss steak, mashed potatoes and green salad for supper.:thumbsup2

[sameyeyam]

You are a nice neighbor. Elk meat? yuck. I only like cow. lol

Elk meat pretty much tastes like beef, it just has way less fat. We also add beef suet to our hamburger, so it really tastes like regular hamburger. I'm not real crazy about venison, but elk doesn't have that real gamey taste like deer meat.

[staley7580]

Well come on down I'm fixing swiss steak, mashed potatoes and green salad for supper.:thumbsup2

I just ordered a pizza!

[Jennasmomma]

Thats what I hate, that gamey taste. yuck. I'm not much of a meat eater to begin with.

[sameyeyam]

I just ordered a pizza!

Yeah, well my elk meat was free...unless you count the $300 spent on food for elk camp, $100 new boots, $50 in ammunition, $100 beer, $50 new long johns, $100 hunting license, $2,000 worth of gas spent driving around hills "scouting" for elk the remainder of the year.:rotfl2: Oh and the $30 subscription to hunting magazine, couple of $300 trips to Cabelas for "stuff". Guess I would be better of ordering a pizza.:rotfl2:

But the wonderful mood it puts my husband in for months after he shoots something and fills the freezer full...priceless!:thumbsup2

[sameyeyam]

Let's also not forget that $11,000 camping trailer parked in the driveway. Final cost per pound of elk meat....geez I can't count that high.:lmao:

[staley7580]

Let's also not forget that $11,000 camping trailer parked in the driveway. Final cost per pound of elk meat....geez I can't count that high.:lmao:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: Well... I only spent $20. on pizza... So Im good.

[sameyeyam]

Great, the meat is defrosted in the microwave and the floor is still wet in the kitchen. Seems I've waxed our dinner in...oh well another 20 minutes or so and it should be dry. Either that or I can do a balancing act and try to walk the kitchen cabinets to reach the microwave.:rotfl2:

[sameyeyam]

I haven't had swiss steak in ages, it just sounded good tonight for some reason. Guess I must be in a domestic goddess mood today...waxed the floors AND I'm making dinner. Wonders never cease do they?:rotfl:

[staley7580]

Great, the meat is defrosted in the microwave and the floor is still wet in the kitchen. Seems I've waxed our dinner in...oh well another 20 minutes or so and it should be dry. Either that or I can do a balancing act and try to walk the kitchen cabinets to reach the microwave.:rotfl2:

I would be dead.. But i have trouble walking on the floor normally. :rolleyes:

[staley7580]

I haven't had swiss steak in ages, it just sounded good tonight for some reason. Guess I must be in a domestic goddess mood today...waxed the floors AND I'm making dinner. Wonders never cease do they?:rotfl:

:rotfl2: Look at you! I havent made a big dinner in ages. I cant wait to start cooking and cleaning again. Im tired of everything being a wreck.

[staley7580]

I am STARVING.. and starting to freak out a little. Big fat hungry pregnant lady is ANGRY.:lmao: Yeesh. Im getting all frazzled!!

[sameyeyam]

Well ladies I think the floor is about dry. I'm off to slather hunks of meat in flour, spices and then drown them in a sea of tomato stuff...and then comes the glamorous job of peeling potatoes. TTYL!!

[sameyeyam]

What?? Nobody's here yet? Tsk, tsk.

[Jennasmomma]

I'm busy scrapbooking lol. I've also been talking to my friend Dave on the phone and myspace lol

[sameyeyam]

Good Morning Hyenas! It's a beautiful sunny day here...DH and the kidlets are at the mx races. Most of my housework is done, so I think I'm headed to town to grocery shop.

[staley7580]

Well... my mom called this morning, and she is at my Grandmas this weekend. So we ran over there for a bit. The kids got to play, and my mom got to see my gigantorness. :rotfl2: We discussed the hospital and what will be going on, and what to expect delivery wise and such.

She is closing on her house next week, so the month of Feb. should be nice and hectic for her. Ill probably go into labor the day her furniture shows up!:rotfl2:

[eatmypixiedust]

Hello Hyenas,

Yesterday I watched Mall Cop with my bf. It was okay, some parts were funny. We went to Fry's and then to the mall. There is a Japanese store I like that had a sale. I got some cool pens and pencils and a Tarepanda pouch all for $4. :cheer2: I relaly like the Japanese pens and mechanical pencils they well and normally they are at least $1.99/EA so this was a real bargain. While I was paying, this random kid went up to me and asked for a quarter. I said..."umm...okay" and handed him a quarter. My bf asked what that was about and I said I had no idea. :confused: We went to Game Stop and I bought Assasin's Creed for PC and my bf got this '08 NBA collection of games. It has basketball, hockey, soccer and golf on it.

We are sort of chilling out at home today. It's very windy outside so maybe we'll go out a bit later (I need to do a Target run). My bf is currently watching The Grudge on TV and I am staying as far away from seeing that as possible. :scared: :scared: :scared: :faint:

[sameyeyam]

What no Sunday Night Party??:joker:

[Jennasmomma]

I was busy doing my coupons and watching the football game tonight. Wooohoooo Steelers are going to the superbowl!

[sameyeyam]

Thanks for reminding me...I forgot the Sunday paper.

[eatmypixiedust]

Hello :smooth:

[eatmypixiedust]

I have cut back on soda and have been watching what I eat lately. I'm happy to report that I have lost 6 lbs!! :cheer2: :cheer2: I'm really proud of myself and I'm going to keep at it. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee113/brianne_7924/disney/z129372392.gif

[eatmypixiedust]

I have also grown to like Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey and the Arizona Pomegranate Green Tea is good as well. :) I also have been drinking orange juice

[staley7580]

I have cut back on soda and have been watching what I eat lately. I'm happy to report that I have lost 6 lbs!! :cheer2: :cheer2: I'm really proud of myself and I'm going to keep at it. http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee113/brianne_7924/disney/z129372392.gif
:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: Great job!!

[eatmypixiedust]

Hi Staley! How are you? :cheer2:

[eatmypixiedust]

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: Great job!!

Thank you! :hug:

[eatmypixiedust]

I just came home awhile ago from Target. I'm starting to prefer Target over Walmart. I think it's because Target has better items.

[staley7580]

Hi Staley! How are you? :cheer2:

Ugh... Tired! how are you?

[staley7580]

I just came home awhile ago from Target. I'm starting to prefer Target over Walmart. I think it's because Target has better items.

They SURE do.

[eatmypixiedust]

Ugh... Tired! how are you?

Aww....I'm okay. Where's Alex? I haven't seen her lately. :confused:

[staley7580]

Aww....I'm okay. Where's Alex? I haven't seen her lately. :confused:

I think she is just busy right now.

[eatmypixiedust]

I think she is just busy right now.

I think all the hyenas have been busy. :( I miss everyone!

[staley7580]

I think all the hyenas have been busy. :( I miss everyone!

I know its a hectic time around my house right now... Im sure everyone else is just as busy. Yeesh!! I seem to have bug bites all over my knee! What the heck!:crazy2:

[eatmypixiedust]

I know its a hectic time around my house right now... Im sure everyone else is just as busy. Yeesh!! I seem to have bug bites all over my knee! What the heck!:crazy2:

Eeek! That's not good.

