May 11th 2008 ~ Any Double Dippers Out There?

[CustardTart]

...I think I'll just get a good trim, and ask the stylist for the best way to a) put my hair up and b) keep my bangs in order...

Good idea!!!

 

[momof4ngls]

This post just cracked me up

I hear ya about the expired supplies . . . I have to go out an make the big "drug supply" run to Wal-Mart, too, because everything has expired!!!


. . . and the bathing suit . . . don't get me started. I've put this off for too long and I'm sure I'll end up wearing the same old thing from last year!!!



On a more serious note . . . DD9 has had a fever for the third day now and has developed a rash I think she may have Scarlet Fever. I'm bringing her in later today for a doctor's appointment. I just hope it doesn't spread through the household. We have 2 weeks to kick this thing!!!!!

Really needing some pixie dust people!!!

Could it be Roseola, AKA Sixth Disease? Read about it here: Roseola Information

If so, then the rash should be gone soon and the worst is likely over.

 

[Cruiser1969]

Just to stay in a Scarlet Fever theme, I'll reply in red

Thank you!!! I hope it works!!

Does she have spots on her palate or a thick yellowish coating on the inside her mouth and on the roof of her mouth? Any swollen glands? Both of these are common to Scarlet fever.

If she had cold like symptoms before hand and no swollen glands or mouth symptoms it might be 5th Disease (which is much more common in children than Scarlet Fever).

Good luck and let us know.

Her mouth looks like a strawberry , mostly white with red spots. Her glands are swollen, and she has been complaining of a sore throat. She has a fever, the throat thing and a headache. She just broke out in the rash today. She has a doctor's appointment later this afternoon, and I will keep you all updated!

WHAT?!?! I thought scarlet fever hadn't been around since Little House on the Prairie type days! Your poor DD! Poor YOU! I will absolutely have my fingers and toes crossed for you.

I know . . . too funny! Having it is not funny,of course, but saying, "My DD has Scarlet Fever" just cracks me up!! Thanks for the crossed digits!!

Could it be Roseola, AKA Sixth Disease? Read about it here: Roseola Information

If so, then the rash should be gone soon and the worst is likely over.

Thanks for the link! After reading it and some Scarlet Fever info, it really sounds like Scarlet Fever to me. So, if it's not Roseola . . . and the worst is not over . . . what am I in for?

 

[Cruiser1969]

I've been burned by the heavy suitcase fee once before, so I'm going to pack as minimally as possible.

Two pairs of shoes: one pair of black slides to wear with capris (no skirts for me this trip!!) and Crocs for every other time of the day!!!!!

 

[disneyfool_1202]

Thanks for the link! After reading it and some Scarlet Fever info, it really sounds like Scarlet Fever to me. So, if it's not Roseola . . . and the worst is not over . . . what am I in for?

About 7-10 days of antibiotics. Plenty of time before the cruise to get better!!

 

[momof4ngls]

Maria, that definitely does not sound like Roseola to me! I hope whatever it is will not be too terrible for her, that the doctor can treat it, and that it will not hinder your trip!

The posters on the Make a Wish thread asked for some cruise trip reports (most of them have gone to the parks, not on a cruise), so I started writing mine today. It is not nearly as witty as the others I've read, but hopefully it won't be too bad and will ultimately help another wish family have an idea of what to expect on their cruise. The link is in my signature.

OH, also, there was a post about not taking many shoes because of the concern about weight... I always weigh myself and then weigh myself holding the suitcase, so I have a good idea of how much the suitcase weighs. Obviously packing the heavier things spread out among all your suitcases helps, but also packing a smaller suitcase with the heavier things will help because you won't be able to pack as much in it, so not as much risk of going over the allowed weight. These are probably just common sense to most, but for those of us who don't fly often, we don't always think of these things.

Hair? I agree with just getting a good trim and working with what you know. I'll be getting everybody's hair cut sometime next week, probably, so we look less ragamuffin before the Make a Wish party. I'm have a WONDERFUL hairdresser, though, and his cuts even look good when you are WAY overdue for a new one. It has been six months since my last cut and I'm just now getting fed up with the condition of my hair. I'm very blessed to have thick, naturally curly hair. It may be a curse in the humidity we'll endure on the cruise, though. SO, if you see Rosanne Rosannadanna on the ship, you'll know that's me!!!

