Disney with two broken arms - (Final Day 1/23)

[teruterubouzu]

It sounds like you do a lot to make the trip even more exciting for your kids!

 

[WDWRocksMySocks]

I love your Mickey pancakes - very cute! Your girls are absolutely adorable. Look forward to hearing more about your trip.

 

[Me&3]

I love the partys . I also like to buy little gifts for myself and act surprised . It makes the kids laugh. I'll be here waiting for more .

 

[irky416]

I'm enjoying your trip report so far! Your girls are cute. I can't wait to read more!

 

[JzeroT1437]

I clicked this thinking there'd be an elaborate mafia-related backstory. The lack of one left me a little sad.

 

[TCKK]

I'm here. Looking forward to hearing more.

 

[pmama]

Alright, this is the part you have all been waiting for. Is she serious about two broken arms? Is it a play on words? Who had two broken arms?

Well, it all starts with early January of this year when I had foot surgery. Before that I had run for both mental and physical exersize. I love running but my feet are just not made to run that much. I did several half marathons before the pain just became too much. I had a nerve in the ball of my right foot removed and still need to do the left foot. Well, my very understanding running partner and good friend stuck with me and we decided to diversify. We decided we wanted to try a Triathlon. With triathlons you don't do near as much running and can cross train. I swam in highschool so that was not a problem for me. My friend however learned to swim and I can't believe how quickly she learned. We trained all summer and on Sept. 7 (3 days before Disney) we set out to race in our first sprint Triathlon.

The swim for this particular race was in a pool. I did awesome in the swim. Passed up everyone in my lane and was pumped as I ran to transition onto bike.

I got my shoes, helmet, shorts, glasses on and zoomed off on my bike. . . . .

Ignore the date stamp on these pics. It's wrong.

Time out. . . . . . . I can already see some of you foreshadowing. You think you're so smart don't you? O.K. you're probably thinking, oh, she's going to biff it off the bike. . . Well, you would be correct then. I set off very fast and immediately there was a very steep hill with a sharp turn at the bottom. At the bottom there was a lady directing traffic. Because this race started in tons of seperate heats everyone was not hearded together. In fact there was no bike in front of me and I could not tell by her wimpy little motion she made which way I was to go. So I gently (hmm, I think it was gently) tapped on my brakes for the turn and to make sure I was heading the right way. BAM. Who ever knew just how well that front brake works when you tap it while zooming strait down a steep hill. (Guess I spent too much time training in cycling class and not enough actually out on my bike.) I was literally thrown over my handle bars. Funny thing is I didn't get a scratch. But that also lets you know how I must have come straight down, on what else but my ARMS. OWE. Not to mention how embarrasing. Luckily we were past the crowd of family and friends but the lady at the bottom of the hill came running and a couple of cyclist behind me said "are you ok?" as they zoomed by. All I could say was owe, owe, owe. I sat up and clutched my knees to my chest in pain.

So, what do you suppose happened next? It's my favorite part of the story really.
To Go or Not To Go

 

[pmama]

your girls are so cute i'm loving the trip report so far

Thanks a bunch, glad you're enjoying it.

Subscribing. I can't wait to read more.

I'm so glad to have readers.

You have my interest peaked! Great report so far - can not wait to read the rest!

Glad I was able to peak you're interest. Glad you're here.

It sounds like you do a lot to make the trip even more exciting for your kids!

Yes, that really is half the fun for us.

I love your Mickey pancakes - very cute! Your girls are absolutely adorable. Look forward to hearing more about your trip.

Thanks, of course the girls are not big pancake eaters so we had a lot of leftover pancake that day.

I love the partys . I also like to buy little gifts for myself and act surprised . It makes the kids laugh. I'll be here waiting for more .

Yep, I'd just assume buy myself something I like than be surprised by something I don't.

I'm enjoying your trip report so far! Your girls are cute. I can't wait to read more!

Thanks, I think they're cute so it's great to know others do as well. Since I am a bit biased of course.

I'm here. Looking forward to hearing more.

So glad you're here.

 

[Me&3]

Don't stop now more more

 

[Mickey'sMainMami]

I am on board, waiting for more, and the suspense is killing me! Well, actually, we know what comes next, but you have to finish the story!!! I can't believe that happened to you, I am sooooo sorry!!! I am glad it didn't keep you from Disney and I hope it was able to help you take your mind off it!! And, I should have put this first, but you and your family are just cute as buttons, does anyone say that anymore??? But it's true, your family is beautiful!! Again, can't wait to hear more!!

