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I am on my last break at work and updating from my phone, so I will have to respond to everyone later. Thank you all for your kind words of encouragement in the meantime.
My Aunt Julie told me that our package of magical Disney outfits has arrived, but I won't see them until tomorrow when I drop off Bri in the afternoon on my way to work. I am so excited to see which ones they are!
I was supposed to work straight through until Thursday and have Friday off (my moms birthday) and then Saturday for packing. But David finally made a doctor appointment for Thursday afternoon so I jumped through a bunch of hoops to give my shift to someone else so that I could drive him to his appointment. I am hoping they will adjust or change his medication so some of the anxiety that seems to be a side effect of the meds will decrease and he can function again.
So, my vacation starts a whole day earlier than expected, meaning tomorrow is my last day at work until September 9th! WOO HOO!
David told me he is nervous about Disney because he is afraid he will have a meltdown or a panic attack while we are there. So I sat down with him and we came up with a "safe zone" in each of the parks. A part of the park where he always feels particularly happy and relaxed. He said that knowing he has a specific place he can go to if he starts to feel overwhelmed helped him feel better.
My break is over so I will have to finish sharing updates later! Here's a cute pic of Bri to tide you over.
I think you're doing a terrific job of dealing with all this. Arranging for a "happy place" in each of the parks is a great idea. Just knowing that there's a plan for any moments of anxiety will probably calm him somewhat. YAY for being on vacation!! The photo of Briana is SO sweet! Love those two little teeth!
I really am hoping that Disney is a cure for David ... Now I realize that depression/anxiety does really have a quick fix, but there is magic in Disney right!?!
Thank you for the hugs! And there certainly is magic in Disney! We can hope...
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More hugs... Good luck keeping the important balls in the air. Let the less important ones fall.
Thank you for the hugs. I'm trying to let the less important ones fall...but it seems like that still leaves me juggling an awful lot of balls!
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I got you and Coop beat! I've lived at my house for 7 years and still have boxes in the closet I haven't touched. I too, like Coop, and thinking about pitching them. After 7 years, if I haven't needed them...I don't think I will. I have to go through them though, to make sure no keepsakes are in them.
Sorry to hear about David's job application. I'm glad he heard something though, around here they wouldn't even email to tell you it was filled...you would just never hear back. Was that the desk job or Target job?
I am sure that David will find something that he will enjoy much more. Maybe it will be waiting for him, after a nice relaxing (if you can call it that, lol) WDW vacation!
Getting so close now!!!!
That was the desk job, unfortunately.
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I am so sorry today has been so rough for you all. I wish there was a quick and painless solution, but there isn't. Sending for you all to work your way through this.
I know there isn't a quick and painless solution. I'm trying so hard to be patient and supportive for him. But yesterday was such a struggle. I think it makes it even harder when he has a good day (like Friday when he went to work for four hours) and then it is followed by a bad day, like yesterday. Here's hoping for a good tomorrow. Thank you for the pixies.
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Geez Louise! I somehow missed like a whole page! Sorry to hear about David's bad days.
for things to get better.
Thank you for the pixies.
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Sorry you are having a bad day!! Hoping this vacation will give you some time to have FUN!! Even for alittle bit. That things turn around when you all get back!!
Thank you for the pixies. I'm hoping everything gets better soon.
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You poor dear!! I feel so badly that you have so much on your plate right now. I can understand your frustration and there is nothing wrong with being upset..you are only human!
That being said...Yay for Bri's shoes!! I love getting packages in the mail that are Disney themed! You only have a few more days to go!!
Her shoes are so cute! And thank you for the pixies, hugs, and encouragement.
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Thanks for the pixies!
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So sorry. Your frustrations are very understandable, even if you know that David can't help it. That might make it even worse, because you have no control over the situation. Pixies that things improve for him and he finds the strength he needs to get better.
