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  1. smilingmouse

    Has the flu hit your friends and family?

    So far, no flu for my friends and family. We all got flu shots as soon as we could. My 1 year old was positive for RSV and shared with my husband and myself.
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    How old were you when you became a parent?

    My husband and I got married later. and I had infertility. I was 41 when my first was born, and I will be 43 when the second one arrives. Thank goodness for IVF!
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    Wish Nursery

    Does anyone know the cost for the nursery on the Wish? We are sailing on the Wish in February, 2023. First cruise with our son who will be 15 months old
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    Starlight Coca Cola

    We found the zero sugar version today and my husband referred to it as cotton candy Coke Zero. I agree
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    Parenting trends you like?

    I am a new mom with a son who will be 3 months old next week. I had planned to breastfeed and pump exclusively. I realized after a few weeks that the strain it put on my mental health far exceeded the benefits of not using formula. I am grateful that my doctor and the pediatrician listed...
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    Have you wrapped any presents yet?

    All of our gifts are wrapped, thanks to help from my second mother. We have a newborn (3 weeks old yesterday), so she offered to wrap while I fed the baby. It was one less thing for me to do, so I happily accepted the help
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    How far are you traveling for Thanksgiving?

    No travel for us. Our first child will be born on Wednesday and I will be at home resting and recovering. We are planning to order a meal this year so we can focus on enjoying our first holiday as a family of 3
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    Flu Shot

    My husband and I both got a flu shot a couple weeks ago. My OBGYN recommended getting it ASAP since I am expecting.
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    Slinky dog dash at Disney world

    SDD is smooth and very enjoyable! I don't like SM at WDW at all, though I enjoy it at the other Disney parks.
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    What is your favorite chair? Creating a solid home office

    The power glider recliner rocker that was just delivered this afternoon for our nursery. It fits me well and is VERY comfortable. I suspect baby and I will spend a lot of time there
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    Would your family and friends have picked your spouse as "the one" for you?

    No, our families would not have picked us for each other. With friends it's 50/50, though all of our friends now comment that we make a great couple.
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    S/O Leaving the country

    I turned 40 in 2020 and had my dream trip planned to visit: Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong (to finish my Disney parks around the world tour with my husband). All parks except Shanghai would have been repeats for me. After the parks, we had a few days scheduled to relax in Honolulu...
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    All time Favorite Teacher and why

    My high school French teacher, Mlle. Kress. She was an inspiration as a teacher and is the reason I went on to be a French major in college. Outside of the classroom , she was equally amazing. She became my second mom and will be grandma to my son 💙 when he arrives in November
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    Disney while pregnant?

    I went to WDW over father's day weekend for a babymoon when I was 15 weeks. I avoided everything on Disney's list of rides that pregnant women should avoid. We took it slow, took breaks as needed (more than I normally need) and I drank lots of water or Gatorade Zero Sugar. I struggled with...
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    Steak?

    I haven't had waygu, but my husband has and he enjoyed it immensely. We've ordered the waygu from Costco and he thought it was delicious. I'll take his word for it since I don't eat meat.
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    Anyone gotten married when they were "older"?

    I got married on the Disney Fantasy in 2017. My first marriage, husband's second. I was 37 and he was 41. We were legally married by a DCL rep on the ship, before the leaving port, so the marriage was recognized/legal in the US. Ceremony was a couple days later at see. We had a group...
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    Where did you meet your current spouse or SO?

    Online--thank you OK Cupid. Married in November, 2017 on DCL and our first child is due on Thanksgiving
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    My Disney Store is closing forever this week so I went yesterday to soak it in one last time

    Our last local store at the Mall of America, closed yesterday. It was my main reason for dealing with the crazy crowds, so I don't think I will be back for a long time
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    Uplifting COVID News

    My husband and I are expecting our first child, after 3 back-to-back rounds of IVF that started during the pandemic. Our son is due on Thanksgiving and we can't wait to meet him. Also looking forward to our babymoon in WDW over Father's Day weekend




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