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sandyh67 · 03-02-2009, 07:07 AM

I havent been on in awhile- hi everyone!

I have been busy getting ready for the podcast cruise- but ours is right around the corner as well!
I would like to sign up for the FE exchange as well!
We are two adults, three teenagers and two kids-
The podcast cruise will be my first experience, and there are 97 CABINS signed up over there! We are doing one gift per cabin, with a few little things for the kids.

stsomewhere · 03-02-2009, 09:14 AM

Matt is feeling better.
He went to the ped. on Thursday and he had a bad sinus infection. She gave him some meds. On Saturday, Matt told us his head was going to explode.

We took him to the hospital. He was running a temp of 104. He had blood work , Chest xrays, and a cat scan of his sinuses.

They admitted him. He had such a bad sinus infection that it was starting to erode the facial bones. He had to have strong meds to kill whatever caused it. The doctors were worried that the infection would spread to his bone/ brain and heart.( Matt had open heart surgery so illness and fever are always a concern)

He is feeling much better and came home this morning. He will be returning to school tomorrow.

kylelover1 · 03-02-2009, 10:22 AM

Christi,
What a scary experience. I am glad he is feeling better. I am actually a CCU nurse. So I know about heart problems and infections. We only got about 5 inches of snow, but they still had a snow day, we have been sledding already. Does nothing but make me think about summer

Maza · 03-02-2009, 10:31 AM

[QUOTE=kylelover1;30583502]Christi,
. I am actually a CCU nurse. QUOTE]

NICU here....

sandyh67 · 03-02-2009, 11:22 AM

Hey, I was a NICU nurse for 14 years, did transport team as well (UA/UV line placement, intubation) Went back to school for my masters and now have been a certified nurse midwife for 7 years. Although because of my NICU background the Drs I work with call me a Medwife LOL.

sandyh67 · 03-02-2009, 11:23 AM

Any idea on how I sign up for FE exchange??

wayneg · 03-02-2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandyh67

Any idea on how I sign up for FE exchange??

I have you down on list already

See my website, bottom link on left, on Cruise list your name has a FE next to it.
www.astersflorist.co.uk

Anyone wants adding or taking away from the list let me or Maria(Maza) know.

Into another month, can't believe March is here already.

stsomewhere · 03-02-2009, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kylelover1

Christi,
What a scary experience. I am glad he is feeling better. I am actually a CCU nurse. So I know about heart problems and infections. We only got about 5 inches of snow, but they still had a snow day, we have been sledding already. Does nothing but make me think about summer

Matt was born with 2 vsd and an absent right pulmonary aerty.
When Matt turned 4 his cardio told us he would need a heart/lung transplant.

The doctor yelled at me for not bringing him in enough.( MAtt started off going 1 a week, and then went to every 2 weeks, 1 month and then every 3 months.) I did what the doctor told me. We found another cardio fast.

After a year of consultation with cardio board, he decided to try and develop MAtt's right lung. It worked! and year later it was large enough to receive an aerty.

He has no resriction, but there is always a chance something could happen.

Ski-and-Sea · 03-02-2009, 04:18 PM

Hi all from cold and snowy NJ. Not sure exactly how much snow we got as the snow is so powdery its blowing all over the place. Kids got a snow day. DD went out and did some cross country skiing around the yard this morning and now is in the hot tub. What a life

Christi......I am a firm believer that some classrooms harbor more germs than others. Went through that two years ago with my son. He was constantly getting sick.

I know those letters you are getting from the school regarding too many absences. Being home sick should not count towards those absences. My favorite was when DS got a concussion at school from an accident and missed several days because he was dizzy and I still got one of those "your child is missing too many days of school" letter.

I just ignore those letters completely.

I agree with the advice to check online and see if your flights have changed their departure times. We had that happen last year.

Regarding what to do for shore excursions......it all depends on what you like to do: shop; lay out on a beach; snorkel? Definitely check out what DCL is offering to get an idea of what you can do.

We booked a private snorkeling excursion for Cozumel and just this afternoon booked a deep sea fishing trip in Grand Cayman. Was thinking about Stingray City in Grand Cayman but decided on deep sea fishing as we've never done that before. We tried twice last cruise to do the fishing trip at Castaway Cay and both times it got cancelled.

