January 2009. . . Calling all Snowbirds ~ Part V

[Disney Mommy 3]

I liked my babies getting to be the baby for a while. My oldest was 3 1/2 when #2 was born, and then he was turning 4 after #3. That way we had plenty of mommy and me time and they all were big enough to "help" with the new baby and be potty trained!!! their baby time goes so fast--- I just wanted to soak up every minute and enjoy them. Plus I nursed them for a while, so we really were close. It was such a blessing!! I really would like one more(or 2, or 3!!) but hubby is done!! Ha!!! 3 kids are a lot to be financially responsible for now--especially with college being sooooo outrageous, and health insurance. WOW!

 

[pamouselover]

Hi Snowbirds. Still cold here!
Hope everyone is doing well. I have been really busy at work, with no time to Dis. Today is DH's birthday. He just took DD to softball tryouts. Life gets busy for us in the spring time, with both kids playing sports. DD is going out for lax at school too. She starts dance practice today for the recital finale.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Regrets:
-We missed Illuminations, which I have seen before, but not for a while.

-I wish we would not have sat in the rain for Fantasmic. As much as I love it, I'll try again another time! That was miserable.

-not getting treats at Main Street Bakery - must do that next time!

-not buying the Wishes CD (had it in my hands twice!)

Not too bad - we planned a relaxing trip and it really was! I can't wait to go again! Hopefully in about 8 1/2 months! I should put a ticker on! I don't want to jinx it until I get something booked though.

Tonight is the big slumber party! Sarah is so excited, she wants to take a nap, but can't quite fall asleep. I think if she lays down and reads, it will happen. Lunch first. Then I have to decorate and set up. I finally emptied my camera of the 400 pictures from our trip and have placed an order, so I have a clean memory card for the party. I'm going to take before and after shots of the makeovers! Should be pretty fun. I'll let you all know how it goes.

 

[MindyLuvsMickey]

Hey Snowbirds!

How is everyone doing? It looks like we are going to have to postpone our January trip to Disney next year. I was shocked and excited to find out that I'm expecting yesterday. It was definitely unplanned and unexpected.

I feel badly because my son was talking last night about going back to Disney and how excited he is. We won't be telling him about this baby for some time . . . as long as I can hide it. I don't have a great track record when it comes to sustaining viable pregnancies. I'm optimistic about this one, though.

Just wanted to share. . . . no 1/2 marathon for me next year. All of that hard work so far, down the drain! LOL

 

[Lil'Mermaid75]

Hey Snowbirds!

How is everyone doing? It likes we are going to have to postpone our January trip to Disney next year. I was shocked and excited to find out that I'm expecting yesterday. It was definitely unplanned and unexpected.

I feel badly because my son was talking last night about going back to Disney and how excited he is. We won't be telling him about this baby for some time . . . as long as I can hide it. I don't have a great track record when it comes to sustaining viable pregnancies. I'm optimistic about this one, though.

Just wanted to share. . . . no 1/2 marathon for me next year. All of that hard work so far, down the drain! LOL

Congratulations Mindy! How exciting.

There's a part of me (a really small part) that would like a second child. The other part of me doesn't mind that we have an only child - he has a ton of cousins and we have really close friends with a child his age. They act more like brother and sister than friends. We had such a rough time having him, that I just don't know that another is possible. Hubby and I are both okay with that, though. Our DS is such a blessing and a joy.

 

[MindyLuvsMickey]

Congratulations Mindy! How exciting.

There's a part of me (a really small part) that would like a second child. The other part of me doesn't mind that we have an only child - he has a ton of cousins and we have really close friends with a child his age. They act more like brother and sister than friends. We had such a rough time having him, that I just don't know that another is possible. Hubby and I are both okay with that, though. Our DS is such a blessing and a joy.

Honestly, I never imagined that we would ever have another either. I've had loads of issues from miscarriages to cervical cancer to other major fertility problems. This is truly a miracle. We always said that DS was our miracle baby . . . hopefully in nine months, we'll be able to say we have TWO miracles!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hey Snowbirds!

How is everyone doing? It likes we are going to have to postpone our January trip to Disney next year. I was shocked and excited to find out that I'm expecting yesterday. It was definitely unplanned and unexpected.

