jayandstacey
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a GAC
Last week we decided not to get the GAC for our DD6 with type 1 diabetes. This wasn't a major decision, rather just a matter of her being on the 'edge' of needing one, and us using strategies to accomplish the same goal - getting there early, lots of breaks, FastPass, etc. Maybe next time, maybe never. It is good to know the GAC exists, and we are thankful we don't need it as badly as others.
We were going great despite the heat. In fact, we chose to 'shelve' one of our park days and spend a relaxing day in our room and at the Dolphin pool.
An abulance
I think that was Aug 10th. Around 8pm our daughter was walking beside the pool when she slipped. Her forehead hit the stone coping - she screamed and fell into the pool, luckily Mom was right there. There wasn't much bleeding, but there was a dent in her forehead that you could put your fingertip into. We calmed her, got her out of the pool and stable. An abulance came and took her to the hospital.
Some politics
The Dolphin security asked me (Dad) a few basic questions. Then they asked "how fast was she running?" I looked at him funny and said she wasn't running. They were otherwise pleasant and kind enough to provide a taxi voucher to and from the hospital. She turned out to be generally OK - a concussion, no broken bones. (though I still don't know how that's possible, I saw the dent!) Later the next day, security called to check up. "So it was a mild concussion?" "No," I replied, "the hospital just said concussion." I dunno. I know part of their job is to minimize legal risk, but...
Special Thanks
On the odd chance that the people that helped us are on this board - One woman, a teacher, was kind enough to corral our 3 year old wild son. We saw her a few days later in the laundry room and said so, but thanks again! Another woman, a nurse, immediately took our DD6's pulse, checked her over and made sure she (and Mom) were doing OK while we waited for the ambulance. a SUPER THANKS to you, whoever you are. You really helped us through a very scarey time.
So our medical needs weren't ever an issue - but we ended up with an emergency anyway!!
Oh well - all and all, a good trip. 
Last week we decided not to get the GAC for our DD6 with type 1 diabetes. This wasn't a major decision, rather just a matter of her being on the 'edge' of needing one, and us using strategies to accomplish the same goal - getting there early, lots of breaks, FastPass, etc. Maybe next time, maybe never. It is good to know the GAC exists, and we are thankful we don't need it as badly as others.
We were going great despite the heat. In fact, we chose to 'shelve' one of our park days and spend a relaxing day in our room and at the Dolphin pool.
An abulance
I think that was Aug 10th. Around 8pm our daughter was walking beside the pool when she slipped. Her forehead hit the stone coping - she screamed and fell into the pool, luckily Mom was right there. There wasn't much bleeding, but there was a dent in her forehead that you could put your fingertip into. We calmed her, got her out of the pool and stable. An abulance came and took her to the hospital.
Some politics
The Dolphin security asked me (Dad) a few basic questions. Then they asked "how fast was she running?" I looked at him funny and said she wasn't running. They were otherwise pleasant and kind enough to provide a taxi voucher to and from the hospital. She turned out to be generally OK - a concussion, no broken bones. (though I still don't know how that's possible, I saw the dent!) Later the next day, security called to check up. "So it was a mild concussion?" "No," I replied, "the hospital just said concussion." I dunno. I know part of their job is to minimize legal risk, but...
Special Thanks
On the odd chance that the people that helped us are on this board - One woman, a teacher, was kind enough to corral our 3 year old wild son. We saw her a few days later in the laundry room and said so, but thanks again! Another woman, a nurse, immediately took our DD6's pulse, checked her over and made sure she (and Mom) were doing OK while we waited for the ambulance. a SUPER THANKS to you, whoever you are. You really helped us through a very scarey time.
So our medical needs weren't ever an issue - but we ended up with an emergency anyway!!
Oh well - all and all, a good trip. 
I'm glad to hear there wasn't any lasting damage, but that must have been scary for all of you. It's good to know that the kindness of strangers still exists in the world though, kudos to those who helped you out when you needed them. 
