Looking For Control Freaks & Worry Warts too (Part 2)

[karajeboo]

I just read through all the posts while I was gone - Laura, you're first on my list!!!! Any updates on Tim??? Please keep us posted, that's sounds horrible!

 

[soontobewed07]

Kara- beautiful pics so far. You and Debbie look so fancy Mike and I are not nearly as fancy!

 

[disneyohana]

Hi gang! I missed talking to you all but I try reading posts every now and then. I just get so much more done when I don't get on the computer. Once I get on I get addicted and can't get off.

Kara - Beautiful pictures. You guys all look great. I absolutely loved the Yacht Club when we stayed there. I am so..... wanting to go back some day. Well, I'm glad you had fun and got to meet up with Debbie.

I hope to get on later and catch up on what's going on with you all.

Lisa

 

[Camster0307]

Cammie - decided today I've turned into an evil shrew. I have been changing "juicy" diapers today. I have thought of a certain butt face who could use 2-3 stashed in under his driver seat on a nice day. Make sure you really drive that home to her. She seriously has NOTHING to feel bad about and that rear wipe of an ex you have should be hung by his toes for making her feel that way! Poor Amanda - give me a flipping break. I don't get that. If you want people to meet your family - then WTH?

You crack me up!!!!

Yeah, I feel I'm going to have to give Lauren alot of pep talks. She texted me last night that the wife has now given her a lecture about not going. Lauren is so annoyed about the whole situation - she's even more determined not to go. Thoses two idiots have no idea what they're doing; they just want their own way. Little do they realize, their persistance is pushing Lauren further and further away.

And, just to answer your question from an earlier post: yes, my sister, her family and my mom will be with us for the first part of our trip, but they are of no help. They'll be able to make sure Lauren in taken care of but they don't do anything with Amanda. This is the group we were with at the Jersey shore a few weeks ago -- and you remember how well that went!

I have one of those end of summer colds you get from working with kids!!! Every year!! 3 weeks into term... hey ho, I'll live....

Cammie - sounds like you are really lucky to have got away from your relationship with that nasty piece of work. I cannot imagine what it must feel like both for you and both your girls to know he is such a PITA - how can he want his family there, then not want both girls, just how.... well , he does seem to just want the "easy" stuff doesn't he - but "family" comes as a complete package - Lauren sounds a very sensible clued-in girl.

Tessa

I get one of those colds too, Tess -- EVERY YEAR! Actually, Lauren had it first, then passed it on to me.

And, yes, in looking at the big picture, I am better off w/out my ex. He certainly showing his true colors!

This is my weekend to pack for my trip. I have up the ying yang, too! I really need to get some housework done and pack.

Woo Hoo for your trip! How did the packing go?

Okay, a little planning freak vent here: I'm trying to plan our March trip in case I need to make ADRs before I leave. I have TGM, but I'm really disappointed - I feel it has made the planning almost impossible for me. reasons:

What is up with TGM these days? I have read on other trip reports that he's been late with coming out with his recommendations. I would do like Jillian suggested: get those ADRs that are most important to you; and then fix your park days accordingly. Things may not line up the way you want but I still think it will be easier for you because it's just the two of you. You can certainly be more flexible and it's easier to change plans at the last minute when there are no kids involved.

Not Cammie - I got the prevention magazine that focused a teaser on the Flat Belly diet plan coming out. I don't know if you got it. No, there aren't crunches, but several other stand up ab targeting exercises and intervalish walking schedules. Plus focus on fibers, nuts, cut out your HIGHEST calorie indulgence - etc.

I took advantage of the pre-order of the book. I get it for 21 days, if I don't like it, I return it and pay nothing. I should have it soon so I'll let you know what I think.

So I'm not going to talk about diet right now as I eat a candy bar and drink a mud slide. We've got friends over and I'm having a good time.

Magic - I'm making a Queen Narissa costume for DD9.

I'm not sure I'm going to get to it because I have to start my cushion project for a friend's dance studio waiting area. 12 cushions, all custom made. Crazy.

Once again, Tina, I'm so impressed by your craftiness. I hope you post pix of the finished products!

God - I feel like such a slacker!

oka didn't really read anything anyone posted....sorry. Tim in in the hospital........

Laura - what happened? Does he think the long car ride caused him to stiffen up even more. And what are the doctors saying is the problem?

I feel so bad for you; I know it's going to be very hectic these next days. Glad to hear your parents can help with the kids. Keep us posted!

 

[Camster0307]

ACK!!! Kara's back and posting pictures already!!!



Great start. You and Debbie look so cute; and I loved the "couple" pix!

The room does look gorgeous; and yes, technically, Y&BC are both steps closer to IG than BW. (I can't believe you've replaced BW as your favortie resort!) You are really going to give Renee something to think about for her trip.

Keep those pix coming!

 

[disneyohana]

Laura - I just read your last post. That's so scary. I have heard that the worst pain can sometimes be the smallest thing and not much to worry about. I hope that is the case.

