Fibromyalgia Thread

[mommasita]

Ok what is an Interline rate?

An Airline employee rate. Both DH and myself are entitled as we both work for major airlines. Sometimes the rates are fantastic, but they are almost ALWAYS last last last minute. We pack and go Literally... The fun part is we can book up to 2 rooms, and often our friends come along. If not, we take the 2nd room for the kids

I had a small car accident yesterday. Stopped at a crosswalk (AS I SHOULD BE) allowing a young child to cross, when BAM I got hit from behind, I had to swerve to the right to avoid hitting this child, and went straight into the sidewalk. UGHHH....DH was home thankfully, and came out while the cops were there. Car-undriveable. Thankfully my BIL is a mechanic, so I followed DH there to leave it, and then finally picked up DD.

I thought nothing of it, and then tried to get out of bed this morning .. Then it suddenly hit me, oh yeah I had an accident. I have been hurting MORE SO than the norm today, but have taken it pretty easy. Kids helped me do supper, like lifting pots and stuff, as DH was still at work.
Here is hoping for a better day tomorrow. I have lots to do. DS keeps FORGETTING his school shirts, and is done to 1 . I felt awful, but took 50$ from him to purchase 2 new ones. Hopefully this will help his MEMORY . I just can't keep up. His growth is one thing, but the constantly forgetting, nope.. THen I think I will get the kids something small candywise. I also have to pick up a gift card for a party DD is going to this weekend. I was supposed to do most of this today, but it was a whipe-out. I drove DD to school, and just lay flat on my back.

Well, always rambling I feel. Hoping that FRiday night DH and I may go out to dinner ALONE. The last time was for our Anniversay last JUNE, but since DS was home and he loves where we go, we brought him. I will feed them a nice dinner, and they can survive the 2 hours.

Making Heart shaped Pancakes for breakfast.

HOw is everyone doing? I honestly read it all, but forget

 

[tiggspring]

An Airline employee rate. Both DH and myself are entitled as we both work for major airlines. Sometimes the rates are fantastic, but they are almost ALWAYS last last last minute. We pack and go Literally... The fun part is we can book up to 2 rooms, and often our friends come along. If not, we take the 2nd room for the kids

I had a small car accident yesterday. Stopped at a crosswalk (AS I SHOULD BE) allowing a young child to cross, when BAM I got hit from behind, I had to swerve to the right to avoid hitting this child, and went straight into the sidewalk. UGHHH....DH was home thankfully, and came out while the cops were there. Car-undriveable. Thankfully my BIL is a mechanic, so I followed DH there to leave it, and then finally picked up DD.

I thought nothing of it, and then tried to get out of bed this morning .. Then it suddenly hit me, oh yeah I had an accident. I have been hurting MORE SO than the norm today, but have taken it pretty easy. Kids helped me do supper, like lifting pots and stuff, as DH was still at work.
Here is hoping for a better day tomorrow. I have lots to do. DS keeps FORGETTING his school shirts, and is done to 1 . I felt awful, but took 50$ from him to purchase 2 new ones. Hopefully this will help his MEMORY . I just can't keep up. His growth is one thing, but the constantly forgetting, nope.. THen I think I will get the kids something small candywise. I also have to pick up a gift card for a party DD is going to this weekend. I was supposed to do most of this today, but it was a whipe-out. I drove DD to school, and just lay flat on my back.

Well, always rambling I feel. Hoping that FRiday night DH and I may go out to dinner ALONE. The last time was for our Anniversay last JUNE, but since DS was home and he loves where we go, we brought him. I will feed them a nice dinner, and they can survive the 2 hours.

Making Heart shaped Pancakes for breakfast.

HOw is everyone doing? I honestly read it all, but forget

OMG are you feeling any better?

