Sept 2007 My Affair w/Mickey -- Complete!

[Marshay]

Hi Marshay! Sorry I'm jumping in here so late...I just found your TR and am hooked! Your DD is so adorable! Can't wait for more!

Welcome aboard!

 

[Marshay]

Hey Marshay, I didnt notice this post. I'm glad you did share what was going on. Please let us know when you get anymore news.

You got some GREAT pics on Everest! I wanted so bad to take some, but I was afraid that I would drop my camera. I still havent seen Devine! If it werent for this site, I wouldnt even know she existed!

Thanks, the doc should be calling anytime now...I don't even know how I feel any longer...

Yeah, I was really worried that DH would lose his camera, but he didn't, and it makes for some great pics -- esp for those who haven't ridden it yet...

BTW, if you sit near the back in EE, you get to see the Yeti lifting up the track...if you're in the front, the train leaves before he gets to there!

 

[Trentmom]

Hi Marshay.

Just checking in to see how today went and to give you some of these:

 

[Trentmom]

Just sending some hugs your way

 

[OrangeBlossom15]

 

[Marshay]

So we finished eating at Flame Tree BBQ, went to restrooms, changed diaper and wait in line for the Nemo Musical show. I am very excited to see this show because I hear that it's even better than The Lion King, which I adore. Skipping ahead -- NEMO IS THE BEST SHOW AT WDW!!!!!

As we are seated, both DH and I go, *sniff*, ewwwww! Of course, you guessed it...DD decided that now that we are all calm, seated and in air conditioning, it's a great time to poop! The show is going to start in about 15minutes, I'm not sure when they close the doors, and, Yes, SILLY ME, we left the diapers and wipes in the stroller, which is parked in the stroller parking in Dinosaur-land!

My first thought, is, we'll just wait it out...but then the smell is really getting strong -- there is no waiting and it's climbing up the back (sorry for the visual! )

So maybe, just maybe, the CM here will be more understanding. I go up to an older woman this time (no childless boys) figuring she will understand and yes, she shows me the restrooms, just outside the theater and says, if you can get out and back in the doors before they close in about 10 minutes, you'll be fine...but after they close, game over.

DH does the daddy-dash to the stroller, throws me the diapers/wipes and I try to clean up everything as quickly as possible...we're back inside the theater with about 3 minutes to spare -- whew!

Ok, so our FL friends suggested that we sit in the 2nd row so we can see everything up close and personal. It was really cool -- we could pratically reach out and touch everyone. However, the 2nd row did not allow you to see the entire stage, so you lost the forest, but definitely saw the trees! I recommend seeing the show multiple times and from different spots!

Here are some pics -- DD loved the show, although she did get a little restless about 3/4 the way through.

I was just fascinated by the "seaweed" characters...they sat on the floor with their back to the audience and very slowly moved side to side...however, this effect made it seem exactly like water was moving it and we were under the ocean.

After the show, we finally get our Mickey Ice Cream Bars and head out for naps.

I get a phone call from my cat-sitter that Smokey isn't keeping any food down and is this normal or not...well, we have long-haired cats so they tend to expectorate hairballs quite often but I'm a bit worried. I ask the sitter if he seems listless, is he moving around, does he complain when you touch his belly, and she said no. So we decide to wait to see what happens later that evening and I tell them to call us if he gets worse. I don't hear back from them for the rest of the trip, so I assume all is well.

Next stop is Chef Mickey's. Now I've heard both good, although mostly bad things about the food here. We originally wanted to eat over at the character meal at GF but couldn't get in...so we decided to try CM...It was good -- not great, not poor...It is not a place I would go back to anytime soon as I think there are a lot better restaurants. However, we are just starting the "Character Meals" so maybe this is what to expect for this type of meal.

My mom says that Crystal Palace is the best CM...however, I just can't force myself to eat there...yet...

Pics from Chef Mickeys

Sometimes DD confuses her smile with a laugh/roar

My mom

After dinner, we walk over to the MK -- what a great concept -- walk to Magic Kingdom!!! I never knew you could do that!! We took the train to Frontierland, met up with our FL friends again and watched SpectroMagic, which my DD loved -- esp when the Butterfly Person came over and touched her hand!

It rained just a little bit. We rode IASW, which my DD is fascinated with and when we came out, the fireworks had just started so we watched them in front of the carousel.

Now let me tell you -- this is an awesome place to see them. You are literally surrounded by the fireworks -- the big booms that look like flowers go up away from the castle and the fireworks that go straight up in the air like a line are toward the castle. You just look up, in front and behind you and feel like you are in the middle of it all -- because you are!

Instead of rushing out through the mob, we rode the carousel, browsed down Main Street and then walked back to our SUV at CR. Bed by 10:30pm.

Tomorrow we have to check out of Beach Club Villas and go where?
Which Epcot character with yellow horns does Rachel like?
DD and DH both have a breakdown -- what happened?
And Boma dinner.

 

[Disneymommom]

Hi Marshay!!! How are you? How did DD like Halloween?

 

[Marshay]

Personal update.

Well, my HCG count (which helps determine pregnancy viability) is still going up but it isn't anywhere near where it needs to be to indicate a healthy pregnancy.

I go again Friday for one more blood test -- need to be over 1000 to do an OB Sonogram. Doc is positive our baby has attached in one of my fallopian tubes and will need to be removed. At this point, my future is either:

a) miscarriage naturally
b) terminate pregnancy since baby is not in the uterus
c) burst tube requiring immediate ER surgery

yeah, how about that option #c...