 

[branv]

Maria -- have you heard anything from your doctor yet? Hoping you've gotten good news!

The posters on the Make a Wish thread asked for some cruise trip reports (most of them have gone to the parks, not on a cruise), so I started writing mine today. It is not nearly as witty as the others I've read, but hopefully it won't be too bad and will ultimately help another wish family have an idea of what to expect on their cruise. The link is in my signature.

It may be a curse in the humidity we'll endure on the cruise, though. SO, if you see Rosanne Rosannadanna on the ship, you'll know that's me!!!

Trip report is great! It's cool that it can help some other families out...it's amazing how much there is to learn that can help a person to get the most out of a Disney cruise.

LOL on the Rosannadanna pic

I checked the weather report for Castaway Cay, and at least for next week the high temps are in the upper 70's. Perfect! Though our poor friends who are sailing on the Wonder tomorrow are in for some bad news, 70% chance of thunderstorms on their CC day And that's the ONLY day predicted for rain that week. Hopefully the captain can switch up CC and the sea day for them. The seas off of Florida look good too, no higher than 4 feet. Lets hope the balmy, calm weather keeps up.

 

[Cruiser1969]

Well, as suspected, my DD has Scarlet Fever . . . but after one day of antibiotics, she's already feeling much better!!! She'll be on antibiotics for the next week, and you can bet your bottom dollar that everyone in the house is on HIGH alert!!!! I'm not normally a germaphobic person, but a couple weeks before a big trip, I turn into a GERM PSYCHO, using all measures possible to avoid an infestation


Melissa: Great trip report so far!!! I love the names you've given your children for the report!! I'm postivie that this will be a Magical vacation and well-deserved!!!!


OK . . . I'm just about to burst with the fish extender activity. I went "browsing" today and had to stop myself from buying up the whole store. I saw so many wonderful things to use as fish extender gifts! When will we find out how many we are buying for? I must SHOP!!!!!

I must admit, though, that my actual fish extender will probably be pretty lame since I didn't think I'd be doing one of these until this week, so don't expect to see anything fancy hanging on my fish

I'm so excited to start filling up the pouches with goodies!!!! I think this whole idea is awesome!!!

 

[disneyfool_1202]

Oh dear... I went to Target today to pick up a few travel size toiletries and a pair of sunglasses. I spent $100. My DH is going to KILL me!!!
I got 2 pairs of sunglasses but they were both cheap- they came to maybe $25 for both of them (just couldn't decide). Then there was the SPF 50 for the kids, the SPF 15 for DH, and the SPF 10 for me.... those came to about $25. The rest was all itty bitty travel size stuff. I got shampoos, conditioners, body wash, lotions, sani wipes.... lots and lots of little things. Man it adds up FAST! Oh well- hopefully DH will get the bill AFTER our cruise (so I don't need to listen to him for the next 2 weeks).

Isabella was telling my mother today "in Disney World, I'm going to Bippity Boppity Tee to be a princess". It was too cute! I'm bringing her Cinderella dress for our dinner w/Cinderella which is the Sunday after the cruise. Should I let her wear it on the cruise ship? I think it's a bit much.... but she loves it!

 

[Tarabra]

Denise, Absolutely let her wear it on the ship. The little girl at our table one year wore a different Disney dress all 7 nights. I hear ya on spending at Target. I've been there a few times in the past couple of weeks. It's a MUST to bring two pair of sunglasses. Last time one pair broke and I lost the other pair!!! Nothing like no sunglasses in the Caribbean. I checked every day at Customer service to no avail, and then finally after we got off the ship, they have that big box of lost and found and they were in there. Hmmm....I wonder where they were for 3 days??

As far as the shoes. I have a really cute black pair of slides w/ all different colors on them. I brought them along w/ me and even though they go with everything, my brown slides are much more comfi. So I think I'll pass on them since I didn't wear them the last time. I'll bring one pair of tennis shoes, one pair of black chunky slides and my brown ones. Nobody will notice anyway.

