**Disney Fantasy May 19th, 2012- EASTERN** (INDEX/ROLE CALL, PAGE 1--ENTRY 2)

[SpeedFigure]

Ok...now you guys are just making me jealous!!!!

Sorry, I have been absent lately. We have a lot going on that I am still working through -- medical stuff. Nothing life threatening, just things we need to figure out. Should know more about my "plan" today. Then hopefully will know more about Sabrina's "plan" at the end of the week. Once things settle down I am sure I will be on here more often.

I hope you all have a FABULOUS Hump Day!!!

Awwwww Sorry Mati!!! I really hope things work out for you and Sabrina. We are here for you!!

Why, yes Kathy...I am going with someone fun!!
So many countdowns!!!

 

[DizDaddy]

So where is our countdown? Was it Sonya that was keeping us updated?

 

[Rono007]

Hi...

My family and I have book our second cruise on Disney for 19 May 2012 on the Fantasy! Our first cruise together as a family was on the Magic on 28 February 2009 and we had an amazing time. I was also an Asst. Cruise Director on Premier Cruise Lines oh so long ago, so it's REALLY nice to sail as a passenger!

We know it's a long way off, but we are already getting excited. Our girls were 3 and 5 on our first sailing and will be 7 and 9 for this one. They still remember the first cruise we took and are a bit giddy about going back on a bigger, newer ship with all their favorite Disney friends and Princesses.

We are bringing another family along with us and their kids have never cruised, so it will certainly be an exciting time for everyone making new memories that will last a lifetime!

We are interested in hearing from others booked on this voyage of discovery and hope you have a wonderful day no matter where you are at the moment!

Shine on!

Ron

 

[DizDaddy]

Hi...

My family and I have book our second cruise on Disney for 19 May 2012 on the Fantasy! Our first cruise together as a family was on the Magic on 28 February 2009 and we had an amazing time. I was also an Asst. Cruise Director on Premier Cruise Lines oh so long ago, so it's REALLY nice to sail as a passenger!

We know it's a long way off, but we are already getting excited. Our girls were 3 and 5 on our first sailing and will be 7 and 9 for this one. They still remember the first cruise we took and are a bit giddy about going back on a bigger, newer ship with all their favorite Disney friends and Princesses.

We are bringing another family along with us and their kids have never cruised, so it will certainly be an exciting time for everyone making new memories that will last a lifetime!

We are interested in hearing from others booked on this voyage of discovery and hope you have a wonderful day no matter where you are at the moment!

Shine on!

Ron

Welcome!!!

If you go to page one of this thread you will find a ROLE CALL where you can 'meet' others traveling on this cruise. Feel free to share your information....we are using the following format to post the info:

Format:
***Roll Call***
DIS Name:
Names/Age(s): (at sailing) of everyone sailing
From:
Stateroom(s):
Celebration(s):
Dining (Main or Late):
Show Time:
Partipate in FE:


Share pics if you like (preferred), but it isn't required.

There are great people on this cruise thread....let's start the countdown to May 2012!!!

Tony

 

[Rono007]

There are great people on this cruise thread....let's start the countdown to May 2012!!!

WHOO HOO!

 

[SpeedFigure]

I'll fill in for Sonya....

436 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DizDaddy]

I'll fill in for Sonya....

436 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WoooooooHooooooo!!!!! Thanks, JorDan!

 

[Rono007]

***Roll Call***
DIS Name: Rono007
Names/Age(s): Ron (dad), Audra (mom), Lauren (9), Megan (7)
From: Danbury, CT
Stateroom: 7600
Celebration: Lauren & Megan's Birthdays! (09 & 06 May)
Dining: Late
Show Time: 7PM
Partipate in FE: Yes

 

[DizDaddy]

DIS Name: Rono007

Please let me know if there are any issues with the information posted, and welcome to the group!

