I Don’t Wanna Grow Up – 30th Birthday Trip x2, August 7-11, 2010 - Page 45 - PassPorter - A Community of Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and General Travel Forums
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You can not have nausea in disney, what fun would it be if you couldn't enjoy butterfinger muffins, ghiradelli sundae's, and main street stickey buns while pregnant!!
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so awesome!
Okay so I totally was thinking IPOD touch and then you did get it! I want one really badly! Then I knew we were long lost friends when you said you downloaded Pride and Prejudice because its my fave book eva!
How awesome!
I think the IPOD touch rocks! I might try for one for my birthday too!
Sorry about the belly band but I hate nausea...rather be in pain myself than to not eat disney food LOL
So much has happened in just a few days and now you all checked in online!
I hope I get a live update via text if you have time
Sorry the belly band did not feel too comfortable, I think $40 extra to play with and a few extra breaks on a nice bench sounds much better then feeling dizzy.
Were you able to find the sneakers in a better size?
I had to use a belly band towards the end due to my lower back aching. It didn't really help me that much, but I know it never made me feel light headed or nauseous...which is definitely the worse.
Crissy - I'll try to get in an update or two to you, but no promises. I may be having too much fun or napping. Hope you get the iPod Touch for your birthday! It's so much fun - now I can sit in the comfort of my living room and get on the internet - got on Facebook yesterday for the first time in like 2 months.
mcc0313 - I did get new shoes. I have them on right now and wore them one other time anf they're pretty comfy.
8 days to go: Mickey's Night Before Christmas was performed at the wonderful Space Stage below Space Mountain.
My Mom got new iron-on transfers and printed the images for me last night, so I got them this morning (I work at the same place and see her M-F). I plan to get those done tonight and take pics so I can show you on Monday.
Tomorrow I plan to pack, do any last minute laundry, and hit the store if I don't go tonight - we need milk and food to last us through the next week.
Sunday will be the baseball game, so not much else will get done that day.
After Monday - and I get the green light from the doctor - I'll order the Photopass cd and do early bird check-in, at least for the way home. I also need to finalize the itinerary and print it out and laminate it. Tuesday I need to send the 30th birthday decorations to AKL so they can decorate for us, which means I need to pack something for them too - got to pick those cookies up at the store or a bakery.
Another 'laminater'...girl after my own heart! Sorry about the belly band, but I'm sure you made the right choice. Have a little back pain...and still be able to eat!! I can't believe you are sooo close. I'm with Crissy...send some live texts if you get a chance. Let me know if you don't still have my number.
awww...if you have time send me a live update but dont worry about it and just nap and eat and play You totally deserve that
I cannot wait to see those shirts and ahhh I love to laminate...its so much fun. I even make my own luggage tags and bookmarks. Its silly but it keeps me entertained hahaha
I cannot believe how close you are to going!
Could we get a brief itinerary refresher??
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Hope you get the iPod Touch for your birthday! It's so much fun - now I can sit in the comfort of my living room and get on the internet - got on Facebook yesterday for the first time in like 2 months.
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