DDA Chapter 6

[Tammi67]

Jennifer - Glad to hear your U/S went well and that you got to come back home!

I'm glad to hear this as well.

 

[Tammi67]

August travelers, here's our itinerary......

Aug 11 - Check in at BC and head to Epcot. ADR at Biergarten, Illuminations at 9.
Aug 12 - BB for the morning into early afternoon, back to hotel, Fantasia in the evening.
Aug 13 - MK for rope drop. 1900 Park Fare for dinner. MK for evening
Aug 14 - HS, CMC for dinner, back to HS for Fantasmic
Aug 15 - Epcot for RD, depart in afternoon.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

August travelers, here's our itinerary......

Aug 11 - Check in at BC and head to Epcot. ADR at Biergarten, Illuminations at 9.
Aug 12 - BB for the morning into early afternoon, back to hotel, Fantasia in the evening.
Aug 13 - MK for rope drop. 1900 Park Fare for dinner. MK for evening
Aug 14 - HS, CMC for dinner, back to HS for Fantasmic
Aug 15 - Epcot for RD, depart in afternoon.

Your days match ours for 8/13 & 8/15, plus the evening of 8/14. Maybe I'll leave my BB day alone because it looks like we will have lots of opportunities to see each other!

We match on 3 days with Janet, and we're having breakfast at MK on 8/16 with Bernadette's family. This is good, because I don't want to spend 16 days just talking to DS & DH. Actually, I talk to everyone (CM's, people in queues, people on buses, people in restaurants) so I have plenty of interaction. DS will really enjoy talking with the other kids since we never travel with anyone his age.

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I am trying to figure out how much havoc it will cause if we do part of our stay at WL. It messes up 3 ADRs if we change resorts 8/4 - 8/10, but it only messes up one if we change 8/10 - 8/17, and that's breakfast on our departure morning. We'll only change resorts if I would save money by having an AP rate at WL. For that middle chunk that we want to add DxDDP to, we really need an AP rate. I don't want to pay rack rate for the room AND pay for DxDDP on top of it.

The last chunk at AKL already has a AAA rate and we don't want dining for those nights, so I can leave that one alone. I definitely don't want to do 13 nights at WL. I didn't like it THAT much!

 

[tinknme]

Sounds like the 9th is the perfect morning to meet up! How funny about breakfast, hopefully we can be seated together

Garrett & I always get extra FP's for Riley, so that will work I love to go on Dinosaur, but Garrett doesn't. Never been on Primeval Whirl, I don't think I could handle the spinning

I think after breakfast we will head back to the resort depending on how hot it is at this park.

8/9 - This is so funny - we'll be at Tusker House at 10:30! We should ask if they can seat us together! All 3 of us love EE, so Riley is more than welcome to ride with us! I can't go on it multiple times in a row or my head hurts, but it doesn't seem to bother DS. Maybe if you and Garrett each get a FP for it we can send DS and Riley back through a 2nd time. We usually go immediately to EE, get FPs, go ride Dinosaur (they ride, I don't, it is too rough on my back), ride Primeval Whirl, then go back and ride EE.

 

[tmfranlk]

Hello all! Well, apparently someone has been hired for the nanny position, but I'm not too terrible upset. There's no way it was right for me if the only reason I know someone was hired is through other people. The mom hasn't called or emailed since I got back with her that I was really interested. The 5yo was in my MOPS class this morning. At the end, I was standing at the door to call kids as moms arrived. The mom came almost right away and the daughter saw her so came running. I was standing there with my "Tia" name tag on and had told her before that I taught that class and mom barely stopped to get the little girl, let alone say hi, introduce herself (we've never actually met), let me know she'd hired someone, anything. The girl mentioned to me (not knowing I was involved at all) that she had a new nanny coming over to play later. When I mentioned it to Erin she had talked to the mom during MOPS and the mom told Erin she had a new nanny coming that day. Definitely not meant for me with those happenings!

I do plan to apply with a local agency though that has a placement service for Mommy Nannies.

Elizabeth - Any thoughts on looking at Craigslist type postings or would you stick with more "professional"/placement service avenues?

 

[tinknme]

Tammi I'm not sure where we are going on the 13th yet. Looks like you & Elizabeth will be at MK in the morning. We have breakfast ADR's at Ohana this morning, maybe we will go to MK as well

August travelers, here's our itinerary......

Aug 11 - Check in at BC and head to Epcot. ADR at Biergarten, Illuminations at 9.
Aug 12 - BB for the morning into early afternoon, back to hotel, Fantasia in the evening.
Aug 13 - MK for rope drop. 1900 Park Fare for dinner. MK for evening
Aug 14 - HS, CMC for dinner, back to HS for Fantasmic
Aug 15 - Epcot for RD, depart in afternoon.