 

[sues14]

***Roll Call***
DIS Name: Rono007
Names/Age(s): Ron (dad), Audra (mom), Lauren (9), Megan (7)
From: Danbury, CT
Stateroom: 7600
Celebration: Lauren & Megan's Birthdays! (09 & 06 May)
Dining: Late
Show Time: 7PM
Partipate in FE: Yes

Hi all! Welcome to our group,looks like you got a great family the group has been quiet but I'm sure we will all be posting soon!

 

[JRandAJsMom]

***Roll Call***
DIS Name: Rono007
Names/Age(s): Ron (dad), Audra (mom), Lauren (9), Megan (7)
From: Danbury, CT
Stateroom: 7600
Celebration: Lauren & Megan's Birthdays! (09 & 06 May)
Dining: Late
Show Time: 7PM
Partipate in FE: Yes

Welcome!!!! Our boys were 4 and 6 on their last Disney Cruise and they'll be 7 and 9 for this one too! We've been looking at all the virtual tours of the play area and the Aquaduck and they can't WAIT for all the cool stuff to do! Really, Mommy can't either, haha Just wish I was little enough to play in the kids area

 

[auntlynne]

Is this a DCL photo from Shutters or did you put the border and words on it yourself?

 

[Rono007]

Thanks everyone for the welcome!

We cannot wait to sail on the Fantasy and we are all very excited!

As for the picture, we had a local take the picture and we added the words and the border. As a matter of fact, I don't think we bought a single Shutters photo. We ended up with hours of video and nearly 1000 pictures that we took. We posted a small smpling of our first cruise as a family at: http://picasaweb.google.com/rquinn007/DisneyMagicCruise2009#

 

[texfinn]

Hi Everyone! Welcome to the new folks!!!

I am sorry I have been so MIA lately....

We have had some things going on and I think I am ready to share -- at least a bit with my DIS friends...

I am getting iron infusions to deal with severe anemia. This is more a pain than anything but I am feeling better. I have a minor procedure next week that will hopefully prevent the anemia from re-occurring. My issues are small.

The problem that has consumed me the past couple of weeks is with my DD, Sabrina. We found out on the 28th that she has scoliosis. Scoliosis in of itself is not anything really that bad. It is actually very common and many many folks live with scoliosis without knowing they have it. Unfortunately, it is a bit different with Sabrina. She is only 9 and has many many years to grow. The spine specialist said she has only scratched the surface on her growing and will be very tall. He also told us she already has a 30 degree curve. Because of these 2 things, he couldn't help us......that was not a nice message to hear.

It turns out that juvenile scoliosis is not common. Left untreated it can result in a very twisted spine that would ultimately force her to have spinal fusion surgery later in life. We have to treat it now and hope that it doesn't progress any further as she grows. We were directed to the pediatric spine specialist here in Austin. I have since done a ton of research and got very very worried. My beautiful daughter could very well end up in a back brace for the next 5-7 years. We are exploring other options (there are some very exciting ones out there) but they do involve surgery which scares me silly. I have since made appointments with 2 specialists here in Austin and a surgeon in Houston. I have even submitted Sabrina to the Shriners hospital in Houston -- I hope they accept her.

At this point, we don't know what is going to happen. We should know soon and have an idea of what the next 6 months will look like (bracing/surgery/etc). Until then, if you can imagine, my stress level has been high and I have been very distracted.

I am sharing with all of you because in some ways, it is easy. Most of you don't know her at all so I have no fear of judgement. Also because my past DIS friends have turned out to be some of the warmest friends I have. I am assuming that will be the same with this group.

I will keep you all posted on her progress but until we get it sorted out, will most likely not be posting (although I do read all the posts)!

Ultimately, I hold on to the fact that this is not life threatening, it isn't something she will even (hopefully) have to deal with all of her life. We are lucky our kids are as healthy as they are and I can't imagine the stress that some of you have dealt with from cancer, diabetes or anything like that.

