Mickey help take our sadness away! pre-trip report!

[Mickey'sMainMami]

Hi everyone! I don't know who will really even read this, but I thought I would give it a try! I love reading other people's trip reports, and to hear thier stories puts me back in my favorite place. So now that we have set the dates for our trip, I thought I would write one! Here is some background on us.

Me- 29 but will be the big 3-0 when it is time for our trip.

DH- 36, not really a disney fan, but goes for me but does complain whenever we argue about having to go, until he gets there, and then he is usually fine. So we will call him Grumpy. I know not really original, but hey, he is what he is, also, he is crazy, funny crazy, loves to dance and be a clown.

DFather- 53 I think, sad isn't it, can't remember how old Pop is getting. Great guy, been through a lot in his life, patient, funny and built in babysitter for DN, and big pop-corn lover.

DB- brother-31 will be 32 when trip comes in September. Huge disney lover, funny, gets his kicks by cracking on me. We will call him Bro

Dsil- 30something, I will be kind and not tell her true age, but lets just say she robbed the cradle! Fun, active, and from Austria so the girl loves schedules! Call her sis

DN- 2, will be down there for his 3rd b-day. The light of my life, adorable, funny, happy little boy. We will call him Chubby, even though he has grown out of his chubby phase, but he will forever be know as chubby man around our house.

We will be going September 13-18 for free dining and staying at POR. My husband and I will be moving on the 18th and staying off-site until the 21st and going to GASP Universal for 2 days!

More to come shortly, I have to take a bathroom break! I know, TMI!

 

[Mickey'sMainMami]

Ok, I am back. Here is the background to our story. My husband and I got married in 2003, and have been trying to start our family. To make a long story short, I have lost 5 pregnancies. I had 2 miscarriages, one in 6/2003 and one in1/2004. I found out I was pregnant in Sept 2004 and we were excited, and hopeful that it would work out. On New Year's Eve I was 21.5 weeks along, we went to my sister-in-laws and on the way home I started cramping. My water broke at exactly midnight and I gave birth to a 12oz boy on New Year's Day. He never even got to take his first breath. We did get to hold him which was one of the most precious moments of my life. We named him Gabriel. In February of 2006 I found out I was pregnant again, and was worried. We weren't trying, in fact we were being careful, but it happened. I had been to many many doctors for consultations and a battery of tests. They could not find anything wrong and told me it was safe to keep trying. I wasn't so sure. In March of 2005 I went for my 12 week ultrasound and they found that the baby had no heartbeat. I was devestated again. My husband and I had gone to more doctors and they kept telling me that unfortunately they could not find a reason for all of this and to keep trying. January of this year, I found out I was pregnant again. Everything was going great, no problems, they were giving me progesteron shots which is supposed to help with pre-term labor, and they were watching me much closer this time. On May 11th I was scheduled for an ultrasound, when I got to the doctors office I started bleeding, and 10 minutes later started cramping, and 10 minutes after that, my water broke. I was 19 weeks along and gave birth to another boy much smaller than Gabriel, who again was born into heaven, not here on earth. My dad was with us and named him Thomas. Saturday when I was released from the hospital, my brother called me. They had plans to go to Disney's for Chubby's 3rd b-day and told us to come with them and they would buy the plane tickets and hotel for us. It brightened my day, and gave me something to look forward to. I have thrown myself into planning and researching everything. My family and I have been to Disney many times. My mom and dad used to take us almost every other year growing up. I went in 1999 and stayed at the All-Star Music, and had a great time, but hated who I went with (ex-boyfriend). We all went last year for my Nephew's 2nd b-day and stayed for 5 days offsite. It was my husbands first time and he really did enjoy it, but I think he could take it or leave it. I think Disney holds an even more special place in my Brother's and Mine heart. My Mom loved Disney, my parents went there on their honeymoon, and were pretty sure my brother is their souvenier. My mom passed away from breast cancer in 1995, and last year was our first trip back. How we wished my mom was there in body, but I am positive she was there in spirit and definately there in our hearts. Last years trip didn't go as well. We stayed offsite at a marriott which was really nice, but the airline lost our luggage for the whole first day we were there, I had worn flip flops down, and went to dtd and ended up with huge blisters on the balls of my feet from my feet sweating and rubbing against the bottoms. Needless to say I was in agony for the next 3 days. Then, we stuck to my nephews napping schedule so here was a typical day for us:

7am wake up, get dressed, eat something and drive to park.
park
walk to entrance
run around and ride as many rides as you can before lunch
12pm lunch
1pm leave park and head back to car
drive back to hotel
put nephew down for nap
jump in pool
get out of pool
change clothes
4pm go back to park
park
walk to entrance
ride a few more rides before 6pm dinner reservation
6pm eat dinner
7pm go back to car and drive to resort
put nephew to sleep
go to pool
go to bed


There was a lot of rides we missed, we didn't see any parades or firworks. I think all this rushing around is what made my husband not too happy. He likes to take his time. This year with us staying on site, we can all go our seperate ways, if someone needs to go back to the hotel for a break or a nap, then all we have to do is jump on a bus. I think my husband is going to like it much better this time.

 

[Mickey'sMainMami]

Ok, so when my brother asked me last month to go back to Disney with them, I said sure. They were going to stay off-site again at the same place as last year. I was dreading doing it that way again, although, now Chubby doesn't nap anymore, they wouldn't be going back for a break mid-day unless it was extremely hot. my bro,sis and chubby came up from VA where they live for Labor day, and while they were here, I started talking about the free dining plan. My brother told me to call Disney and see what was available hotel wise. So I called. We did want a value resort just for the money reason, but all they had was the POR. We got the price quotes, put a deposit down and discussed it. My bro and sis would save a lot more staying in Disney, and my Pop was going to share a room with me and grumpy. If we split the cost, it would pretty much even out, so we thought why not? I was so excited, now if my bro and sis wanted to do something different one day, we could still just jump on a bus and go wherever we wanted! Here is our schedule so far:

Sept 13th- my husband and I are flying out of Philly on Southwest and arrive in Orlando at 11:30am. My dad was originally already planning to go with my brother and they were all flying out of Dulles and would be arriving at 12:30pm. We figured we would take ME to our hotel, get settled in, explore, eat lunch, and then maybe go to DTD for dinner and shopping. My sis in law is making all the dining reservations and we will be eating at Ragland Road this night.

Sept 14th - EPCOT, here we come although, we might do MK this day we haven't exactly made up our minds. Dinner will be either LTT or Germany. CHubby loves dancing to the polka music they have in Germany. Plus with my sis-in-law being from Austria, I love listeneing to her talk to the waitresses in German.

Sept 15th- If we do Epcot on the 14th, then we do MK this day or vice versa. We will make up our minds prior to leaving so we can get our dinner reservations made.

Sept 16th- CHUBBY'S B-DAY!! This is going to be a whatever day. We might just hang around the pool, go to DTD again, and then we are going to Mickey's Backyard BBQ for Chubbs bday.

Sept 17th - Am is at MGM, and evening is either AK for a while and then dinner in Mexico or Epcot in the afternoon.

Sept 18th- check out of hotel, my family leave on a 3pm flight. Grumpy and I are going to BB this day and then checking into our hotel on International drive in the evening.

Sept 19th- Universal Studios

Sept 20th- Islands of Adventure

Sept 21st- 12:30 pm flight back to Philly


I cannot wait, I hope this isn't to far an advanced Pre-trip. I am so excited that I just can't stop thinking about it!

 

[Mickey'sMainMami]

OK, so now I am in the thinking about what to bring with us clothes wise. I put on some wieght with this last pregnancy, heck with all my pregnancies, so I will be dieting for the whole summer to get myself back in shape. Plus I am going to start using my teadmill. There is so much walking in Disney that I don't want to be suffering because I am out of shape. I need to buy sneakers, sorry guys, I just can't get into the crock things. I tried on a pair in the store, and they just don't seem all that comfortable to me. I will probably get a pair to wear to and from the pool or around the house, but no walking around the parks in those! I guess I need something will more support, nothing better than walking around on some comfy padded sneakers. For those of you who do wear crocs in the parks, more power to you, because I just can't!! Anyway, If I can just get past these next 3.5 months without exploding with excitement, I might be ok! Alright, I have to get back to work now, thanks for reading!!