[eatmypixiedust]

I've been contemplating over the ladies only trip coming up. I'm not sure if I will be able to go. We have a new policy on vacation time. In the past, the longer you are at the company, the more vacation days you have. If you didn't take all the vacation days then it could rollover towards the next year I believe. Anyway, I think the management and HR grew tired of people taking long vacations and now everyone only has 1 week. So all the past vacation days people had leftover are extinct.

[eatmypixiedust]

I'm not sure what to do....I'd like to go and meet new people. :( Next week a family friend and her daughter are coming down and staying here for 2 weeks. They were the ones who took us to some cool spots on my Taiwan trip 2 years ago. They definitely want me to take them to DL and DCA which is no problem, but I'll have to take vacation time.

[staley7580]

I've been contemplating over the ladies only trip coming up. I'm not sure if I will be able to go. We have a new policy on vacation time. In the past, the longer you are at the company, the more vacation days you have. If you didn't take all the vacation days then it could rollover towards the next year I believe. Anyway, I think the management and HR grew tired of people taking long vacations and now everyone only has 1 week. So all the past vacation days people had leftover are extinct.

That is kind of stupid. One week? Yeesh. Thank goodness Frelans work doesnt do that... It would really blow.

Anyhow.. You dont have to go! Or you could just go on the weekend, then you dont have to worry about taking days off.

[eatmypixiedust]

That is kind of stupid. One week? Yeesh. Thank goodness Frelans work doesnt do that... It would really blow.

Anyhow.. You dont have to go! Or you could just go on the weekend, then you dont have to worry about taking days off.

I know...it's a real bummer but an example is that our receptionist has been at the company the longest. She kept taking so much vacation time and it was difficult for us to answer the phones. Our sales dept is so busy and hectic as it is. She would also announce that she was taking days off at the last minute, which upset the managers.

We also only get 2 sick days and 1 personal day. We had problems with attendance last year.

Hmm...that's true about joining the ladies trip on the weekend. That's also the date of the Segway tour, which I really want to do.

[eatmypixiedust]

I don't think I would be able to take all the days off for the ladies trip but the first night sounds like fun (their is a pizza party I believe and a tote bag exchange).

[staley7580]

I would just go on the weekend then! Easy peasy!!!! You can have loads of fun, and not have to worry about work.

[eatmypixiedust]

I would just go on the weekend then! Easy peasy!!!! You can have loads of fun, and not have to worry about work.

I know Melody has been helping out with some of the activities and it's a bummer if I miss some of them :(

[staley7580]

I don't think I would be able to take all the days off for the ladies trip but the first night sounds like fun (their is a pizza party I believe and a tote bag exchange).

they have SO much planned for this trip! Makes me wonder if they are going to have time for rides or anything!!

I am hoping to go next year, but I doubt it. If they go at the same time as this year, it will be to close to our first family trip for me to go.

[staley7580]

I know Melody has been helping out with some of the activities and it's a bummer if I miss some of them :(

The scavenger hunt? Sounds like so much fun. I am wicked jealous.

[eatmypixiedust]

they have SO much planned for this trip! Makes me wonder if they are going to have time for rides or anything!!

I am hoping to go next year, but I doubt it. If they go at the same time as this year, it will be to close to our first family trip for me to go.

I wish you could go and the rest of the hyenas. I had fun with you guys last year and also with the other ladies we met. It was a good time. :cool1:

I know! They have a lot of activities and they all sound fun.

[eatmypixiedust]

The scavenger hunt? Sounds like so much fun. I am wicked jealous.

Yeah, that sounds fun. I have never done a Disney scavenger hunt! I hope I can go to that

[staley7580]

I just keep saying.. NEXT year. NEXT year we get to go to DL. Dh and I have been moping around about not being able to go for so long. I would rather wait until the babies are 18 months or so... But there is NO way we can wait that long. :lmao: So March it is going to have to be!

[eatmypixiedust]

I just keep saying.. NEXT year. NEXT year we get to go to DL. Dh and I have been moping around about not being able to go for so long. I would rather wait until the babies are 18 months or so... But there is NO way we can wait that long. :lmao: So March it is going to have to be!

:rotfl: How cool is that to go to DL with 2 new additions to your family? That is so awesome! They could get their 1st baby mickey ears and maybe wear outfits that say: "Disney Baby In Training" :rotfl:

[staley7580]

We have also been looking at WDW. The Wilderness Cabins look really neat! It is so just our style, and with a gaggle of kids, it has a bit more room then a standard hotel room. Plus tons of stuff to do outside for the kids.

[eatmypixiedust]

We have also been looking at WDW. The Wilderness Cabins look really neat! It is so just our style, and with a gaggle of kids, it has a bit more room then a standard hotel room. Plus tons of stuff to do outside for the kids.

I want to go to WDW again. I bet it's changed a lot since I last went there. I hope they still have Figment because he's my favorite there. :) A friend of mine stayed at the Wilderness Cabins and she said it was fun. All their hotels look like so much fun.

[eatmypixiedust]

The last time my family and I were at WDW, my little sister was still really small. I think she was only 3 or 4 at the time. I remember we stayed at the Hyatt hotel and there was a talking parrot in the lobby, who cursed like a sailor! :scared: :rotfl: I could imagine him saying: "Brock! Welcome to the Hyatt! @#$@#$@#$@#$! Enjoy your stay!" :faint:

[staley7580]

:rotfl: How cool is that to go to DL with 2 new additions to your family? That is so awesome! They could get their 1st baby mickey ears and maybe wear outfits that say: "Disney Baby In Training" :rotfl:

I KNOW!! We are already planning the trip, and trying to figure out where to stay and stuff. I was thinking about doing matching shirts for all of us, and just all kinds of fun stuff!! Plus, It will have been SO LONG since Alex and Mikalah went, it will seem all new to them! We are so excited!

[eatmypixiedust]

I KNOW!! We are already planning the trip, and trying to figure out where to stay and stuff. I was thinking about doing matching shirts for all of us, and just all kinds of fun stuff!! Plus, It will have been SO LONG since Alex and Mikalah went, it will seem all new to them! We are so excited!

At least you are planning, that's always fun to do. That would be cool to get matching t-shirts. :goodvibes :thumbsup2

[staley7580]

I want to go to WDW again. I bet it's changed a lot since I last went there. I hope they still have Figment because he's my favorite there. :) A friend of mine stayed at the Wilderness Cabins and she said it was fun. All their hotels look like so much fun.
We were watching a show on the Travel Channel on them, and it just looks perfect for us! No tthat I really think we will be able to afford to go anytime soon.. But I can dream, right? :rotfl2:
The last time my family and I were at WDW, my little sister was still really small. I think she was only 3 or 4 at the time. I remember we stayed at the Hyatt hotel and there was a talking parrot in the lobby, who cursed like a sailor! :scared: :rotfl: I could imagine him saying: "Brock! Welcome to the Hyatt! @#$@#$@#$@#$! Enjoy your stay!" :faint:
:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Thats too funny!

