That news out of France is just awful. Yes, it's ramping up my flying anxiety as well.
Could you have the start of spring allergies? I know here in NJ the pollen counts have been going up and all of a sudden everyone seems sick. It sounds like allergies from your description (the drip irritating your throat and causing the cough). The pollen could also be re-irritating your already inflamed sinus cavities, causing the pressure there. I hope you feel better soon, I hate those infections that take so long to kick.
You know, the possibility of allergies has crossed also my mind once or twice. Oddly, though, we've had almost no really warm weather yet, which is I guess why I have discounted that as the issue thus far......but maybe there's more allergens in the air than I think. I'm going to try some nasal spray that I have here and see if that makes a difference. Heck, at this point, its worth a try
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Gina sorry to hear you are still under the weather. I had a chest infection that took 4 weeks to get rid off over Christmas so I know how you feel
The Airbus crash is just awful, although the news tonight is saying it was the co-pilot who crashed the plane and not any mechanical failure. I can't understand what must be going through someone's mind to do something like this.
On a brighter note, 5 weeks should fly by and hopefully the sun will be yours
Did you decide on visiting Celebration, not sure if you read my post?
Yes, we are definitely visiting Celebration!! (and thanks so much for your awesome comments and info!) We're saving that for our Christmas trip though, to take in all the festive holiday events. We thought we'd go on either Christmas Eve or Christmas night for some "snow", a horse drawn carriage ride, and maybe even some skating. We were looking for something really festive for those nights so this seemed just perfect
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Ugh, I can't seem to stop reading the updates on that dang plane crash. Everytime I scour yet another article (and the whole mess just gets sadder and scarier) I vow its the last one I'm going to read. And yet.....I can't help myself. My poor mom (who is terrified of flying.....never been on a plane in her life) is having heart failure at the thought of our upcoming flights. I will have to call her as soon as we're off the plane because I'm sure she'll be beside herself with worry.
Gina I am sorry to hear about your sinuses. I was hesitant to post it when we last talked about it but it's worth a mention now .. it's been recently suggested that the majority of sinus infections are viral and won't respond to antibiotics as previously thought. Because it's a rather new line of thinking (medically speaking) a lot of doctors still throw antibiotics at them and a good portion of the time they don't work. I had one that I went on antibiotics for twice and got no relief. I thought I would lose my mind. In the end you know what helped? Saline gel rinse from Shoppers Drug Mart! I swear to you... it was gross.. but I used it and the stupid pain that had been plaguing me for well over a month was GONE. Of course go see your doctor again but you may need to clear out your sinuses and the gel was good because it's also a lubricant and the sinuses are often dry and cracked.
I never would have thought a saline rinse would do the trick but I swear to you it did and I could have cried from relief so I thought it was worth a mention.
The news of the recent plane crash was all over the news on our flight home on Jetblue yesterday. It's just heartbreaking and my thoughts are with the families of those on the plane
. To hear of it while in the air really didn't do anything for my anxiety and I ended up taking a second pill.
We're back from our trip. The weather was glorious and we had a really nice time. Our credit card was compromised which caused some headaches at the end of the trip but that was the only issue. We really liked Cabana Bay and Portifino was gorgeous. The kids kept saying it was the best trip yet and they enjoyed all the new stuff so much!
The highlight of the trip would have to be my 11 year old being selected for the wand choosing ceremony in Ollivanders on his birthday!!! And the hands down family favourite activity was Aquatica. We had a BLAST!!!!! That is a lazy river on steroids lol.
And Orlando Ale House was our favourite meal (we went to the one on Kirkman Road).
Sad to be back and have no trip in the plans.. but you know me.. it won't be long.
So glad you are back!!! And even happier to know you had so much fun! We missed your contributions here
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How very cool that your birthday boy was chosen at Olivanders!! What an awesome gift!
Thanks for the tip on the saline gel. I hate anything sloshing around the interior of my nose
but at this point, I'm running out of options. Time to put on my big girl panties and try out Plan B. At least if it DOESN'T help, I can assure the doctor at the next appointment that I've given some alternate treatments a fair shake.
I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed Aquatica so much!! lol, Roa's Rapids is certainly my favourite feature. I could seriously just spend the entire day in there and be quite content.
You had been on my mind following the news of the crash....knowing (and sharing) your flying anxieties, I had hoped against hope that perhaps you hadn't heard about it before departing. The day before we left Disney in 2009, we were waiting to be seated at Sci Fi when another guest who was waiting for their reservation (and who was from NYC) got a text about the plane that had crashed into the Hudson River. Its terrifying to hear at any time, but worse when you are ready to jump on another plane yourself.
I know you said you don't have any other trip plans in the works just yet, but may I suggest you give October some thought
. To get the most bang for your buck out of those Universal AP's. And to take in the Halloween events. And to soak up some heat before our atrocious winter arrives again. And oh yeah! Because I'm there too
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Gina, sorry to hear of your sinus issues. My poor DS has allergies, and he's already on medication, even though it's still cold. We get snow tomorrow, and are still having rain today, lots of it. Our high is 5 degrees above freezing. I am so ready for warmer weather.
Glad to hear the Pigletto family had a great time. A great thing to be picked on his birthday.
So, the countdown continues--- almost less than a month now.
Hmmmm....so your kiddo is already suffering from allergies too? Maybe there's more to that theory than I think, then
. Yet, I haven't suffered from allergies before. Terribly mystifying!
Here's to some warm weather for all of us soon
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. Tomorrow we're supposed to be a tad warmer but lots of rain. Might help get rid of some more snow from the backyard if nothing else!. If you see any more discounts please let me know. The menu looks so good but I will definitely do the chicken and waffles. Everyone I ever mention chicken and waffles to says oh gross but I have had it a few times and absolutely love it. It is such a good combination. I think my kids would really like those watermelon drinks. They look neat.
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are all you need to make awesome espresso right on your stove! Easy to make and easy to clean!
(and yes, I just finished the prescription medication last Thursday night). I'm going to give it a few more days, and if the nasal drip/coughing/sore throat is still an issue by Monday, I'll make another doctor's appointment. I'm not going to let things go this time, since we're starting to get down to the wire and a delay on my part could mean I regret it later. This is one royally stubborn virus, or I am one incredible host. Of course, the weather continues to be miserable, so if I'm needing some sun and warmth to help chase the germs away, there's no wonder I can't shake it. We just get out of suffering through another round of -15 temps at night, and now its pouring rain (with the expectation that it will change to snow this afternoon 
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. He wasn't opposed. Just a lot of "Hmmm's" and "Maybe's". Problem is (and this is always the way with dh) he has no idea how quickly any chance at an AP rate will be gone if we don't book fast. I'll feel it out a little more this week 
We are there from the 10th to the 17th (probably doing HHN on the 15th...if not that date, then the 14th). It will be just us adults as well (no Jake or Sweetie) so we'd totally be up for a Dismeet! Get those powers of persuasion going and keep me posted on how you fare 