You obviously forgot to do the Rhode Island roll. Did you forget that people in cross walks are worth double points Seriously people here in W PA just dont believe me when I tell them in NE you dont stop at stop signs (or cross walks) you roll though them. He we have a 5 way stop and everyone waits and takes turns making sure its first come. I always laugh and think these poor people would never survive in Providence, Boston or DC...forgetabout NYC!

Glad I'm not the only one that left the valintines til today. DH and I havnet had a date for ourselves since WDW 2010. We have snuck in some breakfasts while kids in school but an old fashoned date? We average about one a year at best. We just decided this year to skip Valentines day. With his phd/work and my being overwhelmed with kids we could do it but we wouldnt enjoy it so why put out the cash? Saving all our loving for the Cruise. In a way its nice to be in a place where these days do not mean as much as they used to. We try to take some time everyday we are together just for the two of us. Its usually interupted with my DH yelling something like "go back to bed I want to spend time with my WIFE!" Isnt that romantic

 

[mommasita]

That is cute!

Yes, I am a little stiff, but better... Thank you.

I went out today, but did 1/2 of what I should have, there is always tomorrow . Instead of buying boxes of chocolate that somehow end up 1/2 eaten, I purchased 4 cupcakes. 2 Red Velvet and 2 Chocolate. They have lovely hearts on top...

I know what you mean about the date department. We go in June (anniversary) and maybe sometime around now. In June my daughter was out and I did not have the heart to not bring my son, so we went the 3 of us. Honestly I don't mind, but he OUTEATS me, and we only go to the Keg rarely as it is pricey. I just feel awful because he loves it so much. DH called earlier from work and said this time let us just go the 2 of us. I dunno still, although it's over a year or more, I just don't mind the kids coming, they are not babies...

HOw is everyone feeling?

 

[EDuke98080]

Hi All!

Haven't had a chance to read and catch up but I hope all are well. I have had a rough time since November, keep hoping for some improvement and less exhaustion. At least out winter has been mild and tolerable.

Hope to catch up soon!

Erika

 

[tiggspring]

Hi All!

Haven't had a chance to read and catch up but I hope all are well. I have had a rough time since November, keep hoping for some improvement and less exhaustion. At least out winter has been mild and tolerable.

Hope to catch up soon!

Erika

Hang in there! Hope you feel better soon. Looking forward to your update.

 

[tiggspring]

That is cute!

Yes, I am a little stiff, but better... Thank you.

I went out today, but did 1/2 of what I should have, there is always tomorrow . Instead of buying boxes of chocolate that somehow end up 1/2 eaten, I purchased 4 cupcakes. 2 Red Velvet and 2 Chocolate. They have lovely hearts on top...

I know what you mean about the date department. We go in June (anniversary) and maybe sometime around now. In June my daughter was out and I did not have the heart to not bring my son, so we went the 3 of us. Honestly I don't mind, but he OUTEATS me, and we only go to the Keg rarely as it is pricey. I just feel awful because he loves it so much. DH called earlier from work and said this time let us just go the 2 of us. I dunno still, although it's over a year or more, I just don't mind the kids coming, they are not babies...

HOw is everyone feeling?

OK I owe you an apology. I mixed up your car accident with Seaspray's driving around RI and MA and and threw in some commentary about NE drivers and the Rhode Island roll. Obviously you dont do the roll in CANADA....DUH. Wow my brain really is missing the details lately.


Hope you both are feeling better.

 

[mommasita]

OK I owe you an apology. I mixed up your car accident with Seaspray's driving around RI and MA and and threw in some commentary about NE drivers and the Rhode Island roll. Obviously you dont do the roll in CANADA....DUH. Wow my brain really is missing the details lately.


Hope you both are feeling better.

Oh that is ok, I mix up everything..

So, how is everyone?

. I finally decided to suck it up and get washed this weekend. I got a letter Thursday stating my job is terminated, they are letting me go, and I cried for a few days straight, and have now decided I am going to fight this...I know I can't afford the $$ for a lawyer, so for now I have some paperwork from the Canadian LAbour Board to fill out, but first I am waiting on my insurance to get back to me, as they were about it. They had no idea. I also called my Dr, who is out of town.

