Help!!! Dh Broke His Leg.

[Katerbug]

My DH broke his leg and the doctor is talking about doing surgery to put pins in it. He won't be able to be on it at all for six weeks and a walking cast for six weeks after that. We are supposed to leave for our 1st trip to WDW on Dec 17. I should have known something would happen to derail our plans. Everything was going to smooth. We have an ADR to CRT and everything. Do you guys think we should still go if he has a walking cast by that time or should I just cancel and reschedule for next year. To complicate matters further, we have a 7 yr old DD and a 9 yr old DS with autism. So I would be trying to keep track of two small kids along with helping DH at the busiest time of the year at WDW. Am I crazy??
I forgot to mention that DH will not be getting paid part of the time he is off and I am having a hard time justifying spending so much money when he will not have an income. Any advise is appreciated. I keep changing my mind about what to do. DH thinks we should cancel.

 

[disneyeveryyear]

I personally agree with DH.

If circumstances had been different in at least one of the situations, I would have said go, but with the special needs of your kids and DH, the timing, and the $, I think you should just postpone for now.

There is always next spring. You may find that you need the vacation $ to live on.

 

[drewchyi]

If you're going to go there with all these issues on in your head, you probably won't have a good time. I would postpone. Go when you have less problems to deal with, and you will definitely have a better time.

 

[staci]

I would probably postpone. WDW can be a lot to absorb the first time, and you will want your husband to help with your children as well as have a great trip himself!! Maybe you can just put it off a few months? If you go in early February the parks will be much less busy, dh can keep up with you, and your money situation will at least be better understood so you dont have to worry about it.
If you do decide to go, you will need to be okay with the fact that you probably will NOT get to experience all that you would have before. DH will get tired, and will likely not be in as good of a mood to help you with your children when they get tired. Especially since he is saying 'cancel' now, it doesnt sound like he is wanting to deal with the walking cast in the world.
If it were not such a busy time I would just say go for it, but with the parks being so crowded.....
Im so sorry this happened to your family!!

 

[Vickie46]

I would postpone too... its up to you though! Can anyone go along to help?

 

[Banshee]

I am so sorry! It really stinks we had to cancel our trip last year. You will probably be better off and much happier if you go when he is completely healthy. My DF and her DH went with their three kids a few year's ago the youngest is Autistic and for the time they were in the MK he screamed and wailed. Not saying that is how your children will react, but just in case you'll be a happier mommy if your DH is completely healthy and able to help. On another note same DF and family went back in September and their DS loved it this time around!! Good luck to you guys and I hope your DH has a speedy recovery!

 

[ellyn2000]

I have to agree with your DH. As hard as it is for me, I have to abide by the fact that family security is more of a priority than a holiday that we cannot fully afford. Reschedule, rebudget and keep putting money away for a later vacation and you'll enjoy it so much more when you aren't having to deal with all the stress you're under now. At least it won't be a financial burden at that time and that's a real killjoy for me. My best to you and your family.

 

[DazedandConfused]

I agree with everyone else. I would say postpone the trip. I am a physical therapist and I would be worried that rushing the healing could make matters worse. I think it would be an awful lot on you to try to be helping him and the kids. Disney is a lot of work when both parents are healthy, I can't imagine trying to do it with my hubby in a wheelchair or even crutches. It is a bummer. I hope that your hubby feels better soon and that your vacation plans all work out whatever you decide to do. Chris.

 

[Gerweniel]

I just wanted to say how bad I feel that these events have happened to you and your family, and wishing that things will work out magically whatever you decide to do.

Jill

 

[Kimmielee]

How awful for you guys, especially DH. Hope his surgery goes well....

With that said ... POSTPONE!! Everyone should be in top shape and able to enjoy the trip, especially since it's your first! Good luck!

 

[jenny2]

Sorry, but I would postpone the trip too (say "postpone" not cancel - it sounds better). Anything could happen between now and then. They're saying he'll be in a walking cast by then - but what if he's not and you have to postpone the trip closer to the day you leave?

I went through something similar years ago - in 99 my DH was in a bad motorcycle accident 3 weeks before we were supposed to leave for WDW for the first time. He was lifeflighted, and ended up having a broken back and a broken neck (crushed vertibrae, no spinal cord damage thank GOD). I remember sadly calling to cancel (postpone!) everything, but soooo grateful that DH was alive! Plus... the week after his accident we found out I was pregnant with our first baby, so it all worked out in the end.

Chin up, WDW isn't going anywhere. Make sure DH takes care of himself and listens to the doctor... so he can get healthy enough for you to make another trip!

 

[Katerbug]

Thank you everyone for your well wishes and advice. I know in my mind that postponing the trip is the best thing to do it is just so hard to have to do it. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason.
Thanks again for all the support, you guys are the greatest!!!

Linda