But I didn't get to celebrate turning 30!! Pre trip report!

[MaleficentandGoons]

Rain ponchos( the cheap Walmart ones) for those tropic 30 minute thunderstorms
Fan Mister
Batteries
Mclaren Triumph stroller in Majesty here is a link if you want to check it out
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/im...5796011&s=baby-products&qid=1275413896&sr=1-1
Swimsuit for me thinking- Lands End
Emeril's coffee pods and to-go cups
Baby Bjorn
Swimways float for the pool. We just bought one for her from target and SHE LOVES IT!
Bottle brush
Travel dish soap
Bottle Brush
1 pack of swimmers
Arm & Hammer diaper trash bags
disposable placemats
Neutrogena Baby Sunblock Stick or Lotion ( not sure which one is easier to apply)
First Aid Beauty Healing Stick- it's for bug bites check it out here if you wanna know more. http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P248405&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=5972
Dr. T's Supergoop Travel Tube and Wipes
oxyclean
ziploc bags
disposable bibs
Pack and play crib sheet

 

[SwirlyGirly]

Butting in here with what might seem like a random comment, but are you sure you want the McC Triumph? I only ask bc we have the Techno, Triumph and the Volo and I found that the Triumph was the least useful of the 3. It wasn't full enough to replace the Techno and it wasn't light enough and compact enough to replace the Volo.
The Techno is bigger and heavier but it completely reclines and has good support for babies who aren't sitting well. However, I think your little cutie will be sitting up just fine by your dates and you might want to consider the Volo. The Volo is super lightweight and very easy to carry and pack. And since it's a true umbrella stroller, most airlines will let you roll it all the way to the plane. If you are in business, they let you store it in the on plane cabinet. And you can find Volos with a mesh seat which would be nice and cool in Orlando.

 

[MaleficentandGoons]

Hi Swirly!
We want the Triumph in Majesty. Since day 1 Ella never liked sleeping fully reclined. She likes an angle (right now shes on the couch next to me sleeping on a towel that is covering a neck roll) all the time. The Techno is great but a bit expensive for us seeing that we have the Bertini already.
The Triumph has UV protection too. Thanks for the info though!

 

[MaleficentandGoons]

So my parents booked today! RPR was sold-out for July 27 so they are coming on the 28th which means we will need to reschedule or cancel the Cabana but they got the same time for breakfast on Thursday so hopefully when we get there we can just ask them to make the two into a four.
They are so excited to be going on vacation with all of us! My mom went a little crazy this weekend with her at Gymboree...again. but it was fill a bag get 30% plus i had a $5 coupon soooo it was worth it!

 

[mjohnson96]

Okay for your shopping list don't foget to bring along some of those individual scented bags for the dirty diapers. I don't know about you but my 8mo DD can really drive you out of the room I used to bring these with us on trips when my oldest was little and it helps keep the little hotel rooms smelling nice. I also bring some travel fabreeze

 

[MaleficentandGoons]

Okay for your shopping list don't foget to bring along some of those individual scented bags for the dirty diapers. I don't know about you but my 8mo DD can really drive you out of the room I used to bring these with us on trips when my oldest was little and it helps keep the little hotel rooms smelling nice. I also bring some travel fabreeze

WE LOVE THOSE!!! I bought the munchikin holder on sale at Target on a whim and now we are addicted. Shes on solids now and REALLLY likes green peas and green beans. Those bags have come in handy many times! I actually found a 6 pack of the bags with two holders in AJ Wrights. Now there is a holder in both cars and on her bag!

GOOD CALL

 

[Larrabe]

I've done both and they are both really good. There are no weights for INSANITY. It's MASSIVE i mean MASSIVE interval cardio so you are burning calories and shredding/tearing while losing weight. I feel like P90 was a lot less cardio in comparison.
With both though you need a good amount of exercise room/ceiling clearance and a sturdy floor. I have wood floors and when i'm jumping the entire house shakes. I kind of wish I could do it outside.
I just want to be in shape and wear a tankini or modest two piece I'm not looking to be a VS model! I'm also cutting sugars and only 20-30 carbs per meal. I'm basically following the diet they gave me when I had gestational diabetes. I lost 15lbs while pregnant and I wanna keep going! GOOD LUCK! Let me know which one you pick.

Okay, it's been a while, but I did order the INSANITY program. Thanks for the advice! I haven't started it yet, though. I wanted to do a month of POWER 90 before (literally) jumping in on July 1st. Gotta get in some serious shape for those WWOHP crowds!

 

[MaleficentandGoons]

Nice!!! Good luck!!