My mom told me once that you can never have a completely horrible day, that at least one good thing happens even on your worst days. That thing can be small, but it taught me to learn to find my blessings rather than getting caught up in the bad stuff. And Briana's shoes are a perfect example! You must post a picture of her wearing them!
I'm hoping to get a picture tomorrow when I get her dressed to take her to her uncle's house.
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Thank you for the hugs and pixies!
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What can I say that hasn't already been said? Hang in there girl. you gotta take the good days along with the bad but hopefully the good will start to out number the bad.
Keeping all 3 of you in my prayers!
Thank you!
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I'm sorry to hear about recent events with David. Hang in there!
Thank you.
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It's so frustrating when it's someone you love and you can't really make things better for them.
I think that's the hardest part. I want to be able to just say "This is what's wrong, but here's the solution, and now everything is better." It's upsetting that nothing I do or don't do can make it better.
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Thank you for the hugs and pixies!
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I dont blame you for being frustratred! You are being a much nicer wife than I think I could be. Sorry for you to be going through this at this time.
It can be hard some days to be nice. In fact, yesterday, I struggled hard to not yell at him for staying home. It's just so frustrating that I can't make him feel better.
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pixie:
Thank you!
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I think you're doing a terrific job of dealing with all this. Arranging for a "happy place" in each of the parks is a great idea. Just knowing that there's a plan for any moments of anxiety will probably calm him somewhat. YAY for being on vacation!! The photo of Briana is SO sweet! Love those two little teeth!
I just have one more day to make it through! Woo hoo!
1. Just 4 days left!!!!!!!
2. Just 4 days left!!!!!!!
3. Hang in there....think of things in terms of how you would want David to respond to you. I know it seems like an easy concept, but it is so hard in the moment to put your self there. There will be times you need to be his mother,his boss, his best friend,his cheerleader,his maid and his wife. Sometimes you may need to be more than one at a time. The most important thing you can constantly be is his advocate. Be there for him when he doesn't realize that he needs someone and when the days are the darkest. One day you will look back on these days and say" we got through that...we can get through anything!"
4. Just 4 days left!!!!! Remember that you have worked VERY hard to get to Disney. Relax and enjoy the memories you are about to make. These days are so precious and before you know it you will be home and all you may have to get you through some days are these memories.
5. You Auntie rocks!
Almost Disney time! Glad David made the appointment. Hoping he starts feeling better. I think the vacation will be good for him. Make a rule, no talking or thinking about work. Only fun, fun, fun.
I think that it is great that you and David came up with some places you can go if he starts to feel overwhelmed. Terrific idea Jess! As a mom with a special needs child (not that David is special needs, but it's the same scheduling) and I know a lot of other SN moms on here can tell you....having a plan for if something happens, is the way to go. Always better to hope for the best, but plan for the worst. That way if/when it does happen, you can go right into your plan mode and don't need to make decisions in the moment.
So close to your trip! I'm glad David is going to the Dr. Sounds like he needs to keep up with that because you can't fix the problems yourselves. Good idea on the park safe zones. Hopefully you won't need them, but you never know. I hope the next few days fly by. And that Bri doesn't "help" you pack too much. We were packing up for a day at the lake and Mal must have pulled out the swim suits and towels 20 times.
I'm so glad that he made an appointment, and that you were able to arrange to be there to take him! I've been thinking of y'all a lot and wish there was a magic wand we could wave to make it all better.
The safe plan sounds like a great idea, and I like that he worked with you on it. I agree with Maya - when you're on vacation NO work talk, just focus on being together, in the happy place!
Brianna is so adorable! I just love her grin and her two teeth!
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Glad to hear that David made an appointment. Hope it goes well. I think that is a brilliant idea to have a safe zone in each park if David starts to feel overwhelmed.
I can't wait to see what outfits your aunt got for Bri!! I can't believe you'll be on your way in just a few days!
Sending lots of that the appointment for David goes well and provides him much needed help. I also hope today was a better day for both of you. Great idea to have a safe zone in each of the parks. And Bri is so adorable!
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