A Rumblee in my Tumblee Pre-Trip Report

[lovesdumbo]

Ok so why of ALL times is this happening!!! I was really quite calm about this flu. I thought it's in Mexico and people who have gotten it in the US have had mild cases. And then today i walk into my daycare and they tell me a baby has died of it. Here in the US.
Should we even be going to Disney World!!!?? I mean I was worried about the germs and everything before this even started. Now I am starting to do what they say not to do.... PANIC!

I had to leave Owen and Myles at school today and Owen was clinging to me and crying (which he never does) I was in tears by the time I got to my car. UGH, it is so hard sometimes.

The ironic thing is that after I drop them off, I take a T into Boston. I mean I probably have just as many chances of catching something like this during my normal commute as I do in Disney. I will practice CRAZY handwashing with me and the kids (wayne you need to too) I am sure we will be ok, it just is ONE more thing to make me worry about.

It is really tragic that any has died from this but we don't know all the facts in the case of this baby. I just read chicagoshannon's post that this baby was from Mexico so you don't know what his health was before getting sick or how quickly he got medical attention.

I read about a virus going around WDW when I was there in January (I think it peaked in December). I did wipe down the phone and remote in the room and then I made sure we didn't eat anything without washing our hands. I got a spray hand sanatizer at CVS-it looks like a pen. I found that a bit easier to deal with in the parks than the gel. The "pen" fit in my bag with other pens. I also just bought a HUGE box of individually wraps hand wipes at BJ's. It was $10 but had an instant $5 rebate.

 

[my2disneyboys]

Thank you for all the suggestions and the comments. I like most of you I am sure, just worry about my children and I want to do whatever I can to keep them safe. I tend too worry too much and Wayne doesn't worry- so we balance each other out.

 

[The3rdDisneyBoy]

Hey! I worry. I worry about stuff.

But, also, did you know that Animal Kingdom has its own beer? So, huh? Swine flu? Wha?

 

[leamom2princesses]

Hey! I worry. I worry about stuff.

But, also, did you know that Animal Kingdom has its own beer? So, huh? Swine flu? Wha?

I needed a good laugh..

 

[my2disneyboys]

Hey! I worry. I worry about stuff.

But, also, did you know that Animal Kingdom has its own beer? So, huh? Swine flu? Wha?

mmm... beer!

 

[Goofy442]

Flying back from Disney yesterday all I thought of was that flu. Every time someone sneezed or coughed I found my self holding my breath for a few minutes my DH was laughing at me . While we were at Disney I told everyone don't touch the doorknobs use your shirt, if someone coughs or sneezes walk away. I found it hard to get it out of my mind.

 

[my2disneyboys]

Flying back from Disney yesterday all I thought of was that flu. Every time someone sneezed or coughed I found my self holding my breath for a few minutes my DH was laughing at me . While we were at Disney I told everyone don't touch the doorknobs use your shirt, if someone coughs or sneezes walk away. I found it hard to get it out of my mind.

How was it!!?? How were the crowds!? Are you going to do a trip report?

 

[that's nice]

Thank you for all the suggestions and the comments. I like most of you I am sure, just worry about my children and I want to do whatever I can to keep them safe. I tend too worry too much and Wayne doesn't worry- so we balance each other out.

Thats how DW & I are too. She is the worry wart and I'm the 'whatever' guy. I think it has to do with the fact that she is a nurse and she has to be prepared for the worst.

I'm sure everything will be fine on your trip. Keep in mind that the media hasn't had a big story for a while so they are really running with this one. On our local news last night they spent the first 13 minutes talking about the swine flu.... They could of told the story in 2 minutes. It was the same nonsense over and over.

mmm... beer!

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!!!

 

[my2disneyboys]

Thats how DW & I are too. She is the worry wart and I'm the 'whatever' guy. I think it has to do with the fact that she is a nurse and she has to be prepared for the worst.

I'm sure everything will be fine on your trip. Keep in mind that the media hasn't had a big story for a while so they are really running with this one. On our local news last night they spent the first 13 minutes talking about the swine flu.... They could of told the story in 2 minutes. It was the same nonsense over and over.

