Jenna and I talked about the next trip and are debating between Dec 2010 WDW THV or June 2011 Disneyland GCV, Vegas, and the beach.I am leaning a little more towards June 2011.
I so 
you Dawn! The only way that could work, and it is feasible, would be to rent out our first batch of 170 points that have to be used by Nov 30, 2010. We were thinking of Mexico in Feb 2010 to use them up. 
Even with banking, they have to be used by next Nov. If we rent the points then we'd be doing WDW at the THV in early Dec 2010 
I wish we could afford both but it's just not in the cards right now. 
I am very serious. We cannot afford 2 big trips in 1 year, just not feasible. I am totally clueless about the process so I have been scouring the DVC boards for info. I may just have to PM a mod.
And let me add Miss Dawn that DH is pushing for WDW not Mexico.
I have about 1,000 questions. 
seriously, what did you do to that poor man?? Next thing you know, he's going to be on the dis!
I was texting him about the renting points idea and he's all: cool 
. I should have added more than 10 points. 
And let me add Miss Dawn that DH is pushing for WDW not Mexico.
you know i'm just messin with ya. i understand you gotta do what you gotta do. but i would be absolutely thrilled if you guys were there the same time as us.
no pressure.
atta boy!
by the way, jenny, if i you don't mind me asking, what did you do to lose your weight? when i lost 30 pounds in 2007 it was from adding more water to my diet and calorie counting (i already loved to exercise and still do). i haven't changed much since then but i've gained back about 7 pounds in the last 4 months or so (although that could very well be because of lack of exercise since march -- broken toe, stress over my brother's baby and NYC wreaked havoc on my fitness routine). i went to the ob/gyn today for my yearly and told her of our plans of making a baby soon. she said i'd gained 6 pounds since last year (i weigh 141 right now) and she wants me to get to 130 before i get pregnant if possible, just for my benefit. she wasn't mean about it or anything - just said i'd feel much better if i weighed a little bit less before i got pregnant. so i'm thinking i need something to kickstart my weight loss and was just wondering if you're doing something specific?
I know you are teasing but Jenna and I originally were thinking early Dec 2010 during Value season and staying at the THV for 7 nights. Then when I realized I had 170 points to use by next Nov. that kinda through a kink it in. Before our buying DVC we were thinking Disneyland Dec. 2010. I am sure Jenna would to go to WDW next Dec. 
I tried the joining-a-gym route but I really hate gyms; the lighting and atmosphere and so not my style. So in summary:
I agree with your OBG, the lighter you are, the better you will feel and bounce back. Good luck sweetie!! I am excited for you and Ray! 
As far as the weight goes, it's a few things: yoga, walking, and smaller portions. I cut out soda and only do one cup of coffee in the morning with fat free vanilla creamer. I don't do "diet" foods; never have, never will. My meals are just smaller portions of normal food. I drink TONS of water, I'd say 64 oz. minimum a day which has been paramount for me. Yoga and walking have replaced my emotional eating- truly. They really help control my anxiety. I feel the best I have since before having children and I am very close to pre-baby weight. But it's not just the weight, I feel great too.
~ yoga
~ walking
~ smaller portions
My personal experience: under 5 months old = Your child will never be so well-behaved in Disney ever again. It's all downhill!
My personal experience: under 5 months old = Your child will never be so well-behaved in Disney ever again. It's all downhill!
Funny and true!!!! bikram hot yoga. If it's bikram you will go through 26 poses. It's awesome!!!!
tell that to my husband! he seems to think i'm crazy for wanting to go before our future child is 5 years old. i'm like.....duh!!!!! they're easier to control before they can talk - they don't have opinions yet!
All of my children had been to Disneyland before they were 2 y/o. I say start 'em young! 
My personal experience: under 5 months old = Your child will never be so well-behaved in Disney ever again. It's all downhill!
But it was actually sooooo easy to do ... just slap her in the Bjorn or the stroller and away we went...stop to nurse on a ride (TTA) or show or at the Baby Care center and away we went. Then we took her at 26 mo and 33 months.
I agree -- take them early!! It certainly helps if you have DVC, though.
We took our first daughter at 3 months old...this trip was for DH and I celebrating our new baby at the POLYNESIAN!!!
Now we're taking our 2nd child at 8.5 months in November and again when she will be 16 months old in July.
What's really cool is to see how your child 'grows at Disney'...which rides they are scared of and which ones they enjoy. Also, I have some great "family tradition" photos and we'll continue to take a pic at the same spots year after year.
It is so awesome to watch them progress and it's bittersweet when the rides outweigh the 
s in the coolness factor. 
That's where Gab is now. I knew it would happen I just wished it didn't happen so soon. 
more likely b/c my dad would not wait in a line "just to get an autograph!" He'd say, "I'll sign your book instead...now let's get our money's worth on the rides!"
How old is Gab again? I need to prepare myself!
I was never into the characters when I went as a kid...not sure if it's b/c I was too old ...more likely b/c my dad would not wait in a line "just to get an autograph!" He'd say, "I'll sign your book instead...now let's get our money's worth on the rides!"
You showed him! the CoP and with that I hold hope. Chloe is 10 but still loves her characters; Pooh, Chip and Dale. She'll be more like me and never truly grow out of believing in the magic. 