We're not planning anything in Key West. Just relax onboard.

Yes, my DD will be pissed not being able to go to the Stack. I totally understand why DCL decided to split the age groups. She enjoyed Oceans Quest the last time we cruised on the Magic. And what is more important is the other kids in the clubs and not necessarily the location of the club.

wayneg · 03-02-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ski-and-Sea

and just this afternoon booked a deep sea fishing trip in Grand Cayman. Was thinking about Stingray City in Grand Cayman but decided on deep sea fishing as we've never done that before. We tried twice last cruise to do the fishing trip at Castaway Cay and both times it got cancelled.

.

Do you have a website link for the Deep sea fishing in GC? there will only be me and Mathew doing it, I Googled and all were for chartering a boat $800+
Will stick with doing it at Castaway Cay if I can't find anywhere else.
Thanks

Donald Applecore · 03-02-2009, 05:16 PM

Paid off our cruise last week!!!!

We got our tax refund & wanted to do something useful with it before we wasted it away on nonsense. We also changed our hotel plans for the week before our cruise. We originally had ressies at CSR, but couldn’t pass up the deal at the Universal hotels. (we already planned to spend half of our time at universal & seaworld) So for almost the same amount that we would spend at CSR w/ AAA, we upgraded to Royal Pacific!

Mackie Mouse · 03-02-2009, 07:08 PM

Good for you, Donald! We have a few more payments to make through our travel agent...but we're getting close!

A question about Fish Extenders...I'd still like to do them (well consider anything we get an extra wedding gift!

but we dont actually have a little extender. I am NOT craft-inclined...what's the best way to get one? We're total novices at this stuff!

Maza · 03-03-2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandyh67

Hey, I was a NICU nurse for 14 years, did transport team as well (UA/UV line placement, intubation) Went back to school for my masters and now have been a certified nurse midwife for 7 years. Although because of my NICU background the Drs I work with call me a Medwife LOL.

(Nurse) Midwife too.

..but havent practiced properly for about 6 years, since my last Delivery Suite rotation! Now head Nurse NICU...or rather Head Midwife ( still employed as a Midwife..makes me more useful!)...Or Madwife...coz you have to be!

Ski-and-Sea · 03-03-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wayneg

Do you have a website link for the Deep sea fishing in GC? there will only be me and Mathew doing it, I Googled and all were for chartering a boat $800+
Will stick with doing it at Castaway Cay if I can't find anywhere else.
Thanks

captainmarvins.com

1/2 day fishing trips up to 4 people - $500 for reef fishing and $600 for deep sea.

It is an early trip - 8:00am to noon. We have to be the first ones off the ship that day so no sleeping in. Tendering is such a pain.

Regarding the fish extenders.....I plan on buying one on Ebay. I just don't have the sewing skills.

wayneg · 03-04-2009, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ski-and-Sea

captainmarvins.com

1/2 day fishing trips up to 4 people - $500 for reef fishing and $600 for deep sea.

It is an early trip - 8:00am to noon. We have to be the first ones off the ship that day so no sleeping in. Tendering is such a pain.

Regarding the fish extenders.....I plan on buying one on Ebay. I just don't have the sewing skills.

Thanks for link, not too bad if 4 going but with just the 2 of us I think we will stick to Castaway Cay, Its $117pp but only about 2.5 hours.

For Fish extenders we are getting DMIL to make one for us but last cruise we did some just hung a bag outside or nothing at all, had to attach gifts to fish.

03-02-2009, 07:07 AM	#766
sandyh67 Proud DVC owner since 2003 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 627	I havent been on in awhile- hi everyone! I have been busy getting ready for the podcast cruise- but ours is right around the corner as well! I would like to sign up for the FE exchange as well! We are two adults, three teenagers and two kids- The podcast cruise will be my first experience, and there are 97 CABINS signed up over there! We are doing one gift per cabin, with a few little things for the kids. __________________

03-02-2009, 10:31 AM	#769
Maza Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stafford,UK Posts: 451	[QUOTE=kylelover1;30583502]Christi, . I am actually a CCU nurse. QUOTE] NICU here.... __________________ Me DH

