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

[MrsKreamer]

Checking in. I know some of you read my facebook, but for everyone else I will recap:


Tuesday night around 6pm Kurt jr runs into the living room(from his bedroom) crying hard. I am in the kitchen so Kurt Sr intercepts and asks him "What's wrong", "Did you fall", etc. All KJ would do was sob. So I stopped cooking and scooped him up to comfort him. Well I then noticed he was clutching his arm. He still wouldn't say what was wrong...

So I took him next door to my Mom's, thinking maybe mawmaw can help. After a few minutes he finally stopped crying but refused to tell me what happened. So I went home to get dressed(to take him to EJ After Hours) and to get him so fresh clothes.

By the time I got back they finally talked him into confessing that he was jumping on his bed...slammed into the wall and then onto the floor!!!

Well we went to EJAH and they x-rayed his arm and found nothing, told us to give him Motrin and if he was still protecting his arm(he was constantly holding his arm to his chest) in the morning to go see an orthopedist.

He cried all night, so neither he nor I got any sleep.

I woke up bright and early this morning(Wed) and called an Ortho they listed and they couldn't see him until...get this....

2 WEEKS!!! HUH??

So my Mom made a call to her Ortho and got us in today. We waited for 2 1/2 hours to be seen, but in hindsight it was better than 2 weeks.

So he doesn't have an apparent fractures but the Dr was worried about how he was holding his arm, and the pain he was in...so they put it in a soft cast and sling.

Tonight he was ready to take it off...lol.

He is still in pain, but at least he was able to sleep.

Check in later!

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

Hi guys -



I am stuck here in Jackson and unable to celebrate my 14th wedding Anniversary ...DH did send me flowers.

Not having a good day feeling very emotional.

Terry. I hope you get to celebrate with your husband this weekend. That was sweet of him to send you flowers while out of town.

Tricia, are you going to post the pics from Satuday? i'd love to see them.

I still haven't uploaded them to the computer. I'll try to work on that today.

How are you feeling? Better I hope.

me too.....

Orlando-ruled out. The other lady took the job.

HOPEFULLY the official offer will be tomorrow(haaahahhhahaaahahaaaa)

And maybe he can talk her into staying home.

Amazingly, a recruiter called today after finding this news out....hmmmmm.

Lori

Lori I hope the call comes in early today. I know how hard waiting can be. Good luck!

 

[TigerKat]

me too.....

Praying for good news and a call today.

So he doesn't have an apparent fractures but the Dr was worried about how he was holding his arm, and the pain he was in...so they put it in a soft cast and sling.

I know how hard it is to watch your baby screaming like that, hoping he's much better today.

How are you feeling?

Much better, going to work, hopefully!

 

[FloraFauna]

Good morning, I'm sorry I haven't checked in for a few days.

to everyone.

 

[cajunmommy]

Found a new flavor of potato chips to like. My current favorite is the garden salsa sun chips. This new one is dorito collisions- zesty taco and chipotle ranch.

Sun chips fan here too! The kiddos actually get them in their brown bag lunches @ school because they're a "healthier" chip. Need to be on the lookout for those Doritos...sound yummy!

I am stuck here in Jackson and unable to celebrate my 14th wedding Anniversary ...DH did send me flowers.

Feeling better today? Kudos to DH for remembering flowers while you were away! That was sweet.

Thanks for the good thoughts, it has passed and I'm doped up, sorry.

Any word from your dr.? I hope you feel better as the weekend approaches.

... he doesn't have an apparent fractures but the Dr was worried ...so they put it in a soft cast and sling.

Tonight he was ready to take it off...lol.

He is still in pain, but at least he was able to sleep.

Awww...poor kiddo. Hope y'all spent a more restful night. Glad it wasn't anything more serious.

Lori-Fingers crossed for a good news phone call today.

Piglet- I feel the same way you do about the media overreacting to the flu story. They've closed one school in Lafayette here, and there are now a couple of other suspicious cases. I'm frankly surprised it's taken that long for a case to pop up here considering our proximity to Mexico and the growing immigrant population. Throw in the fact that NOLA's a "destination" travel city with cruise dockings & considered one of the gateways to Central America, and we're ripe for infection.

The one thing I'm not hearing or reading enough of is the simplest solution....Hand washing! I know we've got a health care professional or two who lurk here....any of y'all want to chime in? Lori, what's the general consensus at the hospital?

 

[lori1043]

Thanks Cara- beleive it or not, DD11 was sorta not excited about going to Orlando b/c of THAT. She was too funny, acting out a future conversation if we moved there. I must add though, that I was excited about being able to volunteer at Give Kids the World, the field trips behind the scenes at all of the Orlando parks(how cool would that be!) and hosting friends and family passing through-PLUS going to the parks a couple times a year, of course!


