Looking For Control Freaks & Worry Warts too........

[pbharris4]

Hi everyone! I've been MIA for a few days. DD seems to still be fighting off something. Last week her tummy hurt and she wouldn't eat much. Threw up ince or twice. She felt better over the weekend and then Tuesday (same day I got sick) she got a fever. Wed. and Thurs. she was fine all day and then at night her fever started up again. Just at night? I don't get it? Now she is coughing too. She didn't have a cold either. Hopefully, whatever this is will be gone this weekend, if not, a trip to the Dr. will be in order.

I've also bought a Sansa MP3 player and have been obsessed on figuring out how to use it, etc.

I finally slept good the last 2 nights. I think it's because I switched taking my anxiety medicine to the morning instead of afternoon

Sewer: Hi! I've a had 3 root canals at once before at once! But I had a great, great endodontist and I didn't even feel the needle! I had crowns put on those 3 teeth and that was actually worse, but they look perfect now. So it was worth it.

Magicfor2: Welcome!

Debbie: Hope your DD is feeling better, too! So when are you going to WDW again? Any plans in the works? Have you taken the Ativan? Has it helped any?

Tink:: Adios! Have wonderful, fun and relaxing time in WDW! Do dish the details when you get home.

Lisa: Hope all is well!

I need to plan our trip a little bit more. I'm trying to decide between flying and driving. I hate to fly, but if I get a good "Ding" from Southwest it'll be cheaper and the girls won't nitpick as long. Plus, DD3 will only miss 1 nap instead of 2. I have all the ADRs and just need to plan the park days.

 

[flying_babyb]

been MIA myself. Ive been doing full time school, part time internet job.

 

[Tinklvr]

Hi everyone! Things are crazy around here. I have been totally stressed out between issues at work and my FIL. He is being really difficult about some of the trip details. I took a sick day today because I spent so much time worrying about things that I didn't get anything done. Also, I think I had a stomach virus (only a mild one), and my DS got it yesterday. He seems better today. Now the baby might have it. At least it doesn't seem to be lasting more that 24 hours. I will try to check in again before I leave, but if not, I will give you a full report when I get back.

I just have to mention, this is the perfect week for FL! We are just getting our first cold spell here in NJ and it will be great to get away.

 

[Debbie6221]

Hi Everyone,
Seems like it must be that time of year! I guess the stomach bug is hitting us all over the country. DDs was very weird. She got sick at school, again at home, got the runs briefly and now is fine! Believe me I am NOT complaining. I just wonder what got to her. I thought it was so cute. She woke up this morning and said “I don’t have the spit-ups anymore”!

Tinklvr....good you are getting it all over with now, right? I hope your trip is awesome and STRESS-FREE.
Has DH been helpful with the FIL?

The HSM concert is tonight. Can't wait!

As for a WDW trip, we haven't decided yet, maybe June but if not definitely in the fall. We just can't decide if we should go our regular October time or the first week of November for DDs 5th birthday on the 10th.
Anyone go early in November? We would want to hit that Christmas party.

I have been stressing big time about money. I over extended myself and was actually playing a couple credit card games where they offered no interest for an extended period of time and just like they count on the jig is up and I am scrambling to come up with the mullah. I have no one to blame but myself but now I have to fix it!

As for the Ativan...I have not taken it yet. I actually have anxiety over taking it!!! How crazy is that! I have issues don't I??? The stress has been manageable emotionally though so I am going to constantly strive to handle it without meds. It actually helps my stress level knowing I have them if I need them. If you don’t mind me asking PAM what do you take?


Lisa....I just remembered you are probably having fun at a waterpark right now! Hope it was a great couple of days!

Hi FlyingBabyB Don't work to hard. Trying to get $$$ I assume for a place to live???

Magicfor2...Just jump in if you like. There aren't very many of us and we will talk to you about anything! We are really good listeners too if you would like to vent!

Have a great Friday and an awesome weekend everyone!!!!