[eatmypixiedust]

We were watching a show on the Travel Channel on them, and it just looks perfect for us! No tthat I really think we will be able to afford to go anytime soon.. But I can dream, right? :rotfl2:



Well it doesn't hurt to plan or even get pricing info and such for WDW. ;) You should order those free DVD's from the Disney website for WDW. Those are fun to look at. :)

[eatmypixiedust]

My mom told me that they are opening up a big Disney theme park in Shanghai. I would love to check that out. I know the one in Hong Kong is not doing well. The park overall is okay but too small but their merchandise is so much better than ours.

[staley7580]

Well it doesn't hurt to plan or even get pricing info and such for WDW. ;) You should order those free DVD's from the Disney website for WDW. Those are fun to look at. :)

I have a bunch.. I even order them for my mom and sister. :rolleyes: :rotfl2:

[eatmypixiedust]

I have a bunch.. I even order them for my mom and sister. :rolleyes: :rotfl2:

:rotfl2: :rotfl: Well you always need backups right? :rotfl:

[eatmypixiedust]

I read in my last AP newsletteer that they reopened the walkthrough for Sleeping Beauty's Castle. I'm real curious to see what it looks like. :hyper: I also haven't checked out Pixie Hollow and am hoping to do that too.

[staley7580]

My mom told me that they are opening up a big Disney theme park in Shanghai. I would love to check that out. I know the one in Hong Kong is not doing well. The park overall is okay but too small but their merchandise is so much better than ours.

Thats interesting..

[eatmypixiedust]

Thats interesting..

I think it's not attracting as much of the locals as they thought it would I guess. I wonder if they will close that one. :confused3

[staley7580]

:rotfl2: :rotfl: Well you always need backups right? :rotfl:
Always..::yes:: :rotfl2:
I read in my last AP newsletteer that they reopened the walkthrough for Sleeping Beauty's Castle. I'm real curious to see what it looks like. :hyper: I also haven't checked out Pixie Hollow and am hoping to do that too.

Me TO! Mikalah is a Tinkerbell FREAK. She is going to be the perfect age the next time we go... She will want to go on all the rides, and will still love the magic of it all! Alex will be 8.. and I fear he might be starting to outgrow some of the stuff by then. Only want to go on fast rides and such.

[staley7580]

I think it's not attracting as much of the locals as they thought it would I guess. I wonder if they will close that one. :confused3

I dont know. I lived in Germany when Disneyland Paris opened up.. and it didnt do well at first. But now it is doing much better! I dont know what happened for the turn around... I was really young then. :lmao:

[eatmypixiedust]

Always..::yes:: :rotfl2:


Me TO! Mikalah is a Tinkerbell FREAK. She is going to be the perfect age the next time we go... She will want to go on all the rides, and will still love the magic of it all! Alex will be 8.. and I fear he might be starting to outgrow some of the stuff by then. Only want to go on fast rides and such.

Aww... your kids are growing up so fast! I hope Alex still enjoys the slow rides too. I don't think I could ever outgrow those :)

[staley7580]

Aww... your kids are growing up so fast! I hope Alex still enjoys the slow rides too. I don't think I could ever outgrow those :)

You dont have to tell me! Alex is going to be 7 on Saturday. :crazy2: I have no idea what we are going to do for it.. Ugh. I wish I could walk around without getting lightheaded. Mikalah will be 4 this year! OMG. My kids are getting OLD. I am getting OLD!!

[eatmypixiedust]

You dont have to tell me! Alex is going to be 7 on Saturday. :crazy2: I have no idea what we are going to do for it.. Ugh. I wish I could walk around without getting lightheaded. Mikalah will be 4 this year! OMG. My kids are getting OLD. I am getting OLD!!

:hug: Aww...maybe you could just celebrate at home with just you and your DH and DD. Maybe you or your DH could buy cupcakes from the store and he could bring them to school on Friday? :confused3

[eatmypixiedust]

I feel old too! I still can't believe that this year my bf will be 30! :eek: I'm just one year behind him! :faint:

[staley7580]

:hug: Aww...maybe you could just celebrate at home with just you and your DH and DD. Maybe you or your DH could buy cupcakes from the store and he could bring them to school on Friday? :confused3
I had totally spaced on cupcakes at school until today. I told him when he gets back to school we need to see when the teacher wants me to bring them in. There are a few local thing I might send the menfolk out to do. Sportsmans show, and the like.

We generally do Monster Jam, but couldnt afford to spend the money, and DH was a little freaked at the idea of taking both kids by himself.. So we will go next year. Im glad we skipped it, because the show we were going to go to was the one where the truck broke, and hit that poor kid in the head and killed him. :guilty: Total freak accident, but how awful to have been there.
I feel old too! I still can't believe that this year my bf will be 30! :eek: I'm just one year behind him! :faint:

My husband will be 34 this year!:faint:

[eatmypixiedust]

I had totally spaced on cupcakes at school until today. I told him when he gets back to school we need to see when the teacher wants me to bring them in. There are a few local thing I might send the menfolk out to do. Sportsmans show, and the like.

We generally do Monster Jam, but couldnt afford to spend the money, and DH was a little freaked at the idea of taking both kids by himself.. So we will go next year. Im glad we skipped it, because the show we were going to go to was the one where the truck broke, and hit that poor kid in the head and killed him. :guilty: Total freak accident, but how awful to have been there.



:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: Good think you didn't go. Eek!

[staley7580]

:scared1: :scared1: :scared1: Good think you didn't go. Eek!

I know.. We were watching the news Friday night, and it was breaking news.. I about crapped my pants. Scary stuff!

[eatmypixiedust]

I know.. We were watching the news Friday night, and it was breaking news.. I about crapped my pants. Scary stuff!

I agree! :eek:

[eatmypixiedust]

Eek, it's almost midnight! :eek: I need to shower and hit the hay. Goodnight Staley! http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/sharontbs/Tags/goodnight.png

[staley7580]

Eek, it's almost midnight! :eek: I need to shower and hit the hay. Goodnight Staley! http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj278/sharontbs/Tags/goodnight.png

Night!

[MotoXPrincess99]

Good Morning!



Hmm...that's true about joining the ladies trip on the weekend. That's also the date of the Segway tour, which I really want to do.

You should do the Segway Tour. I'm signed up for it too!:goodvibes I'm planning on coming in Friday evening and staying thru Sunday evening. My mom's coming with me again too. The only "group" thing I'm doing on Saturday is the Walk in Walt's Footsteps Tour. It's at 2:00pm I think. You can come hang out with me on Sunday if you go.

[dizzyami]

I was busy doing my coupons and watching the football game tonight. Wooohoooo Steelers are going to the superbowl!

:sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

I just came home awhile ago from Target. I'm starting to prefer Target over Walmart. I think it's because Target has better items.

Yes, rub it in. I don't have a Target :snooty: :rotfl2:


I think all the hyenas have been busy. :( I miss everyone!

I know! I miss you guys too. It has just been crazy busy at our house with DH and I both working 45 hours a wek. :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

[eatmypixiedust]

:sad2: :sad2: :sad2:



Yes, rub it in. I don't have a Target :snooty: :rotfl2:




I know! I miss you guys too. It has just been crazy busy at our house with DH and I both working 45 hours a wek. :sad2: :sad2: :sad2:

:rotfl: I had no idea you did not have a Target! I thought Target was everywhere...like Starbucks. :lmao: See what happends when you move away from Shawna? J/k! :teeth:

[eatmypixiedust]

Good Morning!