 

[tiggspring]

Oh that is ok, I mix up everything..

So, how is everyone?

. I finally decided to suck it up and get washed this weekend. I got a letter Thursday stating my job is terminated, they are letting me go, and I cried for a few days straight, and have now decided I am going to fight this...I know I can't afford the $$ for a lawyer, so for now I have some paperwork from the Canadian LAbour Board to fill out, but first I am waiting on my insurance to get back to me, as they were about it. They had no idea. I also called my Dr, who is out of town.

Wow sounds like you had a realy bad day Do you spacific laws about how long they have to wait for you to rehabilitate in Canada? Down here we have the Americans with disabilities act but it is tough to keep a job if they dont want you. My boss was new and setting me up to be fired when I went out on disability leave. I actualy had a note from her saying she was concerned some of my work wasnt performed on a certain date and that I needed to prioritize my time better. I had a patient intake that day that was canceled because I was in the ER. I dont know about you but I dont tent to schedule ER visits into my schedule Dr put me out next day.

One thing you need to consider before you fight is wether you can win and is it worth the stress. As you know stress is really bad for us. If financially insuarance will kick in is it worth it? Thats alot of energy lost from you and your family. Getting Social security took me 2years and dam neared killed me. I had no choice as we had no long term diasability insurance and thus had no income for nearly two years. Thankfully we didnt have kids yet but boy was it stressful.

I totally get not wanting to leave your dream job. I still miss the excitement/fufillment my job gave me and it has been 18yrs. I still feel myself "light up" inside when I talk about those days.

Hang in there

 

[SeaSpray]

Hi everyone:

I'm not feeling great lately at all. Physically and mentally/emotionally. I don't know why, but I'm getting anxiety attacks again out of the blue. Well, I shouldn't say that I don't know why. I do know why, but none of it is anything new, so I'm not sure why I'm getting anxiety attacks over them. Blah. I'll be seeing my psychologist tomorrow afternoon. I'm not feeling like I want to leave the house lately. Good grief, that's all I need - agoraphobia.

I know that I'll feel better soon, eventually.


Sherrie, I'm sorry about your job and how upset you are.

Erika, I see you are in MA also. Yes, a great "winter" this year. That's one good thing anyway!

tigg, those cupcakes sound good.


I'm sorry to not comment to everyone specifically, but my brains are scrambled eggs right now.

 

[tiggspring]

Hi everyone:

I'm not feeling great lately at all. Physically and mentally/emotionally. I don't know why, but I'm getting anxiety attacks again out of the blue. Well, I shouldn't say that I don't know why. I do know why, but none of it is anything new, so I'm not sure why I'm getting anxiety attacks over them. Blah. I'll be seeing my psychologist tomorrow afternoon. I'm not feeling like I want to leave the house lately. Good grief, that's all I need - agoraphobia.

I know that I'll feel better soon, eventually.


Sherrie, I'm sorry about your job and how upset you are.

Erika, I see you are in MA also. Yes, a great "winter" this year. That's one good thing anyway!

tigg, those cupcakes sound good.


I'm sorry to not comment to everyone specifically, but my brains are scrambled eggs right now.

I'm sorry you are feeling so anxious!

I dont know how old you are but I have noticed that since I'm in perimenopause that certains weeks I'm much more irritated combined with FMS increases and intestinal issues. I have never had pms even a little. Have you notices any cycles with your anxiety? It might be hormonallly triggered.

I have scrambled eggs for brains too. Showed up for parent teacher conferences a day early...on a holiday duh! Got to grocery store didnt have my credit card, checks, glasses or pen. Not sure what was in my completely full purse but nothing useful in purchasing groceries so I left without them.