 

[Crazy Kanga]

I am so so rry for all you have been through. I hope this trip can bring some much needed joy into your heart. You deserve it!

 

[silverangel879]

I'm so sorry to hear your story, but at the same time...So glad you are having a WELL-DESERVED trip to Disney!!!!

Like the report...keep it coming!!

 

[rentayenta]

I am so sorry for your many losses and hope you have the most magical trip to WDW ever!


Can't wait to read the rest, even the parts about Universal.

 

[Heluvsme]

Oh sweetie, I'm so sorry for all you've had to endure. I hope this trip can bring you some much needed joy and rest. And I don't think this is too soon to start a pre-trip report, you're excited to go, you're excited to be planning it, and you want to share it with others who understand!

Peace and blessings,
~~He Luvs Me

 

[DizzDoll]

Hey, cutie!!! After all the heartbreak you've endured, you and your hubster really deserve a wonderful trip to the most magical place. Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. We're with you all the way !!

 

[Mickey'sMainMami]

Wow, thanks you guys for all the wonderful comments you left! You are all so nice to wish good vibes and good luck and a great vacation! I much appreciate you!! Here we go, off to more planning!

My grumpy told me yesterday that he didn't really like LTT at MK. I thought it was good, but I told him since we were spending the day there, it was one of the better places I thought. I will talk to my brother about it and see if he would rather do Tony's or maybe CP. Is CP open for dinner? I had really wanted to do O'hana's. BUT, Sis is doing the atkins diet (my brother is too, but he cheats all the time.) It is really funny, my brother stops at McDonalds on the way home and orders burgers and sneaks to Dunkin Donuts. Doesn't she notice that her hubby isn't getting any smaller? Anyway, so I looked up the menu for O'hana on here, and everything has like a sweet glaze to it. The salad has a sweet lime sauce, the shirmp or sweet and sour, the chicken wings are honey glazed, and I am not sure about the skewers, but I would imagine they have something on them too, so no O'hana's this time, but definatley sometime in the future.

OH, I almost forgot to tell you, my husband told me last night he is excited about going. I almost fell out of the bed!! Dad said he was too, although we know why he's excited. He keeps asking if his snack credits are good for popcorn . We told him yes, but he only gets 1 snack credit a day, but we are planning to only do the parks for 3 only 3 days, but we are getting 6 days worth of snacks,

 

[Mickey'sMainMami]

Sorry, I had to cut myself off in the middle of a sentence. My boss was coming. Yes, I am being a bad girl and doing this during work. Shame, shame on me. Anyway, get back to my dad, king of popcorn, see why we call him Pop? Anyway, since we are getting six days worth of snacks, he can get 2 popcorns each day in the parks. He seemed ok with this, but I am sure he will be dipping into his pockets for cash to buy more. You guys think I am kidding, no way. My dad goes to the movies and buys the largest sized popcorn they have with the intent on sharing. I usually don't eat more than a couple of handfuls, so my dad usually ends up eating the rest, and believe me, Pop will finish it. I don't know where he puts it. King orville reddenbockers in the house! Heeeyyyyy!

Anyway, we still have yet to decide if we want to call the grocery store down there and have them deliver stuff to us, or just forego all that. I think we will probably end up getting some stuff delivered though, it's just nice that since we have a fidge in the room to have it stocked with soda, ice, and munchies. We will see. I have to remember to tell my bro about it again.

So, I found a cute bag at Target that I am going to use as my purse. Or at least I think I am if I like it when I see it. It was only $9.00 or something, and they called it a camera bag, but it looked more like a little purse to me. I will try to find the link for it and paste it so you can see. I am one of those people that do not like to lug anything around with them in the parks. All I need is my wallet with cc's, a rubber band for my hair, chapstick or lipgloss, maybe a small brush if there is enough room, and my camera. Speaking of camera's, I am really upset. My digital is not working!! I am so mad! The other day I took it out of the box, and started taking pics, at first it worked then the battery light came on. I only have used it a couple of times since I got it 2 years ago, so I changed the batteries and it's still acting weird. It keeps shutting off. I got it as a gift from my aunt. I am sure it was not top of the line, but it was a name brand and it was cute. All I needed was a memory card with more memory and I would have been set. Looks like I might need to splurge on a new one. I soooo did not want to spend more money than I had too though. Last year when we went, I had a bunch of disposable camera's that someone had given to us, and honestly, I don't know if because they were packed in my suitcase and I think your not supposed to send them through the x-ray machine or something like that, but hardly any came out! I think I have like 10 pics from our whole trip! I was bummed.