 

[Momof2princess]

Oh No, Dont stop now.....we need to hear what happened next

 

[pmama]

So, what did I do next? As soon as I could get up off the cement, I got up, brushed my clothes off and picked up my bike. I was still a bit shaky so I walked my bike around the steep curve. Then I got back on (pain and all) and I finished the Triathlon. (12 more miles of biking and a 5K run)!

My friends and family waiting at the Finish had no idea I had fallen. It wasn't until about an hour after finishing that I began to wonder if there was a little more wrong that just some bruses.

After a trip the Urgent Care I was pretty depressed

One arm, I could handle but having both arms bandaged up was just plain impossible. I had a small fracture on right elbow and one on left wrist. They gave me a cast on my left hand and made it impossible for me to move my thumb. My right arm was in a sling. I am right handed and do everything with my right hand but could not use it. I was left with four fingers on my left hand. Impossible. It felt like with the casts they also bound my joy.

I can't say enough about how fabulous DH was. At first he had to help me with almost everything. Including to wash my hair, etc. He was so helpful and gentle and patient. He earned major hubby points. Of course on top of that he had to do everything to take care of the girls and household as well as try to work.

I didn't see how it was possible to do Disney in that condition and suggested that we strongly consider canceling. We did have trip insurance. The look on the girls' faces said it all. I realized that while my condition may ruin the trip for me, it will not for the girls. I had spent so much time planning the perfect trip that we might as well go. And like my husband said, "I'm going to have to use vacation time to take care of you and the girls anyway. Do you want to be at home or in Disney World?" So, I reluctantly agreed to go.

I had already done a lot of packing but there was still a lot to do. DH let me guide him through each step as he did all the packing and I sat and watched helplessly. That is not a good feeling. I'm going to have to remember that feeling next time I feel like complaining about doing everything. I sooo wanted to get in there and help out.

So, September 10th arrived. The big day we all had been anxiously anticipating for months. It was not exactly as we planned but exciting non the less. (Even for cripple old me). Grandma arrived at 7:45 a.m. to drive us to the airport. About 1 1/2 hour drive. She took this picture of us at home just before leaving. We were all dressed in our Mickey shirts we got at the Disney store.

Something we didn't anticipate was how much extra time it would take me to get through security with a cast. They took me aside and first off had to swipe the hole cast and test it for explosives. Then they took me in a seperate room for seveal xrays in all different positions of my cast. Good thing we showed up early. So, after that we were free to go. Here we are waiting for the plane. I'm doing such a good job not letting my depression show aren't I?

Usually I sit with the girls on one side of the plane and DH sits across the aisle. We decided that since I was unable to help he would sit with the girls and I would sit with the strangers. He likes sitting by himself because it's definiteley more calm, not having to babysit two anxious children on the plane for 3 1/2 hours. I on the other hand felt left out and helpless, alone by myself.

Well, we're off to Disney, broken arms and all. There's no turning back now.

UP NEXT, DO THE HUSSLE!

 

[pooh'smate]

Sounds like a great tr so far.

 

[Me&3]

I'm so sorry about your arms I hope you are doing well now . I can't wait for the rest. I don't know how you can do all this with a big smile it would have driven me crazy.

 

[Jenvenza]

Oh my goodness!! That is crazy!! I am glad you decided to to still go on your trip though! And you actually finsihed the race!!!

 

[piney]

I have tears in my eyes - you are such a great Mom to do this for your family.


You look wonderful - I can't imagine what a mess I would be in that situation. Your DH is really special


What an amazing family - I can't wait to read more. Your girls are adorable!

 

[irky416]

That's so rough! It sure looks like you were all in good spirits to start off the trip! I can't wait to hear more.

 

[jillybeene71]

ouch... great so far though...

 

[Heluvsme]

Oh God love ya!

What a trooper you are! You finished the race?!?! WOWZA!!

I can tell from your planning that this trip was much anticipated, and I only hope that your predicament doesn't put too much of a damper on things. I'll stay tuned to find out!

 

[TCKK]

Ouch! I can't even imagine!