"Double Dip Delight" 09.27.2008 - Take 3!

[zweihund]

Crissi,
I've actually had something similar happen to me twice. Once, it was at work (ack) and I ended up in the ER with two coworkers and my boss. The doc looked at me and said "are you stressed?" I looked at my boss and coworkers, and said "I'm always stressed!"

Thank goodness I work in a hospital. That was actually a few years ago at my old, crappy job. It wasn't a particularly stressful day, I think it was like everyone else said - it was in the calm after the storm.

One other time it happened, when I was in a room listening to a speaker. I had just eaten a cookie and drank a coke, and I think my body got overwhelmed by sugar (I had also just had a sandwich on white bread and a bag of chips, more carbohydrates than I usually even eat in one sitting) and I noticed I was feeling lightheaded. I checked my pulse and it was through the roof! Luckily I was able to breathe calmly and relax, and it eventually subsided.

That time, I was in a room full of nurses across from the ER of our trauma center. If you're going to pass out, that is the place to do it!

Hasn't happened since, but boy is it scary! Take care of yourself

 

[2goofy2luv]

Hello all -

It's been a crazy week....my Aunt was watching my kids all week since their sitter is on vaca. I was staying at my Mom's in Jersey. I left work early yesterday after feeling lightheaded and nauseous......it just got worse and my heart started racing.......to make a long story short I ended up in the ER for 5 hours! They couldn't find anything to keep me..told me to follow up with my DR.............oh boy! There is definitely something wrong but I just cannot put a finger on it!

For anyone who was looking at the camcorder videoman recommended, I got my Big Lots ad today and it is on the front page for $199! Who would have ever thought!

Drea- Thinking of you an E........may he come home safe!

Hope everyone is having a better weekend than I am.........

Crissi

Your med condition could possibly be rocky mountain spotted fever (from a tick) A lady that works for my same company in a different location just had it not long ago. That is how she started feeling a first then they sent her home just to wind up back about 5 days later really really sick. They found the tick bite on her leg but it had never attached to her skin. Not trying to scare you, just give you options, ideas. Hope you feel better soon.

 

[2goofy2luv]

Your med condition could possibly be rocky mountain spotted fever (from a tick) A lady that works for my same company in a different location just had it not long ago. That is how she started feeling a first then they sent her home just to wind up back about 5 days later really really sick. They found the tick bite on her leg but it had never attached to her skin. Not trying to scare you, just give you options, ideas. Hope you feel better soon.

Chrissi,
After reading farther down, I have to agree with the anxiety attacks (although you might not rule out rocky mountain spotted fever, it is rare but it happens)

I have a long history of panic attacks. I have been on meds for about 8 years now Mine just started out of the blue and no matter how badly I pray and wish they would go away they don't. Hang in there and I will be praying for you.
Let us all know how you are once you talk to your dtr.

 

[ntheory]

On a funny note I bought an underwater camera and took it to the pool. Putting it in the water was the hardest thing I have ever done. Looks like seeing the screen will be impossible but it took some good pictures. It doesn't have a view finder so I guess I will just take lots and lots of pictures and hope that in the end I have a few good ones. I have 2G of memory and plan on bring the laptop so I can take as many pictures without worry and given that I will be gone for 3 weeks I am guessing I will take at least 3,000 pictures maybe more. It is going to be soooo fun.

I had that same problem!!!!!! Putting that little bugger in the water was so hard for me. But ... once I did it a couple of times, I learned to love the fact that I don't have worry about splashes, drops, and stuff like that. I LOVE my camera - can you tell??

 

[Grandma4ever]

I had that same problem!!!!!! Putting that little bugger in the water was so hard for me. But ... once I did it a couple of times, I learned to love the fact that I don't have worry about splashes, drops, and stuff like that. I LOVE my camera - can you tell??

We got the Olympus SW 770. I think it is going to be a good camera once I get used to it. I can't wait to use it on vacation both land and sea. Lois

 

[ntheory]

We got the Olympus SW 770. I think it is going to be a good camera once I get used to it. I can't wait to use it on vacation both land and sea. Lois

You will love it! I have the Olympus SW 1030. That thing is SO much fun. I had it at the pool yesterday. My niece told me that I had to be careful not to drop it, but it's shockproof from 6 1/2 feet, so I wasn't worried. She just got a new DSLR, but she can't take it to the pool for fear of it getting wet. I really hope you enjoy your 770. If you enjoy it 1/2 as much as I enjoy my 1030, it will be well worth the price you paid.


I can't wait to take mine snorkeling on the reef.

 

[Grandma4ever]

I can't wait to take mine snorkeling on the reef.

Me Too!!!!!

Lois

 

[pfishgirl]

Home from the Wonder..

ok so before I explain I have to tell you I giggled the whole time, knowing I was coming home to tell you all what I "heard" about the new ships.. because Captain John said, he doesn't want to see anything he says Posted on the Boards as a definate fact.. because they are still in a "planning" stage

Ok so first off the ships are in Germany and the first one looks to be complete in the end of 2010 and the other at the end of 2011..

2nd.. Alaska is a good possibility..

3rd.. the ships will be 2 levels higher, and 30 - 35 feet wider.. soooo.. with that.. there will not be enough room in Cape Canavaral for all 4 sooo there is a possiblity that the Wonder then the Magic will be sent to other locations.. California, Southern Caribbean, The Baltic and The Mediterranian were all "mentioned"

Remember these are still some Rumors


Ok, so as for Toy Story the Musical.. it was cute.. we enjoyed it.. they did a nice job considering it's only a short production.. it was sorta odd seeing Andy and his neighbor played by females..

