Any Magic Halloween Cruisers 2003 out there?

["Ginger"]

Dena 2 infants at one time? You poor thing , good luck. You'll get so attached to those babies that after a year you won't want to go back to work. Anyway who's going to care for them if you go back to work?

Oh no!!! My DH just came home from work and guess what, he's sick.

 

[rae519]

Poor Ginger's DH! And poor Ginger!

Dena, maybe we can arrange for all of us to get on one excursion at Captain M's.

Definitely going to do the horseback riding with DS though! It's a long time dream of mine to ride a horse on a beach, even before the movie "Black Stallion" was filmed!

It was a glorious day here - guess I got all of Emma's good weather (thank you!!!). Opened up all the windows and turned off the heat! HURRAY! Then DH put on the Weather Channel and we saw the forecast for the rest of the week. Well, at least we had today!

Rae

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

We were on page 2 and we can't let that happen. Believe it or not just got back from the Naval Hospital with the baby again. This time 10 days of Erythomicine (?spelling) and baby Sudafed. This is his 3rd antibiotic in 3 weeks and we leave tomorrow for Florida for 10 days to visit my Dad and Step Mom. I pray he does ok on the flight, Mr. Motrine will be his friend . It is a direct flight from Raligh to Tampa so hopefully he will be ok. My 5 year old DS has always been a trooper no matter what. He has severe asthma and has been through a lot in 5 young years. He could not understand today at the Doctor's why she was making Cade cry. Now mind you the Doctor was only listening to his chest and looking in his ears and such. He stood there with all of this 5 year old might and told her to stop making his baby brother cry............oh well, interesting morning. Off to pack for tomorrow. I will check in via e-mail on you gals.

One more thing. I am having a really hard time deciding about GC. I want to take Chance to the Sting Ray snorkel. I have narrowed it down to Captain Marvins or Bryan's or maybe Nativeway. I am not sure Chance will be "weirded" out by the rays but I know he can stay on the boat and thought he would even love the boat ride and beautiful water. What do you all think and who should we use? Is anyone else (not Rae and her sharkaphobia) doing this excursion?

I thought I would send my MIL, 2 year old, and Mom and Dad since Mom uses a wheel chair on the AC tour of the island???

Tiff

 

[laurenk]

We are probably going to do the Stingrays. I want to do this as early as possible so I have time to shop. We can't really decide yet. We all keep coming up with different things we want to do.

 

[rae519]

Sharkbait here....

I am so sorry about your baby, Tiff - maybe they will try ear tubes next. Wow! Chance must be a real wonderful brother to Cade to be concerned. That's love and it's how you are raising them! Good mama - probably a tired Mama but a good one!

Tom is "FORCING" me to do Stingray City on the August cruise with Michael. The first time one of those things touch me, I'm going to scream bloody murder! Michael and I are going horseback riding first though - I don't want to die before riding a horse on the beach. And if I don't get eaten then maybe I'll do it again in October. No promises!!!!

Rae

P.S. I have a will made out and if I get eaten by a shark while on this August excursion, there is a clause that says DH won't get a dime!

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

then let us know how the sting ray excursion was and who you are using? I really think Chance will get scared but I think he would like riding the boat and maybe getting in the water better than the DCL excursion of the island where they visit Hell, 7 mile beach and the turtle farm which my 2 year will like. We will be going to Chakanab for a beach day in Cozumel and then of course Castaway Cay.

Last year my DH and I went to Playa del Carmen for a week which is a 30 minute ferry ride from Cozumel and it was heaven on earth. We took the day ferry over to Cozumel and went on a 1/2 snorkeling trip and visited 3 reefs. They also do a combined dive & snorkeling trip for people who have people who do both (i.e. DH dives and I snorkel). I would highly recommend them to everyone. When they took us out there were only 2 other coupples off of the RCCL Voyager. They keep the groups 8 or less and if other snorkel boats pull up and crowd us they move us. It was the most awesome thing I have done Here is their web link for anyone interested and no Rae we were in water 20 feet deep and never saw a shark

http://www.eagleraydivers.com/WhatsNew.htm

You do have to e-mail Chellie one of the owners she is a transplanted American to make reservations and they do fill up fast.

