How 1 trip turned to 2 and now turning into 3!! Update Pg 40 Days 3, 4 and 5!!

[Leonsmom]

Hi Lynn!

I am here! And I am so excited to read your report! I started to but I HAVE to stop myself! i know this is going to take some time and I have too much work to do and right now the baby is sleeping, so I have to make the most of it. I can't wait to read it though. I will be back!! VERY SOON.

Oh and I skimmed the pics and they got me all giddy for you guys! And for Disney!!!!

 

[newtodis]

Sister, those cakes were beautiful!! Totally worth the money you paid. And, they look delicious. Hack me off a hunk of that! I loved the chocolate car on Corbins cake. You did a good job momma Sorry you're feeling like crap. Hopefully you'll recover quickly. Drink lots of fluids and take some Sudifed.
Have fun at your party tonight. And good luck with the house situation! Hope everything goes in your favor and that it's within your budget.

Yup they were totally worth that money!

Corbin loved the chocolate car on his cake and chomped the wheels right off that baby! He ended up eating the entire thing!

Thanks-glad to hear I did good!

I am feeling like crap...I want to just curl up and sleep but instead I'm here at work...ugh.

Party's tomorrow thankfully...maybe I'll feel better by then! I might not make it out there today to get the info...I sent her an email and asked her to fax it to me. If she can't, I'll send Dan out tonight with Carter and try to get Corbin to help me with getting his room cleaned up and making treats for tomorrow.

Dan's job on the way home, stop at a liquor store and buy a bottle of vodka! I bought a tub of mango margarita mix and "black cat" (I think it's cranberry) cosmo mix from Target...if I'm sick I might as well drink too right! The cold will help my sore throat I think!

Hi Lynn!

I am here! And I am so excited to read your report! I started to but I HAVE to stop myself! i know this is going to take some time and I have too much work to do and right now the baby is sleeping, so I have to make the most of it. I can't wait to read it though. I will be back!! VERY SOON.

Oh and I skimmed the pics and they got me all giddy for you guys! And for Disney!!!!

Let the party begin!!! Everyone's over here now! Housework's over rated! This is WAY more fun and exciting. Go get your work done and get back here!

I hope all's going well for you!! Get excited about Disney woman!! Show Leon the pictures-maybe he'll get excited too!!!

 

[newtodis]

Alright gang...I've got my jewelry party tonight despite and tomorrow night we're having a surprise party at my house for our friend turning 40. Sunday thought I'm looking at my photopass pictures so I'll be able to post those soon! So Sunday there will be an update if not sooner. All I've done all day is blow my nose. I'm on my second box of tissues here at work! I'll probably crash after the party tonight to get ready for tomorrow. Depending on how I feel while the boys nap tomorrow I might be able to get some more up before Sunday...I'll see what I can do!

 

[lmillercrew]

I hate snotty noses! My nose always gets red and sore. I have discovered that Charmin toilet paper is quite nice on the ol' honker. Just think about how often you wipe your butt and it's more than you wipe your nose, right? Take some sudifed or dimatapp so you dry yourself up. You poor thing. I hope you sell lots of jewelry and you have a great time at the 30 10 party. My BFF won't say 40. She says that she turned thirty ten this year. Kinda funny.
I'll be looking forward to your next post!

 

[newtodis]

Thanks so much. The party was fun-we wound up with 10 girls, 2 DHs and 4 kids in our house last night for the party. I think everyone had a good time which is good.

Now I've got to get it together to work on the 30 10 party!

I've also got other big news....(it's always something here in our house I tell ya'!!)

I've got a very good friend back in MI who's daughter had a baby right after I had Carter. She was (is) young and he had quite a few health problems. The daughter's got some learning disabilities and medical problems and the mom (my friend) was very concerned with everything. It has all worked out for the best for the family, with multiple surgeries for the baby to correct some hearing concerns and such.

Anyways, now my friend's gotten custody of a girl that used to be her foster daughter. After my friend got her back in her house, she found out the girl is pregnant. Again, the girl is young and has decided to put the baby up for adoption.

She sent me a message yesterday asking if we were still interested in this option (we'd previously talked about it). Now we've got a big decision to make. I just have a feeling in my stomach that there's a reason out of the blue that she asked us about this. Dan's on the boarder-we would obviously take another baby but he's hesitant because we know two families that cannot have children he would like to talk to. There were some specific requests on behalf of the daughter that I really don't want to go into. I talked to one family last night and I'm going to have Dan call the other family this morning so we can see if either are interested in this option.

Dan also shared that his "plan" was to have another baby once we'd moved into the new house. Wish I'd have known that plan!