You should do the Segway Tour. I'm signed up for it too!:goodvibes I'm planning on coming in Friday evening and staying thru Sunday evening. My mom's coming with me again too. The only "group" thing I'm doing on Saturday is the Walk in Walt's Footsteps Tour. It's at 2:00pm I think. You can come hang out with me on Sunday if you go.

Aww...thanks. That would be cool :)

[dizzyami]

:rotfl: I had no idea you did not have a Target! I thought Target was everywhere...like Starbucks. :lmao: See what happends when you move away from Shawna? J/k! :teeth:

:lmao: I think Target is everywhere - we are just not big enough to have one. There are always rumours that we might get one - I hope!!!

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Good Morning!



You should do the Segway Tour. I'm signed up for it too!:goodvibes I'm planning on coming in Friday evening and staying thru Sunday evening. My mom's coming with me again too. The only "group" thing I'm doing on Saturday is the Walk in Walt's Footsteps Tour. It's at 2:00pm I think. You can come hang out with me on Sunday if you go.

WE have done the Segway tour twice at WDW and once at DLR. It is a great experience!!!

[eatmypixiedust]

WE have done the Segway tour twice at WDW and once at DLR. It is a great experience!!!

That's good to know. It looks like fun. :drive:

[MotoXPrincess99]

I'm afraid that I'm going to now be able to manuver too well on it.

[eatmypixiedust]

:lmao: I think Target is everywhere - we are just not big enough to have one. There are always rumours that we might get one - I hope!!!

You need a Target! We will airlift a Target store to your location. http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo296/AbbaFathersDaughter/smiley_emoticons_flieger01.gif :lmao:

[eatmypixiedust]

I'm afraid that I'm going to now be able to manuver too well on it.

I'm afraid of falling off of one. :rotfl:

[MotoXPrincess99]

I'm afraid of falling off of one. :rotfl:

We can be afraid together!

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

The only bad thing about the Segway tour is that you want to buy one after the tour!!

[staley7580]

:crazy2: I have slept ALL day! Yeesh. And yes. I slept all night too. :sad2: No idea what is going on.

[MotoXPrincess99]

The only bad thing about the Segway tour is that you want to buy one after the tour!!

:rotfl:

[MotoXPrincess99]

:crazy2: I have slept ALL day! Yeesh. And yes. I slept all night too. :sad2: No idea what is going on.

:wave2:

[staley7580]

:wave2:

Hey Sarah!

[funnygarcia]

One more MN casino conquered. :thumbsup2
Came home, hubby dialyzed and we basically have lounged around for the rest of the day.
I was so happy to shower and not smell smoke in my hair, on my skin, on my clothes :crazy2: yuck! There was just no way to avoid it.. we had to walk thru the gaming floor to get to the restaurants.

But hubby had fun, I had fun until I lost my "big" winnings on penny slots :rotfl: I told hubby that slot machines are basically video games for grown ups with betting as an incentive to plunk in more cash. Video Arcades are the training ground for the next generation of gamblers. :lmao:

It was interesting to see the number of senior citizens playing, then again it was out in lake country-- not much else to do in the middle of a MN winter (except snowmobile or ice fishing).

J made the comment "old people must be rich".
Told him NO , they don't need to spend their money on the likes of YOU and your brother. No teenagers to feed, clothe, school and entertain .. more money in the pocket to spend. Some day E and I will join those "must be rich" people. :p

[funnygarcia]

Does anyone else get scowly with the "DIS time" being off by over 30 minutes? It bugs me, no praticular reason why.. I just like things working correctly.

[sameyeyam]

:artist:

[sameyeyam]

Does anyone else get scowly with the "DIS time" being off by over 30 minutes? It bugs me, no praticular reason why.. I just like things working correctly.

As a member of the OCD club it drives me crazy too!:rotfl2:

[staley7580]

:crazy2: I just love this guy!:rotfl2:

[sameyeyam]

Hiya Megan. I call that guy the Gag me with a Spoon dude.:crazy2:

[sameyeyam]

I was reading your earlier post about Wilderness Lodge cabin's. You do know those "cabins" are trailers don't you.:rotfl2:

I always think there is now way I'm paying $300 a night to be white trailer trash.:rotfl: I just wish my sister would buy a motor home or trailer, then I could borrow it when we go there and pay $30 a night to camp.:thumbsup2

[staley7580]

Hiya Megan. I call that guy the Gag me with a Spoon dude.:crazy2:

he just cracks me right up! I love it!:rotfl2:

[staley7580]

I was reading your earlier post about Wilderness Lodge cabin's. You do know those "cabins" are trailers don't you.:rotfl2:

I always think there is now way I'm paying $300 a night to be white trailer trash.:rotfl: I just wish my sister would buy a motor home or trailer, then I could borrow it when we go there and pay $30 a night to camp.:thumbsup2
Yes. I know. But they are bigger than a regular room, and we need that. Plus it has a little kitchen.. and I like that. A lot. We HAVE to have breakfast in the mornings before we get going, and that is what gets us on vacations. Our other choice for something like that, are the Villas, and those are more expensive.

[Jennasmomma]

I was reading your earlier post about Wilderness Lodge cabin's. You do know those "cabins" are trailers don't you.:rotfl2:


The cabins are not trailers. They are real cabins. We stayed there in 2006 when we went to WDW

[sameyeyam]

So how are you feeling today?? Goodly I hope!:flower3:

[staley7580]

So how are you feeling today?? Goodly I hope!:flower3:

Im okay now.. I slept all day, and it was CRAZY! ALL DAY. I didnt wake up until like 3pm or something! I was really crabby afterwards... but now that the kids are in bed, Im alright. :rotfl2:

How are you doing? Anything new going on??

[sameyeyam]

The cabins are not trailers. They are real cabins. We stayed there in 2006 when we went to WDW

Everything I ever read and saw on them says they are manufactured homes with wood siding. They sure look like the log cabin style mfd. homes, but maybe they have a few real ones??:confused3

[sameyeyam]

Im okay now.. I slept all day, and it was CRAZY! ALL DAY. I didnt wake up until like 3pm or something! I was really crabby afterwards... but now that the kids are in bed, Im alright. :rotfl2:

How are you doing? Anything new going on??

I'm doing fine, not much new and exciting going on. I've been really busy at work, trying to get everything done before I leave, so I haven't been on a lot during the day.

[staley7580]

I'm doing fine, not much new and exciting going on. I've been really busy at work, trying to get everything done before I leave, so I haven't been on a lot during the day.

:thumbsup2 I was thinking about you going on that cruise today! Laying out in the sun... yummy drinks. Does it make me a bad person that Im more jealous of the drinks, then the sun?:rotfl2:

[sameyeyam]

:thumbsup2 I was thinking about you going on that cruise today! Laying out in the sun... yummy drinks. Does it make me a bad person that Im more jealous of the drinks, then the sun?:rotfl2:

Actually I don't drink very much, I tend to get sick after 2 drinks. I'm really looking forward to the sun, warmth and just relaxing. I'm going to try not to have my usual planned to the minute, cram 1,000 things into 1 week type of vacation.

[Alex2kMommy]

hi, kids!

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t49/h8train/risky-business-cruise-400a012507.jpg

[staley7580]

Hi Alex!! Whats shakin mama?