I guess today I can admit that I have given up hope. I will never see this baby here on earth -- I'm really sad, angry, confused, depressed and angry. I'm not sure how to grieve for someone you never knew. I'm not sure how to remember this baby -- I don't want to forget him (yeah, I think he would be a boy...just a gut feeling...)

My one consolation is that when his life here on earth is over, that I know my grandparents will be waiting in heaven with open arms for him and one day I will get to meet him.

It's just not fair...it's just not fair.

 

[Disneymommom]

Any news yet marshay? Have you heard from the doctor. Am still keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!!!!

Great update, loved the pics. DD sure is having a great time and so is your Mom!!! Will be waiting to see what happens next!

I love the fireworks so will remember where to watch them from last time, thanks for the tip!

 

[Marshay]

Hi Marshay!!! How are you? How did DD like Halloween?

DD was a flower for halloween and she loved it! She didn't get scared by anyone's costume, said "happy halloween/trick or treat and boo". After she got the candy and we reminded her to say thank you, she'd go -- "next house!"

Today I finally let her have her first piece of candy -- ever...she chose some mini-M&Ms and a gummy hot dog.

What a fun night!

 

[Disneymommom]

DD was a flower for halloween and she loved it! She didn't get scared by anyone's costume, said "happy halloween/trick or treat and boo". After she got the candy and we reminded her to say thank you, she'd go -- "next house!"

Today I finally let her have her first piece of candy -- ever...she chose some mini-M&Ms and a gummy hot dog.

What a fun night!

That's great. I literally laughed out loud at her saying "next house!" That is a riot!!! They learn quick!!!

How did she like her candy???? I wish I never learned to like it, lol, I eat it too much but I love it!!!!

 

[Trentmom]

You are so funny Marshay..Love the visual..

Crystal Palace is so pretty.......You shoujld give it a try...just close your eyes when Pooh comes near...

CHef Mickeys is a lot of fun, but the food is so-so...I agree


Can't wait to hear about tomorrow.

Let see...DD loves figment, and I right?? DS didn;t like him at all.....WHen he is scared of something, he says he is too shy


What happened with DH and DD???Hmmmmmmmm...Major meltdown


Hope all is well with you

 

[kindakrazy2]

I'm so sorry Marshay.

 

[Trentmom]

I am so sorry Marshay

 

[Trentmom]

Aw....a flower...DD sounds so cute..

Next house


Ds barely eats any candy, which is a good thing..

But he loves his N& N's



That is what he calls them

 

[Disneymommom]

Personal update.

Well, my HCG count (which helps determine pregnancy viability) is still going up but it isn't anywhere near where it needs to be to indicate a healthy pregnancy.

I go again Friday for one more blood test -- need to be over 1000 to do an OB Sonogram. Doc is positive our baby has attached in one of my fallopian tubes and will need to be removed. At this point, my future is either:

a) miscarriage naturally
b) terminate pregnancy since baby is not in the uterus
c) burst tube requiring immediate ER surgery

yeah, how about that option #c...

I guess today I can admit that I have given up hope. I will never see this baby here on earth -- I'm really sad, angry, confused, depressed and angry. I'm not sure how to grieve for someone you never knew. I'm not sure how to remember this baby -- I don't want to forget him (yeah, I think he would be a boy...just a gut feeling...)

My one consolation is that when his life here on earth is over, that I know my grandparents will be waiting in heaven with open arms for him and one day I will get to meet him.

It's just not fair...it's just not fair.

Marshay, my heart goes out to you. I do know how you feel and it is hard to grieve for a baby you never got to hold or see or know. I had that sad experience 35 years ago when my full term baby, died at birth. They took her away and I never saw her or held or or got to know her. One thing that is very important, you and DH need to talk about him as that baby is real to you. No one talked to me about my daughter and to me it felt like no one cared. It broke my heart thinking that to everyone else she never existed. I suffered and grieved silently and that hurt a lot!

I lost my Mom when I was 3 and I know that my Mom was waiting for her in heaven and that helped someone. Also I know she would have been severely mentally disabled according to the pathologist and I had to remember that God knew what he was doing when he took my daughter. He knew that she would have taken all of my time and energy and God knew I was going to have DS and DD in the future and wanted to leave me with the time and love to lavish on them. So I learned to accept it though I never forgot her and I still grieve, it's easier now as years go by.

Just try to think that God in his infinite wisdom knows what he is doing and perhaps your baby too would have had severe problems and God felt it was better to take him now before you got to know him and leave you able to take care of DD and a new healthy baby one day!

God Bless You!

 

[Disneymommom]

Aw....a flower...DD sounds so cute..

Next house


Ds barely eats any candy, which is a good thing..

But he loves his N& N's



That is what he calls them

He's only one letter off, lol, he's so sweet!

 

[jenna]

I'm so sorry Marshay!!

 

[OrangeBlossom15]

Many hugs Marshay

I too just "knew" my first one was a boy. He was very real and to this day I look at my two beautiful children and wonder what he would have looked like etc. It gets easier as time goes by but you never forget.

May God lead you and your family through this trying time.

 

[Marshay]

Thanks everyone for the many kind words, personal stories and hugs...it's comforting in a weird way to know that I am not the only one who has gone through and survived, esp to have more healthy, blessed children!

I feel sort of Schizo right now...one minute wanting to curl up in a ball and the next minute taking my DD trick or treating and the next minute wondering what he would have looked like and the next minute writing a trip report on Disney...guess it's partly the hormones and partly, just the way the body copes with sadness.

Next step is an OB Sono on Monday where hopefully we'll confirm condition of pregnancy and no longer be in limbo.

At least none of the morning sickness has kicked in yet! That's something to be thankful for!