 

[CustardTart]

...I'm bringing her Cinderella dress for our dinner w/Cinderella which is the Sunday after the cruise. Should I let her wear it on the cruise ship? I think it's a bit much.... but she loves it!

I agree with Tara, let her wear it! So many of the other littlies do and it looks very sweet...

 

[disneyfool_1202]

OK I just HAVE to post this! This morning was dancing school photos and this is Bella's very first year (she's only 2.5) and she got all dolled up and posed with her 'best friend' (these two are like glue).
Bella is smaller the one on the left (when you're looking at the photo).
I'm just so over this!!

 

[Cruiser1969]

OK I just HAVE to post this! This morning was dancing school photos and this is Bella's very first year (she's only 2.5) and she got all dolled up and posed with her 'best friend' (these two are like glue).
Bella is smaller the one on the left (when you're looking at the photo).
I'm just so over this!!

Absolutely PRECIOUS!!!!!

Ah . . . seems like only yesterday my darling was so small!!!

 

[Cruiser1969]

I'm bringing her Cinderella dress for our dinner w/Cinderella which is the Sunday after the cruise. Should I let her wear it on the cruise ship? I think it's a bit much.... but she loves it!

Absolutely she should wear it!!! Now is the time to enjoy her whimsical youth!!!

 

[sasser05]

What happens if we dont get to castaway either day as some cruises just dont, can you call it a double dip if you dont ever get there. Disney would have to be prepared for something like that since missing the island has happened 2 out of my 4 cruises. just wondering

 

[CustardTart]

What happens if we dont get to castaway either day as some cruises just dont, can you call it a double dip if you dont ever get there. Disney would have to be prepared for something like that since missing the island has happened 2 out of my 4 cruises. just wondering

Hopefully 3rd time lucky for you!!! Keeping my fingers crossed that we get both trips to CC....

 

[branv]

Let's play a game

Where will you be, what will you be doing, 2 weeks from the time you are posting (don't try to translate in terms of time zone, just use your current time/day).

On Monday 5/12, at 10:39 am, I will:

have just stepped off the catamaran somewhere off of Castaway Cay into blue, blue water, bobbing over some fish and coral and trying not to panic every time water comes into my snorkel


So guess what...I found something else that was expired! My ginger pills -- I really, really should clean out my medicine cabinet more often. Oh DARN. Guess I'll HAVE to go shopping again. Life is so unfair. I finally found a swimsuit yesterday, though in the scheme of things, it's really about finding the best of the worst nightmare, isn't it? I generally have, if not peace, at least a truce with my body type, but let me tell you, when you look over your shoulder at that mirror behind you and see those thighs...well, does anyone remember that time-lapse camera photo of when Mt. St. Helen's erupted in '80 and the side of the mountain just started sliding down into itself? You get the picture. And what's with all the halter-top tankini's for pooh-sized women? I mean really, the more pooh, the more complicated structural engineering you need -- girding, trusses, cranes! A halter-top tied behind my neck is like trying to lift a bowling ball with a piece of dental floss.

Surely there is a special circle of hell designated solely for the designers of bathing suits, jeans, bras and the inventor of brazilian waxing.

 

[disneyfool_1202]

Let's play a game

Where will you be, what will you be doing, 2 weeks from the time you are posting (don't try to translate in terms of time zone, just use your current time/day).

On Monday 5/12, at 12:08pm, I will:

Be finishing up parasailing and settling down for lunch with my family, a huge plate of ribs in front of me with lots and lots of napkins!

 

[branv]

On Monday 5/12, at 12:08pm, I will:

Be finishing up parasailing and settling down for lunch with my family, a huge plate of ribs in front of me with lots and lots of napkins!

Mmmmmmm...riiiiibs. Now I'm not sure if the napkins are for the sauce or for the drooling!

 

[CustardTart]

At approaching 6.30pm on May 12th, I guess we'll be watching a show and sipping a Bahama Mama...