Ok, that is my information for tonight. On to my baby, I hope we can avoid tubes. Chance has had 2 sets and his anoids and tonsils out but it did help. Hope you all are well.

Off to Florida for 85 degrees

 

[dzneprincess]

WE havent decided which excursion we are going to do yet, but I really WANT to do either Stingray city, or the dolphins! But that dolphin one seems so darned expensive, and my DS8 says he does not want to swim with the rays! I guess he can hang out wiht Rae! LOL When do we need to start booking these things? I need guidance! Also I am now 33 weeks pregnant and in very much pain! I am still working full time, and all I can think about to keep me going is paying on my cruise, and having enough money for excursions! Dont wanna charge it! So, is it October yet?

 

[JLSE50]

I am subscribed to this thread but did not get any notice of activity for a couple DAYS. I decided to check as I could not BELIEVE you had no one posting and there are three new pages I wonder why I did not get any notice about it.

DENA: I celebrate the BIRTH SEASON It starts when I get my first card or e-mail and lasts until I am tired of having the cards on the mantle--in April or May. So you are definitely in time. Thanks.
Have a super time on the cruise and let us know what you think of it and how it compares!
The Pelican Island Story is neat! I'm impressed that Roy was there!

EMMA: Yes, you must see Emperor's New Groove!! It is good.

ROCHELLE: Neat about the new office!! What a fun way to tell everyone! Clever people you work for.

GINGER: What is with your postal job? How is Ashley? You? Bill? Over that flu I hope!

TIFF: How is the baby? How was the trip? How did he handle the flights?

DZNEPRINCESS: You are in pain with the pregnancy? Is the baby OK?

We had temps in the low 70s today--it was WONDERFUL It is supposed to be in the 40s the rest of the week. Spring is over. Ratz.

Jan

 

[rae519]

Okay, what's up with the pain at 33 weeks? I delivered my first Christopher (9/8/1980) at 28 weeks - he was a feed and grow premie but I had no pain during gestation. As the possible babysitter, I want you both to be healthy - so take care, please!


Michael will be on the boat with us for Stingray City in August. I still have to make the reservations. I'll let you know how an 8 year old does - if the 48 year old Mama holds up!!!!!

Jan, welcome back!!!! Missed you!

Have a great day everyone!
Rae

 

[dzneprincess]

Whoops, sorry didn't mean to worry anyone! Especially Rae, as she has a financial investment in my brood Many years ago, I had a fractured tailbone. The DRS explained to me then, that type of injury never completly heals. During my everyday life it hurts occassionally (my weight doesn't help) but during my 1st pregnancy I discovered what they meant by "never completly heals" ! LOL Yet here I am with #4! What is wrong with me, don't I remember pain?? It is really bad! As the uterus and baby get bigger and heavier, it puts alot more weight on my tailbone. Also since I can no longer sleep on my belly or back, I can only sleep on either side, which adds more stress to the area because I spend x hours a night with the majority of my weight on my hips Getting out of bed in the mornings is a task There are definetly moans and groans, and I'm sure a few expletives are muttered, but I haven't quite figured out by who? My job is with the local telephone company, inside the central office, lots of bending, reaching, stepping up on a step ladder (one step only don't worry) and going and going and going! LOL I told someone else most days I feel like the Energizer Bunny that has finally lost its battery power! I just called out this morning, because yesterday was an extremely painful day at work, and this morning just walking 10 feet to the restroom was BAD OK my pity story is done now! lol All is well with baby Nathaniel, and i expect him to go full term as all the other brood did I just cant wait to sleep on my Belly!!! Ok who's gonna sleep on their belly in honor of me this evening??? LOL

Is Michael at all aprrehensive about the Stingrays? When I ask my Christopher 7 (CJ) about it, he politely declines! LOL It is so strange becaue he will not hesitate to go on roller coaster rides, and scary rides with me but he does like scary movies, or doesn't seem to wanna do this type of thing. But my DD Taylor (6), she hates scary rides, but loves anything scary on TV and really wants to do the stingrays! Now Max (3) he will probably want to bring one home as a pet for Nathaniel


Ok it is early and here I am running my mouth! I hope everyone has a great and painfree day!