Thanks for the uplifting!

Cajunmommy- this week I have not worked and last week it wasn't that big a deal yet. So I have no idea what is being said about the swine flu at work-but i need to call them today to see how the dinner was anyway, so I can ask. I will say this: We are going to UNO lakefront arena tomorrow for Disney on Ice and I was a little concerned- but we decided to just be smart. I am bringing hand gel for us and anyone interested and I am bringing disinfecting wipes for the bathroom. I used to do this when Ash was on chemo( but she wore a mask too) if her counts were low or if wherever we were going consisted of snotty kids. Just be smart, i think.

On the same note, if you go on my wall in FB, you'll see a cousin(in law) of mine whose sister came home from Mexico yesterday-the airports did no swab, no mask, no check at all sickness. All they were concerned about was that she was legal- or in my cousins words, "a legal bug carrier". her whole family was there-this is where they are from and visit a good bit.

If this gal don't call my hubby today, there will be an explosion in my home, I think.

Oh and all this talk of driving small cars is driving me batty. While I agreee with the concept, the car I drive is based on safety. I live in between Mandeville and the country-so I will not get a small fuel efficient car till they all do! Safety first in my book.

Chrysler is declaring bankruptcy.

CNBC on in my house all day since DH is home-sometimes on mute. My kids know all the shows and people on that channel!

Lori

 

[shovan]

Hey y'all,

Kat I hope you are feeling better!

Stephanie, Glad they did something for KJ's arm! I hope he feels better soon!

Lori, Still praying for good things!

Terry,

Bethany, I hope you can hold on, until you are out of there!!

My headache is better today. Going to lunch with Angelina.

Bethany, she'll be vacationing in your "Greatest City in the World" starting Saturday. Any restaurant suggestions, ones they can actually get in.

 

[lori1043]

Paul is just starting to think they changed thier minds about him.

Lori

 

[portocall]

Paul is just starting to think they changed thier minds about him.

Lori

 

[TigerKat]

Paul is just starting to think they changed thier minds about him.

Lori

Is that a new tag I see?

 

[lori1043]

thanks. Our spirits are definitely waning(sp?) over here. I didn't even get school done- our last day. I am wanting to post some happy stuff b/c i am tired of posting about the da-- job situation.

We are going to Disney on Ice tomorrow-Mickey should make us happy, right?!! I cannot wait. I am feeling sucked dry emotionally , physically.

The girls cleaned their rooms, well, DD9's might take a week, I weeded through thier clothes(took 2 days), posted a few goodies on ebay, and my house looked like I did nothing. I am a cleaning fool with no energy!!

Started packing for Destin, but not excited yet. I willm tell ya I cannot wait to smell Destin-love that smell. Right up there with the Soarin' smells!

Listen to this-you all can appreciate this. I talked a friend of ours into waiting till September for Disney. She called me yesterday to see what I thought about her WDW vacation plans before hitting that send button-she had 4 nights 5 days , 5 day park hopper WITH water park and more and the DDP. OMG ,WHEN, praytell, we you going to "water park and mmore"????? for JUNE.

I tiold her if she insisted on June to either add another day or skip water park and more and back off to 4 days in the parks-so they can breathe maybe. I think she has no idea what she is walking into. I was releived today when she emailed me with her mind changed after I emailed her my suggestions of taking it more easy or they'd never go back again in this life. yay!! they are going in September!! and going to Destin in June for a long weekend. She was scared of taking her kids out of school-they are 4 and 6. I told her that was on her. I am the type to pull them buggers out that young.

Lori

yes, Kathy, new thingy on the side!

 

[ilovejack02]

thanks. Our spirits are definitely waning(sp?) over here. I didn't even get school done- our last day. I am wanting to post some happy stuff b/c i am tired of posting about the da-- job situation.

We are going to Disney on Ice tomorrow-Mickey should make us happy, right?!! I cannot wait. I am feeling sucked dry emotionally , physically.

The girls cleaned their rooms, well, DD9's might take a week, I weeded through thier clothes(took 2 days), posted a few goodies on ebay, and my house looked like I did nothing. I am a cleaning fool with no energy!!

Started packing for Destin, but not excited yet. I willm tell ya I cannot wait to smell Destin-love that smell. Right up there with the Soarin' smells!