My sleep is off and my weight loss has stopped dead not to mention I didnt exersize for a week Kids just too busy for my poor body to handle I guess. short bouts of extreme fatigue (a few hours here/there) but pain ok. However all those migraine symptoms. blurry vision, brian hiccups etc are a constant problem

just a mixed up mess. Still I'll take it over the constant exhastion had had all last year. If I could pick my poison this would be mine I guess.

Sending pain free vibes and pixie dust to all

 

[spatulaqueen27]

Hi Guys,

I am not sure if I have posted her before...my memory isn't as sharp as it used to be.

I was diagnosed with fibro a little over 2 years ago. I am 35 years old. In the grand scheme of things, my symptoms are mild but I am finding that the pain and the fatigue part of it is getting worse. I am in the middle of blood tests to make sure it isn't anything bad.

I will try to come here and talk with everyone. It is so nice to know that there are people around that I can talk to about this. Not everyone seems to understand as I don't show any symptoms on the outside. I have even lost a job due to this.

*hugs*

 

[tiggspring]

Hi Guys,

I am not sure if I have posted her before...my memory isn't as sharp as it used to be.

I was diagnosed with fibro a little over 2 years ago. I am 35 years old. In the grand scheme of things, my symptoms are mild but I am finding that the pain and the fatigue part of it is getting worse. I am in the middle of blood tests to make sure it isn't anything bad.

I will try to come here and talk with everyone. It is so nice to know that there are people around that I can talk to about this. Not everyone seems to understand as I don't show any symptoms on the outside. I have even lost a job due to this.

*hugs*

spatulaqueen Welcome!

Dont think you have posted here before unless we have colective amnesia which is entirely possible. Sometimes I dont know what is worse feeling terrible and everone noticing how off I am or being able to pull off "normal" then wondering if folks are thinking I'm a compaliner and nothing is really wrong with me. .

You will find the folks here a great help. It wonderfully cathartic to complain on a bad day somewhere where eveyone gets it.


Sending pain free vibes pixie dust to all

 

[SeaSpray]

I'm sorry you are feeling so anxious!

I dont know how old you are but I have noticed that since I'm in perimenopause that certains weeks I'm much more irritated combined with FMS increases and intestinal issues. I have never had pms even a little. Have you notices any cycles with your anxiety? It might be hormonallly triggered.

I have scrambled eggs for brains too. Showed up for parent teacher conferences a day early...on a holiday duh! Got to grocery store didnt have my credit card, checks, glasses or pen. Not sure what was in my completely full purse but nothing useful in purchasing groceries so I left without them.

My sleep is off and my weight loss has stopped dead not to mention I didnt exersize for a week Kids just too busy for my poor body to handle I guess. short bouts of extreme fatigue (a few hours here/there) but pain ok. However all those migraine symptoms. blurry vision, brian hiccups etc are a constant problem

just a mixed up mess. Still I'll take it over the constant exhastion had had all last year. If I could pick my poison this would be mine I guess.

Sending pain free vibes and pixie dust to all

I'm 50 (when did THAT happen??? ), so it's definitely possible that I'm beginning to feel menopause symptoms. I do think that the increased anxiety seems to occur alongside that time of the month.

I know that I never mentioned why my older DS23 is on disability, but a lot of my anxiety comes from worrying about him. He had/has severe mental health issues. He has come a very long way from where he was a few years ago, but as his mother, I worry about him so much, and his future. He moved about an hour away, last November, with 2 roommates, so that's good. And he comes home to visit a lot when he can get a ride, or when we go pick him up. In fact, he was able to get a ride last night, so he'll be here for a couple of days. When he's here, everything is great, his visits don't cause anxiety at all. But when he's back home, I worry a little more about him, and hope that his problems stay away, and that his current problems don't hold him back from progressing in the future. I see a psychologist for this anxiety, and without going in to details, I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in early 2009. None of this is good for my fibromyalgia of course, but we all have things in life that we have to deal with, right? And my son means the world to me. Both of my sons do.

Hi Guys,

I am not sure if I have posted her before...my memory isn't as sharp as it used to be.