So, on top of my list to buy/do is now either try to fix camera, or buy a new one.

Here is the list of things I am already thinking I need to get for my trip:

ME
1 pair of sneakers
new bathing suit
new book to read on plane and at pool
I need a larger cosmetic bag
new visor
sunscreen
hair bands
frizz eaze

Hubby
1 pair of sneakers
some new sleevless tees from walmart
new socks
bathing suit


That's pretty much it this year, of course I will have to go the middle of August and get my hair colored and trimmed, highlighted, and my nails and toes done. Basically that's it.

As you can see from my list, we both need new sneakers. Don't worry, I will be buying these soon so we can break them in before hand! I made that mistake last year. Yes, me, disney veteran, bought a new pair of sneaks the week before hand, but luckily, they are the same style I always buy, so I don't have problems with them. What gave me the problems were my flip flops. Now I wear flip flops everyday to work, around the house, shopping, I never have problems, of course the one time I get to go back to disney, BAM! I get huge half dollare sized blisters on the bottom of my feet. I blame it all on USAir for losing my luggage for the first day with my sneakers packed it them. My family blames it on me for not wearing them down on the plane. Hey, how was I supposed to know that I wouldn't get my luggage on time?

So this weekend we are going to see the new Pirates movie . Last summer, Pop, grumpy and I went to see Dead Man's Chest, and remember, my husband hasn't ridden the POC ride at that point, so I don't think he understood the whole concept and why we liked it so much. We just kept telling him to wait until he rides. Well, POC is pretty much his favorite ride now in MK, that and PP. Yes, I know PP, but, I really like that ride too, except that it needs to be cleaned and re-painted or something, because it is looking a little dingy. Anywhoo, so now he gets it, and can't wait to see the movie, so we will go this weekend, and that will just get me even more excited to get to Disney which is cool!

Thanks for listening!

 

[ILuvJimny]

I really believe that Disney World is a magical place and will do wonders to help heal your saddened heart. Just planning the journey can bring so much happiness!

I have a friend who experienced many miscarriages with her baby boys like you have and they determined that it was something genetic that has to do with a male chromosone. This was 14+ years ago and she has a wonderful 13 year old daughter that is a true blessing to them.

I was also unable to have a baby but have adopted an infant son who is now 13. Like you, I was the best Aunt around for many years while we explored and tried our options. I know you will also discover the best road for you guys as your patience is tested and your heart heals!

 

[Mickey'sMainMami]

Hi everyone, I am back! Sorry, I really don't have anything new on the trip right now to post, but just thought I would stop by anyway.

Thanks again to all of you who are reading, and left me nice comments. IluvJimny, I am sorry about what you and your friend have gone through. I am so glad though that you both were able to have children thru other routes! God bless everyone on here!!

Anyway, I did go see the pirates movie and it was really good, long, but good! My dad got a large popcorn and ate all but the 3 handfulls I ate.

I received the purse I ordered from target and sad to say that the strap is too short! I am on the taller side, and most of the straps come so the purse hits my waiste, I would perfer it to hit my hip. I will see if I can't get another strap from one of my other bags and switch them. Who knows. Anyway, I hope you all had a great weekend, and I will post more soon!

 

[Mickey'sMainMami]

Ok, so my sis called me yesterday and said she was trying to make the dinner reservations and with 2 out of the 5, she wasn't having any luck. So, we made some changes.

Sept 13- arrival day, will be eating at DTD at Ragland Road
Sept 14- MK day, we were originally planning to eat and LTT, but, there were no reservations available, so we will be dining at O'Hana's, which I am really excited about, because this was one of the places I wanted to eat, but didn't think we could fit it into our schedule, but since LTT was out, all we have to do is jump on the monorail from MK to eat. I am not sure what time the dinner reservations are for, but I am hoping to be out and back at the magic kingdom in time to watch wishes!
Sept 15- Germany
Sept 16- Nephew's b-day. We were trying to do Mickey's backyard bbq, but that is only on Tues and Thurs, so we will be doing Chef Mickey's instead, which is also cool, since I have never been there before either!
Sept 17- Mexico. My all time fav place to eat, not only because I love Mexican food, but I love the atmosphere!