 

[rae519]

How interesting - I broke my tailbone while on active duty - fell down a set of stairs!!! And I do agree, it was very difficult at times, especially during labor since the pressure was significant even with a 2lb 13 1/2 ounce bruiser like Christopher!

Yes, I do have the claim of "adoptive" Mama to you and your brood - so I will definitely sleep on my belly tonight for you! How about a nap? Can I take one for you?!

Maybe if Michael enjoys it, we can hook up both boys and then maybe CJ will want to go for it. We can always try!

Rae

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

Oh my goodness, #1 4. I am stressing this Am on getting to the airport by myself parking, checking everything, clearing security with the raised security level etc, with a 21 month old and 5 year old so I do feel for you with 3 and 1 on the way

When I was pregnant with Cade Chance turned 3 while he was gone and I was pregnant while he was gone and worked full time as a Loan Officer and took care of our house.......then when he did come home for 1 week when I was 36 weeks pregnant all hell broke loose but I will tell you about that after you deliver because it was a fluke thing anyway

When are you due, how old will the baby be when we sail? Is the baby going? I sure admire you keeping up with all of them I laughed out loud when I read the 3 year old will want to bring 1 home (lol),

Off to the airport!

Tiff

 

[dzneprincess]

Rae, take that nap for me! Never can get to much sleep! I think that is a good idea abput the boys getting togther on our cruise. When we sail CJ will have just turned 8! I think he would enjoy some time away from Taylor. You know the two of them are only 14 months apart in age, and I think he gets a little tired of her at times. You know I hear from a lot of people that have a tailbone injury! Did you actually break your tailbone, or just fracture it? Mine was a fracture, which is maybe why no invasive correction was done, plus I was only like 8. I have been to a chiropractor before and that certainly helped! But that was back when I only had 1 kid and something know as FREE Time! lol

Tiff: Why are you going? NO fair! I have notrips to llok forward to until our cruise! That is VERY hard for me! I normally go to WDW at least 2wce during the year, and Biloxi Mississippi at least once a year for some gambling! ( that is my keep myself sane trip with no kids or DH) So the last trip I was one was to WDW in Spetember before I found out I was pregnant! And that was a last minute trip. I just tagged along with my friend and her mom! Isn't your 5 year old a great big help? My CJ is 7 now, but he is such a help for me with Max. Taylor tries too, but usually she makes more of a mess It will be interesting to see how Max does with baby Nathaniel. He is so excited about the baby and our cruise. Not a day goes by that he doesn't ask, either " Is da baby here yet?" or " When is it gon be ha-o-ween??" LOL You know that whole no concept of time thing! I am due May 3rd, and nathaniel should be roughly 6 months old by the time we sail. At this point we are not planning on bringing him. BUT we have 2 cat 10s and can add him if we need to! LOL

When we last sailed CJ was 3 and Taylor was 2, so we always had her with us. This was before DCL had Flounders. My DH really wans to go with no baby because he wants to be able to have some grown up time, and I think that after 6 months with 4 kids 8 and under I will be ready for some kidless time to! So at this point he will be staying with Grandma! But I may become to attched! LOL

Whew what is it with me, I am a chatterbox today. I guess since I am at home alone with no one to talk to! LOL


So is anyone else on deck 2 with us?

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

The weather was lovely again today here! Started off dull and cold but it had cheered up considerably by lunch.

Fractured tailbones-ouch!

All hell broke loose in my history class today because our regular teacher wasn't in and no substitute turned up. We had people throwing paper at each other and somehow they got a cupboard door for a shield! It wasn't really all that bad though but when a teacher finally came to see why we were making so much noise and set us work they didn't even notice the lifesize drawings on the board!

I think we're on deck 7

 

["Ginger"]

Hi all
Bill is feeling better, Ashley was too until 1:45 am when she woke me up with her Mommy cry. Her ear is now hurting her. we'll be making a trip to see the doctor today.