I feel badly because my son was talking last night about going back to Disney and how excited he is. We won't be telling him about this baby for some time . . . as long as I can hide it. I don't have a great track record when it comes to sustaining viable pregnancies. I'm optimistic about this one, though.

Just wanted to share. . . . no 1/2 marathon for me next year. All of that hard work so far, down the drain! LOL

Congratulations Mindy! I will be praying for a healthy pregnancy for you.

 

[mana_liz]

Congrats Mindy...hope all goes well.

 

[MAGGIED]

Congrats Mindy.... we will keep you and your little one in our prayers!!!!

 

[coffeehousemom]

Honestly, I never imagined that we would ever have another either. I've had loads of issues from miscarriages to cervical cancer to other major fertility problems. This is truly a miracle. We always said that DS was our miracle baby . . . hopefully in nine months, we'll be able to say we have TWO miracles!

Congrats!!! I have been that boat myself. If you need to chat feel free to pm me. We were shocked & amazed that I carried DD almost to term & thought we'd be done then came mr troublemaker (the entire time & since). So I can understand the whole miracle baby. Best of luck!!!!

 

[Dancegrl624]

We are in the same boat as you, Meghan. Although we aren't in a position to make a decision at the time. I really like Belle being an only child, but I would really like to have another, as well.

We have loved having Madison as our only child! It's been wonderful. She's the only grandchild, niece, great-niece, etc so all of the attention is always on her at family get-togethers. For the longest time, I really didn't want any more kids. But, whenever me and my sisters are together, it makes me sad that Madison doesn't have any siblings. My sisters are my best friends. She also doesn't have any cousins. My sis just got married in October and she wants to finish up her masters before they have any kids. My other sister is 20 so kids aren't in her future for a very long time! By the time we have another child, Madison will most likely be 8 yrs old. I know that she'll be a great big sister and very helpful.

Mindy-Congrats! I pray that you'll have a very healthy pregnancy.

I have no big regrets from this past trip. We didn't everything we wanted (except for what was being refurbed of course!) except for Fantasmic. There was no way we were going to sit in the rain. I just wish I would have taken more random pictures. I did take a good amount of pictures, I just wish I would have taken more. That is my plan for our next trip. Lots of "scenery" type shots and more random pics of me and my family.

 

[Momto2PrncChrmgs]

Hey Snowbirds!

How is everyone doing? It likes we are going to have to postpone our January trip to Disney next year. I was shocked and excited to find out that I'm expecting yesterday. It was definitely unplanned and unexpected.

I feel badly because my son was talking last night about going back to Disney and how excited he is. We won't be telling him about this baby for some time . . . as long as I can hide it. I don't have a great track record when it comes to sustaining viable pregnancies. I'm optimistic about this one, though.

Just wanted to share. . . . no 1/2 marathon for me next year. All of that hard work so far, down the drain! LOL

YEAH!! Congrats!
Prayers and hugs for you and your family!

I had a semi-miracle baby, too. It wasn't nearly as traumatic as what other people go through, but it was rough for us. A yr of fertility treatments with nothing (we didn't get as far as invitro) and then I spotted HEAVY for the first 10 weeks or so. We were sure I wouldn't go term but I did...and yes, he's been headstrong and high maintenance ever since! He started the terrible twos as soon as he was born!!

 

[Pluto_fan]

Mindy...Congratulations!!
Best wishes and prayers for a healthy pregnancy.

 

[MAGGIED]

Mindy...Congratulations!!
Best wishes and prayers for a healthy pregnancy.

Your "no more ticker" in your signature is sad!!!

 

[pamouselover]

Congrats!

Hey Snowbirds!

How is everyone doing? It likes we are going to have to postpone our January trip to Disney next year. I was shocked and excited to find out that I'm expecting yesterday. It was definitely unplanned and unexpected.

I feel badly because my son was talking last night about going back to Disney and how excited he is. We won't be telling him about this baby for some time . . . as long as I can hide it. I don't have a great track record when it comes to sustaining viable pregnancies. I'm optimistic about this one, though.