[sameyeyam]

Hiya Alex!

[Alex2kMommy]

Hi Alex!! Whats shakin mama?
A little o' everything, baby. you? :lmao:

[staley7580]

A little o' everything, baby. you? :lmao:

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: You know.. everything but the ole abs of steel I got going on here. :lmao:

[Alex2kMommy]

Hiya Alex!
hey, sam! what's new?

hey, staley, we were watching a commercial for the monster truck show several nights ago, and talking about dh taking the boys sometime (obviously not this year since dh is still on crutches.) the news that very night was reporting about the little boy's death. i had no idea there wasn't some sort of barrier between the crowd and those trucks! :scared:

[Alex2kMommy]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: You know.. everything but the ole abs of steel I got going on here. :lmao:
yeah, i bet that belly is taut. :teeth:

[sameyeyam]

hey, sam! what's new?

hey, staley, we were watching a commercial for the monster truck show several nights ago, and talking about dh taking the boys sometime (obviously not this year since dh is still on crutches.) the news that very night was reporting about the little boy's death. i had no idea there wasn't some sort of barrier between the crowd and those trucks! :scared:

My avatar.

Wasn't that horrible. I think they said it was some parts that went flying off the truck. There was supposed to be a safety system, but it apparently failed. Even at the Supercross they have certain sections that they put banners over and no one is allowed to sit there in case of flying motorcycles.

[staley7580]

hey, sam! what's new?

hey, staley, we were watching a commercial for the monster truck show several nights ago, and talking about dh taking the boys sometime (obviously not this year since dh is still on crutches.) the news that very night was reporting about the little boy's death. i had no idea there wasn't some sort of barrier between the crowd and those trucks! :scared:

There isnt. I wouldnt let that stop him from taking the boys though. It is a FREAK accident. I have done some checking, and never, in 25 years, has something like this happened! It is VERY scary, and I am so very sad for that family. They have the lower levels blocked off so you cant sit in them..

They are saying that next year there might be a barrier though.

[staley7580]

My avatar.

Wasn't that horrible. I think they said it was some parts that went flying off the truck. There was supposed to be a safety system, but it apparently failed. Even at the Supercross they have certain sections that they put banners over and no one is allowed to sit there in case of flying motorcycles.

They do that at monster jam too. It looked like that family was sitting in one of the end sections.. really high up.

[Alex2kMommy]

i like your avatar, sam, but i can't place it. it makes me giggle. :rotfl:

[staley7580]

Stupid Disney commercials. :crazy2: They are taunting me.

[sameyeyam]

Well ladies, I'm headed to bed. Don't know why I'm so tired tonight, but I am. Happy Dreams!pixiedust:

[staley7580]

Night Alison!! Sleep tight!

[Alex2kMommy]

There isnt. I wouldnt let that stop him from taking the boys though. It is a FREAK accident. I have done some checking, and never, in 25 years, has something like this happened! It is VERY scary, and I am so very sad for that family. They have the lower levels blocked off so you cant sit in them..

They are saying that next year there might be a barrier though.
yes, i read that the sponsors of the show said this had never happened before. also that the boy's parents are pushing for some sort of plexiglas or other kind of barrier.

[Alex2kMommy]

good night, sam. :cloud9:

[staley7580]

Whats new Alex?? Anything exciting??

[Alex2kMommy]

dh is watching 2 1/2 men and laughing his head off. :rotfl2:

[staley7580]

dh is watching 2 1/2 men and laughing his head off. :rotfl2:

I have it on too..

[Alex2kMommy]

Whats new Alex?? Anything exciting??
not really, i'm afraid. my neighbor friend and her dds left town last thursday to visit her mom, and the boys were moping around. today i decided to do something fun, so i suggested red robin for lunch and hitting up a park of their choice.

ds8 said, 'ok, but it sure would be more fun if we could go with some friends....' i said we could call my neighbor, but i was pretty sure they weren't home yet.

so i called and her youngest dd answered the phone! she said they'd just gotten home 45 minutes before i called, and that they were just discussing where to go out to lunch. [cue twilight zone music!]

so we all went to red robin, and then to a cool park that we don't go to very often. the kids chased each other the whole time, it was awesome! got home having burned off a lot of energy, sweet! :lmao:

[staley7580]

not really, i'm afraid. my neighbor friend and her dds left town last thursday to visit her mom, and the boys were moping around. today i decided to do something fun, so i suggested red robin for lunch and hitting up a park of their choice.

ds8 said, 'ok, but it sure would be more fun if we could go with some friends....' i said we could call my neighbor, but i was pretty sure they weren't home yet.

so i called and her youngest dd answered the phone! she said they'd just gotten home 45 minutes before i called, and that they were just discussing where to go out to lunch. [cue twilight zone music!]

so we all went to red robin, and then to a cool park that we don't go to very often. the kids chased each other the whole time, it was awesome! got home having burned off a lot of energy, sweet! :lmao:

:thumbsup2 Neat.

[Alex2kMommy]

omg, jake is such a dolt! :rotfl2:

[Alex2kMommy]

what did jake just say about the air freshener in the toilet? "it was spraying anyway"??? :rotfl2:

[Alex2kMommy]

dh finally stopped laughing over that last one. geez, thought he was gonna pass out from lack of oxygen! :lmao:

[staley7580]

what did jake just say about the air freshener in the toilet? "it was spraying anyway"??? :rotfl2:

Something like that. I wasnt really listening.

[Alex2kMommy]

omg, that ending! :crazy2: :rotfl2:

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

Does anyone else get scowly with the "DIS time" being off by over 30 minutes? It bugs me, no praticular reason why.. I just like things working correctly.

Not really, but then again I stopped wearing a wristwatch.

Time is not important!

[staley7580]

Are you still thinking about going to DL over spring break?

[Alex2kMommy]

yeah, but i haven't really looked into it yet. i was going to look up hotel availability and also see if the dates are blocked on the ap, that will determine exact dates and how long we stay.

ds4 is begging to go back, and ds8 said he'd like to go, even though it means he can't ride many of his favorite rides. dh is pushing me to go. :rotfl:

[staley7580]

yeah, but i haven't really looked into it yet. i was going to look up hotel availability and also see if the dates are blocked on the ap, that will determine exact dates and how long we stay.

ds4 is begging to go back, and ds8 said he'd like to go, even though it means he can't ride many of his favorite rides. dh is pushing me to go. :rotfl:

:thumbsup2 Cool. I wonder how crowded it will be then. I want to go over spring break next year.. That way we can take two weeks, and Alex wont have to miss much school. Or we will go right when school gets out. But then I KNOW it will really hot. :crazy2:

[staley7580]

What the HECK!! They have REALLY high rates for spring break! I hope that isnt right. :faint:

[Alex2kMommy]

yeah, dh was actually pushing me to go next month, but i just think the boys will have more fun if the weather is warmer. they always want to hit the pool, and i won't do that if it's cooler. plus in april there will be more daylight hours, and ds8 wouldn't miss any school. :thumbsup2

[Alex2kMommy]

What the HECK!! They have REALLY high rates for spring break! I hope that isnt right. :faint:
for hotel, you mean?

