The DDA Trouble Free Zone Part 8

[mommy2emmersNmo]

We're just home. Recital was 3 hours long and then we went to dinner. Right before I left I got the mail. Imagine my surprise to see a box from Payless shoes with Kate's return address. I got all excited and figured I was getting some tie dye crocs! Nope! Just a...


BRAND NEW PAL MICKEY FROM THE DDA PIXIE DUST FUND FOR REES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can't tell you how touched John and I both are. I cried, he was floored. We are saving it to give Rees Monday am on the way to the hospital. I will take pictures to post for you all. Thank you so much for thinking of my son. That means more to me than anything you could do. I really don't have words to express my gratitude to you all. Guess now I'll have to start a PM wardrobe of our own. Deb, would it be ok if I keep one of the blank shirts to make one for Rees' PM tomorrow for the hospital?

Thank you all so very, very much. Once again, the DDA proves just how amazing you all are. God bless each and every one of you.

Denise

PS- I wouldn't have minded a pair of those Crocs, Kate!

More pixie dust being spread, you all are amazing!

 

[marcij]

Well we are talking now but aren't going camping. Chuck's in a lot of pain and just doesn't think he can handle a car ride today so we'll be staying home after all. I sure hope the results from his tests come back soon with some answers. He looks like an 80 year old man walking around. I can't imagine the pain he is in.

Vicki -- I'm glad you two are speaking, but really sorry to hear how much pain he is in. Much PD and prayers being sent to him (and to you).

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Robyn, is Denise rubbing off on you?!! That's another great signature!

Vicki, you better step away from the computer, or you might spill all the secrets!

I think so! If I had to pick someone to have rub off on me than Denise is a great choice! I mentioned earlier I wasn't sure I was done as I didn't like Mo's picture. But truthfully I am trying to work on the teacher gifts and I am coming up blank so I figure I might as well do something. Of course, DH thinks I should be cleaning.

 

[triplefigs]

Ok, headed back to catch up from today.

 

[marcij]

Chuck says he isn't lurking anymore. He couldn't keep up. He says it was too confusing for him jumping from conversation to conversation. I'm glad he gave it a try. I would have loved to have him join us but right now, I hope he truly isn't lurking.

I'm so darn frustrated!!! Please understand that I am very sympathetic about his condition. I know that he is in pain and that in this case, he is just as disappointed as I am.

Now to my frustration - it is always something with him. For years, every time we had plans to go down state (across the Mackinac Bridge to visit my aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc.), he got sick. I swear it was nerves. He would usually end up going so it wasn't that he was trying to get out of going. However, I would have preferred he stayed home because it usually dimmed my happiness in the trip. Or if he didn't go, my mother harped on me about not letting him get away with that reminding me of my cousin's husband who didn't come to anything.

When I planned our first trip to Disney, I was terrified! If he doesn't eat right, drink enough water, and get enough rest, he gets grumpy. Now most people would think his grumpy wasn't grumpy but to the girls & I, it is grumpy. We were truly amazed that he enjoyed himself and wanted to go back. That is one of the reasons that we aren't changing things. His belief is "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". So we'll continue to stay at POR until we can afford DVC. At that time, I'll probably have to make sure we can always stay at OKW (whether it is our home resort or not) because it is the closest to POR from what I can tell.

I always have to modify the way that I want to do things so that I make sure he is eating, sleeping and drinking right. We could never do anything the "value" way. Packing a lunch just wouldn't cut it. He would hate the value resorts. To me, I love POR but sometimes I wish we could stay at a value resort for part of our trip and then move to a deluxe. That wouldn't happen because just moving would stress Chuck out.

Thanks for letting me vent. Chuck is a wonderful, awesome husband and father. He remembers my birthday, mothers day, and our anniversary. He does his fair share of house work & cooking. He is very even tempered and straight thinking. Most of my friends have trouble listening to me vent because he is so head & shoulders above their husbands that they don't understand what I'm complaining about.

The thing I'm most concerned about is that I'd love to travel by car across the country. At this point, I don't see that happening. He has talked about buying a camper & traveling with me after we retire but I am so worried that it won't happen. I don't want to be stuck home or going by myself all the time. I want to go on a cruise but I'm pretty sure that he'd hate it which is why I'm trying to do some research to show him what he'd enjoy. He would go with me if I really push the point, but I don't want him there if he couldn't enjoy himself.

Ok, my vent is over so back to your regularly scheduled program.

We're here to listen any time! to you! It's very apparent you love him and appreciate what he does do. I'm going to try to journal on our cruise, and I'll be happy to answer any questions you have after it. If you have things you specifically want to know, and Jennifer doesn't have your answers, let me know before I leave and I'll do my best to help.

 

[triplefigs]

Denise - I won't be around for Rees' surgery, but I want you to know that I'll be praying for him (and all of you) and sending good thoughts your way!

I hope BK has a wonderful recital! Tell her how proud we are of her! I can't wait to see pictures of her in costume!

Thanks, Glynis. Have a fabulous trip to DL!

 

[triplefigs]

36,000 yes you Denice congrats on a milestone as disneydda

I have no idea what you are referring to????????? Me, Disney DDA????????