Ok, so back to work -- thanks for listening....

 

[SpeedFigure]

Hi Everyone! Welcome to the new folks!!!

I am sorry I have been so MIA lately....

We have had some things going on and I think I am ready to share -- at least a bit with my DIS friends...

I am getting iron infusions to deal with severe anemia. This is more a pain than anything but I am feeling better. I have a minor procedure next week that will hopefully prevent the anemia from re-occurring. My issues are small.

The problem that has consumed me the past couple of weeks is with my DD, Sabrina. We found out on the 28th that she has scoliosis. Scoliosis in of itself is not anything really that bad. It is actually very common and many many folks live with scoliosis without knowing they have it. Unfortunately, it is a bit different with Sabrina. She is only 9 and has many many years to grow. The spine specialist said she has only scratched the surface on her growing and will be very tall. He also told us she already has a 30 degree curve. Because of these 2 things, he couldn't help us......that was not a nice message to hear.

It turns out that juvenile scoliosis is not common. Left untreated it can result in a very twisted spine that would ultimately force her to have spinal fusion surgery later in life. We have to treat it now and hope that it doesn't progress any further as she grows. We were directed to the pediatric spine specialist here in Austin. I have since done a ton of research and got very very worried. My beautiful daughter could very well end up in a back brace for the next 5-7 years. We are exploring other options (there are some very exciting ones out there) but they do involve surgery which scares me silly. I have since made appointments with 2 specialists here in Austin and a surgeon in Houston. I have even submitted Sabrina to the Shriners hospital in Houston -- I hope they accept her.

At this point, we don't know what is going to happen. We should know soon and have an idea of what the next 6 months will look like (bracing/surgery/etc). Until then, if you can imagine, my stress level has been high and I have been very distracted.

I am sharing with all of you because in some ways, it is easy. Most of you don't know her at all so I have no fear of judgement. Also because my past DIS friends have turned out to be some of the warmest friends I have. I am assuming that will be the same with this group.

I will keep you all posted on her progress but until we get it sorted out, will most likely not be posting (although I do read all the posts)!

Ultimately, I hold on to the fact that this is not life threatening, it isn't something she will even (hopefully) have to deal with all of her life. We are lucky our kids are as healthy as they are and I can't imagine the stress that some of you have dealt with from cancer, diabetes or anything like that.

Ok, so back to work -- thanks for listening....

Oh Mait!! I've been thinking about your non-stop. I hope your precedure goes well and fixes your Anemia!!
Sweet Sabrina! She is the loveliest little lady I've ever met. You will make the best decision for her situation.
Pixie Dust being sent your way!!!

 

[Rono007]

Welcome!!!! Our boys were 4 and 6 on their last Disney Cruise and they'll be 7 and 9 for this one too!

Our girls love meeting and making new friends! We'll chat as time gets closer.

 

[Rono007]

I am sharing with all of you because in some ways, it is easy. Most of you don't know her at all so I have no fear of judgement. Also because my past DIS friends have turned out to be some of the warmest friends I have. I am assuming that will be the same with this group.

Prayers, peace and blessings to your and your family during this time.

How unfortunate that some might possibly judge. I only imagine that the majority are just praying for your daughters well-being.

 

[wishlounge]

Unfortunately we had to cancel our cruise, so you can remove us from the May 19 group. Finances aren't what I was hoping they would be. :-(
Hope to meet some of you on a future cruise. Have a great time!

 

[SpeedFigure]

Unfortunately we had to cancel our cruise, so you can remove us from the May 19 group. Finances aren't what I was hoping they would be. :-(
Hope to meet some of you on a future cruise. Have a great time!

Sorry to hear that!! You will be missed. There will be plenty of future cruises!

 

[barbreis]

too bad you had to cancel. I didn't realize there was anyone else from Rocklin CA on this board. Hopefully, everything will work out and you'll get to try cruising one day soon.