 

[soontobewed07]

oka didn't really read anything anyone posted....sorry. Tim in in the hospital. I met him at the lake on Sat and he was lying in bed , in severe pain. It took all day to convince him to let me take him in. So around 5:30 we start the drive back. It normal is and hour and half but it took us over 2 1/4 hours because he wanted me to go slow so the bumps won't hurt. We get to the ER. I ask for somehelp (now I didn't tell thim he couldn't walk-why I don't know I think I had started to lose my mind) so the come out with wheel chair I explain no he cannot bear weight on one leg and the pain is an 11 on a scale of 10. so out comes a gurney. Ha we got into room right away. DR comes in 2 hrs later. Gives hime some percacet and a muscle relaxant. Falls asleep. Writes scrips for Oxycotin and muscle relaxer. He gets up to leave and nearly collapse, his body went into full shakes. Got him back in to bed. He shook for nearly 5 min. He said it was because of the pain. The funny thing is that the prone position is the only one that was allowing him to get comfortable. The ER docs shoots more meds and moved him upstairs. They move him into a new bed, the shakes come back more meds they go away. He slept in the prone (on tummy) all night.

I'm home for a brief bit gathering stuff for him and showering. My in-laws have the girls and the dogs at the lake. I will be gone for a bit but I'll be back....

Oh my that pain sounds terrible. I hope he gets better soon. Keep us updated!

 

[karajeboo]

Hey Lisa! Good to see you!

So I just got back from the store and Jeff had opened a new browser on my puter - checking out Disney's Vero Beach resort. And I know why..... he's checking out the different DVC resorts!!!! Cause he's asked me before about buying at BCV and then being able to use it at VB for a beach weekend.... I just need to keep taking him for short visits and I'll have my DVC soon!!!

 

[CRdisMom]

Okay now I am in the hopsital room with Tim on his laptop. The hospital has free internet access.

The latest is that we are going to manage pain as it comes up. he's on every 4 hours perkacet. ( I have not a clue on how to spell medical names so forgive me ) The doc has ref him to a back specialist. He will have another MRI later this afternoon and then meet with the specialist in the AM. We have gotten him comfortable enough to lay on his back. he is eating and finally urinated (yea I know you wanted to know that but it had been over 15 hours since he had done that last--the pain was too great).

My sister is going to fly home from GA for 2 weeks she just told me. She still isn't working and so she figured she can help.

Kara will you tell you stinking Panthers to stop beating on my Vikings?!

 

[CRdisMom]

We think the problem started on Tuesday. His company ordered some servers and he lifted them into his car to deliver to a cust. Typically not a problem. The cortizone shot had made him feel great. But by the time Wednesday rolled around he was back on the Tyneol 3. It just got worse from there. The car ride probably made it worse and then our bed at the lake isn't the greatest. He took a tub up there too. The back on the tub is 90 degress no really room to layout. I think it was all of these things that made it so bad. We'll see the dr and have a new mri. Kind of hoping that it is ruptured that way we can have the surgery and be done with it.

You guys are the best!!

Why aren't kara's photos showing?

 

[soontobewed07]

Laura- Did they do a CT? Not being able to urinate worries me. It sounds like he has a compressed disk they may offer him surgery if this is true. Tell him to do it!!!! Waiting will only make things worse. Let me know how things go. How are your babies? Katherine any better?

 

[CRdisMom]

Thanks for that Jillian. Katherine's teeth have gotten much better, its kind of ironic that she git better as Tim got worse. We just started filling out the paperwork for the MRI.

I love having internet access here, It is making keeping in touch so much easier. I am just texting everyone with the updates. i am copying and positng what I am typing here.

 

[UsNew2Disney2008]

Kara - it says all the photos have been moved! I can't see a thing.

Cammie - I wish I had someone to help me with my kids. I'd come and help you. You could crash train me on the machines, and Amanda and I would be just fine! I knew the Jersey weekend didn't go to hot, but I wasn't sure if that was the same sister. DUH. I really hate that for you. What about telling them all the dinner times are 30 minutes LATER than they are - and let them see you guys get started before them for once.
Laura - you poor thing! I say that because at least Tim gets pain meds - not so much for you. I'm sorry to hear he is in such pain. That is terrible. I hope that things get better soon.

Tina - All I can say is WOW! You can MAKE that? Not me man, I give nice wallet!

Hi to everyone else. I need to do some quick cleaning. I'm pooped today - as always.

 

[Camster0307]

Laura - Good luck with everything. I hope Tim is feeling better soon!

I'm done for the night. The last game at Yankee Stadium is being played tonight and there is huge coverage on tv about it. The girls and I have been glued for most of the afternoon. Good grief - I'm reliving so many moments from my youth - making me teary-eyed and goose-bumpy! I've been a HUGE Yankee fan my whole life, so I'm not missing this.

Good night ladies!

 

[karajeboo]

I moved all my photobucket pics so that's probably why they're not showing now. I'll be updating my TR tomorrow - maybe later if I get to it. But they'll all show up later....

