Metro New Orleans DISers - check in!!! - 03/2009

[rie'smom]

Ladies, I'm here and I'm outraged.

Rie has been in physical therapy for her feet and legs. She has some kind of tendon/muscle thing. Her physical therapist just fitted her yesterday with orthotics for her shoes. Standing doesn't bother her but she can't run-this from the therapist. Yesterday, I saw her PE teacher and she asked-sarcastically- how Marie was. Rie was at school but had called home crying because she was in pain. She stayed at school though.
Today, Rie's physical therapist sent a note to school stating that she cannot run. Tim had an appt. this afternoon with the therapist due to a shoulder problem. The therapist told Tim that the crazy PE teacher went to his office to ask just what Marie can do in PE!!!! I have never in my life heard of such unprofessional behavior by a teacher.
I sent an email to the guidance couselor stating that Marie will not be in the PE class tomorrow and that we expect she will be taken out of the class and put in the other PE teacher's class. Rie's friends had said that the teacher seemed to single her out for sarcastic remarks but we thought they were exaggerating- not anymore.
Have y'all ever heard of anything so damn crazy in your life? I'm sitting in shock.

ETA: The reason it hasn't affected cheering is because Marie's coach has her cheering where she doesn't have to jump. It's the pounding from running or jumping that is affecting the condition.

 

[arminnie]

Ladies, I'm here and I'm outraged.

Oh I am furious for you too. I still have memories of our cheer coach in the 9th grade making us run around the track before we could get our megaphones. I have exercised induced asthma - that literally almost killed me. I can still feel how much it hurt and for me that is close to 50 years ago!
tricia

 

[TigerKat]

Julie, I'd be outraged as well. Sounds to me like this teacher has a mental problem, seriously. I'd have to find out if what she did was legal/ethical.

 

[rie'smom]

Oh I am furious for you too. I still have memories of our cheer coach in the 9th grade making us run around the track before we could get our megaphones. I have exercised induced asthma - that literally almost killed me. I can still feel how much it hurt and for me that is close to 50 years ago!
tricia

Thanks, I didn't think that I was overreacting.
Tricia, I'm sorry that you had to go through that with your cheer coach.

Julie, I'd be outraged as well. Sounds to me like this teacher has a mental problem, seriously. I'd have to find out if what she did was legal/ethical.

My son is a lawyer and so are my dad and BIL. I wondered about the legality and ethics too. Tim said we'll just go to school and demand that she put in the other class. If there's a problem-which I don't anticipate- we'll take it to the next level, e.g., get the lawyers involved. At this point, I'm not saying anything to them (son,dad,BIL) because they'd get very upset. Rie doesn't know about what the PE teacher did either. She does know that I was planning to go to school tomorrow to see if she can be moved to the other class.

 

[zipuzee]

Oh wow Julie I'd be pretty po'd. That is seriously out of line. I don't know where to start, but one thought is that obviously the teacher is "unaware" of HIPPA laws. And I definitely would be demanding a change. Good luck tomorrow.

 

[rie'smom]

Oh wow Julie I'd be pretty po'd. That is seriously out of line. I don't know where to start, but one thought is that obviously the teacher is "unaware" of HIPPA laws. And I definitely would be demanding a change. Good luck tomorrow.

Thank-you. I was ticked and now I'm so tired.

 

[portocall]

Kathy: Good luck at the closing tomorrow. I hope that you are feeling a bit better.

Julie: I hope that Rie is catching up and all was able to be changed as far as the PE coach. Sounds like a real winner.

Lori: Sorry about your fall, I hope your trip is still going well though. I am so looking forward to your trip report and the info about the disney dining plan.

So I am really starting to stress out about our Disney trip. We are just two months away, but it is all the sudden. It isn't financial, the trip is paid for, meals, etc. I think if it weren't for having another family travel with us (and book it because of us) I might have lost my mind and cancelled. I really don't understand the sudden urge to put the brakes on. Maybe I am just sad because I know that this will be my last trip for a long while (unless DH was really serious about wanting to vacation at home all alone which would leave that open for me and the kids to go).

 

[rie'smom]

Julie: I hope that Rie is catching up and all was able to be changed as far as the PE coach. Sounds like a real winner.

So I am really starting to stress out about our Disney trip. We are just two months away, but it is all the sudden. It isn't financial, the trip is paid for, meals, etc. I think if it weren't for having another family travel with us (and book it because of us) I might have lost my mind and cancelled. I really don't understand the sudden urge to put the brakes on. Maybe I am just sad because I know that this will be my last trip for a long while (unless DH was really serious about wanting to vacation at home all alone which would leave that open for me and the kids to go).

