Hello everyone ... well this thread was made for me and the DH! We've never done anything but Disney Cruises. We're always asked, "Why Disney? It's not like you have kids! Aren't there kids EVERYWHERE?" First, we do
DCL because we're spoiled and EXPECT the kind of superior service that only DCL offers. You'll never be treated better! Second, there aren't kids everywhere because the ships are set up so that we can choose to spend time in the adult areas (and they are strict about keeping kids out). It's all Disney magic and it's been thought out expertly. Plus we do late dining so that people with little ones have a better chance at getting early seating.
Hi there! I have to say I am very surprised that the
Disney cruise is so adult-friendly. Some of our friends have asked us why we've never done the cruise-thing, and besides the fact that I am terrified of water (has no one seen "Titanic"!?), I tell them that I can't imagine being trapped on a boat with a ton of kids, with your only escape route being to throw yourself overboard!
I would think you'd be a captive audience, but maybe not....?
And I just had to comment on Maddhatir's gynie story! I feel the same way - it's like you're backed into a corner where you have to "deal" with kids and you have no artillery in your arsenal. I, too, get that "forced" feeling when I have to talk to a strange child. I am amazed at those who do it so effortlessly. It's just really strained to me. And kind of OT, I have had nothing but problems at the gynie for the past few years. First of all, I am ALWAYS kept waiting (sometimes for an hour) because I can here the doc laughing with the expectant couple in the next exam room - doing ultrasounds and other assorted tests. Now, I know that I am wham-bam-thank-you-gynie appointment, and she makes like $50 a year off me. And I know that the pregnant ladies are much more of a cash cow. But please don't ignore me. Grr. My other struggle has been with getting an IUD. Since I've never had kids, every doc has been resistant to fitting me with one - citing that I could become sterile as a side effect. Um, ok - bonus points, and...? I am 34 and am told every year, what if you change your mind? What if
DH changes his mind? Um, it's REVERSIBLE birth control. Then I take it out. (first I smack DH upside the head, THEN I take it out, actually
) The last lady I went to told me that there was something wrong with me for not wanting kids, when all I did was ask her for info on Mirena. She really broke my faith in doctors, I tell ya. After I held my ground for a bit, she told me "oh, it's really expensive!" Well, since I don't have kids, I can afford an IUD. See how convenient that is? After we haggled on price, she said, "Fine, come back during your next period and I'll put it in." Um hello, don't you want to ask me about my family history? MY history? She asked no questions whatsoever. Who knows if I was even a good candidate for an IUD, I just wanted someone to take me seriously and talk to me about it. I never went back. Even though I really wanted that IUD, I am not stupid, I wasn't going to risk my health during an uneducated procedure. Ugh.
So I am going to try Planned Parenthood. I go there for my pills, but even they are starting to give me a hard time about them due to my age and my high cholesterol (I know, Lisa, put down the fried chicken!
) So I am running out of options. Well, except putting DH out to the couch!
And then I remembered why I never do that in public, because then started the "Awwww, don't you WANT one?" comments... Um, no. But thanks for asking! 
) but the little ones make me want to run screaming like my butt is on fire. 
