The Dasani Girl takes on the World...PREGNANT!! UPDATED!! 12/31 day 7

[TrueEeyore]

Hi! I was wondering when you were going to start your trip report. Glad you did. I had gestational diabetes with my 3rd child. have you seen a dietician (sp) yet. I'm a fellow LA. DISer also. Great update looking forward to reading more.

Belinda

Hi! Thanks for reading. Yes, I got my diet plan and everything. My BS levels have been great so far, I hope they stay that way.

Yay! Glad to see you do an update. So sorry to hear about the gestational diabetes. I can only imagine what a bummer that is but it's one of the first things you will find yourself going through for the well being of your child, they are worth anthing that can be dished out. ANyway, can't wait for more...ready to hear all about disney.

Exactly. If I wanted to diet, I'd never be able to keep it up, but now I HAVE to. It's still hard, but you just have to stop and think of why you're doing it.

Sorry about your GD diagnosis! The good thing is that it should end when you deliver. How is everything else with the pregnancy?


So, why did Darren get flipped off? You know it is a small town when you go to Wal-Mart to "do something".

Yes, I can't wait for it to go away. All I'm going to have in my hospital bag is candy! Everything else is fine with the pregnancy. Having GD came as a shock since everything had been so normal.

I really don't know why Darren got flipped off! I think the man wanted to go around us and he thought Darren was going too slow, so he passed us (it's a two lane highway, he could have easily passed, but he wanted us to speed up.) and flipped the bird as he went by.

Horray, at last you have started, and a great start too. It must be great driving through all the different states, and seeing all the different state signs. The drive didn't look too bad apart from the bit of traffic, how long did it take to get to the Econlodge then?

We've driven to Florida so many times, it's not fun seeing the state signs anymore. All that means is another state is behind us! lol.
I really don't remember how long it took to get to Econo Lodge. I know it estimated about 7 1/2 hours, so probably around that. We stopped at a few rest areas and to eat though, so maybe a little longer.

Yeaaaa for the 1st installment! Can't wait to read more. By the way, is that a Fudpucker shirt you have on? I got the very same one when we drove over to Destin from PC Beach last summer...too cool!

Yes, it's Fudpucker's! I got it in Destin, too.

Yeah.. Day 1 is up!!! Ive been reading your report from the beginning but this is my first post on here..
Cant wait to read more..

Thanks for posting!! Hope you stick around.

So sorry about the GD, I know you were worried about it.

I'm so excited that you started! I've been looking forward to reading your report since you told everyone you were going. Can't wait to read more!

I'm looking forward to YOUR report, too! I do read your PTR, but I never have time to post, sorry! But I am keeping up!

Hey Heather!

How are you?

Sorry about your diagnosis. Glad to see day 1 is up though. Looking forward to more!

Thanks!

YAY day 1 is up
Great start, cant wait to read your Disney days now Sorry to hear about the Diabetes, im diabetic too and hate having to prick my finger everyday espcially when they bruise

The finger pricking is the easiest part for me. Giving up the sugar is the worst for me. I'm sorry you have diabetes all the time. I don't know how I could handle it.

Haha I love Fudpucker's at Destin! We've gone there quite a few times! Back in 2005 we wrote something on one of the poles and then when we went back in 2007, it was still there!!!

Me too! I wrote my name on a table. Haven't been back since then to see if it's still there though. I always forget to bring a permanent marker.

Yay!!!! You started!! Can't wait til you get to Disney!!

Sorry to hear about the gestational diabetes!! Hope you can put your mind at ease and figure things out sooner than later with that!!! My friends have had it, I came close twice, and know it's pretty easy once you figure it out. Good luck!! Btw, love the pic of Brayden on the way!!

Thanks! It's easy to figure out, the more protein I eat, the more carbs/sugar I can have!

YAY for trip report!! It's ok it wasn't long! The first day is always exciting just because its the first day!! Cute belly by the way! And I'm sure we all feel like Darren at times on the expressway.. stuck in traffic. The hotel looks nice- like the pic you seen online! How was the stay there?

Thanks!! The Econo Lodge was okay for one night. I wouldn't want to spend a whole vacation there though!

 

[ariel2007]

So hunny bun do we get the next installment yet? And how are you going without your sugar, will it just be like this until Brayden is born?

 

[clachleman]

So glad you are back. Can't wait to hear more!! Sorry to hear about the gestational diabetes. I'm glad all you have to do is eat more protein though. I had gestational diabetes with my last pregnancy and I had to take insulin shots anytime I ate. The good news is that it'll go away as soon as you have Brayden.

 

[TrueEeyore]

Day 2. Saturday, January 17th. Part 1.

We woke up and checked out of the Econo Lodge. I was hungry, so we went to McDonald's drive-through for breakfast. We were on the road at 8am.

After a little bit of driving, we saw THIS:

Isn't that a lovely sight?? I thought so. But this is even better!

We drove under the sign, we were the only car in sight...Drove a little more.

A little more...

Hey, we've got Disney to ourselves! (Not quite, but a nice thought, isn't it?? haha)

I just loooove the purple signs.

Finally, we reached our destination.

We got there at 10:45 and checked in. We requested a king sized room and got it! I only wish we'd requested to be close to the food court.

Our room wasn't ready, so we headed to Magic Kingdom. We bypassed the busses and just drove. (We didn't ride a single bus this trip. Sad, because I like the busses, but we found it to be a lot quicker and more comfortable.)