I guess we'll just see what happens and who the daughter chooses. I would love to adopt this child-we've been talking about another baby and this would be good timing. I've been so very sick both times I've been pregnant and this last time was pretty bad actually. My last OBGYN told me I only have one more chance to have a "safe" pregnancy because of all of the problems I've had. I'd also have to have another c-section which takes awhile to recover from-I learned that the hard way both times. With Corbin, the incision got infected and had to be reopened in the doctor's office. It had to be flushed and packed and changed several times a day. It was truly awful. With Carter, I had him on Monday, was discharged on Friday (because he was in the RNICU), was driving back to the hospital on Saturday so I took no time to get better at all and it took it's toll.

Also, a bit selfishly, I think it would be a bit easier due to all of the health problems and everything. My concerns are the mother changing her mind once everything's said and done and what raising someone else's child would be like. As much as I would love to bring a child into one of these other families, I selfishly want another child myself.

So now that I've blabbed everything-probably way more than anyone ever wanted to know-I've got to make a grocery list and get going on today's party with a LOT on my mind. Dan's also got a big call to make.

I just feel a lot of pressure-what if the mother doesn't pick one of these other families and chooses us? I'd feel really terrible about that. What if she chooses someone else altogether? I just can't filter it all through right now...it's a lot to take in.

Have a great day everyone! I'll be back tomorrow for a Disney related update!

 

[bluecinderellaeyes]

Good Luck with your dission! I hope everything turns out well!

 

[newtodis]

Thanks for the well wishes. We can only pray the right choice is made at this point.

As for more news, we got an email today that the house we want to build has dropped in price from $171,900 to $166,900!!! We just need to get some money situated right now and sign our agreement before the prices change. Even with "upgrades", we still would be at or under $180,000 which is amazing for this area!

Alright...off to finish getting ready for the party. I'm moving very slowly today!

 

[Grace and Mickey]

Thanks so much. The party was fun-we wound up with 10 girls, 2 DHs and 4 kids in our house last night for the party. I think everyone had a good time which is good.

Now I've got to get it together to work on the 30 10 party!

I've also got other big news....(it's always something here in our house I tell ya'!!)

I've got a very good friend back in MI who's daughter had a baby right after I had Carter. She was (is) young and he had quite a few health problems. The daughter's got some learning disabilities and medical problems and the mom (my friend) was very concerned with everything. It has all worked out for the best for the family, with multiple surgeries for the baby to correct some hearing concerns and such.

Anyways, now my friend's gotten custody of a girl that used to be her foster daughter. After my friend got her back in her house, she found out the girl is pregnant. Again, the girl is young and has decided to put the baby up for adoption.

She sent me a message yesterday asking if we were still interested in this option (we'd previously talked about it). Now we've got a big decision to make. I just have a feeling in my stomach that there's a reason out of the blue that she asked us about this. Dan's on the boarder-we would obviously take another baby but he's hesitant because we know two families that cannot have children he would like to talk to. There were some specific requests on behalf of the daughter that I really don't want to go into. I talked to one family last night and I'm going to have Dan call the other family this morning so we can see if either are interested in this option.

Dan also shared that his "plan" was to have another baby once we'd moved into the new house. Wish I'd have known that plan!

I guess we'll just see what happens and who the daughter chooses. I would love to adopt this child-we've been talking about another baby and this would be good timing. I've been so very sick both times I've been pregnant and this last time was pretty bad actually. My last OBGYN told me I only have one more chance to have a "safe" pregnancy because of all of the problems I've had. I'd also have to have another c-section which takes awhile to recover from-I learned that the hard way both times. With Corbin, the incision got infected and had to be reopened in the doctor's office. It had to be flushed and packed and changed several times a day. It was truly awful. With Carter, I had him on Monday, was discharged on Friday (because he was in the RNICU), was driving back to the hospital on Saturday so I took no time to get better at all and it took it's toll.

Also, a bit selfishly, I think it would be a bit easier due to all of the health problems and everything. My concerns are the mother changing her mind once everything's said and done and what raising someone else's child would be like. As much as I would love to bring a child into one of these other families, I selfishly want another child myself.

So now that I've blabbed everything-probably way more than anyone ever wanted to know-I've got to make a grocery list and get going on today's party with a LOT on my mind. Dan's also got a big call to make.

I just feel a lot of pressure-what if the mother doesn't pick one of these other families and chooses us? I'd feel really terrible about that. What if she chooses someone else altogether? I just can't filter it all through right now...it's a lot to take in.

Have a great day everyone! I'll be back tomorrow for a Disney related update!