So, there you have it so far. I just got some info in the mail with regards to our ressies, and included in our stay is 2 free sea racer rentals, and 2 free passes to Minature golf! I am really excited about that! Now, can anyone offer info on the sea racers? Never heard of them, and I think my husband would love to do that!!

Oh, I almost forgot, while we are down there, my brother and sis are going to do the Richard Petty driving experience! Also, they are giving it to my dad as a gift! My husband would probably want to do it too, so I have to look into it for him. Also, I can't really drive a stick to well, so I was thinking about doing the drive along. We will see! It will definately be something interesting to do, and the chance of a lifetime!

So there you have it so far, that is my update so far. Thanks to all of you who are reading and posting!!

Only 3 months 4 days 16 hours and 50 minutes till I leave for Disney!!!!!

 

[Mickey'sMainMami]

Hi everyone, back for some more updating! My sis and bro talked about some of the dining ressies. My brother really wanted to to Mickey's backyard bbq for my nephew, so looks like dinner plans have changed, again. Anyway, here are the updates:

Thurs- Ragland Road
Fri- Germany
Sat-Mickey's backyard BBQ
Sun- Chef Mickey's
Mon -Mexico and Yachtsman

On Monday, my Pop, hubby and nephew are going to be going to Mexico for dinner while my brother and sis have date night at Yachtsman Steakhous. See, my brother moved to VA right out of college for a governement job. He met his wife down there who is from Austria and was working down there too. They got married and chubby came along. Unfortunately with both sides of their families not living near them, (us 3.5-4 hours away in Philadelphia and sis's family over in Austria) they really don't have much help with the baby, so whenever they come to visit, or we go down, we always try to give them a date night, because we know they usually don't get one very often.

Here is a story my brother told me the other day about what happened to them this past May in Disney. My brother, sis, and chubby were standing at the TTC platform waiting for the monorail. There was a man, his wife, and 2 or 3 kids with them. They were standing at the railing in front of my brother waiting for the train to arrive. Then the man decides that he wants to walk farther down and go into a different compartment of the train. So my brother and sis who is holding my nephew move up so they will be the first ones to board in that area. Well the man continues to walk back to the end of the monorail boarding area and realizes that there are no other entrances back that way so decides to go back where they were. Now, let me say this. It was not crowded at all on this morning, my brother said there were plenty of seats for everyone and no lines waiting. Well this man comes back and pushes my sister in law out of the way so he could be first. Now my brother has been to disney 2 times this past year already, and 3 the year before that, and can afford to go 10 times a year if he wanted to, so my brother was in no rush to get to a place he has already been. My brother would have kindly moved out of the man's way if he was that intent on getting there first if he had just asked. But no, he pushed my sister in law who is holding my nephew. She actually stumbled. Well, men should never push a women ESPEICALLY when she is holding a todler in her arms. So my brother got in his face and told him he was lucky that his wife hadn't fallen or the man would have been sorry. My brother actually did this in a nice but forceful way. So the tram arrives and they all get on, and now my brother has to sit across from this rude man and his poor family. This man is now staring at my brother and huffing and puffing like he is really angry, but doesn't say anything just keeps staring. My brother just laughed it off thank goodness, and nothing else happened. My brother also said that their monorail car was completely empty except for the 8 of them. So my question is, what was this man rushing for? My sister in law just said she was glad that my Pop or my husband weren't there, because it probably would have turned ugly. See my hubby is a former boxer. He won the Golden Gloves when he was younger and he has a short temper. He has actually calmed down a lot and knows that fighting is not the answer, BUT, if you put your hands on me, his kids, or his family, then he will put his hands on you. Thank Goodness this has never happened yet, and I just pray that it never happenes in Disney World because I certainly don't want to be banned from ther forever!! I would die if I couldn't visit my Disney!!

Anyway, thankfully we have all learned to just laugh stuff off, so I really don't fear anything like that happening.