She's catching up thanks. Hopefully and prayerfully, the teacher deal will be resolved tomorrow.

Take a deep breath with the trip stuff. It can definitely get overwhelming and the instinct is to run- that's normal.

I'd like to suggest that if you're stressing, stay off all of the DIS except here with us. There are so many complaints and expectations out there that can make you whack-a-doodle before a trip. It will make you second guess yourself. Trust me I speak from experience on this topic. Also remember that a day at Disney, even if it isn't perfect, is still a day at Disney. Your kids won't remember every detail of the trips, they'll remember the time with you.

If it ever comes to the point that your husband doesn't want to go, go without him. Rie and I do this ALL the time. We go at Thanksgiving and in the Spring.

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Julie - that is nuts!



I went to take a nap around 6 or so. I JUST woke up at 11:50, totally disoriented. My alarm clocks were all off for tomorrow, and I was like "oh, it's ok, it's Saturday." Then I jumped out of bed thinking "oh no it's NOT! and thinking I was running late for work." Now my sleep schedule is WAY off. I had set an alarm to go off about 30 minutes after I went to take a nap, but slept right through it.

Now I'm going to go sleep some more so I'm not on English time or something!

 

[rie'smom]

Julie - that is nuts!



I went to take a nap around 6 or so. I JUST woke up at 11:50, totally disoriented. My alarm clocks were all off for tomorrow, and I was like "oh, it's ok, it's Saturday." Then I jumped out of bed thinking "oh no it's NOT! and thinking I was running late for work." Now my sleep schedule is WAY off. I had set an alarm to go off about 30 minutes after I went to take a nap, but slept right through it.

Now I'm going to go sleep some more so I'm not on English time or something!

I agree What I'm going to do is have her class switched and then tell them that this teacher had better stay away from Rie. At this point, I'll leave it to the school to handle. If she approaches Rie though, all bets are off and I'm going straight to the judge to have a restraining order placed on her. Last night I couldn't sleep very well because of this psycho.


I hope you were able to get back to sleep.

Lorie, how's the cutie patootie this morning?

 

[lori1043]

Hey gals!

Kathy-I am so sorry! I had a cat from the time I was 9 and she died when I was 31. It was soooooo hard bc I had her more than half my life at the time. We had her cremated too. Hugs to you.....it does get easier with time. I am just more sorry for the timing for you.

Ok so Paul and I will so remember this trip. My bum, his foot. His foot started hurting for no good reason and today is a little swollen. Thankfully my bum is a bit better! Lol. Been keeping up the meds and it only hurts if I lean a certain way. We are laughing at ourselves tho bc I am rubbing his foot with hydrocortisone and he was getting me ice packs the first night.no smilies on iPhone. overall we are fine. Better than fine-we are having fun and very full. This trip is different for us. Just us 4 for a change. Quieter but enjoyable.
The lines are nothing-we have been able to do our favorites 2-3 times!

Cara- dining plan is good but we are not liking the 'schedule' part of it. I will tell you more of our feelings on it when we r home. Just make sure you love your times. Make adjustments now. Free DDP makes the restaurants impossible to get into at all.

Lorie-hugs; hope Erik is feeling better. Thanks for sending us to Columbia harbor house! Definite new fave! Loved it!

Riesmom-more hugs.

I also understand about viruses. Hate em hate em hate em!!!! We r still pumping ourselves up with emergenC.

Heading to blizzard beach today-pray I/we can walk without hurting something else! We have an early ADR at Ohana and we r still full from WCC last night. But skipping is a risk of losing TS. We'll see!

 

[lori1043]

BTW....did I read that Tricia is here????

 

[rie'smom]

Hey gals!

Kathy-I am so sorry! I had a cat from the time I was 9 and she died when I was 31. It was soooooo hard bc I had her more than half my life at the time. We had her cremated too. Hugs to you.....it does get easier with time. I am just more sorry for the timing for you.

Ok so Paul and I will so remember this trip. My bum, his foot. His foot started hurting for no good reason and today is a little swollen. Thankfully my bum is a bit better! Lol. Been keeping up the meds and it only hurts if I lean a certain way. We are laughing at ourselves tho bc I am rubbing his foot with hydrocortisone and he was getting me ice packs the first night.no smilies on iPhone. overall we are fine. Better than fine-we are having fun and very full. This trip is different for us. Just us 4 for a change. Quieter but enjoyable.
The lines are nothing-we have been able to do our favorites 2-3 times!