I been thinking alot about how to say what I feel about this news.
You said ' I just have a feeling in my stomach that there a reason out the blue that she asked if we be interested" it sound like you have a close relationship with these person and she knows how you feel about
children.
I belive there is a reason she ask you and your husband about adpoting this little one and some one is giving her a push in the right direction. Just listen your heart and trust your self. it is alot to take in.
From what I have read here in the TR and the help you have personal offered to me,I believe that you are a very kind hearted and wonderful person who really loves people, you make your family #1 . The fact that you and husband woould like another child, but first thought about friends who are childless, to see if they might be interested show what nice people your are. I truly believe that God has but you in touch with this child in some way, rather it be to adopt it or help you friends to adopt. I will keep you my prayers about this matter.
Grace

 

[lmillercrew]

What a decision you have to make. Don't make it right away. Pray first, since you're a praying kinda girl. (me too) As far as you getting pregnant again, think of yourself and your other two babies. If your dr's are saying it's too risky, don't do it. Those boys need a mommy to take care of them. As far as the birth mother goes, she is doing the right thing for that baby and that means that she has the baby's best interest at heart. She will make the right decision, and that is all that you can do. I do not envy your position on this one sister.
I'll pray for you and your DH and for the mother that things will work out the way they are supposed to.

 

[disney-super-mom]

newtodis: Can I ask you what that sticker or patch is that grandma is wearing on her shirt? Did you make it or order it from somewhere? It's really cute and I want to do something like for our family to wear on our trip in December.

(Also, I just wanted to mention that I'm adopted and love my parents with all my heart. They may not be my birth parents, but they are my REAL parents. I know it's a very personal thing, but honestly, I don't think you'd feel like you were raising someone else's child. I bet that baby will feel like "yours" the moment you set eyes on him/her. Best of luck with your decision. )

 

[newtodis]

I been thinking alot about how to say what I feel about this news.
You said ' I just have a feeling in my stomach that there a reason out the blue that she asked if we be interested" it sound like you have a close relationship with these person and she knows how you feel about
children.
I belive there is a reason she ask you and your husband about adpoting this little one and some one is giving her a push in the right direction. Just listen your heart and trust your self. it is alot to take in.
From what I have read here in the TR and the help you have personal offered to me,I believe that you are a very kind hearted and wonderful person who really loves people, you make your family #1 . The fact that you and husband woould like another child, but first thought about friends who are childless, to see if they might be interested show what nice people your are. I truly believe that God has but you in touch with this child in some way, rather it be to adopt it or help you friends to adopt. I will keep you my prayers about this matter.
Grace

Thank you very much. There's been a lot of praying over the weekend for sure! (and we're not done by any means!) It's a big choice and we'll go with our hearts in the end for sure...and I'll keep y'all posted

What a decision you have to make. Don't make it right away. Pray first, since you're a praying kinda girl. (me too) As far as you getting pregnant again, think of yourself and your other two babies. If your dr's are saying it's too risky, don't do it. Those boys need a mommy to take care of them. As far as the birth mother goes, she is doing the right thing for that baby and that means that she has the baby's best interest at heart. She will make the right decision, and that is all that you can do. I do not envy your position on this one sister.
I'll pray for you and your DH and for the mother that things will work out the way they are supposed to.

Thanks! She is doing the best thing for the baby for sure. Thanks for the prayers-they're appreciated.

newtodis: Can I ask you what that sticker or patch is that grandma is wearing on her shirt? Did you make it or order it from somewhere? It's really cute and I want to do something like for our family to wear on our trip in December.

(Also, I just wanted to mention that I'm adopted and love my parents with all my heart. They may not be my birth parents, but they are my REAL parents. I know it's a very personal thing, but honestly, I don't think you'd feel like you were raising someone else's child. I bet that baby will feel like "yours" the moment you set eyes on him/her. Best of luck with your decision. )

The "grandma" thing I got from the Creative DISign board (or may have made it-I can't remember!). Anyways, pop over there (it's at the bottom of the list of different boards in the "Just for Fun" section. If you can't find what you're looking for, start a thread and they'll point you in the right direction They're AMAZING folks over there and I cannot wait to get back to DISigning!!

Thanks so much-it means a lot to hear what someone who's been adopted thinks about the situation.

On a Disney note, it's PHOTOPASS DAY!!! I've already loaded all 200 of our pictures and there are some AWESOME ones!! I may just have to pay their outrageous prices for a couple of them! I may make Dan's mom a Disney book for her birthday...we'll see what the prices are and what the finances allow at this point.