Listen to this-you all can appreciate this. I talked a friend of ours into waiting till September for Disney. She called me yesterday to see what I thought about her WDW vacation plans before hitting that send button-she had 4 nights 5 days , 5 day park hopper WITH water park and more and the DDP. OMG ,WHEN, praytell, we you going to "water park and mmore"????? for JUNE.

I tiold her if she insisted on June to either add another day or skip water park and more and back off to 4 days in the parks-so they can breathe maybe. I think she has no idea what she is walking into. I was releived today when she emailed me with her mind changed after I emailed her my suggestions of taking it more easy or they'd never go back again in this life. yay!! they are going in September!! and going to Destin in June for a long weekend. She was scared of taking her kids out of school-they are 4 and 6. I told her that was on her. I am the type to pull them buggers out that young.

Lori

yes, Kathy, new thingy on the side!

Hey girl ... to you and your family. Ill keep you guys in my prayers.

I love the way the beach smells. I always get out of the car when we get there and close my eyes and inhale. Def takes the stress of the long ride away immediately.


We are heading out in the am to go on a canoe trip and camping. Should be interesting , we have been on this trip several times, but the last time was when I was prego with Jack attack. I cant wait to see how he handles the four hour float.. could be great or could be very very bad.


S.. that was so sweet of your hubby to send you flowers while out of town!

 

[portocall]

Lori, I will happily allow you the diversion of reworking up my vacation plans... Just kidding...

But I do need some advice y'all: My family is dropping out like flies thumbsup2) so now I only have one day "planned" for me... Do you think that I should change our arrival day park to Magic Kingdom... and do you think that Magic Kingdom is a two day park? Spencer was 8 months old on his one and only trip... so it will be new to him... we were gonna do my fave park Epcot on the request of the older two who wanted to do another park for a change..

 

[ilovejack02]

Lori, I will happily allow you the diversion of reworking up my vacation plans... Just kidding...

But I do need some advice y'all: My family is dropping out like flies thumbsup2) so now I only have one day "planned" for me... Do you think that I should change our arrival day park to Magic Kingdom... and do you think that Magic Kingdom is a two day park? Spencer was 8 months old on his one and only trip... so it will be new to him... we were gonna do my fave park Epcot on the request of the older two who wanted to do another park for a change..

How many days will you be there? We can do M.K. in one day.. but the first time with Jack we went back several times because he wanted to ride things over and over.

 

[Ms Marigny]

Stephanie-Glad Kurt Jr is ok and hope he feels better soon.

Lori- Hopefully the beach will lift your spirits some. And count me in as someone who loves the smell of the beach! When DH goes on his annual beach trip for work badpc I always smell his luggage when he comes back home- smells sooo good!

Cara- Well, we're Magic Kingdom nuts- we need at least two days there. We usually do 2 1/2 days at MK, 1 1/2 days at Epcot, 1/2 day at AK, and 1/2 day at MGM. We usually stay a minimum of 6 days , but prefer to stay 7 days (or more). We're stop and smell the roses type of people though. On my first trip with DH, I tried to kick it commando-style, and he was like "uh-uh, I run around way too much in real life- I'm on vacation and we need to slow it downnnnn....". So that works for me- we just have to stay longer!

Jenny- Have fun on your trip!

The contractor came today and the frame of my closet is up! It is much bigger than I anticipated -it is still sinking in. But I guess it is better to have extra room than not enough! Tomorrow he does the drywall, and then another guy has to come to do the wall texturing and molding. Then DH is going to do the shelves and rod and paint everything. Hopefully it will be wrapped up in the next week or so! Funny, DD went in the room when he was working and said "oh, you made a MESS! Mama's gonna be mad!"

 

[lori1043]

Sienna is sooo cute!!

Thanks for the hugs!! We need them!!

cara- I'd gladly give you advice, if you really needed it. But I know all of you are crazy as I am over Disney, so it would be fruitless!!

Lori

 

[ilovejack02]

LOL at Sienna.. that is too stinking cute!

 

[lori1043]

Hey girl ... to you and your family. Ill keep you guys in my prayers.

I love the way the beach smells. I always get out of the car when we get there and close my eyes and inhale. Def takes the stress of the long ride away immediately.


We are heading out in the am to go on a canoe trip and camping. Should be interesting , we have been on this trip several times, but the last time was when I was prego with Jack attack. I cant wait to see how he handles the four hour float.. could be great or could be very very bad.

Jenny, have fun! I am sure Jack will love it!

I open the windows soon as we hit Destin bay bridge....

Lori

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

Okay this is like try THREE for this. Third time's the charm, right? The DIS must be hungry tonight, eating all my post attempts!