Cara- dining plan is good but we are not liking the 'schedule' part of it. I will tell you more of our feelings on it when we r home. Just make sure you love your times. Make adjustments now. Free DDP makes the restaurants impossible to get into at all.

Lorie-hugs; hope Erik is feeling better. Thanks for sending us to Columbia harbor house! Definite new fave! Loved it!

Riesmom-more hugs.

I also understand about viruses. Hate em hate em hate em!!!! We r still pumping ourselves up with emergenC.

Heading to blizzard beach today-pray I/we can walk without hurting something else! We have an early ADR at Ohana and we r still full from WCC last night. But skipping is a risk of losing TS. We'll see!

Have a great day! I hope you can walk w/out too much pain. DId you love WCC? We're going there in November.

 

[cajunmommy]

Ladies, I'm here and I'm outraged.

Yesterday, I saw her PE teacher and she asked-sarcastically- how Marie was. ... ... The therapist told Tim that the crazy PE teacher went to his office to ask just what Marie can do in PE!!!! I have never in my life heard of such unprofessional behavior by a teacher.

Small towns, people know people, people talk - yeah, I understand that. But to approach a student's doctor / therapist? Holy HIPPA violation, Batman! I'd be seeing stars as well.

This aggravates me for Rie. She's finally found a school where she's succeeding & happy, and she has to face this kind of foolishness? I know you & DH will do what's right. Prayers for patience for both of you ('cuz I know you've go the legal side covered ! )

Piglet - English time? I have those kind of nights, too. Of course, I usually end up having to check my watch, DH's clock, and a clock in the living room before I actually believe the correct time (or it registers). Needless to say, I usually can't get back to sleep 'til about 20minutes before the alarm goes off.

Kathy - Is today the big day??? Whispering, because I don't want to jinx it. Hope everything goes smoothly & we hear the fat lady singing!

 

[rie'smom]

Small towns, people know people, people talk - yeah, I understand that. But to approach a student's doctor / therapist? Holy HIPPA violation, Batman! I'd be seeing stars as well.

This aggravates me for Rie. She's finally found a school where she's succeeding & happy, and she has to face this kind of foolishness? I know you & DH will do what's right. Prayers for patience for both of you ('cuz I know you've go the legal side covered ! )

Piglet - English time? I have those kind of nights, too. Of course, I usually end up having to check my watch, DH's clock, and a clock in the living room before I actually believe the correct time (or it registers). Needless to say, I usually can't get back to sleep 'til about 20minutes before the alarm goes off.

Kathy - Is today the big day??? Whispering, because I don't want to jinx it. Hope everything goes smoothly & we hear the fat lady singing!

I'm happy that this happened yesterday evening because I have calmed down today. Tim has to attend the funeral of an employee's father, so I'll handle the situation. Rie doesn't know what the PE teacher did, so I've been forced to act calmly-that's a good thing! I'm just going to tell them that she's going into the other class and this teacher is not to approach her in any way or we're going to get a restraining order. I think it will all be fine. Thanks for the prayers!!!

Kat, good luck with the closing this morning!

 

[TigerKat]

I'd like to suggest that if you're stressing, stay off all of the DIS except here with us. There are so many complaints and expectations out there that can make you whack-a-doodle before a trip. It will make you second guess yourself. Trust me I speak from experience on this topic. Also remember that a day at Disney, even if it isn't perfect, is still a day at Disney. Your kids won't remember every detail of the trips, they'll remember the time with you.

Cara - I agree with Julie 100%!!!!

Heading to blizzard beach today-pray I/we can walk without hurting something else! We have an early ADR at Ohana and we r still full from WCC last night. But skipping is a risk of losing TS. We'll see!

Glad y'all are having a good time! Praying no one hurts themselves.

Kathy - Is today the big day??? Whispering, because I don't want to jinx it. Hope everything goes smoothly & we hear the fat lady singing!

a little over 2 hours from now.......

 

[TigerKat]

Why, why, why can't anything go right for me?????????? Just got a call, there's an insurance issue now, we're delayed until this afternoon, if not it will be tomorrow....... I took off work today.......