 

[MaleficentandGoons]

It appears that wwhop has bought on a new type of insanity to Universal! Im rehinking my entire plan of attack now! STAY TUNED...

 

[mjohnson96]

Just wanted to let you know that we did get the fridge fee waived because the baby was on formula (fridge is real tiny).

When the crib came I was expecting a pack n play like every other hotel but they brought up a wooden crib with a light green bumper and one of those little travel supplies for babies gift in it. It was great and Stacey loved to sleep in it, she didn't have any problems adjusting to the difference

 

[MaleficentandGoons]

That's GREAT!!! I can't believe i'll be there in a little under three weeks!!!

 

[MaleficentandGoons]

OMG I can't believe that in 19 days WE WILL BE THERE!!! Time went by so quickly. I want to start packing but I still have a few things to get like a bike/stroller lock and a big sun shade for the stroller. I just think it will give me peace of mind. I mean i know that if someone wants to take your stuff they will but at least i can make it a bit harder.

We are still looking for transportation to the hotel. i'm thinking we might just use mears and order from Garden Grocer. We are still debating what to do (any advice is welcomed

 

[sunshineNJ]

OMG I can't believe that in 19 days WE WILL BE THERE!!! Time went by so quickly. I want to start packing but I still have a few things to get like a bike/stroller lock and a big sun shade for the stroller. I just think it will give me peace of mind. I mean i know that if someone wants to take your stuff they will but at least i can make it a bit harder.

We are still looking for transportation to the hotel. i'm thinking we might just use mears and order from Garden Grocer. We are still debating what to do (any advice is welcomed

I highly reccomend Garden Grocer. It is easy and they are great! I will be using them again this Aug.

 

[mjohnson96]

Don't get to much from the grocery store, we always overdo it and have to figure out what to do with it. Usually I send it back with my parents since they live in Florida. This year again I got stuff for breakfast bottle waters and drinks and then of course all the baby food stuff. We used the baby food stuff and bottle water and the rest went back to grandma's house.

 

[MaleficentandGoons]

Thanks for the Garden Grocer recs! I'm not sure how much I can bring on the plane in terms of food for her so I don;t know if I will be able to bring all of it on the plane with me.

 

[MaleficentandGoons]

I just booked Mears for Transportaion! $58 not bad for round trip. Now on to my garden Grocer order. i think it will mostly be bottles of water and a few baby food items.

OHHH! I started packing, at least for Ella. She is complete minus one swimsuit, her sunglasses and sunblock. We are packing her diapers in our luggage.

I'm debating buying a new Vera Large Duffel. Right now everything for her is in the one I currently have and it's Carry On size!!! I'm amazed.

 

[mjohnson96]

Thanks for the Garden Grocer recs! I'm not sure how much I can bring on the plane in terms of food for her so I don;t know if I will be able to bring all of it on the plane with me.

I would not bring powder formula in your suitcase. It tends to explode sometimes due to the pressure and then you have a nice suitcase full of formula filled clothes

I waited and bought the formula and the baby food once we got there, she hasn't met a baby food jar she doesn't like yet so that was pretty easy I got got those take and toss spoons so I could just leave them with the jar of food when we went out and not have to wash them.

Also, don't forget some dish soap to clean the bottles if you want.

 

[MaleficentandGoons]

I plan on carrying them onto the plane. We have the individual packets that each make 4oz.

 

[reelmom]

Jumping onboard. Your baby is precious. I hope that you have a wonderful time and I can't wait to read about it.

 

[MaleficentandGoons]

Good Evening!!!
WOW time has literally flown by! DD is almost 7 months! Here we are at a wedding in RI! My husband loves this picture.

[/IMG]We really tried to consolidate luggage but it seems that was not to be. So we are checking two bags and have one carry on each plus my Vera tote baby bag and stroller. My husband is carrying my laptop in his bag.

I'm an awful flyer but i'm being told that I have to keep myself together for the child. It's roughly a three hour flight so I'll have about 5 panic attacks.
I would drug myself but I need to be alert for this trip so hopefully Jetblue TV will keep me occupied.

I've heard that Universal is a bit more laid back so the only thing I went really crazy about were dinner reservations. Tuesday we get in during the afternoon so I'm sure we will eat at the first place we can in the parks. Dinner might just be something small. I'm hoping we can check in and go to our room when we get there. Wed My parents get in and we have a 1230 reservation for Mythos. Thursday We have our 3 Broomsticks reservation Friday and Saturday we have reservations for Emerils at 6. My parents will take one night and we will take the other and then meet up. Sunday at 7 we have a reservation for 7 pm for all of us.

SO Excited!! I can't wait to see Hogwarts for myself!!