As for the Castaway Club gift, I hope they have the same one for September because it is really nice..

I was upset that, DH surprised me with Roses since I havent seen him in a month and I could not take them off the ship.. He forgot about customs..

 

[crissichef]

Wow, I never realized that anxiety attacks are so common......I am still feeling lightheaded on and off even today, two days later.....is that normal? Or do they symptoms usually subside after a few hours?

This is really weird!

Thank you all for your kind words and support!



Crissi

 

[pfishgirl]

Wow, I never realized that anxiety attacks are so common......I am still feeling lightheaded on and off even today, two days later.....is that normal? Or do they symptoms usually subside after a few hours?

This is really weird!

Thank you all for your kind words and support!



Crissi

My best friend gets realy bad anxiety attacks from stress.. She feels like she can't breathe and people crowding her asking if she is OK makes it worse on her.. She takes meds too and they seem to keep the attacks down but not completly gone.. She has had some with such bad headaches, chills and dizzyness that lasts 2 days..


Best Wishes

 

[pfishgirl]

ok, I just went back 3 days worth of posts... so here are a few catchups..

For the child bracelet, can you alter it with like velcro so it can come off at night? just an idea.. But yes I have seen them on children the whole week..

Water.. umm we were just on the Wonder and we packed an 8pack of nip waters and got ice every night to pack them in and did not have a problem.. Packed in the suitcase.. And... I believe as long as they are Factory sealed still they are fine.. I never heard you could not bring water on the ship.. We even have had water packed in suitcase on planes without a problem

Fish Extenders look awesome, im so jealous of all you crafty people

Count me in as lagging a little behind lately.. Not sure how to pack for some reason..

We are going to MNSSHP on Friday, Sept 26th... Picked up tickets today at MK..

 

[ntheory]

Home from the Wonder..

ok so before I explain I have to tell you I giggled the whole time, knowing I was coming home to tell you all what I "heard" about the new ships.. because Captain John said, he doesn't want to see anything he says Posted on the Boards as a definate fact.. because they are still in a "planning" stage

Ok so first off the ships are in Germany and the first one looks to be complete in the end of 2010 and the other at the end of 2011..

2nd.. Alaska is a good possibility..

3rd.. the ships will be 2 levels higher, and 30 - 35 feet wider.. soooo.. with that.. there will not be enough room in Cape Canavaral for all 4 sooo there is a possiblity that the Wonder then the Magic will be sent to other locations.. California, Southern Caribbean, The Baltic and The Mediterranian were all "mentioned"

Remember these are still some Rumors


Ok, so as for Toy Story the Musical.. it was cute.. we enjoyed it.. they did a nice job considering it's only a short production.. it was sorta odd seeing Andy and his neighbor played by females..

As for the Castaway Club gift, I hope they have the same one for September because it is really nice..

I was upset that, DH surprised me with Roses since I havent seen him in a month and I could not take them off the ship.. He forgot about customs..

Great info!! Thanks!!


Sorry about the roses. That's a bummer.

 

[FatCat]

Still no Stateroom.....


That's ok. I still have not paid for the cruise.

Disney Visa 0.0%

 

[videoman]

Still no Stateroom.....


That's ok. I still have not paid for the cruise.

Disney Visa 0.0%

do I need to start looking for another PATRON partner??????

 

[Magic3forme]

Still no Stateroom.....


That's ok. I still have not paid for the cruise.

Disney Visa 0.0%

Nope, Chris will be there. Disney Visa offers 0% for 6 months for cruises.

 

[Fizzgig]

Just a bargain head's up... Woot.com has 8 GB USB keys for $20 each, and $5 shipping for the whole order. I ordered 3 (one for me, one for DH, one for safe deposit box).

Pricing against MicroCenter... They have 8 GB from $25 (generic) to $70 (comparable name).

Hope that helps someone!

 

[ntheory]

I can't decide if I need/want to take my laptop on the cruise. Any thoughts?

 

[Magic3forme]

Dh will have his. We are flying in 2 days before, so he will need it to catch up on emails at night. also last year we were able to check our email in St Thomas. (not through Disney).

we might use it on the plane for the kids for movies too.

I know a bunch of others use theirs to download pics.

 

[tig82174]

I can't decide if I need/want to take my laptop on the cruise. Any thoughts?

Jason and I bring our laptop on the cruise. I usually buy the internet package because I'm a person who can't stand to be disconnected from email or the internet....plus then I can email my friends and family during the trip and let them know how things are going, email pics, etc.

We also have our laptop so that we can upload pictures off our camera every day to clear memory AND make sure they don't get accidentally erased.

We also like having our laptop to use as a DVD player....for airports, bus/car rides, etc.

 

[Fizzgig]

I can't decide if I need/want to take my laptop on the cruise. Any thoughts?

I avoid bringing my laptop across Customs. Paranoia plays a part in that decision. Doesn't matter there's nothing there the Feds need, just a little irritation at the laws Congress passed.

Instead, we tend to bring a DVD player (for kiddo) and a smartphone. Smartphone is equally open to Federal inspection, but hey, it's a cellphone with email access. Less time waiting on the Feds to find out DH has nothing they need. Smartphone has a USB port and can get hooked up to a GPS. Smartphone also fits in a safe, whereas the laptop won't fit. We buy enough memory sticks that the cameras don't need to be downloaded. I trust memory chips more than DVDs. *shrug*