 

[cajunmommy]

And they're just finding out about the issues now???? UGH!
OK - deep breath. It's going to happen. Let's just look at it as they're wanting to be sure ALL the I's are dotted & T's are crossed, so there's NO WAY there will be problems once all the signatures are in place.

Where's the fat lady? She better be backstage warming up, because I expect to hear singing soon!

 

[Ms Marigny]

Hey y'all!

Sorry I've been away! Erik is better, but has been sleeping horribly again. The cereal hasn't been working in that regard. He also woke up this morning with a barking cough, so I'm wondering if this virus is still working its way through his system (hence the lack of sleeping...).

Kathy- I'm so sorry there are more troubles with the house sale- hopefully we'll hear the fat lady sing rotfl and it'll be over soon!

Lori- I hope the rest of your trip is magical and spill-free! I'm glad you like Columbia Harbor House- I can't wait to get back there!

Cara- I agree with the rest- stop planning and don't stress anymore! I always have pre-trip meltdown too...

Julie- Wow, I hope everything works out at the school and you get Rie switched! Yeah, it does sound like a HIPPA violation...

Sheryl- I'm so glad Alexis sounds like she is on the mend and had a good day at school!

Ok, so I am stressing about something. I never like to air my dirty laundry, but I am dealing with an issue that is causing me much anxiety. My mother, who I have been estranged from for some time now, is coming this weekend to visit and see her grandkids for the first time. I haven't seen her since 1997 (maybe 1996, I'm not exactly sure...). She heard that I had Erik, got in touch, and asked if she could see her grandkids. I said yes, provided that there is no drama or funny business- I want NONE of that in front of my kids (there are many toxic family issues here that I don't want to get into...). So she's coming on Saturday to my house to see them (she lives out of state) and my niece, who also hasn't seen her in many years, and also to meet Todd. I'm starting to freak out about the whole thing and I really just want to get it all over with. I'm even more anxious that I have to get my house clean, lol, there is no time for that! Anyway, I'm really not asking for advice or anything, not even venting because I'm not angry, I just want to release the anxiety.

 

[rie'smom]

Why, why, why can't anything go right for me?????????? Just got a call, there's an insurance issue now, we're delayed until this afternoon, if not it will be tomorrow....... I took off work today.......

Sorry I've been away! Erik is better, but has been sleeping horribly again. The cereal hasn't been working in that regard. He also woke up this morning with a barking cough, so I'm wondering if this virus is still working its way through his system (hence the lack of sleeping...).

Julie- Wow, I hope everything works out at the school and you get Rie switched! Yeah, it does sound like a HIPPA violation...

Ok, so I am stressing about something. I never like to air my dirty laundry, but I am dealing with an issue that is causing me much anxiety. My mother, who I have been estranged from for some time now, is coming this weekend to visit and see her grandkids for the first time. I haven't seen her since 1997 (maybe 1996, I'm not exactly sure...). She heard that I had Erik, got in touch, and asked if she could see her grandkids. I said yes, provided that there is no drama or funny business- I want NONE of that in front of my kids (there are many toxic family issues here that I don't want to get into...). So she's coming on Saturday to my house to see them (she lives out of state) and my niece, who also hasn't seen her in many years, and also to meet Todd. I'm starting to freak out about the whole thing and I really just want to get it all over with. I'm even more anxious that I have to get my house clean, lol, there is no time for that! Anyway, I'm really not asking for advice or anything, not even venting because I'm not angry, I just want to release the anxiety.

Poor little sugar! I hope it is the virus working its way out. When he sleeps, you sleep too.

I hope the visit goes well. Family relationships are so hard sometimes. Don't anticipate it blowing up but also don't anticipate it being a piece of cake either. If you can try to go into neutral, it helps. My mom and I don't have the best of relationships-I never know if she'll be the good mom or the bad mom and I've found that the neutral state works.



I had to wait over an hour for the principal because he was in a meeting but in the meantime, I spoke with 2 counselors which was a good thing because they were waiting to talk to the principal and gave him the heads up. He could not have been nicer. Marie is switched to the other class. I told him that Marie doesn't know about the PE teacher going to her doctor but that she knew I was trying to get her class changed. I also told him that I told a Rie if the teacher approaches her to go to her guidance counselor. He said,
"Ms. Rie's mom, I can promise you that Ms. nutcase(my words) will have zero contact with your daughter." He was very annoyed with the woman I could tell. She is going to have the riot act read to her at the very least.
Hopefully, this is over.
Thanks everyone for your kind words and prayers.!