The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 18

[Tinkaroo]

I think that is one of the possibilities. The doctor said that there are only a small # of infections that newborns can get, and that the antibiotics that they are giving her will cover all of those plus many more. He said that they are trying to grow out the bacteria but that it takes at least 5 days and doesn't always show anything, but that it doesn't really matter because she is on all the medication anyway.

Spoke with them a bit ago and the subsequent bloodwork does confirm infection, but she still appears perfectly healthy. They will continue the antibiotics for at least the full 7 days regardless, and more if necessary. The problem is they are talking about discharging DDIL tomorrow, but not the baby, so she is very upset about that, and said she will not leave the hospital. They do have a room for new mothers to use when their babies are in the hospital, but I don't think it will be terribly conducive to recovering from the c-section. I feel bad for them because I know how emotional she must be right now, but I do think that everything is going to be ok. I'll keep you posted.

Prayers said for your DDIL and DGD. My niece got an infection at birth (my poor SIL was sick as a dog when she went into labor, and then they left DN in the birth canal for too long!), and she spent a good month in NICU afterwards. Needless to say, it wasn't the best time, but she is a perfectly healthy little girl today; it was just a tough go there at first. I know the hospital was incredibly supportive of the family while DN was in the NICU - they basically got to come and go as needed, so hopefully your DDIL will only see it as sleeping elsewhere, and not like she's abandoning her baby!

 

[Tinkaroo]

Hi, Tammi!

Well, since everybody seems to be left hanging I will try to give you all a condensed version of a trip report! But no pics because I don't know how to do that! Besides, my pics are all still trapped in my camera. I might try to set them free tomorrow if Brother is well enough for school. He has quite the cough and runny nose today.

Saturday Dec. 2 - We woke DS up at 4:50 AM. I told him I needed for him to try on a jacket. He HATES to try on clothes. He pulled the covers over his head. I continued to pester him about the jacket. I told him I though maybe if the jacket fit he might want to wear it to Disney World. Today. Because we are going right now. That got him up! He thought we were joking, but when he saw the suitcases he was convinced! We got the car to the remote parking, took the shuttle to the terminal, cleared security, all good. Our flight was delayed about 40 minutes for no good reason, but still, not too bad. Got to MCO, line for Magical Express was insane but it was 25 minutes from getting in the line until we were seated on the bus. Got to Pop Century about 1:00, our room was ready YAY!, and we got all of our requests except one. We were one room in from the corner instead of on the corner. Not too shabby! It was HOT that day - I was glad I tossed in some short sleeved shirts at the last minute.

We got to Epcot around 2 PM. We got Fast Passes for Test Track, rode the new Nemo ride (we thought it was just so-so), had some rice cream at Norway , browsed around World Showcase. DS got his pic with the Monkey King in China although we missed the story. Each country has a little placard explaining the tradition of their storyteller so we at least got the gist of it! We rode Test Track, watched them light the tree, then back to Le Cellier. We tried to get into dinner early but they couldn't get us in (no surprise). We looked around Canada, listened to Father Christmas at UK, then to dinner. The kids' menus are not as heinous as we thought they would be. Le Cellier had some good choices. DS had a wire from his braces poking him so he had a tough time eating during the trip. He refused to put any wax on the wire. He ordered from the kids' menu at ALL of our TS ressies and it was FINE. Nobody batted an eye. He ordered the chicken nuggets at Le Cellier, but they were huge, flat chicken strip type things. The breading was crispy so he wasn't thrilled. DH got pork tenderloin that was the smallest portion we have ever seen at any restaurant anywhere. I had the salmon and it was fabulous!

DS was tired and cranky so we ended up skipping IllumiNations. Some battles are simply not worth fighting.

Sounds like fun, Elizabeth! Love how you surprised your DS!

 

[Tinkaroo]

So as I'm sitting here printing out all of the autograph pages last night and this morning, it got me to wondering....

What is everyone's favorite character?

Mine is a toss up between Mickey, Woody and Jessie.

Tinkerbell!

I've also always loved Mickey and Cinderella.

 

[babytrees]

Is that the Redneck 12 days of Christmas? That is one Christmas Song that Chris knows all the words too, even in July Yep, he might be a redneck. We watched a little of the Victoria's Secret Lingerie Fashion show the other night and I found myself thinking that I could buy the same damn stuff on a Walmart shelf Half Price. Gotta love Gretchen Wilson. Yep, I might be a red neck too.

Could be....when I hear the beer the first time....I turn the darn song off!!