 

[triplefigs]

Okay caught up from the 2 days I missed cause of work. Well Olivia and I are both not feeling good. Olivia started having a cough and runny nose yeserday. well this morning she woke up at 9 having labored breating. I gave her a nebulizer treatment. It worked a little bit. She feels warm to the touch but the therometer says no fever. I gave her half of a claritin tab last night thinking it was her allergies. She fell asleep in my lap around 1030am -1100am she has woke up a couple of times. tried laying her down and she woke up. I cant get her to eat or drink anything yet. As for me My face feels a bit swollen on the side where my wisdom tooth is bothering me, I have a runny nose, cough, and sore throat on top of having teeth pain. it hurts to chew and swallow.

Jennifer, hope you and Olivia feel better soon!

 

[UP Disney]

Since someone hasn't posted her pictures, I'm doing it for her!!!

Check out her shirt!

Paul's other woman, I mean mouse!

He's a little old for Alyssa, but some of you may want your daughter to marry this cutie!

No longer a Dole Whip virgin!

Ooh, I love the pics. They sure look like they are having fun!!!! I definitely have to try one of those dole whip floats.

 

[marcij]

Hey guys -- need your experiences/expert advice. I mentioned that my DH woke up on Wednesday with a very red and swollen arm. He remembers in the night feeling something on him/maybe a bite, brushed it off and went back to sleep. He woke up with a red place on his arm -- maybe a 5 inch wide circle. He called me (I get to work at 6:30 so I didn't know about this) and told me he was going to the dermatologist, who was actually on vacation but had someone covering for him. The Dr. looked at it, said it was probably a spider bite, then gave him antibiotics, an antihistamine and some cortisone cream. Well, the red area has continued getting bigger, and now the center of it is purple. I told my DH I thought he should get it checked again, but since the Dr. office is closed for the weekend, he said he would just wait until Monday. It is hot, but he said it doesn't really hurt.

Anyone have this happen/have any advice?

Thank you!

 

[marcij]

Go Mavs!!!

 

[UP Disney]

Hey guys -- need your experiences/expert advice. I mentioned that my DH woke up on Wednesday with a very red and swollen arm. He remembers in the night feeling something on him/maybe a bite, brushed it off and went back to sleep. He woke up with a red place on his arm -- maybe a 5 inch wide circle. He called me (I get to work at 6:30 so I didn't know about this) and told me he was going to the dermatologist, who was actually on vacation but had someone covering for him. The Dr. looked at it, said it was probably a spider bite, then gave him antibiotics, an antihistamine and some cortisone cream. Well, the red area has continued getting bigger, and now the center of it is purple. I told my DH I thought he should get it checked again, but since the Dr. office is closed for the weekend, he said he would just wait until Monday. It is hot, but he said it doesn't really hurt.

Anyone have this happen/have any advice?

Thank you!

Never had it happen but this is not a good sign. I don't think he should wait until Monday. He should go to emergency or a walk-in clinic. You don't want to mess with something like this. My personal opinion.

 

[triplefigs]

Robyn, is Denise rubbing off on you?!! That's another great signature!

Vicki, you better step away from the computer, or you might spill all the secrets!

Robyn, I agree. You are going to keep me on my toes and have to make a new siggie!

Vicki, go ahead. Spill it!!!!!!!!!! I hate surprises. They drive me nuts (more so than I am usually).

 

[triplefigs]

I think so! If I had to pick someone to have rub off on me than Denise is a great choice! I mentioned earlier I wasn't sure I was done as I didn't like Mo's picture. But truthfully I am trying to work on the teacher gifts and I am coming up blank so I figure I might as well do something. Of course, DH thinks I should be cleaning.

Oh, stop it. You're making me blush!

 

[UP Disney]

Robyn, I agree. You are going to keep me on my toes and have to make a new siggie!

Vicki, go ahead. Spill it!!!!!!!!!! I hate surprises. They drive me nuts (more so than I am usually).

Ok, you've talked me into it. You are getting a ...............................



















































Package! Now you know the surprise!

 

[triplefigs]

Vicki, I don't have any advice about Chuck, but I wanted to let you know that I'm hear to vent to anytime. I'm sorry it can be so frustrating and hard for you at times. Hang in there!

 

[triplefigs]

Amy, hope you get the keys to the house tomorrow. Take it easy packing, though. NO more contractions from you. Drink LOTS and LOTS of water. The number one cause of pre-term labor is dehydration (ok, nurse speech is over).

Marti and Paul, love the pics of your trip! Thanks for posting them, Amy!

Marci, sounds like a brown recluse bite. The area turns red, then the center ulcerates. It can get really bad. I'd send him to the ER. It wouldn't surprise me with you in TX for it to be just that. I'll try to post some info for you.

Jo, good luck with the move. Sounds like you've got everything under control.

Clare, sounds like you had a lovely day. I always have the same problem when I go shopping.

Welcome to Pocahontasfan. Still haven't figured out the avatar I made you, have you?

Hi to everyone else. Hope you all are doing great!

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

So my MIL called a few minutes ago and said Emma is crying that her belly hurts and wants to come home. She had pizza and ice cream for dinner tonight but we gave her her lactaid pills. Eric just brought her home in tears. I am hoping that she only has to go to the bathroom. We are now camping out in the living room.

 

[triplefigs]

Marci,

Here are pictures from beginning to end of a brown recluse spider bite. Sounds just like your DH. I'd be fairly certain that's what got him. Make him go to the ER.

http://www.highway60.com/mark/brs/linda_bite.htm

 

[mommy2emmersNmo]

Ok, you've talked me into it. You are getting a ...............................



Package! Now you know the surprise!