So, that is really all I have to update for now. More to come soon I am sure!

 

[praisehisname]

Hi, I just got caught up on your pre-trippie. I'm so sorry about all your pregnancy losses. I pray that this trip will bring emotional healing for you all.

My family and I will be at Disney some of the same time you are there--the 14th - 22nd. I'll have to check and see if any of our park days overlap.

Denise

 

[Mickey'sMainMami]

Hi everyone, and thanks for looking and reading! Well, sorry I haven't posted lately, but you know how this part goes. Tickets are bought, flights are booked so pretty much just waiting for departure day to arrive. Anyway, this past weekend, my Dad and I drove and hour to Lancaster to meet up with my brother, sis and Chubby. Out there they have a life sized Thomas the Train that you can ride. It only comes there twice a year, and my sis was lucky to get us tickets to go. We stayed in a Fairfield inn not far from it and had a really good time. Let me tell you that DN is such a joy. Honestly, my dad and I witnessed quite a few "meltdowns" while we were there. Kids screaming, carrying on, parents yelling at one another, ugh, not pretty. My nephew was a little grouchy on Sunday morning. It was our fault. We let him stay up late on Sat night so he could hang out with us and the next morning my sis had to wake him up so we could get to the railroad place for our Thomas ride. I guess he wasn't ready to get up. Anyway, he was fine all through breakfast, then once we got there, we kept asking him if he wanted to ride any of the other activities that they had there, and it was simply a "no" from him. That was it, he didn't cry or whine, just didn't want anything to do with anything at that point, which we all thought was really funny. Anyway, once he woke up more, he was fine and we had such a good time. Chubby's funny, my bro and sis had taken him on the Thomas train on Saturday morning before we got there, then my dad and I were taking him for another ride on Sunday. My dad and I are on the train and we are sitting facing eachother and my DN is sitting on my dad's nap. Well, they just looked so cute sitting there, that I had take pics, then my brother is standing outside the train which is open windows, so he starts taking pictures, finally DN tells me "no more" "no more". Ha, my dad and I started laughing.

I guess you all noticed that only my dad and I went to Lancaster, well DH was up in Rhode Island againf for business and couldn't go, much to all of ours disappointment. We missed him, so hopefully if we go next year, he can go.

I've been a little depressed lately, I guess it hit me hard seeing all the families together and knowing that I can't have a baby. I've pretty much come to the decision that I don't want to try anymore and want to look into surrogacy. I have to call my doc and set up an appointment, and am going to discuss my options one more time, and then I will make my final decision. If I decided not to try again, my husband and I are going to have to start selling some stuff to pay for IVF. My Dad says he will help, and possibley I might try asking my bro for a loan and then see if I can finance the rest. Anyone know anyone who is interested in motorcycles/Choppers? My dad started building one not long ago, but is willing to sell it to help me and DH out with IVF. We have it on ebay now, but if you know of anyone who is looking for parts or anything please PM me and I can give you details.

Anyway, I am going to try and post some pics of us and see what happens, don't know if I will get to any soon, but I will definately post some after we come back from Disney.

Also, I really wish that my witty sense of humor would come across in my writing, but sadly, I don't think it does. Anyway, maybe something hysterically funny will happen on this trip and then everyone will flock to my TR and I will build up a fan base. One can always wish. Anyway, thanks for reading, hope everyone on the Dis is doing well and see ya next post!

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

Great report friend, well I haven't read it all, but I will go back and do that. I haven't been brave enough to write a report yet, because I like to write too much.

I am so excited that you are going to WDW and that will certainly get your mind off all your problems, that seems to be the way it is for me. Planning keeps my mind busy. Why not try going by the Ripley's Believe It or Not corporate office and touching the fertility statues. DH and I did it 2 years ago and we may go by there when we are in Disney in August.

Keep up the great work.