03-02-2009, 11:22 AM	#770
sandyh67 Proud DVC owner since 2003 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 627	Hey, I was a NICU nurse for 14 years, did transport team as well (UA/UV line placement, intubation) Went back to school for my masters and now have been a certified nurse midwife for 7 years. Although because of my NICU background the Drs I work with call me a Medwife LOL. __________________

03-02-2009, 11:23 AM	#771
sandyh67 Proud DVC owner since 2003 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 627	Any idea on how I sign up for FE exchange?? __________________

03-02-2009, 04:18 PM	#774
Ski-and-Sea DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,445	Hi all from cold and snowy NJ. Not sure exactly how much snow we got as the snow is so powdery its blowing all over the place. Kids got a snow day. DD went out and did some cross country skiing around the yard this morning and now is in the hot tub. What a life Christi......I am a firm believer that some classrooms harbor more germs than others. Went through that two years ago with my son. He was constantly getting sick. I know those letters you are getting from the school regarding too many absences. Being home sick should not count towards those absences. My favorite was when DS got a concussion at school from an accident and missed several days because he was dizzy and I still got one of those "your child is missing too many days of school" letter. I just ignore those letters completely. I agree with the advice to check online and see if your flights have changed their departure times. We had that happen last year. Regarding what to do for shore excursions......it all depends on what you like to do: shop; lay out on a beach; snorkel? Definitely check out what DCL is offering to get an idea of what you can do. We booked a private snorkeling excursion for Cozumel and just this afternoon booked a deep sea fishing trip in Grand Cayman. Was thinking about Stingray City in Grand Cayman but decided on deep sea fishing as we've never done that before. We tried twice last cruise to do the fishing trip at Castaway Cay and both times it got cancelled. We're not planning anything in Key West. Just relax onboard. Yes, my DD will be pissed not being able to go to the Stack. I totally understand why DCL decided to split the age groups. She enjoyed Oceans Quest the last time we cruised on the Magic. And what is more important is the other kids in the clubs and not necessarily the location of the club. __________________ June 2002 DCL Western; July 2003 DCL Western; July 2004 DCL Western; Aug 2005 Wonder & WDW; Aug 2006 DCL Double Dip; Aug 2007 Wonder & WDW; Aug 17,2008 Wonder B2B - triple dip to CC Aug 22, 2009 Magic western Aug 22, 2010 Wonder & WDW

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03-02-2009, 09:14 AM	#767
stsomewhere DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,999	Matt is feeling better. He went to the ped. on Thursday and he had a bad sinus infection. She gave him some meds. On Saturday, Matt told us his head was going to explode. We took him to the hospital. He was running a temp of 104. He had blood work , Chest xrays, and a cat scan of his sinuses. They admitted him. He had such a bad sinus infection that it was starting to erode the facial bones. He had to have strong meds to kill whatever caused it. The doctors were worried that the infection would spread to his bone/ brain and heart.( Matt had open heart surgery so illness and fever are always a concern) He is feeling much better and came home this morning. He will be returning to school tomorrow.

03-02-2009, 10:22 AM	#768
kylelover1 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 44	Christi, What a scary experience. I am glad he is feeling better. I am actually a CCU nurse. So I know about heart problems and infections. We only got about 5 inches of snow, but they still had a snow day, we have been sledding already. Does nothing but make me think about summer

03-02-2009, 05:16 PM	#776
Donald Applecore Just call me "sweet cheeks" Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 350	Paid off our cruise last week!!!! We got our tax refund & wanted to do something useful with it before we wasted it away on nonsense. We also changed our hotel plans for the week before our cruise. We originally had ressies at CSR, but couldn’t pass up the deal at the Universal hotels. (we already planned to spend half of our time at universal & seaworld) So for almost the same amount that we would spend at CSR w/ AAA, we upgraded to Royal Pacific! __________________ Watch Donald Applecore - Me - DW - Bosco - Ramona

03-02-2009, 07:08 PM	#777
Mackie Mouse Even my dog loves Disney Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Suburbs of Philadelphia, PA Posts: 739	Good for you, Donald! We have a few more payments to make through our travel agent...but we're getting close! A question about Fish Extenders...I'd still like to do them (well consider anything we get an extra wedding gift! but we dont actually have a little extender. I am NOT craft-inclined...what's the best way to get one? We're total novices at this stuff!

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