 

[Tinklvr]

Debbie..I meant to reply to your posts earlier in the week. I have been reading, just not posting. I wanted to let you know that I am completely for generics. I get so excited when a drug that we use goes generic b/c we save anywhere from $15 to $35 per rx when we use generic. I have switched my bc pills and my Zoloft to generics and I never had any problems. Of course, many people do say they can't take generics, but they funny thing is, once their insurance starts to increase their copay on brands, the generics that they can't take become perfectly acceptable.

I was thinking of asking my doctor for Ativan yesterday, but I couldn't do it. I just feel funny asking for a certain drug. I know what you mean about just feeling better having it there if you need it.

My DH is being helpful with his dad, but FIL is a very difficult person. He is so great with all the kids, but he must have everything exactly how he wants it. DH tries to make everyone happy, so I do feel bad b/c sometimes he gets put in the middle. I have to learn how to stand up to him. I avoid confrontations at ALL costs. The whole situation FIL is mad about is SO ridiculous. He wants us all to drive to the airport together. Obviously, 4 adults and 3 carseats + a TON of luggage do not fit into a minivan. Plus, we get valeted to the airport b/c parking at PHL is so bad. FIL was insisting we all had to go in one car or he wouldn't go. He lives 10 min from the airport so he could easily take a cab, but no. Finally, when I offered to drive our second car, he agreed to go. Now, we are paying to park two cars. I really don't understand him.

My last trip was mid November and it was great. We did MVMCP, most of the Christmas decorations were up, and the weather was really nice. BUT, if you go in Oct, maybe we could meet up. I am going to try to get one more trip out of our AP and I really want to do MNSSHP.

Pam...Hope your DD gets better. Fevers do tend to get higher during the night. I know there are a lot of nasty viruses going around right now so maybe thats what she has. I got my Gymbo order on Wednesday! I mostly ordered stuff from "Love is in the Air" line for my older DD (light pink patchwork stuff). I got the floral twirl dress and it is so sweet! I will post pics when I get back so you can see how cute it is! Did you get your order yet?

Welcome, MAGICFOR2! Hope to get to talk to you more when I get back.

Hi to Lisa, Sewer, and flying_babyb!

I am going to stop procrastinating and get back to packing. One more stress..my washer isn't draining! Its only 1 1/2 years old..why is this happening? Luckily my sister only lives 10 minutes away, so I can do laundry there, but I hate to hijack her washer. She has 3 kids, too, so her laundry is neverending and I hate to interupt her loads!

 

[pbharris4]

Tink...my washer did that too. I think it was one of these two thing: because the hose became unattached. I tend to stuff my washer and when it spins it shakes and got loose.

It became unplugged in the outlet?

Whatever it was..I fixed it myself and it was easy. So check those things out. I got my Gymo order fairly quickly. I just got some shorts and the striped polos. Next time they have Gymbucks I'm going to get a cute sundress and a skirt or two. That place is totally addictive for me. I've been better about not going overboard. I'd like to get DD3 a swimsuit from there 9as they are always adorable) but I got her 2 suits at Lands End Clearance/Overstock section on their website for like $10. There is also a Talbots outlet in Springfield, VA (about 40 miles north) and I have got really cute things there too (for me and DDs). So you're leaving from PHL? I hate that airport. I'm orginally from PA (NEPa) and went to West Chester U. I had to go to PHL a few times and it's probably my least favorite one. Sorry to hear your FIL is being that way. My FIL used to be like that and I used to put up with it out of respect for DH and MIL. But after a few years of that I realized he didn't care about anyone but himself and didn't respect me and no one ever challenged him including my DH. Finally, I said something and DH backed me up (there was no fighting), and now it's all peachy. He respects me now and we are pretty close. If someday you don't confront him..it's going to get worse. That's why I don't go on vacation with others...there's always 1 person who isn't happy...then I feel like I have to jump through hoops to make everyone happy and then I'm not happy. Hopefully, you will have a great trip and your FIL will behave!

