4/20/2008, April 20, 2008 - Anyone with us?

[aa4mom]

Woke up to snow again today I think (no, I know) I have had enough of the white stuff!!. Last week's storm was perfect- Friday night into Sat. Today, UGH!!, I had a hard time getting my car out of the driveway. OH well, only--I wish I had a count down ticker-- a little more than 1 month to go

I keep hearing a promo on one of the radio stations- they are giving away Disney cruises. Every time I hear the promo it makes me more anxious for APRIL

 

[mommykds]

Happy March to all my fellow cruisers!!

Now we can officially say..

"We are going on a Disney cruise next month!"

 

[Swimmergirl]

Yea! We're getting closer! Question for everyone - what are you expecting the weather to be like? I'm a BIG cold wuss. Actually its not so much the temperature and the breeze. It can be 80 degrees and if there is a slight breeze I'll be chilly. I'm trying to decide on what kinds of clothes to pack, and I'm guessing I'll need to bring both shorts/short sleeves and some pants and long sleeves and/or cardigans to wear over tops of things. Last time I cruised it was July, so it was HOT, but I was still chilly in the dining rooms and theaters. So, how warm do you think it will be and how are you planning to pack?

 

[mommykds]

Yea! We're getting closer! Question for everyone - what are you expecting the weather to be like? I'm a BIG cold wuss. Actually its not so much the temperature and the breeze. It can be 80 degrees and if there is a slight breeze I'll be chilly. I'm trying to decide on what kinds of clothes to pack, and I'm guessing I'll need to bring both shorts/short sleeves and some pants and long sleeves and/or cardigans to wear over tops of things. Last time I cruised it was July, so it was HOT, but I was still chilly in the dining rooms and theaters. So, how warm do you think it will be and how are you planning to pack?

I can't stand to be cold either. I am bringing a sweater for dinner & the shows as I have heard they are cold. I am packing shorts & capris & sweatshirts for me & the family.

 

[outahere]

The Walt Disney Theater, where the stage shows are, can be pretty chilly. We've always found that the Buena Vista Theater, where they show movies, is probably the coldest place on the ship. The dining rooms can be chilly, however, one time they left the back doors (to the outside) in AP open during the afternoon, and it was unbearably hot in there at dinner.

 

[pammyjsb]

Hey Swimmergirl,

I've been having fun buying all kinds of tank tops and t-shirts for my kids. Went through their closets couple weekends ago and found they've all grown out of most of their summer clothes from last year. Bummer. I'm banking on warm temps so I'll be in trouble if we get a cold stretch.

I always have sweatshirts with me wherever we go anyway. We're from WI so we are used to cold evenings even on hot days.

Forgot about how cold the shows and dinners are so thanks for bringing this up.

Just got a bunch of freezing rain last night so we woke up to ICE. Man, can't wait until April.

Pam

 

[Disney1fan2002]

Just a warning about the ocean temp. We cruised in April of '04, and let me tell you, the ocean was colder than the ATLANTIC up here in New England. It was really surprising. I though the water in the Bahamas was always nice. If it was cold down there this winter, the ocean may be cold.

 

[aa4mom]

"the ocean was colder than the ATLANTIC up here in New England"

You have confirmed my worst fears I hate cold water. I hate cold water. I can't go swimming in New England any more because it is too cold. DH and DD;s have no problem with the water.

Looks like I will have to spend all my time in the HOT TUB!!!

 

[Disney1fan2002]

I had a terrifying day today.

The school nurse called thos morning, and told me DD9 was having a hard time breathing. She checked her oxygen level, and didn't like what she got. Her oxygen was at 90%. It should be in the high 90's. Her pulse was rapid at 133, and the nurse could not hear a good air flow in her lungs.

I called the Dr's office, and the nurse wanted to know how far away I was from her!!! OK, so now I am not freaking yet, but close to it. She gave the Dr the info on her stats to find out if we should go there, or go right to the hopsital by way of 911. I didn't know what the hell was going on. DD has not been sick, and she does not have asthma. Noe of this made sense, and I was scared out of my mind!!!

I got DH out of bed, and went to the school. Her face was BRIGHT red, but she did not have a fever. She seemed to be breathing OK when I go there, but she wasn't trying to take deep breaths. DH was waiting for us in the driveway when I got home, and he took her right to the Dr's office. I went to work, trying not to break down. My mind was racing. I remembered that DS8 had strep a few weeks ago, and DD had not been tested, so I called DH and told him to mention it to the Dr.