Jan, I haven't been getting the notices either. Still working, had to work yesterday. While I was on the road delivering I hit a curb and blow a tire. Thank goodness Bill was home and could come out and change it for me. When he put on the little donut tire (spare) it was flat too. Just my luck cause I was having a good day till that happened. I am working to get my speed up, I did finish my route and make it back to the postoffice before 5:45pm.

dznyprincess I feel for you. I went 41 weeks before they induced me. I kept working as long as I could, 39 weeks. I was working for the postal services then. I got so big that I could not get behind the wheel of my mail truck. My postmaster put me on light duty, so I worked in the office.

Got to go for now.

 

[buzz&woody'smom]

Ok we made it to Florida it barely, our flight was delayed over 3 hours so that put the babies aleady sick self to a point of exhaustion. He actually did ok, I ran him and Chance (5) up and down the terminals for 3 plus hours but Cade was up ALL last night with this awful congestion and coughing. It is almost a choking cough. He would not sleep in the pack n play and he just broke one of my Step Mom's decorations "by accident" so not off to a good start. We could call it a day and head back home instead of staying 10 days but then I think he is more sick now and I need to wait it out to see if the 3rd antibiotic quicks in. Then of course I am paranoid because I have no spleen from my aneurym at 36 weeks with him so I am immune compromised and there is all of this fatal junk going around. I did tell my DH before I left , "now don't sneak off to war and not let me know".......I hope that does not happen before I get back.

We are on deck 2 2102 & 2104. I LOVE deck 2 it is quiet, quiet, quiet. I think I have talked my sister and her companion in joining us again this year but they will be in a Category 11 on deck 6.

dzneprincess , I am sorry to hear you are in pain and hope it gets better for you

Rae and Ginger I hope the weather gets better for you and everyone gets better and same to you Jan!!!

Rose you just need to come to the USA and warm up in October

Off to stumble thru the day with new born fuzzy.............

 

[Rose_Greenthumb]

The weather's been gorgeous again today! Everyone goes crazy at lunch time in the sun though!

We went to see Cats last night! I love that musical!!! We had front row tickets right next to the door where all these giant cats came running in! Scared me half to death but it was so great!

 

[rae519]

Poor Ginger, Tiff and babies!!!!

Ginger, I never get my mail before 5:30PM. "Sparky" is a nice guy but SLOW as molasses.

Tiff - this is supposed to be a vacation. You are doing penance now and so are the wee ones. NOT FAIR!

Emma - we locked the door once on a substitute and were called on the carpet for it by the English prof (from Jamaica) whose daughter was my best friend and who chastized everyone but me because his "Rosemary" and I would never be part of it. TEEEE HEEE HEEE~!

Rae

 

["Ginger"]

Hi all, thank you for the well wishes, they worked. We are all back on the road to good health.

Now if the rain would stop long enough for the ground to dry out I could plant some flowers.

We signed our contract yesterday to start our home improvement. The contractor will be starting in 6 weeks. I am excited but not looking forward to the mess. He says it will take 2 1/2 to 3 months. We are going to try to live in the house while the renovations are going on. Not sure it's going to work, he says we may have to go to a hotel for a few days. We will have 1 bedroom, bath, and the living room to live in. But no kitchen, I guess we'll be cooking with the microwave, toaster oven and grill. We are going to move the old frig to our front porch area which is enclosed. We may have to put the computer in storage for awhile, so if you all don't see me posting you'll know why.

Well I'm off to the gym, have to shed some of this winter weight before it's pool time.

 

[rae519]

Good luck on the renovations! We did our interior ourselves but it was just cosmetic stuff - the actually WORK was done on the outside by contractors. Never any fun and forget privacy - but the results will be worth it, Ginger! I promise!

Had "college boy" (my eldest son) home for a few days. Sure was nice to hear his opinions and viewpoints on the world. Makes me miss him though because he loves to debate!

Only 41 days til we leave for our May cruise and I know I'm not alone in this but, I'm just not feeling very excited about it. Must be the weather or just this negative news, but I sort of lost my enthusiasm - Mom and Michael have enough to carry me through though.

Going to bed early tonight and hope to wake up feeling more like me -

Rae