Debbie: I take Lexapro 20mg. At first, it helped, but frankly I think I need something stronger. The Dr. told me it's for general anxiety and pretty mild. But I think my anxiety is mild to medium. It's bad as it was when mom died, but it's nothing small either. You sound like you me....you kind of want something to help, but you are anxious over taking anything. Kind of like having anxiety over taking the anxiety meds. I think that's the hardest part. My sister was afraid to take anything, but she knew she had to take it. Once she took she felt so much better. It's just a temporary thing. I wouldn't want to be on anxiety meds forever, but sometimes for whatever reason (and a lot of it is hormones..the "fight or flight" hormone..adreneline? gets out of whack. My sister was on them for a few months and is now off of them and doing fine. Whatever you do I hope everything works out.

Sewer and Magic..where are you from?

 

[beccalines]

All for one and one for all

There is Safety in Numbers

I'm proud to be a control freak!


DS6 DD 5 DS 3 DDrincess: 6months

 

[Debbie6221]

All for one and one for all

There is Safety in Numbers

I'm proud to be a control freak!


DS6 DD 5 DS 3 DDrincess: 6months

 

[ahibird]

Well, I've been lurking for a few days (it's taken me that long to read the pages of posts here ) and I feel I have found "my people" !
I'm a control freak, worry wart, OCD -- all of the above -- ONLY when it comes to Disney planning. The rest of my life, well, let's just say it's not that "organized."

 

[pbharris4]

Well, I've been lurking for a few days (it's taken me that long to read the pages of posts here ) and I feel I have found "my people" !

That's me....I am the guilty party. I tend to ramble and tell every story I know. Funny, I used to throw all my obsessiveness into Disney trip planning, but now it seems to be day to day stuff instead of WDW trip plans. That'll change in about 4 months! Welcome!

OK Newbies.....what and why are you controls freaks or worry warts? You must spill!!!

 

[Debbie6221]

Well, I've been lurking for a few days (it's taken me that long to read the pages of posts here ) and I feel I have found "my people" !
I'm a control freak, worry wart, OCD -- all of the above -- ONLY when it comes to Disney planning. The rest of my life, well, let's just say it's not that "organized."

That's me too! You would think being a control freak/ worry wart my life would be so organized, my house would be clean and everything would have to have it's specific spot, blah blah, type A....OH NO! I'm a clutter queen with very little structure to my day and life! That is crazy!


Please stay awhile...we're a friendly bunch!
Debbie

 

[pbharris4]

Hey, Debbie....Have fun at the concert tonight!!! My DD3 loves the song Push it and We're all in this together!!

She's gotten into that song from The Sound of Music..So Long, Farewell. She's seen it on a car commercial and even does the little dance. LOL

 

[Debbie6221]

Hey, Debbie....Have fun at the concert tonight!!! My DD3 loves the song Push it and We're all in this together!!

She's gotten into that song from The Sound of Music..So Long, Farewell. She's seen it on a car commercial and even does the little dance. LOL

Thanks! We are leaving in a couple hours! I can't wait!

 

[ahibird]

Thank you for the warm welcome. Though I've been lurking on the DIS for almost a year, I'm usually very hesitant to post anything. After following this thread, I think this may be a good place for me.

 

[pbharris4]

I was like at first too, but the DIS is a real great place to plan and learn about Disneyworld (i.e. tips on places to eat, discounts, etc.), plus there are other forums as well. Most everyone is nice and if they aren't people usually ignore it. I go on a few forums. Someone from my small hometown found me on here (she was a year younger than me and I was really good friends with her husband) and now we touch base once in awhile. It's not like a regular chat room or anything.

I'll try to keep this short: I'm a SAHM (starving for adult conversation ) and a Disney Vacation Club member. I plan (alot), then replan, I worry alot too. Comes with motherhood I guess. Plus I moved here from a small town 15 yrs ago and I'm now 50 miles South of D.C. there's accidents every day around here and burglaries..and city type problems that I wasn't used to. I like to control things because I can handle them better. Let's say I am more of take charge kinda gal! But sometimes I wish I wasn't, but then I probably wouldn't let anyone take charge anyway!

