Mentally Preparing: A Focker, A Croc & Waldo hit POFQ! Trip Report Link is UP!

[sorul82?]

Hold your horses, missy! That verse is for tomorrow!

Sorry, I was thirsty and couldn't resist. I guess I owe you one!!

 

[WDWHeather]

All right! I just finished reading all your updates!! I put off packing to do that! See how much I love you! Great report! Very entertaining! Two green thumbs up from me!

 

[DisneyJo]

Carlos has more/longer hair than DH
DH has 15 pounds on Carlos
Carlos has bigger eyes
DH had bigger eye brows!
Carlos is possibly taller, hard to tell.
DH is sweeter/nicer, Carlos is a man hootchie!
DH would never sleep with a woman with man hands & a man face (Edie)

Love how you compared eye brows

So do you not have man hands then?

 

[WDWHeather]

DH and I sat and watched and compared him to Carlos. Here's a list of differences, this may burst yours and MizDiz bubble! Spoilers ahead.

Carlos has more/longer hair than DH
DH has 15 pounds on Carlos
Carlos has bigger eyes
DH had bigger eye brows!
Carlos is possibly taller, hard to tell.
DH is sweeter/nicer, Carlos is a man hootchie!
DH would never sleep with a woman with man hands & a man face (Edie)

OMG! Edie totally does have man hands and man face! I thought I was the only one who thought that!

 

[Lauralee131]

So....what's new?

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

All right! I just finished reading all your updates!! I put off packing to do that! See how much I love you! Great report! Very entertaining! Two green thumbs up from me!

Thanks, Heather!

Love how you compared eye brows

Remember I have an "eyebrow" thing!?!

So do you not have man hands then?

No way!!! Ewwww!!! I do have a hand thing, as well.

OMG! Edie totally does have man hands and man face! I thought I was the only one who thought that!

Thank you, thank you very much. I think it's her jawline, very masculine. Almost drag queen-esque. Not that there's anything wrong with drag queens. In fact, there's this fantabulous drag show in Laguna Beach on Thursday nights at the Boom Boom Room, that I highly recommend. There's this Annie Lenox drag look alike, she/he looks awesome!!

So....what's new?

Well, since you asked......

 

[DisneyJo]

Well, since you asked......

Well I didn't but yeah what........................

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

It's been a tough week here. Not really tough, but bittersweet. Our nephew, we'll call R, who is currently enlisted in the Army, came to visit from Germany. He'll be here for a month before he is deployed to Iraq. This is his 1st tour and we are not happy. I understand, that is his job, but it's really hard to see your family go and essentially be in danger. Let me back up a bit.

This nephew, R, is not really MY nephew, but Daisy's nephew. We've known him since he was 5 and since Daisy's family and my family are VERY close, we consider him a nephew. My kids call Daisy's parent Nana & Papa, that's how close we are.

Anyway, about 4 years ago, R joined the Army and was sent to KY, where he met J, who was also in the Army. R & J fell in love, married, and were both sent to Germany. In Germany, they had baby R, who is adorable! He's got the most beautiful green eyes, just like his mama! Anyway, they're all here visiting for a month until, like I said, R will be deployed to Iraq and J and baby R will go to Texas to stay with J's family.

So, R, J & baby J go to visit The Ducks as soon as they arrive in Cali. The next day, Daisy calls me with some worries about baby J. She notices some traits common in Autistic children. She's in the medical field, as I have mentioned before and becomes alarmed. I am to see baby R the next day, so, she asks me to tell her what I think. We see baby R and I too notice the behavior. I am watching J play with baby R and I notice some major signs of Autism displayed. The baby does not make eye contact, not even with his mother. He does not "connect" with people. He has no fear, he doesn't talk, not a word, and he lines things up and if you mess it up, he goes ballistic. When we get home, I hit the internet and do some research on Autism. One of the "key signs" I read, really hit the nail on the head. J was playing ball with Evan and baby R. She was showing baby R the ball and he just wasn't keying in. You know how when you have your young child in your arms and he/she spots something and points to it, almost like saying "Do you see that, too?", well baby R doesn't do that. He won't look at what we are pointing at or holding infront of him. I saw J try to show him over and over again, and I could almost feel her pain, trying to "get through to him". We know, some of these things are normal for a 2 year old, but we also know that alot of them could point to Autism. Hopefully, he's just socially immature and just needs a bit of speech therapy.