First monorail sighting! And lime green too, how about that!

We parked at the TTC and got on the monorail to MK. It was SO crowded at the TTC. Would it be a sign of what's to come?

Why yes, it would! (Note: We didn't get any heavy crowd pictures, but trust me, it was crowded.)

Continued...

 

[TrueEeyore]

We hooked a right and headed to Tomorrowland. We were on a mission. We got to The Launching Pad and got a turkey leg and Coke. I know some of you don't like turkey legs, so I won't gross you out by posting a pic.

But this guy wanted a bite!

New napkins:

Old cups:

After eating, we rode the TTA. Brayden's very first Disney World ride!

Does anyone know what this construction is?

After the TTA, we walked around, through Fantasyland. CROWDS everywhere. Small World even had a 40 minute wait!

We went by Splash Mountain and hopped on the train.

We got off at the front of the park and decided to go see if our room was ready.

Hey, it's Pinocchio!

Stay tuned for Day 2, Part 2!!

 

[ariel2007]

Yey another update.

 

[ariel2007]

Wheres all the pictures of you Heather, I am used to seeing loads. I'm sorry it was so crowded for you though hun. And TTA was Brayden's first ride, how cute. When you take him back for his first out-of-Mummy trip you should make that his first ride then, it would be so cool. I really want to know what the construction is now, I haven't heard any plans for anything.

 

[princess&her4princes]

Yay! You're there!!! Hmm, wonder what the construction was? Where was it exactly? Cute pic of your belly!!! You're carrying really well, all belly, I can tell!

 

[DreaGirl]

I can't believe the park was that crowded. What was the day of the week?

I don't know what that construction is for...where was it, in Tomorrowland?

 

[k_reile]

I hope these crowds are only bc it is sat. We want to go next year or in 2011 in middle Jan so I hope the crowds are not bad.

 

[troobabiee7]

Don't worry about it, I know you're busy. Just stop by to say hi when you get a chance!

Why is it so crowded in January?! Crazy! But at least you're finally there, right? And yay for Brayden's first ride! Too cute! I can't believe how fast the months are flying by. Heather... you're gonna be a mommy in TWO MONTHS!!! Can you believe it? I'm still so happy for you guys and can't wait to hear all about the rest of Brayden's "firsts" throughout the year. And I know you'll have tons of pics to share Great update, and I hope you're feeling good!

 

[Mickeefan]

I'm in! Can't wait for more!

Everytime I read a trip report about driving to Disney, it makes me want to take a road trip. It would take a little bit longer to get there from Indiana, but I think if you took your time, it could be very enjoyable.

 

[MickeysMommy]

Glad you are back safe and sound, Heather! Can't wait to read more

 

[snowbell]

Great report so far!! I am looking forward to more.

 

[pamouselover]

Hi Heather, Good! Busy as always. Trying to get my trip report moving along.
I have been hearing that they are still giving out christmas cups!

 

[ClaraBug]

its sounds like your trip is off to a great start.

can't wait for more...of course between reading this trip report and your "baby" report, my eyes need a few minutes of rest .....or I just need a nap...

 

[TrueEeyore]

Day 2. Part 2. Saturday, January 17th

So after leaving the crowded Magic Kingdom, we headed back to Pop to see if our room was ready. It was! And it was in the 80's, 3rd floor. Probably the building the longest distance away from Classic Hall. But it was okay.

I found this little creature in our window:

We went to the food court and ate nachos, breadsticks, and pasta. Sorry, forgot to take pics! Then we went to the gift shop and Darren found this to hold my water:

As we're walking, I told Darren that from SOMEWHERE at Pop you could see the Disney World entrance sign, but I didn't know what section. I just so happen to look over after I said it and there it was! I had to laugh at the coincidence.

How cool is that?! Right by our building.

The year I was born:

Then we got in the car and headed for Hollywood Studios.

The new American Idol Experience. We were kind of sad that we'd miss it, since it's not scheduled to open until Feb. 14.

We went to Voyage of the Little Mermaid. I love this show!

After that, we tried to go to Toy Story Mania. Yeah, not this night! It had a 90 minute wait.

So we backtracked to the Great Movie Ride.

Continued..

 

[TrueEeyore]

It was getting pretty late and we were very tired, so we headed back to the hotel. We found these awesome glasses though. Seriously, what purpose do they serve??

We went to the gift shop and bought this for Brayden:

A night view of the entrance sign:

So that ends our first day at Disney. Not the most exciting day, but you have to remember I was carrying around a lot of weight in my stomach and my back and hips HURT. I actually took Tylenol this night because I hurt so bad, and I hate taking medicine while I'm pregnant.
But you couldn't stop me. I was in Disney World and I was going to see it, dangit!!

So coming up is Day 3. Don't give up on me yet, there's more to come. If not great details, at least there's lots of pics!!

 

[princess&her4princes]

Yay, an update!

Loved that you could see the sign from Pop! I didn't know that and I was there in December, wish I knew!!! Pretty cool. You got lots of great pics from Pop, we didn't stray far from the 70's building where we were staying but then again, we had 6 kids in tow!! It wasn't worth the extra steps late at night. But it's always nice to see what I missed!

Loved the present you bought for Brayden and OMG, too funny! Those glasses.....who would wear those and a better question, why??

Looking forward to the next update!!

 

[DreaGirl]

Great update! I love all your Pop pictures.

I didn't know that about the Magic Kingdom sign. Where exactly were you again? We are going back in October and I would love to see it.