I was diagnosed with fibro a little over 2 years ago. I am 35 years old. In the grand scheme of things, my symptoms are mild but I am finding that the pain and the fatigue part of it is getting worse. I am in the middle of blood tests to make sure it isn't anything bad.

I will try to come here and talk with everyone. It is so nice to know that there are people around that I can talk to about this. Not everyone seems to understand as I don't show any symptoms on the outside. I have even lost a job due to this.

*hugs*

Like Tigg said, this is a great place to just talk about your symptoms, to vent or complain, without the risk of sounding like a hypochondriac. I know that sometimes I think I probably sound like a hypochondriac to those who don't know or understand what we go through every day. I'm sorry about the loss of your job.

spatulaqueen Welcome!

Dont think you have posted here before unless we have colective amnesia which is entirely possible. Sometimes I dont know what is worse feeling terrible and everone noticing how off I am or being able to pull off "normal" then wondering if folks are thinking I'm a compaliner and nothing is really wrong with me. .

You will find the folks here a great help. It wonderfully cathartic to complain on a bad day somewhere where eveyone gets it.


Sending pain free vibes pixie dust to all

I agree, Tigg! lol

 

[mommasita]

Hi everyone. I have been a little MIA, and I am just so .. Thank you for all the hugs and support. I don't really know about much, and am in the wait and see mode from my insurance company, my Dr's and such..

SeaSpray I am sorry you are having a bit of a hard time..I send GIANT hugs and hope things lighten up a little at a time.

tiggspring: My memory is the same. And seems to be worse lately. I think that is why I feel so comfortable here. I feel like I won't be judged if I forget, take a while to respond, or am having a few off days. I feel like we ALL have so much in common that we just get each other...If that makes sense

spatulaqueen27 As I said in my PM, I am so sorry about your job and what you are going through.. Having a place such as this is just SO great to me, and I hope you feel more than welcome.

EDuke98080 Hi, I am quite new, but wanted to send some

 

[tiggspring]

I'm 50 (when did THAT happen??? ), so it's definitely possible that I'm beginning to feel menopause symptoms. I do think that the increased anxiety seems to occur alongside that time of the month.

I know that I never mentioned why my older DS23 is on disability, but a lot of my anxiety comes from worrying about him. He had/has severe mental health issues. He has come a very long way from where he was a few years ago, but as his mother, I worry about him so much, and his future. He moved about an hour away, last November, with 2 roommates, so that's good. And he comes home to visit a lot when he can get a ride, or when we go pick him up. In fact, he was able to get a ride last night, so he'll be here for a couple of days. When he's here, everything is great, his visits don't cause anxiety at all. But when he's back home, I worry a little more about him, and hope that his problems stay away, and that his current problems don't hold him back from progressing in the future. I see a psychologist for this anxiety, and without going in to details, I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in early 2009. None of this is good for my fibromyalgia of course, but we all have things in life that we have to deal with, right? And my son means the world to me. Both of my sons do.



Like Tigg said, this is a great place to just talk about your symptoms, to vent or complain, without the risk of sounding like a hypochondriac. I know that sometimes I think I probably sound like a hypochondriac to those who don't know or understand what we go through every day. I'm sorry about the loss of your job.



I agree, Tigg! lol

WOW you have had alot on your plate! Having done a stint in kids community mental heath after working at the hospital, I know what a challenge you had as a family. Not just in dealing with his issues but the system as well. Often it is such a hinderance to improvemnt especially is you get the wromg person to work with

What an accomplishment for both you and your son! Not only is he independant but in college something many average kids dont do. cudos MOM!

 

[tiggspring]

Hi everyone. I have been a little MIA, and I am just so .. Thank you for all the hugs and support. I don't really know about much, and am in the wait and see mode from my insurance company, my Dr's and such..