DH called me 15 minutes later to tell me they took her stats, and her oxygen was up to 98% and her pulse was 94. Normal. They were going to wait around and see the Dr. The Dr. examaned her, and could find nothing but a healthy 9yo. WTH??? Something was wrong with her. Her face was still flushed when I got home at 3PM, yet she had no fever. Why is her face so red???

Even though the Dr. said she is fine, I looked at her all afternoon like something was wrong. I can't think of her as healthy until I know what caused this. I go back to work on Friday's and work until midnight. The kids go to my sister's. I felt DD was in good hands because my sister has a son who was a premmie, and he has a lung disease that causes his oxygen to drop frequently. My sister would know what to look for. I called and checked in on her a few times tonight, and she was fine, except her face was still flushed. All night, I kept trying to tell myself she is OK...she is fine. My stomach still stayed in a HUGE knot. Then, I get home and see on my caller ID that the Dr's office had called at 7:50PM, but left no message!!!!! WTH!!!! Back to worrying now. I hope I can sleep tonight.

OY

 

[pammyjsb]

Disney1fan,

So sorry to hear about your daughter and what she went through yesterday. That is so frightening, especially when you don't know what caused it.

Our oldest DS was premature and had major complications, nicu for 3 week and now severely hearing impaired. As a result, I've been a huge worry wart about him. One night when he was around 2 years old, I heard him (thank goodess) having a hard time breathing in his crib. I grabbed him and we drove him to the hospital. His o2 sats were down to 89! They kept him in an O2 tent overnight even though his sats improved right away. Turned out he had an acute krupe attack. It never showed up again but they said if it did we just needed to get him outside in cooler air or in the shower.

It was frightening but at least I knew what could get him going again. Hopefully your doc has some news to tell you that will give you some comfort.

Hang in there.

 

[pammyjsb]

Oh yeah, you really bummed me out about the April water report too. We cruised in Feb of 04 and the water was freezing. I was hoping that I'd be able to swim in April with warmer waters. Maybe I better put DH in for the Dolphin Encounter instead of me........I'm just not good in cold water man.

Pam

 

[Dizpinfriend]

Woot!!! Our cruise is coming up quick!!!

I have a quick question for all of our experienced cruisers... Do you recommed I bring beach towels, or are towels supplied on the ship and on Castaway Cay?

I would hate to take up the space in the luggage if I did not need to...

Thanks!!

 

[outahere]

Woot!!! Our cruise is coming up quick!!!

I have a quick question for all of our experienced cruisers... Do you recommed I bring beach towels, or are towels supplied on the ship and on Castaway Cay?

I would hate to take up the space in the luggage if I did not need to...

Thanks!!

They provide towels at the pools and at Castaway Cay. They aren't as large as a beach towel (more like bath towel size), but they're big enough, and you can take as many as you need.

 

[Dizpinfriend]

Thanks for the quick reply!!! Good to know that I can save the room in my luggage

 

[mommykds]

Hi!!!

We bought new luggage over the weekend.
I have to promise myself I will not overpack!!!

We are getting close!!!!!!!!

 

[outahere]

Hi!!!

We bought new luggage over the weekend.
I have to promise myself I will not overpack!!!

We are getting close!!!!!!!!

Remember the old mantras...... pack everything you think you'll need, then put half of it back! Or the other one..... take half as many clothes as you think you'll need, and twice as much money!

Even after many cruises, we still tend to over pack, but we're getting much better. Now we wear "almost" everything we take. The first couple of times though...... that's a much different story.

 

[Disney1fan2002]

I think I am going to start thinking about what to pack this weekend. I need to buy a new bathing suit, so I will have to do that soon.


Check out my new ticker!

 

[tiggerfan333]

I was told it was a good idea to take a couple of cheap flotation rafts with us in our suitcase. They don't take up a lot of room in the suitcase. I was wondering what you all thought of this idea?

 

[outahere]

I was told it was a good idea to take a couple of cheap flotation rafts with us in our suitcase. They don't take up a lot of room in the suitcase. I was wondering what you all thought of this idea?

I have seen this suggested a few times, but have never done it. The rafts at CC are pretty sturdy and can be a little hard to handle, especially for younger kids. Our DS has always preferred the "inner tubes" they have at CC.

 

[tiggerfan333]

I have seen this suggested a few times, but have never done it. The rafts at CC are pretty sturdy and can be a little hard to handle, especially for younger kids. Our DS has always preferred the "inner tubes" they have at CC.

So they have rafts/tubes etc at CC?