Ok with 200 pictures, I've got my work cut out for me! My goal today is to get through those pictures and have the rest of our second day up for y'all before bed tonight. I'm not constantly blowing my nose today so that makes it a lot easier to type!

Thanks for everyone's prayers and support! I promise you'll get a TR soon-just like you signed up for!

 

[newtodis]

I just uploaded the last of the pictures onto Photobucket while I've been editing photopass pictures. Something's up with the photopass site...it's VERY slow today! So far, I started with 200 pictures...I'm already at 448 and have just under 100 yet to go through! Gotta love photopass!

 

[DisneyFun08]

Can't wait to see the photopass pics!

 

[Grace and Mickey]

Way to Go !!! Yea Photo pass pictures

Looking forward to your update Glad you feeling better
How many [ictures did you say?

 

[lmillercrew]

YAY pictures!

 

[newtodis]

Non Disney Updates first then into the second half of our second day at DISNEY!!

I finished up my inital photopass edits at 503-303 more than what I started with this morning! Dan was playing with it for a little bit and since I don't think I'm going to use the 40% off code from the MNSSHP card, I can go back and look them over one more time to make a few more edits and changes. I just try to put as many different edits in there as I can 'cause I never know what I'll end up loving and wanting to use in my scrapbook and what others will like and want to print off. So that's a work in progress at this time...hopefully order the cd this week sometime so I'll have the CD mid-October.

Dan went and got more paperwork on the house we want to build today. The property we were waiting on selling may not be going through as planned so we're looking more into financing more than we thought we'd need to. Hopefully with the mortgage things we'll still be able to get a good loan. Our problem now will be that it will take 6-8 months to build because the lot with the pre-permits has already been spoken for. There are still 6 lots for us to choose from but all have to be spoken for before they'll start building anything. So now it's another waiting game...

Before the jewelry party and surprise party, I wanted to get my fall decorations out. I wanted to get an idea of what I had since my mom's planning on coming down for Thanksgiving-I will need to have the Martha Stewart house for the week that she's here. I'll probably start cleaning once Halloween's done to make sure everything sparkles. No matter how much, there will still be something to complain about. Anywho, here are the boys helping me decorate:

Our Disney friends who are now talking about coming again for part of our December trip came over last night for her 40th birthday surprise party. It was a lot of fun. The "theme" was princesses because Angie is one for sure! She's such a sweet, wonderful person (and one of the people we talked to about possibly considering adopting the previously mentioned baby). Here are some pictures:

Decorations:

Cake from Publix:

Dessert Table:

The rest of the pictures are on my camera...sorry!

Alright...on to our Disney update now that everything's in photobucket!

 

[HonnyDipp]

I have really enjoyed this thread! Those boys are precious!

 

[newtodis]

Alright...I think this is where we left off folks. Sorry about the delay! Back to business.

After our lunch at the GFC, we headed over to DHS. Seeing Lightening McQueen was high on our list as well as trying out the TSM ride. It was about 3:00 by the time we made it over to DHS so we knew we were not doing well trying to get on any "popular" rides-especially TSM!

We tried to see McQueen and Mater but the line had already been closed. We stayed and watched them come out to greet everyone then moved on.

***I need to find my pictures.

We made a note of the location (it was the same as last time we were at Disney so it was easy to remember) so we could be sure to be in line later in the week when we had more time to see Mater and McQueen.

We went by TSM but the wait posted was 70 minutes and I couldn’t do that with the boys. After wandering around a bit more, we headed back to the hotel for a CS dinner from the food court. We really didn't do a whole lot because it was so late in the evening. Everyone was pretty whipped so after dinner, we called it an "early" night about 9 or 9:30.

I had chicken tenders, Dan had a burger and Dan's mom had some kind of chicken breast and salad (no pictures sorry-I was not feeling good!!) The boys had hot dogs and grapes.

***I have pictures of the boy's hot dogs somewhere! (And I thought I had all of my pictues I needed to finish this!)

Something from lunch (I’m thinking maybe the cake even though I hardly ate any of it) just wasn’t meant for me and my stomach was killing me. Nothing terrible-just really bad cramps-so I was ready to call it a night. Dan and his mom went to get dinner and brought it back to the room. The boys ate all of their hotdogs and fruit (grapes) which is good for them. Everything was good using CS food standards. We started a bath for the boys before bed and they snuggled up with a snack before falling asleep for the night.

It was a great night all in all with our first birthday surprises out of the way.

Next, a morning at AK and MNSSHP!

 

[DisneyFun08]

Yum! Those desserts on the table look tasty!

 

[newtodis]

I have really enjoyed this thread! Those boys are precious!

So glad you're enjoying!! We happen to think they're great as well!