SeaSpray I am sorry you are having a bit of a hard time..I send GIANT hugs and hope things lighten up a little at a time.

tiggspring: My memory is the same. And seems to be worse lately. I think that is why I feel so comfortable here. I feel like I won't be judged if I forget, take a while to respond, or am having a few off days. I feel like we ALL have so much in common that we just get each other...If that makes sense

spatulaqueen27 As I said in my PM, I am so sorry about your job and what you are going through.. Having a place such as this is just SO great to me, and I hope you feel more than welcome.

EDuke98080 Hi, I am quite new, but wanted to send some

Dont you just hate the waiting game? Always depending on others decisions before you can move forward in deciding what is best for you.

Well I'm a little bummed this week. I'm not losing weight despite exersizing and trying to cut back (not always successful I'm afraid). My memory is crazy off the charts bad. Which I could deal with if my normaly very supportive husband wasnt being so nasty with me. I realize he REALY HATES THIS SYMPTOM. He is not one to suffer fools so this makes it worse. He has been very short, argumentative and has said some hurtful things. Then when I bring them up he acts like they didnt happen which gets me really angry then very sad. I dont mind being blamed for things I really do forget but it is a very helpless feeling to have your fibro used against you when you know you remember correctly As I've said before when I dont remember its like a black hole not I remember incorrectly.

Anyway, on a day I should be really excited because I just bough all the gift cards needed for our cruise saving us $690 in free gas and another $40 in free groceries once we buy the gas, I feel sad and alone and definately dont want to go on a cruise with somone who uses a tone that makes me feel stupid. Now we have been married for 17yrs and have been through this before many times but it still hurts to have your disease used gainst you.

Ok pity party over

Sending pain free vibes and pixie dust to all.

 

[tiggspring]

btw has anyone here jpined a fish hooks club while on a DCL cruise. I've been invited to join and need so good inexpensive ideas.

THanks.

 

[SeaSpray]

Good morning everyone

I hope everyone is doing ok. It finally snowed here yesterday and fortunately we only got a couple of inches, and I think it's melting already today. I had a dream last night that it was May 1st, not March 1st. I guess I'm eager for spring, and my cruise in May. lol

My aches and pains have been a bit better the last couple of days, but boy my brain-fog and memory are noticably worse. OH well, maybe one day I'll feel ok physically and not feet foggy. lol

Hi everyone. I have been a little MIA, and I am just so .. Thank you for all the hugs and support. I don't really know about much, and am in the wait and see mode from my insurance company, my Dr's and such..

SeaSpray I am sorry you are having a bit of a hard time..I send GIANT hugs and hope things lighten up a little at a time.

tiggspring: My memory is the same. And seems to be worse lately. I think that is why I feel so comfortable here. I feel like I won't be judged if I forget, take a while to respond, or am having a few off days. I feel like we ALL have so much in common that we just get each other...If that makes sense

spatulaqueen27 As I said in my PM, I am so sorry about your job and what you are going through.. Having a place such as this is just SO great to me, and I hope you feel more than welcome.

EDuke98080 Hi, I am quite new, but wanted to send some

You definitely won't be judged here. We all know how it is. There were a couple of months where all I could do was read here; I literally did not have the energy to type a reply. I guess I could've type a "hello". lol

WOW you have had alot on your plate! Having done a stint in kids community mental heath after working at the hospital, I know what a challenge you had as a family. Not just in dealing with his issues but the system as well. Often it is such a hinderance to improvemnt especially is you get the wromg person to work with

What an accomplishment for both you and your son! Not only is he independant but in college something many average kids dont do. cudos MOM!

Thanks tigg. We/He really have come a long way. But I think you have my 2 sons mixed up a little.

My older son is 23 (will be 24 this month), and he is the one with the mental health issues. He's on disability and lives with roommates an hour away, but comes home a lot. He's currently not working, but that is something that he is hoping to work towards. He sees an excellent psychologist (and so do I. lol). He is still quite a long way from being fully independent, but he is making progress, so that is really good. Things were at their worst in summer of 2009.

