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Good luck at the appointment! I'm with you on other Disney sites. I don't spend time anywhere but here and allearsnet.com these days. Too much squabbling!!
I love the apron idea too!
Good luck with the appointment!
I have been on some sites on FB as well that have has some really rude people respond to posts. Mainly that their question is stupid! There are a lot of people out there that aren't Disney veterans and have no idea how it all works, etc. So I was just really put out with how many people were just flat out rude to other members. I have removed myself from a lot of them now. To me if you have a love of Disney, you are not rude and hateful!!!
Good luck with your doctor appointment today! Hope you get some positive feedback from the doctor Cute idea for the apron. Glad to hear that Chuck found another pair of comfortable shoes for Disney! Some of the other boards out there get nasty, so I generally just check out other sites for factual information for upcoming trips. This is the best place for Disney friendships
Not going to say anything about Coop's appointment. She's gonna explain it all very soon. I just have to tell you how brave She is, and how proud of her I am.
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Love the apron idea!!! I like the different colors part of it.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by Hugmonster
Love the Apron idea...
And the fact that leggings would not happen here!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by chezp
Good grief - unbelievable about the leggings!
I hope the appointment can give you some answers.
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by xwewhisper
Good luck with the appointment coop! I hope they have answers for you. And I'm with ya on the pool hopping!
Thanks Maci!
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Originally Posted by lauriep
Good luck at the appointment! I'm with you on other Disney sites. I don't spend time anywhere but here and allearsnet.com these days. Too much squabbling!!
I agree Laurie. I've found Disney Foodies on fb has been ok (so far).
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I love the apron idea, it's different! Good luck at your appointment today, I hope that they can give you some answers.
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by disneydreamer33
I love the apron idea too!
Good luck with the appointment!
I have been on some sites on FB as well that have has some really rude people respond to posts. Mainly that their question is stupid! There are a lot of people out there that aren't Disney veterans and have no idea how it all works, etc. So I was just really put out with how many people were just flat out rude to other members. I have removed myself from a lot of them now. To me if you have a love of Disney, you are not rude and hateful!!!
Exactly! They are just trying to stir things up. That's so not necessary.
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Good luck with your doctor appointment today! Hope you get some positive feedback from the doctor Cute idea for the apron. Glad to hear that Chuck found another pair of comfortable shoes for Disney! Some of the other boards out there get nasty, so I generally just check out other sites for factual information for upcoming trips. This is the best place for Disney friendships
Thanks! PP's rock!
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Originally Posted by Cam22
and for the appointment tomorrow. I truly hope you get an explanation. I the apron idea.
Thanks Cam!
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Originally Posted by KMB733
I love the apron idea!!
at your appointment!! I hope the doctor is able to give you some answers!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by ChukkerB
Not going to say anything about Coop's appointment. She's gonna explain it all very soon. I just have to tell you how brave She is, and how proud of her I am.
Hey - I couldn't do any of this without you. You are my rock!
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Hope all is well!
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by DMA
Hope everything is ok and that you were able to get some answers.
First things first. Thank you all for your support. This is a trying time but more because I don't know what's going on rather than the cosmetic aspect. I did get to see the Dermatologist and he was pretty vague. He said he THINKS it is Alopecia Areata however in AA the areas are completely to-the-skin bald. I actually have some hairs still there. He looked at the area and pulled some hairs to see how easily they came out. He recommended that we TRY some steroid lotion topically. Then recheck in 2.5 months and IF that doesn't work then we will have to have a biopsy and maybe try some steroid injections directly into the scalp. AA is found in only 0.1%-0.2% of people and is basically an autoimmune disease. He asked if I had any other autoimmune diseases - indicating that maybe my hypothyroidism is autoimmune as well, however I've never been tested officially. Now my question is why is my body attacking itself? Is is TRULY alopecia areata? If it isn't, WHAT is it? So although we are on a path, I feel like I have just as many questions as before. But hey - I'm giving it a shot. The doctor told me that he had the same in his beard and that he used the lotion and shaved and it grew back. I told him I was going to shave my head and he was stunned! LOL! I told him "Yeah - you know, a G.I.Jane. I've done it before" He kind of said "whatever" and laughed. I think he was just amazed that someone (a woman) would do that. It's just hair. So yesterday, I did. I went to the hairdresser and since it was a new girl (my regular girl is on maternity), I had to explain everything to her. I'm not afraid of short, short short hair. Get out your clippers because if you don't, I WILL go home and shave it myself. I've done it before and I pulled out pictures on my phone to prove it. I told her that I had this spot and I'm tired of trying to hide it and "comb over" Hair regrowth in AA is at least 6 months to 1 year and I'm not going to be fussing for that long. I think she did an excellent job. She did exactly as I wanted and she gave me a scalp, head and neck massage. Then she did my pedicure as well! She had such a great touch. I have had pedicures where I've gone home hurting and so I was hesitant to have another. I hadn't had one since our last trip (December 2013)! Now, I know WHO to ask for! So anyhow, after my haircut, I noticed a couple other "patches" of thinning. So I'm wondering if those are going to progress as well. Here are some pictures of the new do.