[staley7580]

yeah, dh was actually pushing me to go next month, but i just think the boys will have more fun if the weather is warmer. they always want to hit the pool, and i won't do that if it's cooler. plus in april there will be more daylight hours, and ds8 wouldn't miss any school. :thumbsup2

Totally.. We liked going at Christmas, but we have a lot more fun going when its warmer out.. Hitting the pool is almost as much fun for my kids, as the park is.

[staley7580]

for hotel, you mean?

Yes..

[staley7580]

Did you run away?

[Alex2kMommy]

i was trying to look up the hotel info; they've changed the website again, and i can't find it. but i did find the blackout dates, it would be blacked out on saturdays only, so we could either fly in on sat. or sun, and spend the weekdays there, then fly home the following sat. or sooner.

what were the hotel rates? i saw a 4th night free deal, but i think it was for the good neighbor hotels...

[staley7580]

i was trying to look up the hotel info; they've changed the website again, and i can't find it. but i did find the blackout dates, it would be blacked out on saturdays only, so we could either fly in on sat. or sun, and spend the weekdays there, then fly home the following sat. or sooner.

what were the hotel rates? i saw a 4th night free deal, but i think it was for the good neighbor hotels...

It was showing $311. per night for a standard room at the DLH. :faint:

It is right there at the top right hand side of the page. The AP holders link.. Then scroll down to hotel availability.

[staley7580]

Its jumps from $159 a night at the begining of March, to $311 a night!!:faint: That is just NUTS! I wonder if they just havent put the discount in yet. I hope so!

[Alex2kMommy]

Its jumps from $159 a night at the begining of March, to $311 a night!!:faint: That is just NUTS! I wonder if they just havent put the discount in yet. I hope so!
what discount is there supposed to be?

[staley7580]

what discount is there supposed to be?

At least a regular AP discount.

[Alex2kMommy]

the $159/night is the ap8 or ap9 rate, i think. i don't know how long that rate is supposed to go ... what date it ends, maybe that's the march date you noticed?

i was kinda hoping there'd be a decent rate then, but maybe not. ouch!

[staley7580]

the $159/night is the ap8 or ap9 rate, i think. i don't know how long that rate is supposed to go ... what date it ends, maybe that's the march date you noticed?

i was kinda hoping there'd be a decent rate then, but maybe not. ouch!

I knew they wouldnt have super low rates over SB, but I really didnt think it would be so much for just a standard room at the DL hotel. Shoot. We paid a LOT less than that over CHristmas.

[Alex2kMommy]

I knew they wouldnt have super low rates over SB, but I really didnt think it would be so much for just a standard room at the DL hotel. Shoot. We paid a LOT less than that over CHristmas.
i don't know if it will be so crowded we would not enjoy it. i was thinking maybe mid-week wouldn't be bad, but i don't know. :confused3

[staley7580]

i don't know if it will be so crowded we would not enjoy it. i was thinking maybe mid-week wouldn't be bad, but i don't know. :confused3

I know spring break is generally one of the more crowded times.. But I thought maybe this year it wouldnt be so bad. Obviously... I was wrong!

[Alex2kMommy]

i don't know. when we were going in dec. things looked like it was gonna be very busy, but then weeks beforehand disney started making adjustments on the website, cutting back entertainment, etc. so who knows what it will be like?

i guess a good gauge would be how it looks at the beginning of the traditional spring break time, which is what, about mid-feb?

[staley7580]

i don't know. when we were going in dec. things looked like it was gonna be very busy, but then weeks beforehand disney started making adjustments on the website, cutting back entertainment, etc. so who knows what it will be like?

i guess a good gauge would be how it looks at the beginning of the traditional spring break time, which is what, about mid-feb?

I think around the begining of march is the start of spring break.

[Alex2kMommy]

hmm... guess i'll keep my eyes peeled around then.

whoa, it's after 11 already! guess i'd better get to bed so i can get those kids up bright and early for school tomorrow. ;)

good night. :cloud9:

[MotoXPrincess99]

http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p354/JoleneSjodin/Helina-keijun/morningtink.jpg

:crazy2: I woke up sick. I can't stop sneezing and coughing. This sucks. I wish I could have called in but I don't have very many sick hours left and I'm using 16 when DBF and I go to San Francisco in a few weeks.

[Jennasmomma]

Hope you feel better soon.

I'm watching the Inauguration.

[funnygarcia]

Sitting here with tissues in hand, watching history unfold.

[MotoXPrincess99]

Hope you feel better soon.

I'm watching the Inauguration.

Thanks. :flower3:

Sitting here with tissues in hand, watching history unfold.

I'm sure it will be on over and over again tonigh so I'll have to catch it then. I don't think I've ever seen an Inauguration.

[funnygarcia]

I don't usually watch, I believe the last one I paid any attention to was for Clinton.

[Jennasmomma]

I watch them every once in awhile. I wanted to watch some of this one because it is historical making.

[staley7580]

http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p354/JoleneSjodin/Helina-keijun/morningtink.jpg

:crazy2: I woke up sick. I can't stop sneezing and coughing. This sucks. I wish I could have called in but I don't have very many sick hours left and I'm using 16 when DBF and I go to San Francisco in a few weeks.
ugh.. bummer!
Sitting here with tissues in hand, watching history unfold.

:grouphug:

Im sitting here STARVING. Waiting for Frelan to get home, so he can buy me some lunch! Popeyes Chicken, here I come!!:cool1:

[staley7580]

Dh got his W-2 this morning!:cool1: :cool1: I was all bleary eyed trying to get the taxes done this morning... Good thing our taxes are about as simple as they come. Otherwise I might still be working on it! hopefully I did it right.

[funnygarcia]

Lucky duck to have your W2 and taxes done already!
Haven't got either of hubby's yet or the property tax statement from our apt owner. I like getting it done all in one shot.. so I wait and wiat and wait for all of it to arrive and punch it all into turbo tax/ state online file.
Our state online filing wasn't even available until last week.

[staley7580]

Lucky duck to have your W2 and taxes done already!
Haven't got either of hubby's yet or the property tax statement from our apt owner. I like getting it done all in one shot.. so I wait and wiat and wait for all of it to arrive and punch it all into turbo tax/ state online file.
Our state online filing wasn't even available until last week.

We dont have state here. just federal.


okay. This is way to much info for you all.. But guess what? Im gonna tell you anyhow. :lmao: I feel like my crotch is going to split open, and these babies are going to FALL OUT. :crazy2: But only when I stand up. SO I dont do that much. I have been feeling really good lately... But I suspect its been because I never get off my butt anymore. :lmao: I have so much pressure in my girly bits, and everytime I stand up.. I have to pee. Even if I just peed 5 minutes ago. AND.. We just got back from Popeyes Chicken. I didnt fit in the booth. not even CLOSE. I tried, and started having tummy cramps from being all smushed in. So embarrassing. :blush:

[eatmypixiedust]

http://i344.photobucket.com/albums/p354/JoleneSjodin/Helina-keijun/morningtink.jpg

:crazy2: I woke up sick. I can't stop sneezing and coughing. This sucks. I wish I could have called in but I don't have very many sick hours left and I'm using 16 when DBF and I go to San Francisco in a few weeks.