 

[tinknme]

Sorry this one did not work out Tia. I'm sure more opportunities will arise

Hello all! Well, apparently someone has been hired for the nanny position, but I'm not too terrible upset.

 

[tinknme]

Jennifer I am glad to hear you were able to come home!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Sounds like the 9th is the perfect morning to meet up! How funny about breakfast, hopefully we can be seated together

Garrett & I always get extra FP's for Riley, so that will work I love to go on Dinosaur, but Garrett doesn't. Never been on Primeval Whirl, I don't think I could handle the spinning

I think after breakfast we will head back to the resort depending on how hot it is at this park.

DH usually can't handle AK much past noon because it is SO hot and steamy in that park. He says he wants to see that bird show, but I really, really, REALLY do not like birds. Especially LOOSE birds flying over me. So we'll see. Maybe we'll take in a nice show after breakfast. A show with A/C!

Hello all! Well, apparently someone has been hired for the nanny position, but I'm not too terrible upset. There's no way it was right for me if the only reason I know someone was hired is through other people. The mom hasn't called or emailed since I got back with her that I was really interested. The 5yo was in my MOPS class this morning. At the end, I was standing at the door to call kids as moms arrived. The mom came almost right away and the daughter saw her so came running. I was standing there with my "Tia" name tag on and had told her before that I taught that class and mom barely stopped to get the little girl, let alone say hi, introduce herself (we've never actually met), let me know she'd hired someone, anything. The girl mentioned to me (not knowing I was involved at all) that she had a new nanny coming over to play later. When I mentioned it to Erin she had talked to the mom during MOPS and the mom told Erin she had a new nanny coming that day. Definitely not meant for me with those happenings!

I do plan to apply with a local agency though that has a placement service for Mommy Nannies.

Elizabeth - Any thoughts on looking at Craigslist type postings or would you stick with more "professional"/placement service avenues?

Tia - Yep. That was rude. I'm sorry it didn't work out, but it sounds like there might have been issues down the line so this is better!
Your next question is tricky. I am an "old school" nanny. I prefer placements through LIVE agents, not online matching services. A live, local agent gives you someone to advocate for you, and it gives you someone to go to if things get weird in your job. BUT, having said that, 2 of my 4 jobs have been word-of-mouth placements, including this one. Lots of my friends use those online agencies and like them, but most of them are single girls who aren't bringing a child to work with them. I think having your own child means you have to be more careful and selective.

Beware of agencies who promote "Mommy Nannies". They are promoting it to nanny employers as being a FABULOUS way to save money. The agency here that places nannies w/ their own kids chops THIRTY PERCENT off the nanny's salary. I told them in no uncertain terms would I agree to a 30% pay cut simply because I have a 12 year old who is around ON OCCASION. Call other agencies and see if they will list you without "specializing" in placing nannies with their own kids. There are some very, very good agents who are willing to go to bat for me. They tell the families to interview me and THEN decide, instead of deciding NO nanny with a child, period.

Craig's List can be a decent resource, but it can also be very, very scary. I know some families list with agents, then list on there just to broaden their pool of candidates, so not all of the families are freaks. Just be very careful!

Tammi I'm not sure where we are going on the 13th yet. Looks like you & Elizabeth will be at MK in the morning. We have breakfast ADR's at Ohana this morning, maybe we will go to MK as well

That sounds great! We'll be at Kona at 7:50 AM, then MK!

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Tia - I just looked and saw that TLC for Kids is based in St. Louis. I know Sharon Graff-Radell from INA. Not sure if she is the one placing "Mommy Nannies" or not, but she is a good agent. She has been in the business a LONG time. Definitely worth your while to give her a call. You can tell her you know me, but I haven't been to an INA conference in about 5 years so she may not remember me. At any rate, tell her your friend is a nanny in Dallas, a former INA conference attendee & Nanny of the Year nominee, and said to call her for advice. Tell her your situation and see what she has to say.
The INA conference this year is in Orlando the first weekend in May, so she will be out of town for that.

