DDA Chapter 6

[Glynis]

Glynis I am so sorry for you and your family

Thanks, Terry!

 

[Glynis]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Glynis. Your family will all be in my thoughts and prayers this week, especially your SIL.

Thanks, Tia. I just talked to SIL. She is doing much better today. They got all the funeral arrangements taken care of, and so all of that is out of her hands. We are going shopping today to find a nice dress for Carissa, and that will be hard, but good, as well.

 

[Glynis]

Well, I managed to get the front and a little of the back yards mowed today before running out of gas. The running out was my goal though so that was good. I got the oil drained, underside cleaned, air filter off and spark plug checked. The next step was removing the blade to prossible sharpen, probably replace, but it was not coming off for me! Finally got Dad down to help on that part and he managed to get it off finally. There was no way I was trying his method seeings as how I left the yard while he did it for fear a tool might go flying. The real benefit to his coming out though was that he offered to take the parts for replacements and thus he was the one paying for them, not me. So, now tomorrow I've got to fill the oil and finish mowing the back, then by recommendation of the local mower fixer guys, drain the oil again and put in all new. Hopefully that all means I'll have a lot let struggles with the mower this year! It also means I feel like Super Deb with my mechanical abilities. Doesn't hurt that Dad shocked the life out of my by calling me this evening and telling me he was proud of me for figuring out how and doing all of that stuff on my own this morning. Now that doesn't happen very often.

. Hooray for you, Tia! I would have no idea how to go about doing any of that! I'm very much impressed!

 

[Glynis]

Gylnis

Robyn

Jen My DDIL came home for Christmas break and ended up on bedrest for 15 weeks! She, like you, is an executive and was greatly missed by her organization. When she went back to work this week she was greeted like a rock star, they were so happy to see her. Seems now the crisis is over, the bedrest worked and she'll deliver around Mother's Day as planned.

Bedrest is just what teh doctor ordered for you. 30, 35, 38 weeks would be WAY better than now. The girls need everyday you can give them in their little oven of love. Relax. My DDIL used conference calls and emails to keep in touch with the office as much as she could without endangering the baby. You'll find a good balance too.

Now get to bed!!! She was able to get some weird contraption that allowed her to use her laptop in bed. I'll ask her to send me the link if you'd like.

Thanks, Steffy!

(Good advice for Jennifer, too!)

 

[Glynis]

Glynis - I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thanks, Debbie!

 

[babytrees]

I was just checking my e-mail, and I had "A Special Offer from Disney." I was hoping for a great code or something, but it was just for DVD's.

I was greatly disappointed also...espescially since I am already in the Disney Movie Club

 

[Glynis]

That was my exact prayer this morning! Thanks for making me smile (and cry at the same time!)

We are all praying for this! Keep us posted!!!

 

[Glynis]

I'm so sorry for your loss



Ooh, 35 weeks is barely a goal for twins! Thankfully, they develop a bit faster and are watched so much more closely (and given steroids, etc more often) that they often get to go home right on schedule, even born at 34 weeks. Still, you keep on having that optimism for me -- none of us are even aiming that high, so maybe your thoughts can swing the balance! I always said, just from NICU experience, that I would be calm enough (albeit much happier with a bit longer) if they a) hit 30 weeks and b) got their steroids at least 48 hours before making their arrival. Anything after that will just be a blessing!



I appreciate your encouragement and advice! I am able to use my laptop anywhere, thankfully, so I have lots of plans for bedrest. I have even more great ideas now thanks to you all, already!

As for work, after I make my appearance there today (in jeans, no less ) I am done. I was done in about 2 weeks anyway, so there's no sense in trying to work out details to work from home (or wherever) for that short a time.

My focus has totally shifted since last night. I'm over work, especially after hearing back from my partner and my boss (who were shockingly wonderful!)... my thoughts now are just towards staying HOME as long as possible. There are too many aspects of going to the hospital tonight and not coming home until I have two babies in arms that I am just NOT prepared to deal with just yet!

I'll check in after the u/s appointment!

Thanks, Jennifer.

Sounds like you have a sensible attitude about all of this. Just do whatever the doctor tells you to do!

I wanted to stay on bedrest at home, but for me that wasn't an option. The hospital was 45 minutes away, and that was too dangerous. I have to say, though, that I did enjoy my stay at Hotel Hospital. I really couldn't worry about Katie and Jacob, since they weren't anywhere near me. I just had to have faith that Alan was taking care of things (and he was).

Keep that 35 weeks as a goal. I made it there! Anything can happen!

 

[Glynis]

Glynis, I am so sorry! You and your family are in my thoughts!

Thanks, Elizabeth!

 

[babytrees]

Thank you all for the compliments on the photos. I couldn't really comment on them last night....Abi was over my shoulder "Ooooh, I like that one. Hey mom why are you posting those pictures??" Mom didn't answer

 

[Glynis]

Glynis -- I remember you telling us about Carissa before. It sounds like she was a true blessing to all of you. Sending prayers to all of the family and to you and Alan for the service and your beautiful tribute.

Thanks, Marci!