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Laura, so sorry Tim is in the hospital. I hope they find the problem and get it fixed. My mom had a similar episode years ago and had a ruptured disc. When she had the surgery over with, she said she wished it had been done years earlier. Keep us posted!

Welcome home, Kara! Can't wait to see your pics! I'm so jealous that you met Debbie in person! I think BC looks so beautiful. You'll have to buy it on resale if you choose to buy there. I saw the Bay Lake Towers - you're right - yuck. Looks like Austin Powers lives there.

Jillan, Renee and Cammie, thanks for the advice. I'll post my plans here and see what you think. Jim fell asleep when I was telling him about it last night - guess it was too much excitement for him. I'll try to get ADRs this week before we leave and see if it works. Oh, and I didn't get any packing done. I don't know where my weekend went. I did get the done.

Tina - wow - you are ambitious to make that costume - can't wait to see the results!

Lisa! Nice to see you here.

Sorry I wasn't around last night - Jim was wanting attention, so I watched Jerry McGuire with him and ....
Now I'm sitting in bed with a glass of wine - Jim was watching football, but the game is over. Guess I'll listen to the Emmys now. I did a fun spa party tonight with a great group of gals, and booked two more.

Okay, here goes:

I chose days that were good for am and pm at the same park - I'm not getting a hopper, just getting 1 park a day - saving $100 that way. We will get our tickets at SOG for a great discount.

Sun, Mar 22 - arrival at SSR - DTD, dinner at Raglan Rd

Mon - Epcot am/lunch at Tangerine cafe/Break/Epcot - dinner at Cape May Clam Bake at BC

Tues - AK am - lunch at Yak & Yehti?/poss Braves game - dinner at WCC - early night (If no game, do some resort hopping.)

Wed - MK am - lunch at Pinocchio's Village Haus (thanks Debbie!) / Break or Braves game?/Dinner at Ohana's - watch fireworks at the Poly on the beach.

Thurs - DHS am - lunch at Backlot Express/Break/DHS pm/dinner at Hollywood & Vine

Fri - Check out of SSR - Check in to SOG

Breakfast at Kona Cafe
Drive to Celebration and check it out - snack there
AK pm - early dinner at Flametree BBQ

Sat - MK am - Breakfast Main Street Bakery
-Lunch - snack

Break pm - Pack
Dinner - Flying Fish - visit Boardwalk

Sun - Fly Home

I'm going to try to get ADRs on Tues as TGM suggests. Then we'll see if they are taking them yet. IF not, I'll try again when we get back from Mexico.

I don't babysit much this week, so I should be able to pack.

Have a happy Monday, everyone!

 

[karajeboo]

Tammie - I love your plans, think they all look great!!! I'll post lots of food porn but suffice it to say we LOVED Raglan Road!!! Also, we tried Tangierine Cafe this trip and it's my new FAVORITE counter service in all of WDW! We had eaten at Marakkesh before and enjoyed that, too.

Up early today to try to get some work done. I have 45 voice mails and over 400 emails. Apparently the gal who was supposed to be filling in for me didn't do much.......

 

[Camster0307]

Not going to be a good day today. I've had a cavity that I had been neglecting and it started to bother me this weekend. Woke up this morning and the right side of my face is swollen! I know I'm going to need a root canal but now am afraid it's infected. The good news is that I'm not in any pain - I just look like the elephant man.

I'm just now anxiously awaiting the opening of the dentist's office to see how soon I can get in. Probably won't be on here for most of the day. Hope you all have a good one.

 

[TinaLala]

CRDIS - I'm glad to hear he's better, but my heart goes out to you for back pain. I'm sending percocets your way!

Cammie - You can't neglect your teeth! Hang in there GF the dentist can do miracles and maybe you don't need a root canal!

Tammie - love your ADRs. Love CMC at the BC and Ohanas...My stomach is growling just thinking about it.

Well I talked DD9 into wearing her Belle costume IF I can't get the Narissa costume going. I have to make 12 cushions in the next month and I don't see Narissa anytime soon. I'm trying to work in between homework and dinner so maybe I can do it. Then do the cushions on Friday, my day off.

Tonight we're going to our first Girl Scout meeting, DD9 is very excited. I hope it works out for her. Years ago we tried it and she hated it, so I'm hoping now that she's older she'll like it.

Well I have to get DD6 to stop crying so I'll talk to you guys later. Why can't she get herself dressed and ready to go - she's so not a morning person.

 

[soontobewed07]

Not going to be a good day today. I've had a cavity that I had been neglecting and it started to bother me this weekend. Woke up this morning and the right side of my face is swollen! I know I'm going to need a root canal but now am afraid it's infected. The good news is that I'm not in any pain - I just look like the elephant man.

I'm just now anxiously awaiting the opening of the dentist's office to see how soon I can get in. Probably won't be on here for most of the day. Hope you all have a good one.

Oh Cammie- I hope you get that taken care of today before the pain starts.

Kara- Can't wait to see more pictures. Mike said he was going to be the odd "MAN" out in Nov. He thought the hubby's were going to be there too. I had to explain.