 

[babytrees]

Jenn-I am so glad you and the girls are at home and not hotel hospital for at least another week

 

[tink2020]

Hello all! Well, apparently someone has been hired for the nanny position, but I'm not too terrible upset. There's no way it was right for me if the only reason I know someone was hired is through other people. The mom hasn't called or emailed since I got back with her that I was really interested. The 5yo was in my MOPS class this morning. At the end, I was standing at the door to call kids as moms arrived. The mom came almost right away and the daughter saw her so came running. I was standing there with my "Tia" name tag on and had told her before that I taught that class and mom barely stopped to get the little girl, let alone say hi, introduce herself (we've never actually met), let me know she'd hired someone, anything. The girl mentioned to me (not knowing I was involved at all) that she had a new nanny coming over to play later. When I mentioned it to Erin she had talked to the mom during MOPS and the mom told Erin she had a new nanny coming that day. Definitely not meant for me with those happenings!

I do plan to apply with a local agency though that has a placement service for Mommy Nannies.

Elizabeth - Any thoughts on looking at Craigslist type postings or would you stick with more "professional"/placement service avenues?

Tia, good luck finding the right position!

 

[tinknme]

Adian update:

April 17, 2008 at 05:21 PM CDT
Well we are in a room and all went pretty well. He isn't a fan of the big bandage but that comes off in the morning. Right now he is resting fairly well.

The surgery surprised the docter which is not always good. It seems Aidan has lots of bone marrow in his skull, so when they started to drill, he started to bleed and bleed he did. His body holds about 800cc and he lost 450cc. The docter told us in the 300+ surgery's he's done, he has never seen a child do this. So leave it to Aidan to cause a little trouble.

Well it all went well after that and we got to stay out of the ICU and not have to get a transfusion. He does look like a little ghost at the moment, but he's our little ghost and he's now safe.

I get to enjoy the nice plastic chair (bed) this evening and we will hopefully go home tomorrow.

Thanks for the prayers and support, we will do this all again in a few months.

 

[Glynis]

Thanks, Heidi.

 

[Glynis]

The ultrasound is over, and I'm staying home for the night anyway There was nothing "too urgent", which was nice to hear. My OB will likely order these weekly, and so at least I realize (not just "know", but actually take to heart) that I could go to the hospital at any time. It won't make it any easier when it happens, but I can at least mentally prepare!

So for now, I said my goodbyes at work (harder than I anticipated), and I'm home eating my PB sandwich, trying to make a list of things I need from Kyle in order to survive bedrest, especially when he's on call!

I hope you are having a good afternoon!

I'm so glad that you are home! Thank heaven the U/S didn't show anything too urgent. I know it's hard to stay down, but DO IT!!! Let your sister (and the rest of your family) help you out right now. It is imperative to the development of the girls! They need this time, and believe it or not, so do you!

 

[tink2020]

I'm so glad that you are home! Thank heaven the U/S didn't show anything too urgent. I know it's hard to stay down, but DO IT!!! Let your sister (and the rest of your family) help you out right now. It is imperative to the development of the girls! They need this time, and believe it or not, so do you!

Oh, I believe it!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Jennifer--glad ou are home!

 

[Tammi67]

Your days match ours for 8/13 & 8/15, plus the evening of 8/14. Maybe I'll leave my BB day alone because it looks like we will have lots of opportunities to see each other!

We match on 3 days with Janet, and we're having breakfast at MK on 8/16 with Bernadette's family. This is good, because I don't want to spend 16 days just talking to DS & DH. Actually, I talk to everyone (CM's, people in queues, people on buses, people in restaurants) so I have plenty of interaction. DS will really enjoy talking with the other kids since we never travel with anyone his age.

I know Nicholas will enjoy seeing your DS and Janet's Riley, and whatever other boys might be around. I gets a little put off after too much time with Alyssa and Bethany.

 

[Tammi67]

Hello all! Well, apparently someone has been hired for the nanny position, but I'm not too terrible upset. There's no way it was right for me if the only reason I know someone was hired is through other people. The mom hasn't called or emailed since I got back with her that I was really interested. The 5yo was in my MOPS class this morning. At the end, I was standing at the door to call kids as moms arrived. The mom came almost right away and the daughter saw her so came running. I was standing there with my "Tia" name tag on and had told her before that I taught that class and mom barely stopped to get the little girl, let alone say hi, introduce herself (we've never actually met), let me know she'd hired someone, anything. The girl mentioned to me (not knowing I was involved at all) that she had a new nanny coming over to play later. When I mentioned it to Erin she had talked to the mom during MOPS and the mom told Erin she had a new nanny coming that day. Definitely not meant for me with those happenings!

I do plan to apply with a local agency though that has a placement service for Mommy Nannies.

Elizabeth - Any thoughts on looking at Craigslist type postings or would you stick with more "professional"/placement service avenues?

Sorry about the nanny position, Tia. Sounds like you didn't need that family anyway.