He's a funny, handsome, polite, and very intelligent person, but his mental health issues are almost as crippling as any physical disability.

My younger son is 20 (he'll be 21 in April), and he lives at home but goes full time to college, and works part time in his girl friend's parent's restaurant.

 

[tiggspring]

Thanks tigg. We/He really have come a long way. But I think you have my 2 sons mixed up a little.



SORRY go figure.

 

[SeaSpray]

Dont you just hate the waiting game? Always depending on others decisions before you can move forward in deciding what is best for you.

Well I'm a little bummed this week. I'm not losing weight despite exersizing and trying to cut back (not always successful I'm afraid). My memory is crazy off the charts bad. Which I could deal with if my normaly very supportive husband wasnt being so nasty with me. I realize he REALY HATES THIS SYMPTOM. He is not one to suffer fools so this makes it worse. He has been very short, argumentative and has said some hurtful things. Then when I bring them up he acts like they didnt happen which gets me really angry then very sad. I dont mind being blamed for things I really do forget but it is a very helpless feeling to have your fibro used against you when you know you remember correctly As I've said before when I dont remember its like a black hole not I remember incorrectly.

Anyway, on a day I should be really excited because I just bough all the gift cards needed for our cruise saving us $690 in free gas and another $40 in free groceries once we buy the gas, I feel sad and alone and definately dont want to go on a cruise with somone who uses a tone that makes me feel stupid. Now we have been married for 17yrs and have been through this before many times but it still hurts to have your disease used gainst you.

Ok pity party over

Sending pain free vibes and pixie dust to all.

I'm sorry that you're having a rough week. My DH has his "moods" sometimes, too, and he also tries to tell me that I'm remembering this incorrectly! He's never said that it's due to my fibro, but still.... like you said, I know what I remember! It's the stuff that I totally don't remember that I blame on the fibro. (Did that just make sense at all? lol) My DH also doesn't understand my rheumatoid arthritis and plantar fasciitis, and thinks that if I just exercise more that it'd all go away. He really has no idea of the pain that I'm in every day, and for every bit of pain that I mention there is 100 times that, that I don't mention for fear of sounding like a constant complainer.

Anyway... I hope your DH gets back to being his supportive self soon. Try and think of the cruise and all of the fun you will have. I love cruising because once you're on board, you let everyone else do all the work for you all week!

Wow, you got some great deals on gift cards! Where were you able to purchase them??

btw has anyone here jpined a fish hooks club while on a DCL cruise. I've been invited to join and need so good inexpensive ideas.

THanks.

Ok that is just too cute "fish hooks club"! I love it! It's actually called "fish extenders" but I like "fish hooks" much better!

I've joined the fish extender group on my cruise. I almost decided to not do it because I didn't want the added stress or work of coming up with gift ideas. The people on my cruise reassured me that it's not the gift itself that matters, it's the fun of returning to your cabin and finding a little surprise waiting for you that matters. So... I'm going to purchase some small gift items (I've seen some very cute flip-flop shaped post-it note pads), and maybe small items for the kids on our cruise. I'm also purchasing lime green leis for everyone on our cruise, to hand out on the first day. Last fall I bought supplies to make hand-painted picture frames/magnets, and I did make a couple of prototypes, but I don't know if I'll have the energy or mind to complete them all.

It's supposed to be a fun thing, so as long as it doesn't stress you out, then I'd say to join. I ordered a fish extender thingy from ebay, and it came in the mail yesterday. It's really cute, and I found someone who charges only $20. Some of them on ebay go for $40.

Here is what mine looks like, except I paid $6 extra to have the first mickey head wear a pirate hat and the name "John" embroidered under it, and the second mickey is wearing a tiara with the name "Terry" under it.

Thanks tigg. We/He really have come a long way. But I think you have my 2 sons mixed up a little.



SORRY go figure.

Please don't be sorry! I haven't mentioned my sons too much here, so I'm impressed that you even remembered the details of both of them.