(notice the extra patches toward the front? - yeah, I did too )
Now on to better things, our FP+ picks!
We arrive Fri 10/24 so nothing then, just Boma for dinner
Sat 10/25 - we are going to try out Typhoon Lagoon as it's closing on 10/26 for refurb and we've never been there. So no FP today
Sun 10/26 - We have a 1:30 lunch at Sanaa then we are heading over to AK - FP for today are Kilamanjaro Safari 2:20-3:20, Kali River Rapids 4:05-5:05, FOLK 5:30-5:50
Mon 10/27 - We are going to be in Epcot today for F&WF - FP today are Spaceship Earth 10:10-11:10, Character Spot 11:30-12:30 and Test Track 12:50-1:50
Tues 10/28 - Today is MK day - Enchanted Tales with Belle 10:40-11:40, 7Dwarfs Mine Train 11:50-12:50, Jungle Cruise 1:40-2:40 then DTD for dinner at Fulton's at 7pm
Wed 10/29 - HS day - 12:50-1:10 LMA, 2-3 TSMM, 3:30-3:50 Indiana Jones then take the boat over to Epcot for F&WF
Thurs 10/30 - Another Epcot day - 9:05-10:05 Soarin' (Chuck gets to go twice), 10:15-11:15 Nemo, 11:50-12:50 Spaceship Earth - then F&WF
Fri 10/31 - Resort day - laundry, swimming, etc then 5:45 BOG for dinner and 7pm MNSSHP
Sat 11/1 - No real plans (maybe AK again, but no FP+) except dinner at Raglan Road at 7:15
Sun 11/2 - Another HS day 2-3 pm Star Tours, 3:20-4:20 TSMM, 5:05-6:05 ToT (Chuck can ride twice because I won't go). We want to hang out and close down the park. This is a good one to close, we like to sit and people watch and have a Mickey Bar. This is our last full day.
Mon 11/3 - Breakfast at the Mara, Check out and then hit the road to Port Canaveral! (Check in there around 11:30 I think)
Progress on the lists is going well. We got our costumes. They look good, Chuck may just wear the top with jeans because his pants keep falling down -LOL! I don't like the hat that was included with mine, so I'll probably just wear a bandana instead. It's all good fun. I got fabric paint markers for the apron that are washable so hopefully that means they won't run/smear. Did our online check in for the cruise. We chose to do an excursion in Nasseau instead of staying on the boat. We are going to do the Graycliff Chocolate Factory Tour! Sounds like yummy fun - you get to make some chocolates and take them with you! We also reserved a package on Castaway Cay of tube floaties, snorkel stuff and an hour bike rental. I told Chuck that I'd also like to do a class or something on the ship - maybe a mixology or wine tasting. We couldn't get Palo brunch or Remy brunch all booked up. But I'm also going to look into a day pass for the Rainforest Room.
I know this has been a packed, long winded update. But just finalizing everything. Now to get through ACLS, working a 4-12 hour day weekend, and a play for Chuck. Then we can coast! It just feels a bit frantic right now. Again, thanks for following and all the positive thoughts and pixies. They are so appreciated. You guys are the best!
It's frustrating when you have one of these medical issues that doesn't have an easy fix. We're so programmed into thinking that you can take a pill or have surgery or DO something for just about anything. Doesn't always work that way. I think you're dealing with it fabulously and are really rocking the GI Jane look! Your trip is sounding so amazing and I'm excited for you both!
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