Suzanne

 

[Mickey'sMainMami]

Hey Princess Suzanne,
Thanks for visiting me here! I have never thought about going to the Ripley's down there, but I am willing to try everything and anything! My husband I are going to Puerto Rico in March hopefully to visit his extended family, and there is a place in Ponce where there is a shrine to the Virgin Mary. Now I am not Catholic, I am more Lutheran mixed with Presbyterian, but I will go anyway. The story behind the shrine is that supposedly for like a week or so the Virgin Mary was seen in the sky and something about kids that were sick were healed there. I don't remember the specifics, but supposedly a miracle happened there. I will try to find out the specifics, because I hate not knowing the entire story. Anyway, I am going to go there and visit and see if the priest in the church there will bless me and pray for me. Like I said before, I need all the help I can get. Anywho, I would have loved to have extended our trip for another couple of days, because I really wanted to go to Discovery cove, and do some other stuff, but I am lucky I am getting what I am, and I am not complaining!! I agree about the planning keeping my mind occupied, so I have just thrown myself into it.

Here's some info about myself that you don't know. I am a compulsive list maker! Yep, I have lists for everything, shopping, cleaning, things I need to do, things I want to get done to my house, things I want to buy for our house, things I want, and of course now there are about 20 Disney lists!! I have a list on what to pack that of course keeps changing, lists on souveniers I want to buy, lists on what I want to order at some places, lists on what to bring on the plane, etc.... you get the picture. Oy Vey. So, I have tons of lists in my purse, on my kitchen table, on my nightstand, everywhere. I am really trying to cut down, because I find myself when I am bored, duplicating lists. Yeah, like I need 5 lists that tell me what dvd movies to rent or what 5 items I need to purchase at walmart. It is totally getting out of hand, and I need to work on it.

Yesterday I ordered a shirt I saw online at Torrid, it is a black tee with the little mermaid on it in gray. All I have to say, is why is plus sized clothing so expensive????? I know being a larger sized person my clothes use up more material, but for crying out loud, $26.00 for a t-shirt??? Come on, it's a size 18/20, it's not like it's a size 400! Anyway, I long for the day that I lose the 30 more pounds and can just walk into a store and buy off the rack. As it is, I order most of my clothes online at old Navy, because all the stores near me don't go over a size 20 pant and xxl shirt. The xxl shirts by old navy are just a little to small for me, shoot, even when I wore a size 16 which is the normal size for me since I am tall, big boned, not petite, and large chested, they still didn't fit me right. The size 20 shorts from Old Navy fit but are tooo tight. For crying out loud, I read that Half of American woman are a size 14 and above, so why aren't more stores catering to plus women? And seriously, have you ever seen some of the fashions they put out for plus sizes? I swear their like grandmom clothes! anyway, Torrid has some cute stuff, and Old Navy.com has cute stuff and Lane Bryant is ok, but seriously over priced!! Anyway, a little off topic, but I had to rant!

So, if anyone else has some suggestions of stuff to do for out last 2 days besides US, I am interested in hearing. We check out of POR on the morning of the 18th and are going to Typhoon Lagoon that day, then around 4, we are leaving there and going to our hotel right down the street from US. on the 19th, we were going to go to US, and then that night we will probably go to City walk for dinner and maybe dancing. On the 20th, we are going to do IOA, saving all the water rides for after we do spiderman and me the Hulk, hubby doesn't do coasters like that anymore. Then I am lost for the rest of that day, I don't think it's going to take us all day in IOA, so we will probably have the evening free, any suggestions?

Thanks for reading! I promise, I am going to try and make my trip report more interesting, even if I have to make stuff up!! Just kidding!

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

I just love your report. I am so the list maker too, but usually only about shopping (because I forget things too easily) and many many lists for WDW and packing (because I am afraid I will forget something), I don't like going off property when I am down there, but we might do a little off site exploring when DH and I go down in August. I just re-booked at POR for that trip, we were going to be at AS Sports, but I was really impressed with AS Movies when we stayed there for my B-day 3 weks ago. Besides we have never stayed in a Moderate before.

Now the statues are not at the Museum, they are still at the corporate office if you are planning on going to see them, we will probably sneak over there on Friday during our break from the MK before the & Party. Depends on how we feel.

I know what you mean about plus sizes, I am about a size 4X-5X now (that's what IF will do to you). I shop at Catherines, they do have alot of granny looking stuff, but they also have alot of trendy stuff too, and mom and i have hte discount card and get some great deals (their clothes are kinda expensive). We also shop at Avenue they are really trendy also, but sometimes expensive.

Can't wait to hear more about your trip.

Suzanne