Now Daisy doesn't know what to do. She doesn't want to alarm R & J, especially right before he leaves for Iraq. Daisy did tell them that baby should be talking and to have him checked by his pediatrician as soon as they get back to Texas. The sad thing is, they're so young to be thrown this curve ball. They're both 22 years old and it's not going to be easy, I know. But I hope they can get through this. But most of all, I hope Baby R is ok.

Oops, gotta go get Maddie.... be back!

 

[Goofyluver]

I'm sorry Tracy...

I'm a speech therapist...and I'm also on my district's autism team. The first step is to take the baby to a developmental pediatrician. If he is 2, he needs to be speaking...

Many of these signs CAN be indicators of autism, BUT it has to be diagnosed by a medical doctor. Don't freak before you know...KWIM??

My DS is also "on the spectrum"...it's hard...but it's not the end of the world. There is wonderful help out there.

First step is to have him seen by a developmental ped.

 

[PittypatBR]

Hi, Tracy. Y'all are mega-posters over here!! It took a while to catch up after my return last weekend from the magic! I just had to tell you that DD treated me to my first lapu last week. They were great. When the kids were small we went to the beach one year and our condos were next to a fancy motel where they had a pool bar. While walking around one day DD saw ladies with fancy drinks with fruit garnishes and parasols and decided that when she was grown up that was what she wanted! Her idea of the lap of luxury as a grown-up from the perspective or an 8 or 9 year old! So shed said the lapus were the fulfillment of her fantasy! How fun is that?

And your DH sounds a lot like mine! Every time he saw me pick up the laptop he made a negative comment of some kind, and I didn't even show him the stuff I was saving and printing. But while we were there he made the comment to DD that no one can plan for Disney like your mother. So the appreciation WAS there, even if he wouldn't let me see it! (Stubborn men!)

Good luck with the baby. Here's hoping it is just developmental and personality and not a real problem. It is so tough for mom and baby for dad to be away at this age too.

 

[DisneyJo]

Tracy ditto what Jen said get the baby's parents to have him/her checked out properly it could be a number of things but the earlier it's spotted the better!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

I'm sorry Tracy...

I'm a speech therapist...and I'm also on my district's autism team. The first step is to take the baby to a developmental pediatrician. If he is 2, he needs to be speaking...

Many of these signs CAN be indicators of autism, BUT it has to be diagnosed by a medical doctor. Don't freak before you know...KWIM??

My DS is also "on the spectrum"...it's hard...but it's not the end of the world. There is wonderful help out there.

First step is to have him seen by a developmental ped.

I know, you're right. It's not the end of the world. Thanks for bringing that into perspective for me!

Hi, Tracy. Y'all are mega-posters over here!! It took a while to catch up after my return last weekend from the magic! I just had to tell you that DD treated me to my first lapu last week. They were great. When the kids were small we went to the beach one year and our condos were next to a fancy motel where they had a pool bar. While walking around one day DD saw ladies with fancy drinks with fruit garnishes and parasols and decided that when she was grown up that was what she wanted! Her idea of the lap of luxury as a grown-up from the perspective or an 8 or 9 year old! So shed said the lapus were the fulfillment of her fantasy! How fun is that?

And your DH sounds a lot like mine! Every time he saw me pick up the laptop he made a negative comment of some kind, and I didn't even show him the stuff I was saving and printing. But while we were there he made the comment to DD that no one can plan for Disney like your mother. So the appreciation WAS there, even if he wouldn't let me see it! (Stubborn men!)

Good luck with the baby. Here's hoping it is just developmental and personality and not a real problem. It is so tough for mom and baby for dad to be away at this age too.

Ooooh!!! I'm heading over to your TR right now!

 

[PrincessV]

Tracy - I have no advice, but lots of sympathy!

 

[DisneyJo]

Tracy have you seen your lover has updated the best days!

 

[mlill]

Wow! That's rough. I hope R has safe tour of duty and that baby R is really OK, just a little late with the talking & socializing...

 

[princessjv]

Tracy-

Sometimes it is hard to watch others children not get what they may need, when you know that you yourself would be right in there, calling doctors, getting examinations, second opinions. Not all parents are as savey or educated as us. Sometimes we however KNOW enough to be dangerous...

Being that they have been out of the country, since birth (I asume) you may want to suggest that they have the child evaluated when they get to his home school district in TX. You did not mention the exact age of the baby, but if he is over 2 most districts will come into the home for an evaluation (at least in our state...MN). Anytime they detect any delay they will set the child up for services and preschool for free when they hit 3(again in MN).