Here's hoping the storms hold off for Jake's game tonight!

 

[PNO4TE]

I was just checking my e-mail, and I had "A Special Offer from Disney." I was hoping for a great code or something, but it was just for DVD's.

I have gotten a couple of them lately!

For some unknown asinine reason Disney seems to have my email address for things like that but not for AP notifications or discount codes!

 

[PNO4TE]

The laundry is started, the grocery shopping is done and now I think I will tackle the lawn. See you later, everyone!

 

[mommykds]

Thank you, thank you for the comments about my test. I had kept it in my mind that it is better to do it earlier than later. Even if something was found they could do more about it if caught ealry. I am so relieved. So for any of you whose mammo's are overdue...Go, get one asap!!!!

I am just doing a final wash load & then I should be all packed. Dana has decided not to take his laptop (yeah , no work worries for him! It will be a total escape.)however I won't be able to check in. I printed my boarding passes..I got "B"..is that good? I have only flown SWA once years ago.

 

[mommykds]

Robyn,
for Emma. It is very hard for kids when the teacher (their constant) is not there. We went through this with Sophie so I feel your pain for your child.

 

[Tammi67]

Anne Marie - I think you'll be fine with the B group. What are your numbers? In case I miss you later, I just want to wish you all a very fabulous and relaxing vacation. I wish I could be there to see your kids' reactions when they find out about the extras. : I hate to bring it up, but what day do you come home?

 

[mommykds]

Anne Marie - I think you'll be fine with the B group. What are your numbers? In case I miss you later, I just want to wish you all a very fabulous and relaxing vacation. I wish I could be there to see your kids' reactions when they find out about the extras. : I hate to bring it up, but what day do you come home?

Thank you!!!!!
Sent you a PM

 

[Pooh67_68]

Have a wonderful and safe time.

print my boarding passes.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Great news.

By the way,
I got the results from my breast MRI & I got the "all clear"..no mammo needed until Jan 2009!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Oops. I meant the 12th, which is a Tuesday.

Ah! I think Tuesday sounds like a better day for the water park than Sunday! It actually wouldn't be too hard for me to swap my days if we all want to go to BB together - I just might want to change my dinner ADRs. We can think on it!

Good morning, DDA! Gotta run as fast as I post as I've got to get in the shower quickly as soon as Mom comes down. MOPS today and an extra baby running around so we have to take turns with the shower. Catch ya later!

Have a good day, Tia!

Thanks, Tom!

I'm so sorry that Leighanna is having to deal with bullies. Good for you on driving her, though. At this point in her school career, there is no valid reason for her to have to go through this and possibly end up hating school.

I just hate bullies!

Tom, I hate to tell you but you are 100% correct that bullying seminars do NOTHING to reduce bullying at the middle school level. I can't believe they put middle schoolers on the same bus as elementary kids!
There was a documentary on Cinemax a few years back where a little guy who had a decent time in elementary was the one singled out to be bullied in middle school. His former "friends" just turned against him. He became suicidal and had to be hospitalized. The school did a seminar on bullying, and do you know the kids who were the most vocal about NOT bullying were the EXACT kids who drove that boy to the brink? They aren't stupid - when there are adults/teacher/administrators around the kids talk a very good game. When nobody is watching them they are vicious and evil.

Thank you, thank you for the comments about my test. I had kept it in my mind that it is better to do it earlier than later. Even if something was found they could do more about it if caught ealry. I am so relieved. So for any of you whose mammo's are overdue...Go, get one asap!!!!

I am just doing a final wash load & then I should be all packed. Dana has decided not to take his laptop (yeah , no work worries for him! It will be a total escape.)however I won't be able to check in. I printed my boarding passes..I got "B"..is that good? I have only flown SWA once years ago.

Definitely better to catch things early!
"B" isn't bad. The families with "pre-board" will go in front of you, but that gives you the opportunity to NOT sit in front of the little brats who will kick the back of your seats the whole way!

Princess whipped her diaper off in the middle of the night and wet all over her bed. WHY do toddlers do that? It seems like every one of my charges has gone through that phase. Time to get the duct tape and make sure that diaper stays ON.

Janet, Tammi, Debbie, etc - My current park days are:
8/4 - MGM (check out of Club Level, possible resort switch)
8/5 - MK (my birthday)
8/6 - Epcot
8/7 - MK
8/8 - Blizzard Beach
8/9 - AK
8/10 - DTD (possible resort switch)
8/11 - MGM
8/12 - Epcot
8/13 - MK
8/14 - AK AM and MGM PM UNLESS DH does the fishing excursion that morning and I go for a massage & facial. Then we'll just hit MGM after lunch and see you all at dinner.
8/15 - Epcot
8/16 - MK
8/17 - Departure day, and our APs expire 8/16 so we aren't doing a park that morning.

We'll hit the park at rope drop every morning, leave for a break around 1:30 or so, go to dinner anywhere between 6 PM & 7:30 PM, and hit the park again after dinner. The only problem with that plan is that we will never get to see the afternoon parades. So I guess there may be some days that we don't go back for a break but then don't go back out after dinner. We'll see.