Media- all for a good story- they send everyone into a panic!!



THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!!!

Is it almost 5:00???!!! - I cant wait to go home and have a nice - hey tomorrow I officially start my vacation! No more work for 2 1/2 weeks!!!

 

[that's nice]

Is it almost 5:00???!!! - I cant wait to go home and have a nice - hey tomorrow I officially start my vacation! No more work for 2 1/2 weeks!!!

30 minutes to go!!!!!!

 

[Happydog]

Oh my! Good for YOU! HOW EXCITING! NOW the real countdown fun begins!!!!

 

[lovesdumbo]

I have to share this with you and Wayne! Joe wrote me an acrostic poem for my birthday. I didn't know what an acrostic poem was in 2nd grade-I even had to ask him tonight what it was. It is when the first letter of every line spells something. I think he could have chosen something better for the "R" line. I have to say when I read it I got very excited for our trip.

Happy Birthday
At spring time
Pools at Disney
Pools are cool
You're in Disney for your birthday

Birthdays are great
I love you
Right you're 48
This is so fun
How happy are you
Dashing to the birthday race finish line
At May it's your birthday
You're in DIsney for your birthday

 

[wlwilliams9]

Woo Hoo...VACATION!! Mike has to fly to Tennesse tomorrow, back on Friday and training on Saturday, then he is on vacation for 2 weeks. He can't wait! I am always on vacation!!!

 

[my2disneyboys]

I have to share this with you and Wayne! Joe wrote me an acrostic poem for my birthday. I didn't know what an acrostic poem was in 2nd grade-I even had to ask him tonight what it was. It is when the first letter of every line spells something. I think he could have chosen something better for the "R" line. I have to say when I read it I got very excited for our trip.

Happy Birthday
At spring time
Pools at Disney
Pools are cool
You're in Disney for your birthday

Birthdays are great
I love you
Right you're 48
This is so fun
How happy are you
Dashing to the birthday race finish line
At May it's your birthday
You're in DIsney for your birthday

That is so cute!!! I didnt know what it was either- of course Wayne the English Major was like "yeah, of course I knew that"

Oh my! Good for YOU! HOW EXCITING! NOW the real countdown fun begins!!!!

Thank you!!!!!!! I need to try to stay calm. I get so excited that it overwhelms me and I get FREAKED out!!

Woo Hoo...VACATION!! Mike has to fly to Tennesse tomorrow, back on Friday and training on Saturday, then he is on vacation for 2 weeks. He can't wait! I am always on vacation!!!

Wow - Mike travels a bunch!! Wayne used to at his last job and now its very rare- which is good for us because I really do not like staying home alone! I am a big chicken. He will be so happy come Sunday when you guys will all be on vacation!!!!!

 

[longing2Batdisney]

LUCKY YOU!!!! What will you possibly do for six whole days!!!
Dance a little, giggle a lot, skip around the house with out noticing...
on to the
just don't freak out you are going to the best place in the world...

 

[my2disneyboys]

LUCKY YOU!!!! What will you possibly do for six whole days!!!
Dance a little, giggle a lot, skip around the house with out noticing...
on to the
just don't freak out you are going to the best place in the world...

This is so cute!!! Thanks!!!

 

[Nicole786]

The final days of the trip are the WORST!! Im right there with you but its probably easier since you are on work vacation!! My days off always fly by so actually i'm really only 7 days away, not 9! See my logic!!

 

[chicagoshannon]

5 DAYS!

 

[DisneyTiger]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh is all I can say!!!!!!!! Happy Vacation

 

[Goofy442]

How was it!!?? How were the crowds!? Are you going to do a trip report?

Epcot was great with all the flowers it was so pretty to see. The value resorts and some of the moderate resorts were sold out due to cheerleading, dancing and other events. These kids came from all over the world to compete at Disney. Our resort SSR was only half full which was good because when you left the parks the other resort bus lines were out the door. If we missed our bus we could take the DDT bus and take a boat or walk back to our resort which was nice. It was not bad all the parks did have long lines for the main rides but over all not too bad. No I didn't do a trip report because this was a surprise from my DH for my birthday.