Glad you could join us! Have a great weekend!

Pam

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Well, I've been lurking for a few days (it's taken me that long to read the pages of posts here ) and I feel I have found "my people" !
I'm a control freak, worry wart, OCD -- all of the above -- ONLY when it comes to Disney planning. The rest of my life, well, let's just say it's not that "organized."

Okay, I said earlier that I was like the title of this thread, but I too am only so organized for Disney vacations - wish I was more organized in other areas

Thanks everyone for your warm welcome! It will be fun talking with you I am in Oregon - High Desert Area - cold and dry. I love the sunshine, love to talk about the sunshine, live in the city of sunshine, just cold in the Winter


Have a great trip, Tinklvr

 

[Tinklvr]

I wish I could be more organized in my everyday life, too! I try hard, but with 3 kids, the mess never seems to end! I start cleaning in one room and by the time I get to the next room, the first one is messy again.

Welcome, ahibird! I used to just lurk, too...probably because I worried too much about what people would think of my opinions. This is a great thread. Everyone here is so nice and we are all in the same boat!

Pam..Thanks for the tip. I did check and it was one of the hoses. I overload the washer all the time so the shaking probably did it! Ugh, I do hate PHL. Long term parking there is so bad. Everything there seems to be bad. My plan is to stand up to my FIL from now on. I do think he will respect me more if I do speak my mind, rather than try to have DH do it for me. Today was a nice relaxing day. I even got to have a pedicure...it was heavenly! I am ready to go and leave the frigid weather behind.


Debbie..hope you are having a great time at HSM!

I will check in tomorrow..I may need some reassurance.

 

[ahibird]

Why am I a worry wart ? Ahh, let me count the ways... Here's a good example - we're applying my DS8 to a couple of very competitive private schools in our area. And, tomorrow he's got admissions testing for one of them - this school has 30 openings for 4th grade and approx. 400 or so applicants. This is the school both my DH and I attended as kids, so we really want him to get in. That being said, I'm a nervous wreck, but I don't want to put too much pressure on my DS. I'm trying to focus on being an encouraging, nurturing, reassuring parent - but I know he senses my anxiety. I've told him repeatedly that we just want him to try his best - if he's accepted, great; if not, that's okay too.

I told him tonight that no matter what happens, we're still going to WDW in Oct. That always gets a smile from him - WDW is his most favorite place in the whole world.

I'm afraid he's just like me and will worry himself into a tizzy about the test. (It's funny how you can see yourself in your children. I was hoping this was one trait he wouldn't inherit from me.)

So, yes - I'm worried that he's worried about me being worried about him - I think I qualify as an worry wart...

Hey, this is actually the longest post I've ever done - a big breakthrough for me. Wish us luck...

 

[MAGICFOR2]

pbHarris4, you asked for some spillage Hmmm-funny, everything is great, as long as I am in control! I obsess alot over things I cannot change, like a dumb rule at the bank, or customer service at a store. I am absolutely positive they made that rule just to give me a bad time Actually, I have been doing alot of personal growth, and it is getting better, I am learning to let go and it lowers your blood pressure

Worrying, now - I worry that my pants make me look fat, I worry that my grown kids aren't eating or sleeping enough, that my DGS is being taken care of correctly, that my DILs will get along, that I will have a flat tire on my way to an appointment, that my MIL doesn't really like me, that the toaster will catch on fire while I am gone, that I didn't turn the iron off, that I will forget to pack enough underwear and socks for our trip, that I will forget the tickets or my DHs medication. Maybe I will run out of things to worry about

One time in church, the pastor was talking about how there will be no worries in heaven and I actually caught myself thinking - how will I like not worrying - at about the same time, my son leaned over and whispered, "mom, you won't like it there much!"

Okay, I've spilled my guts enough for one post - I look forward to getting to know you all better

 

[MAGICFOR2]

Ahibird, I'm sure your son will do great! PD to him!