I will tell you first handed that I have a dear friend that has a child very similar to what you describe your nephew's son. I saw the issues...for a long, long time... I finally gently gave them some info on services, but they passed them up and told me that the child was just delayed like one of his parents. I continued to worry...for the child, as I know that it is very best to identify any oppotunities in development early...for best/quickest results in treatment. At age 4 they finally got the child help. He now goes through extensive physical & speech therapy and is enrolled FT in preschool. He is not were he should be emotionally or developmentally and I can't see him being there next year when he starts K. I worry about him a lot. I wish I would have been more agressive with my gentle guidance or that they would have stepped in earlier, just maybe he would be in a different place today... It never hurts to be tested...

I do hope your nephew is safe. I have a friend whose DH is returning next week, from a 1 year tour in Iraq (he was borrowed from the Navy). They are Going to Disney to celebrate! I have been busy planning their whole trip!

 

[boysmom5150]

What a difficult situation. I wish I had some great advice or some words of wisdom. Please know that my thoughts are with you and them during this time and J will be in my prayers for a safe tour and return home. HOpefully they can celebrate in Disney when R returns.

 

[Lauralee131]

Sorry to hear about Baby R, but if he's otherwise healthy, he's still a blessing, but he should definitely be seen by someone. Hugs to all of you in this tough time. I hope your nephew stays safe over there. And give him a message from my family - please thank him for his service to our country!!

 

[Goofyluver]

Tracy...I thought better of what I said...

When I say..."It's not the end of the world..." I am speaking from personal experience. IF...and I do say IF...there is something going on with Baby R...it is not my place to say how your family should react. When I first got a diagnosis on my DS...it FELT like it was the end of the world. But, he is now 10, and we have been dealing with his disabilities since birth. I have had lots and lots and lots of time to "get used to" having a son with special needs. I still have days that are rotton, my DS will be impacted forever...and it is absolutely rough.

I just didn't want you to think I was in any way lessening the impact that something like this could have...KWIM??

When I say something like..."It's not the end of the world"...it has literally taken me years to be able to say that.

The positive thing about having a child like this is the blessings they bring to your life. DS is wonderful...and yes, it's tough...but I can always look at other families that are dealing with sooooo much more...and I can say I'm lucky.

I hope this makes sense.

My recommendation is still to have him seen by a developmental ped. In addition, federal law mandates birth-3 services be available to every child...and after 3, the school districts take over providing services. Baby R can also be evaluated by an OT, PT, and SLP through a local birth-3 agency. These are easy to find. If he qualifies for services in any area, then he is set up to get what he may need.

Good luck to you and your family...but remember...what a blessing it is to have this child in your life. AND...how blessed are they to have a wonderful family member like you!

 

[Disneyland_Mama]

Tracy ditto what Jen said get the baby's parents to have him/her checked out properly it could be a number of things but the earlier it's spotted the better!

ITA! Let's hope for the best!

Tracy - I have no advice, but lots of sympathy!

Thanks, V!

Tracy have you seen your lover has updated the best days!

I KNOW!!!! I was dying to get over there and check things out! Thankfully, none of my park days were affected!

Wow! That's rough. I hope R has safe tour of duty and that baby R is really OK, just a little late with the talking & socializing...

Thank you, Michelle!

Tracy-
I do hope your nephew is safe. I have a friend whose DH is returning next week, from a 1 year tour in Iraq (he was borrowed from the Navy). They are Going to Disney to celebrate! I have been busy planning their whole trip!

Thanks, Pjv! I hope they get to celebrate when he returns, safely in 15 months, as well!

What a difficult situation. I wish I had some great advice or some words of wisdom. Please know that my thoughts are with you and them during this time and J will be in my prayers for a safe tour and return home. HOpefully they can celebrate in Disney when R returns.

Thanks, T! I really appreciate it!

Sorry to hear about Baby R, but if he's otherwise healthy, he's still a blessing, but he should definitely be seen by someone. Hugs to all of you in this tough time. I hope your nephew stays safe over there. And give him a message from my family - please thank him for his service to our country!!

LL! You made me cry! I really do commend him for the sacrafices he is making for all of us!

Tracy...I thought better of what I said...

G-luv - you were absolutely right on! I know your son is a special needs child, and I know you were speaking from hands on experience. And you were right, it's not the end of the world. We have this beautiful child here who may or may not require additional TLC, and that's ok. He's surrounded by loving family, and really, that's all that matters!


Thank you everyone for your happy thoughts and supportive words, my DIS family rocks! LY all, MI!


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