Oh and all this talk of driving small cars is driving me batty. While I agreee with the concept, the car I drive is based on safety. I live in between Mandeville and the country-so I will not get a small fuel efficient car till they all do! Safety first in my book.

I need to buy a car in about two months. I like the Honda Fit. I like little cars though.

Bethany, I hope you can hold on, until you are out of there!!

My headache is better today. Going to lunch with Angelina.

Bethany, she'll be vacationing in your "Greatest City in the World" starting Saturday. Any restaurant suggestions, ones they can actually get in.

I hope I can hold out! We modified the countdown...30+4+5+1=40 Days. 30 Full student days, 4 full days but with field trips, 4 student half days (we still stay a full day though) and 1 day where the kids don't come but we sit around in meetings/planning for next year.

I'm soooo not a foodie and have not eaten out here in awhile. I do like this pizza place in Brooklyn called Grimaldi's. It's coal-fired brick oven NY-style. There's usually a line (no reservations) and it's cash only, but worth it! And, you can walk there or back on the Brooklyn Bridge (there's a path) and you get great views of Lower Manhattan. Alternatively, there's a little pier thingy a couple blocks from the pizza place that you can just go look then take the train both ways instead. I'll ask around for some more ideas tomorrow. How long will she be here for and is she staying in Manhattan?

Paul is just starting to think they changed thier minds about him.

Lori

thanks. Our spirits are definitely waning(sp?) over here. I didn't even get school done- our last day. I am wanting to post some happy stuff b/c i am tired of posting about the da-- job situation.

We are going to Disney on Ice tomorrow-Mickey should make us happy, right?!! I cannot wait. I am feeling sucked dry emotionally , physically.

The girls cleaned their rooms, well, DD9's might take a week, I weeded through thier clothes(took 2 days), posted a few goodies on ebay, and my house looked like I did nothing. I am a cleaning fool with no energy!!

I'm sorry you're feeling that way. I feel that way a lot. It's no fun. I hope the beach and the Disney on Ice helps out. And I'll bet whatever mess is left can be dealt with after you come back.

I love the way the beach smells. I always get out of the car when we get there and close my eyes and inhale. Def takes the stress of the long ride away immediately.

We are heading out in the am to go on a canoe trip and camping. Should be interesting , we have been on this trip several times, but the last time was when I was prego with Jack attack. I cant wait to see how he handles the four hour float.. could be great or could be very very bad.

Mmm...the beach. I like to put my feet in the waves. The water is usually pretty cold though. Maybe I need to try a beach other than Coney Island?

FOUR HOURS in a canoe? I hope your trip is great! Are you going in a tent? Like sleep on the floor with no electricity kinda thing? For FUN?

The contractor came today and the frame of my closet is up! It is much bigger than I anticipated -it is still sinking in. But I guess it is better to have extra room than not enough! Tomorrow he does the drywall, and then another guy has to come to do the wall texturing and molding. Then DH is going to do the shelves and rod and paint everything. Hopefully it will be wrapped up in the next week or so! Funny, DD went in the room when he was working and said "oh, you made a MESS! Mama's gonna be mad!"

Oooohh a new closet!!! Sienna is funny!

 

[ilovejack02]

I'm soooo not a foodie and have not eaten out here in awhile. I do like this pizza place in Brooklyn called Grimaldi's. It's coal-fired brick oven NY-style. There's usually a line (no reservations) and it's cash only, but worth it! And, you can walk there or back on the Brooklyn Bridge (there's a path) and you get great views of Lower Manhattan. Alternatively, there's a little pier thingy a couple blocks from the pizza place that you can just go look then take the train both ways instead. I'll ask around for some more ideas tomorrow. How long will she be here for and is she staying in Manhattan?

I'm sorry you're feeling that way. I feel that way a lot. It's no fun. I hope the beach and the Disney on Ice helps out. And I'll bet whatever mess is left can be dealt with after you come back.

Mmm...the beach. I like to put my feet in the waves. The water is usually pretty cold though. Maybe I need to try a beach other than Coney Island?

FOUR HOURS in a canoe? I hope your trip is great! Are you going in a tent? Like sleep on the floor with no electricity kinda thing? For FUN?



Oooohh a new closet!!! Sienna is funny!

Ive heard about Grimaldis would love to come up there just to try it.. yup thats the foodie coming out in me.

Yes girl , I love camping! A princess who loves to camp .. who knew???
I dont sleep on the floor though that is what an Aero bed is for lol. Its like being in my own bed.
Ive even camped in WDW for 10 nights woo hoo.. it was fun! Not in the heat though.. only in the cool months .
This will be it for us and camping till fall, its getting too hot .