 

[Tammi67]

We got Dream Fast Passes! Very fun!

Finally someone from the DDA becomes a recipient!!! WOOHOO!!!

 

[UP Disney]

Unfortunately I have been so busy with RL that I don't even know what you are talking about!!! Some cheerleader I am turning out to be.

Personally, I think this is a really bad time of the year to have a game such as this. Everyone is going to be so busy getting ready for the holidays that I don't think they will have the type of participation they would get if they were to choose a better time of the year.

 

[UP Disney]

I think that is one of the possibilities. The doctor said that there are only a small # of infections that newborns can get, and that the antibiotics that they are giving her will cover all of those plus many more. He said that they are trying to grow out the bacteria but that it takes at least 5 days and doesn't always show anything, but that it doesn't really matter because she is on all the medication anyway.

Spoke with them a bit ago and the subsequent bloodwork does confirm infection, but she still appears perfectly healthy. They will continue the antibiotics for at least the full 7 days regardless, and more if necessary. The problem is they are talking about discharging DDIL tomorrow, but not the baby, so she is very upset about that, and said she will not leave the hospital. They do have a room for new mothers to use when their babies are in the hospital, but I don't think it will be terribly conducive to recovering from the c-section. I feel bad for them because I know how emotional she must be right now, but I do think that everything is going to be ok. I'll keep you posted.

It was very difficult and emotional to check out of the hospital before Katrina. Prayers & that the baby gets released soon so that mom isn't too stressed and can recover from the c section.

 

[babytrees]

My favorite character: Belle and Mary Poppins and Wendy from Peter Pan. I also love Elliot, from Pete's Dragon.

 

[UP Disney]

So as I'm sitting here printing out all of the autograph pages last night and this morning, it got me to wondering....

What is everyone's favorite character?

Mine is a toss up between Mickey, Woody and Jessie.

Tigger has always been my favorite as long as I can remember ssst: Don't tell Nicky)

 

[UP Disney]

I would have never guessed that one!

 

[Glynis]

So as I'm sitting here printing out all of the autograph pages last night and this morning, it got me to wondering....

What is everyone's favorite character?

Mine is a toss up between Mickey, Woody and Jessie.

Good question! Of the Fab Five I would say Mickey and Goofy. Other characters is tougher. I love Alice and the Mad Hatter!

 

[UP Disney]

Congrats on the Dream passes! My boys love Star Tours also, I have never been on it. Maybe someday. Sounds like you had a wonderful lunch with the DDA!

The ginger tablets worked for us. When we went on Star Tours 1-1/2 years ago, Chuck & I both had to close our eyes because we were getting queasy. Chuck wanted to try it in the spring since we were taking the ginger, but we ran out of time. We went during our trip and kept our eyes open the whole time!!

Star Tours is now one of our favorites.

 

[UP Disney]

Tinkerbell!

I've also always loved Mickey and Cinderella.

Another shocker!

 

[Glynis]

Elizabeth - I love your TR so far!!! I really want to surprise the kids with a DL trip someday! I think it would be so cool! DH is not so into it, but he's getting better. I'm trying to talk him into upgrading our hoppers to AP's in June so we can do it this year.

 

[ellenbenny]

Prayers said for your DDIL and DGD. My niece got an infection at birth (my poor SIL was sick as a dog when she went into labor, and then they left DN in the birth canal for too long!), and she spent a good month in NICU afterwards. Needless to say, it wasn't the best time, but she is a perfectly healthy little girl today; it was just a tough go there at first. I know the hospital was incredibly supportive of the family while DN was in the NICU - they basically got to come and go as needed, so hopefully your DDIL will only see it as sleeping elsewhere, and not like she's abandoning her baby!

Thanks Lindsay. I have heard several similar stories where the baby turns out to be just fine, but it's just difficult at first.

 

[lovespoohbear]

my favorite characters , , snow white

 

[ellenbenny]

It was very difficult and emotional to check out of the hospital before Katrina. Prayers & that the baby gets released soon so that mom isn't too stressed and can recover from the c section.

Thanks Vicki.

 

[UP Disney]

Disney Imagineers is currently on the Travel Channel. The description for the show is "The process of creating Walt Disney World."

 

[Tinkaroo]

Another shocker!

That was a tough one to figure out, huh?!

 

[Tinkaroo]

Disney Imagineers is currently on the Travel Channel. The description for the show is "The process of creating Walt Disney World."

And don't forget - the Samantha Brown holiday one is on tonight at 9 p.m. ET!