That sucks. :( I hope you feel better. It's probably due to the Santa Ana winds. It's quite windy here too. I'm surprised my allergies haven't been acting up. Usually I'm quite sensitive and need to take my allergy medication. Hopefully you just have allergies and not a sinus infection or cold. :grouphug:

Dh got his W-2 this morning!:cool1: :cool1: I was all bleary eyed trying to get the taxes done this morning... Good thing our taxes are about as simple as they come. Otherwise I might still be working on it! hopefully I did it right.

I got mine last week but my parents have to do our taxes (due to stocks). They also normally wait until the last minute because they travel so much. They hire a CPA to do our taxes for us. My bf usually goes to H&R Block and he gets his tax refund back quickly.

[eatmypixiedust]

I bought a cute Hello Kitty shoulder tote from ebay. :yay:

I'm eating chips and salsa that I bought from Costco last night. It was funny waiting in the checkout line there. Everyone has these huge carts filled to the rim with food and then my cart has 3 or 4 items only. :rotfl: I bought Jack's Famous Salsa and it tastes really yummy! It's not spicy and it's really good. You guys should try it. :)

[staley7580]

:crazy2: Just because. :rotfl2:

[eatmypixiedust]

:crazy2: Just because. :rotfl2:

:sad2: :sad2: Crazy woman! :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

[staley7580]

:sad2: :sad2: Crazy woman! :lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

Its what I do. :crazy2: :rotfl2:

[eatmypixiedust]

Its what I do. :crazy2: :rotfl2:

:lmao:

[MotoXPrincess99]

Dh got his W-2 this morning!:cool1: :cool1: I was all bleary eyed trying to get the taxes done this morning... Good thing our taxes are about as simple as they come. Otherwise I might still be working on it! hopefully I did it right.

I do my own too. E-File, and direct deposit and I get my $ quick. It's going towards my DL tip in March (the Ladies Only Trip).

:offtopic: Is Havarti (sp) a type of cheese of a type of bread? I thought it was cheese but there was no cheese in the sandwich I got from Target at lunch but the wrapper said Turkey and Havarti. So then I was thinking it was a type of bread. Oh and I just wanted to use that smilie. I don't think we have a "topic" here. :rotfl:

[tinkermell]

Hi Ladies!!

I'm back, and tired of course. Got home last night and had to leave right away to practice singing for a funeral that was held today. Was too tired to get on after that.

This mornig got up, went to the funeral, and then went to my Mom's to see how she was doing. My brother is visiting her right now.

Hope you all are fine!!

[tinkermell]

I do my own too. E-File, and direct deposit and I get my $ quick. It's going towards my DL tip in March (the Ladies Only Trip).

:offtopic: Is Havarti (sp) a type of cheese of a type of bread? I thought it was cheese but there was no cheese in the sandwich I got from Target at lunch but the wrapper said Turkey and Havarti. So then I was thinking it was a type of bread. Oh and I just wanted to use that smilie. I don't think we have a "topic" here. :rotfl:Sarah.................havarti is cheese. You were gyped. :sad2:

[staley7580]

I do my own too. E-File, and direct deposit and I get my $ quick. It's going towards my DL tip in March (the Ladies Only Trip).

:offtopic: Is Havarti (sp) a type of cheese of a type of bread? I thought it was cheese but there was no cheese in the sandwich I got from Target at lunch but the wrapper said Turkey and Havarti. So then I was thinking it was a type of bread. Oh and I just wanted to use that smilie. I don't think we have a "topic" here. :rotfl:
Sounds like you got ripped off some cheese.
Hi Ladies!!

I'm back, and tired of course. Got home last night and had to leave right away to practice singing for a funeral that was held today. Was too tired to get on after that.

This mornig got up, went to the funeral, and then went to my Mom's to see how she was doing. My brother is visiting her right now.

Hope you all are fine!!

Hey Melody!!

[MotoXPrincess99]

Sarah.................havarti is cheese. You were gyped. :sad2:

Sounds like you got ripped off some cheese.


Hey Melody!!

:snooty: How rude! :rotfl:

[staley7580]

:snooty: How rude! :rotfl:

:rotfl2: Go back and DEMAND that cheese!

[staley7580]

Gah. Im bored. :crazy2:

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

:rotfl2: Go back and DEMAND that cheese!

Sounds like sombody didn't cut enough cheese!!

[sameyeyam]

8pm Hyena roll call.:badpc: :badpc: :badpc: Darned, it would appear that my new computer is defective, it's showing nobody here but me.:faint:

[sameyeyam]

Nobody loves me, everybody hates me, guess I'll go eat worms. Long thin slimy ones, short fat juicy ones, itsy bitsy fuzzy wuzzy worms.

[sameyeyam]

I'm coming dangerously close to doing a self interview.

[sameyeyam]

But I think I will just go to bed. Sigh...pixiedust: :wave2:

[staley7580]

AHHHH!!! Im here NOW!:sad:

[Albort]

Are you guys invading disneyland during march/april with that Girls/ladies only trip?

oh, and MOOO.

[Alex2kMommy]

:laundy:

[staley7580]

:laundy:

:crazy2:

[eatmypixiedust]

:offtopic: Is Havarti (sp) a type of cheese of a type of bread? I thought it was cheese but there was no cheese in the sandwich I got from Target at lunch but the wrapper said Turkey and Havarti. So then I was thinking it was a type of bread. Oh and I just wanted to use that smilie. I don't think we have a "topic" here. :rotfl:

http://i40.tinypic.com/rjkq41.jpg http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x105/GabyLycious/sherlock.gif


Don't you hate it when your order is missing something? :sad2: The other night I ordered food from Island's online. They barely put any guacamole in my bf's burger and it was a very miniscule amount (he thought they had forgot to put it in because he didn't taste it until the very end). Plus, they forgot to give us ranch for chicken fingers.

[eatmypixiedust]

Are you guys invading disneyland during march/april with that Girls/ladies only trip?

oh, and MOOO.


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[dizzyami]

You need a Target! We will airlift a Target store to your location. http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo296/AbbaFathersDaughter/smiley_emoticons_flieger01.gif :lmao:

I'm still waiting :hyper:

:crazy2: I have slept ALL day! Yeesh. And yes. I slept all night too. :sad2: No idea what is going on.

Really, no idea at all???

I'm doing fine, not much new and exciting going on. I've been really busy at work, trying to get everything done before I leave, so I haven't been on a lot during the day.

Sorry Alison - but your avatar thing is totally creeping me out. Not the avatar in general - but I am having big time trouble figuring out who you are :lmao:
We dont have state here. just federal.


okay. This is way to much info for you all.. But guess what? Im gonna tell you anyhow. :lmao: I feel like my crotch is going to split open, and these babies are going to FALL OUT. :crazy2: But only when I stand up. SO I dont do that much. I have been feeling really good lately... But I suspect its been because I never get off my butt anymore. :lmao: I have so much pressure in my girly bits, and everytime I stand up.. I have to pee. Even if I just peed 5 minutes ago. AND.. We just got back from Popeyes Chicken. I didnt fit in the booth. not even CLOSE. I tried, and started having tummy cramps from being all smushed in. So embarrassing. :blush:

:grouphug:

[Jennasmomma]

I'm not feeling well today. I just feel blah. With my medical problems some days I just feel "off" ya know? I think i'll be resting a lot today.

