Sailing the Ocean Blue...October 6, 2012 Eastern Fantasy

[TaTa4Now1968]

46
More Fridays to go!

That means I have 46 Fridays until I have 15lbs to lose....time to start working out

 

[MickeyMinnieMelanie]

Wow! I just now have time to see what has been going on the past few weeks. Welcome to all of the new cruisers. I was so excited to see the countdown of Fridays. Makes it sound like it's less time. My dd15 has been very sick the last few weeks and was in Vanderbilt's Children's Hospital for a week with Acute Renal Failure. She has no history of medical problems. For some reason (which us and the pediatric nephrologist have no idea) her kidneys stopped working. She had a kidney biopsy and was on high dose steroids and diuretics. Our nephrologist was so amazing that we barely escaped dialysis despite other physicians saying that she should be on it. She gave her a little extra time for her kidneys to start working and waited until the last minute and we managed to avoid it. What a sigh of relief. She is better now and back in school but still weak, on steroids and blood pressure medicine due to the kidneys being injured. It will take about 6 weeks for her kidneys to heal. But they are functioning better and they are able to decrease dosages on steroids and discontinue some meds. She still has a lot of swelling in her legs, feet, face, and abdomen but the physician thinks it is more from the prednisone now as the kidney problems. Anyway, I'm glad to be back in the group. It has been a rough few weeks and the cruise is sounding better each day.

 

[TaTa4Now1968]

MickeyMinnieMelanie, I hope your DD has a speedy recovery and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult and stressful time. I am so happy that she is on the mend and she has an awesome trip to look forward to. As a mother and grandmother, I may not know exactly what you are going through, but I know I would be losing my mind if I had to deal with what you are dealing with. Best wishes

 

[SeaYaRealSoon]

MickeyMinnieMelanie, I am so sorry to hear about your DD. I hope and pray that she gets stronger every day. I am glad you checked in, you were missed!

 

[BigRed1]

Wow! I just now have time to see what has been going on the past few weeks. Welcome to all of the new cruisers. I was so excited to see the countdown of Fridays. Makes it sound like it's less time. My dd15 has been very sick the last few weeks and was in Vanderbilt's Children's Hospital for a week with Acute Renal Failure. She has no history of medical problems. For some reason (which us and the pediatric nephrologist have no idea) her kidneys stopped working. She had a kidney biopsy and was on high dose steroids and diuretics. Our nephrologist was so amazing that we barely escaped dialysis despite other physicians saying that she should be on it. She gave her a little extra time for her kidneys to start working and waited until the last minute and we managed to avoid it. What a sigh of relief. She is better now and back in school but still weak, on steroids and blood pressure medicine due to the kidneys being injured. It will take about 6 weeks for her kidneys to heal. But they are functioning better and they are able to decrease dosages on steroids and discontinue some meds. She still has a lot of swelling in her legs, feet, face, and abdomen but the physician thinks it is more from the prednisone now as the kidney problems. Anyway, I'm glad to be back in the group. It has been a rough few weeks and the cruise is sounding better each day.

Sorry to hear this and glad things are turning around! Prayers and Pixie Dust coming for you, DD, and the rest of the family. Where in Tennessee are you? We are in Lebanon.

 

[MickeyMinnieMelanie]

Thank you all very much for your kind words, pixie dust and prayers. We are so blessed and we keep praying and keeping our faith that she will continue to improve. We live in Adams, TN. Home of the Bell Witch It's 30 minutes north of Nashville.

 

[MickeyMinnieMelanie]

BigRed1,
I love your dis signature

 

[BigRed1]

Thank you all very much for your kind words, pixie dust and prayers. We are so blessed and we keep praying and keeping our faith that she will continue to improve. We live in Adams, TN. Home of the Bell Witch It's 30 minutes north of Nashville.

Know where it is, never been there! I'm a big chicken!!

BigRed1,
I love your dis signature

The mickey head?

 

[MickeyMinnieMelanie]

Yes, the mickey head. So cute

 

[jjgarv]

@AAFDMOM-We are just outside Harrisburg!

 

[godisneyfrommd]

hi everyone. just checking in. Tyler is almost 6 months old and i'm busy chasing him as he crawls around the house. can't wait to be on cruise with everyone

 

[TaTa4Now1968]

I have sent out a PM to all participating in the FE Exchange with a preliminary list. If you want to participate and did not receive a PM, please let me know.

Beth

 

[TaTa4Now1968]

My husband and I are Ham Radio operators. Are there any fellow Hams that will be joining us on this cruise?

 

[BigRed1]

Yes, the mickey head. So cute

You might find one on your door first morning of the cruise. .... Don't tell anyone though! We got that FE thing going you know...

 

[BigRed1]

My husband and I are Ham Radio operators. Are there any fellow Hams that will be joining us on this cruise?

Kilo Delta Four Whiskey Yankee Bravo​

I got in on the old no code Tech Plus but have been studying for the General & Extra now that code isn't required anymore. Took my 2m / 70cm HT on the Magic once but never transmitted. Didn't want to ask the Captain.

 

[BigRed1]

What about Parrotheads? Anyone claim to be a Parrothead??
We are the people our parents warned us about!! Fins Up!!

 

[TaTa4Now1968]

Kilo Delta Four Whiskey Yankee Bravo​

I got in on the old no code Tech Plus but have been studying for the General & Extra now that code isn't required anymore. Took my 2m / 70cm HT on the Magic once but never transmitted. Didn't want to ask the Captain.

My husband is a General (KC2DAA) when the code was 5 wpm. I have my Tech ticket (KC2ITY). I do not operate that much, I do not want a radio in my car and right now our radio room is dismantled because of the flood.

 

[BigRed1]

My husband is a General (KC2DAA) when the code was 5 wpm. I have my Tech ticket (KC2ITY). I do not operate that much, I do not want a radio in my car and right now our radio room is dismantled because of the flood.

I do way more listening than talking, and use them more for scanners than two-way radios. Flood damage to the house is bad enough, hope you didn't loose any equipment.

 

[TaTa4Now1968]

I do way more listening than talking, and use them more for scanners than two-way radios. Flood damage to the house is bad enough, hope you didn't loose any equipment.

We lost about three radios...and too many other things to mention on our basement in garage

 

[BigRed1]

We lost about three radios...and too many other things to mention on our basement in garage

Sorry to hear that.