Just wanted to share. . . . no 1/2 marathon for me next year. All of that hard work so far, down the drain! LOL

 

[figmentfan0724]

congrats mindy

 

[crzyred]

Mindy...CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Here's to a happy, healthy and safe pregnancy.

Hello everyone. How ya doing?

Let's see if I can quick catch up on what's been going on...
Future Trips:
Currently in the planning stages is DisneyLand Paris for a few days next June. Anyone been there at the end of June that has some tips for me??? We are so lost with the planning of that one!

Regrets:
- I guess I don't have anything major that I regret. Other than the few things I didn't buy that I really wanted. But nothing really pertaining to not seeing or doing something. We had a list of things we really wanted to do this trip and literally crossed them off as we did them.

Children:
None for me right now! Haha. First of all, I'm single, so... Secondly, I can't really decide if I want kids. What I mean by that is the whole, 9 months pregnancy thing. I've always wanted to adopt at least one child. However lately I keep thinking that I would like to adopt a few. But like I said, I'm single. My mother keeps telling me though that I'm almost 25 and that clock is ticking apparently . (she's so desperate for grandkids...it's kind of annoying)


I think that's it. Hope everyone has a good Monday. I have off tomorrow woohoo: ) so it's major cleaning and laundry. I also have to paint 3 pieces of hardware so I can finally finish decorating my room. Anywho...enjoy!

 

[Kazooie01]

Mindy, a huge CONGRATULATIONS!

Hello everyone, we haven't been on much lately so I figured I would stop in and say hi!

We're going back to WDW in July/early August for our 10th Anniversary. This trip will be a bit different as we finally broke down and got Annual Passes for us and the kids this past January. It sure does sound weird to say that we're finally Annual Pass holders.... but we like it!!!

And of course we are planning on going back in January as well. Tentatively the 20th-27th. Once a Snowbird, always a Snowbird.

Hope everything is going well for all, and my Husband and I are going to make sure we get on the board more often. After all, our next trip will be here before we know it!

 

[drakes]

Hello Snowbirds!

Congrats to Mindy ! All this chatter about babies is exciting!

DD is also an only child. She is 9. I had never really thought about another child to be honest. DD was a surprise! Right now I'd just prefer the family and friends to stop asking and for me to stop feeling guilty for their comments that DD is an only child.

Dh and DD gave me a wonderful birthday breakfast, all things Disney! Disney scrambled eggs(they add heavy cream), Tonga Toast, Cheesy Pototoes, Champagne and OJ- Yummy!
Then for dessert (after dinner out) I got my grapfruit cake. whihc I guess leads me to regrets...

Grapefruit Cake- never trying it at Disney, but our homemade one was yummy!
Illuminations- a late dinner meant a late viewing which meant no spot to see. We saw what we could, enjoyed the music and planned to watch it on our other Epcot night- but didn't.
Camera Lessons- not learning how to use my camera to it's full potential before we left on our trip. Night shots never work for me, no matter how great the camera- I definitely need to practice and go back to capture the world at night.
Raining Umbrella- not finding the Singin In the Rain Umbrella- 1.5 days at DHS and never found it, never found it on our 2007 trip either. However I am not surprised because even trying to find Monsters Inc Meet N Greet was almost impossible for us! LOL

3 more days until Disney On Ice!

 

[Dancegrl624]

DD is also an only child. She is 9. I had never really thought about another child to be honest. DD was a surprise! Right now I'd just prefer the family and friends to stop asking and for me to stop feeling guilty for their comments that DD is an only child.

I'm constantly asked when we're going to have another child. I get this question from my parents, friends, random people that shop at ON....the list goes on. Then, when I remind them that I'm only 26, they tell me I'm still young and have plenty of time. Then why ask in the first place? I get very annoyed. Last time I checked, it's up to my and my DH when and if we have other children. Anyways......

It's a beautiful 57 degrees here today and the sun is shining so brilliantly! I LOVE it!!!! It's going to get cooler again this week and we're expecting some rain, so I'm trying to enjoy it. No jackets needed and I've been driving around with my windows down. I love the fresh spring-like air! I cannot WAIT for Spring (and summer)!