[dizzyami]

I'm not feeling well today. I just feel blah. With my medical problems some days I just feel "off" ya know? I think i'll be resting a lot today.

Hi Gina. Sorry you are not feeling well. I haven't been on much lately - but I do definitely try to pop on once in awhile to keep up. So welcome to the group, but don't be too offended if I don't really like you until after the Super Bowl :snooty: :lmao: (and since you are new here I should probably mention that I am totally kidding)

[Jennasmomma]

lol about the superbowl. We are just trying to start the other hand is all :p

[XTinabell]

Hi ladies. Just thought I would swing by with a hello.

I have to leave for dance class in about 15 minutes, I have an eye infection and I'm wearing my contacts and going to dance anyway lol. Hopefully I survive!

[dizzyami]

Hi ladies. Just thought I would swing by with a hello.

I have to leave for dance class in about 15 minutes, I have an eye infection and I'm wearing my contacts and going to dance anyway lol. Hopefully I survive!

:lmao: Hey Cristina!!! Sorry - that really isn't funny, but the way you said it cracked me up!!! :rotfl:

[XTinabell]

:lmao: Hey Cristina!!! Sorry - that really isn't funny, but the way you said it cracked me up!!! :rotfl:

:rotfl2: Well, I'm off! Wish me luck!

[Alex2kMommy]

:laundy:

:crazy2:
:rotfl2:

I am so sorry, guys! I logged in last night intending to chat, but as soon as I got warm under my blankie I fell asleep! I woke just before 11:00 PM and realized I needed to just get to bed. :blush:

[Alex2kMommy]

Christina, just a quick message. When I had pinkeye (and I've had both kinds) and wore contact lenses, I had to toss the lenses and stop wearing them until the infection cleared. Otherwise you're just reintroducing the infection from your lenses back into your eye...

Not sure if you have the soft lenses like I did, or hard lenses that you can use the heat and/or chemical disinfection on, but you may want to check with your doc about that before you use them again.

Hope your eye heals up soon, I remember how miserable that is! :flower3:

[Jennasmomma]

I found a bag of old pictures. I found pictures of my DD when she was around 5. She's now 13. I'm scanning them into the computer so I have a backup. I'm going to scrapbook the ones I found.

I also have 148 pictures my dad picked up for me yesterday that I need to organize and start to pre plan pages for.

At least I'll be busy while I dont feel good today.

[MotoXPrincess99]

Are you guys invading disneyland during march/april with that Girls/ladies only trip?

oh, and MOOO.

::yes:: I'll be there March 6-8th. Not sure if any other Hyenas will be there? :confused3 Maybe I'll get to meet you this time areound.

[XTinabell]

Christina, just a quick message. When I had pinkeye (and I've had both kinds) and wore contact lenses, I had to toss the lenses and stop wearing them until the infection cleared. Otherwise you're just reintroducing the infection from your lenses back into your eye...

Not sure if you have the soft lenses like I did, or hard lenses that you can use the heat and/or chemical disinfection on, but you may want to check with your doc about that before you use them again.

Hope your eye heals up soon, I remember how miserable that is! :flower3:

Oh pooo. Even if I clean them really good?:lmao: It's only a minor infection, no pussing! You're probably right though I should throw them away and grab some new ones.

[staley7580]

BIG EXCITING NEWS!!!


Okay. So nothing earth shattering, but I had a GREAT appointment today!!! First off.. Is it any wonder I feel like crap?? My babies weigh 3 and a half pounds EACH!!:cool1: :cool1: :cheer2: That is fantastic!! I already have 7 pounds of baby in my belly. :rotfl2: The doctor is LOVING those weights. She said that by 36 weeks they will EASILY be 6-7 pounds each! I gained NO weight over the past 3 weeks, and the doc was a little concerned, until she measured me. I went from measuring 33 weeks at my last appt. to 39 at this one!!:faint: At this rate, Im going to measure 60 weeks pregnant when the babies come!:rotfl2:

Baby A is still head down, and thankfully, that is the baby with the bigger head! She said that is awesome... they prefer the big headed babies to pave the way. :rotfl2: Baby B is breech again. :sad2: What can I say.. she is a girl, and just cant seem to make up her mind. So we are on track for a vag. delivery!!:cheer2: Who knew something like that would have me SO excited!!

Speaking of delivery. This was probably the highlight of my appt. We discussed delivery, and how it would go.. As long as everyone is healthy, and such.. WELL. I DONT have to deliver in the operating room, UNLESS they suspect something will go wrong with baby B. AND I dont have to have an epidural, but they DO suggest it, because a breech extraction can be very.. uncomfortable. :crazy2: Sounds like it!:rotfl2: Frelan said that sounds like Swat terminology.. Breech extraction. :rotfl2: Im sure that I will get the epi after a bit, But its nice to know they arent going to push it on me!

I am WICKED excited that there is a chance Alex might get to be there when the babies are born! He SO wants that! :cool1: :cool1:

[Alex2kMommy]

staley-girl, sounds like you are all doing great! :cool1:

does alex know...uhhhhh, what to expect? has he seen puppies or kittens born? or watched one of those childbirth videos? i was watching this show last week (i forget the name of it, but the main character is sam, a living breathing incarnation of murphy's law, his wife is pregnant), and sam was all gung-ho to be in the delivery room with his wife until he watched a litter of pups birthed. :crazy2: :lmao:

[Jennasmomma]

Staley no wonder you are so uncomfortable. Thats great that the babies weigh so much already. You are a good oven! :lmao:

[staley7580]

staley-girl, sounds like you are all doing great! :cool1:

does alex know...uhhhhh, what to expect? has he seen puppies or kittens born? or watched one of those childbirth videos? i was watching this show last week (i forget the name of it, but the main character is sam, a living breathing incarnation of murphy's law, his wife is pregnant), and sam was all gung-ho to be in the delivery room with his wife until he watched a litter of pups birthed. :crazy2: :lmao:
:cool1: It was such a kick butt appointment!! Alex has seen some childbirth videos with me.. So he does know what to expect. If he gets freaked out or anything, we will have my mom there to take him out of the room.

We are starting to work on baby plans and such.. It seems so unreal. We are going to talk to the school tomorrow to work out with his teacher if dh calls, that she needs to have Alex ready for him to run and grab him..
Staley no wonder you are so uncomfortable. Thats great that the babies weigh so much already. You are a good oven! :lmao:

I know!! Its so exciting!!

[Alex2kMommy]

sweet! :thumbsup2

[staley7580]

sweet! :thumbsup2

Indeed!!!

BABIES!! Im going to have BABIES!!!! I cant believe it! :cheer2: NOW... Im getting excited.

[Alex2kMommy]

did she say anything about an expected timeframe? is she thinking you can go to 36 weeks or later? that would be awesome! i think... those babies will be huge! :rotfl:

[staley7580]

did she say anything about an expected timeframe? is she thinking you can go to 36 weeks or later? that would be awesome! i think... those babies will be huge! :rotfl:

We are shooting for 36 weeks. She said if I go into labor at 34 weeks, she wont stop it... but would prefer I wait until 36 weeks. But I doubt she will want me to stay pregnant any longer then that. I can just imagine being 38 weeks, with a couple of 8 and a half pounders. :scared: :lmao: