Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 You have more experience with the casting than I do, but I say go for it. So far, Dylan hasn't had a problem going anywhere (restuarants, zoos, Downtown Disney, etc.). I don't know what type of vacations your family does, so you might need to slightly alter it to accomodate the cast (no beach trips, no really hot weather). Of course, seeing his Dr. is always an airline flight for me, so I might have a different perspective. I would just create an emergency plan by finding out where the local hospitals are, etc. and of course carry 's number with you Vacations Have any of you taken vacations with a casted child? Sometimes I think we need to just wait until he's older. Other times, he seems really portable and fine to go to things like the zoo here - so what's the difference? But, then I worry something would come up (and, then another BUT - we don't live where he's casted anyway). Agh. Decisions. What have you done? Sandi -- Mom to Madison, Skylar, on, Piper, & - diagnosed with infantile scoliosis at 10 months with a 70° right thoracic curve. Currently undergoing serial casting. ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hi Sandi, First of all I am jealous that you are maybe going on a vacation. Never happens here(husband has a spring/summer business). We never did even try. Our family lives 6 hours away and didn't even try that. I was always so afraid he would be too uncomfortable. So while was in a cast we did without. That being said, Jack may do just fine. was fussy early on with the whole casting process so we just got use to not doing much. I guess it depends on each child's temperament. Let me dream...........where are you guys thinking of going? Tasha " *\\o/* San *\\o/* " wrote: Have any of you taken vacations with a casted child? Sometimes I think we need to just wait until he's older. Other times, he seems really portable and fine to go to things like the zoo here - so what's the difference? But, then I worry something would come up (and, then another BUT - we don't live where he's casted anyway). Agh. Decisions. What have you done? Sandi -- Mom to Madison, Skylar, on, Piper, & - diagnosed with infantile scoliosis at 10 months with a 70� right thoracic curve. Currently undergoing serial casting. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 We're really fortunate that we homeschool (so no restrictions on the girls' schedule) and DH gets TONS of vacation time. He gets 18 PTO days to use however/whenever he can, as well as all the federal holidays (because the courts are closed) and from Christmas Eve to January 2nd. They're good to their staff, for sure. The downside is, he has a blackberry on his hip 24/7, he takes calls sometimes during dinner or has dinner-hour meetings, and often works in the evenings or on weekends. Sometimes I hate it - but other times, I am thankful. Now, my nerdy confession - we're Disney people. Big time. I LOVE Disneyworld. I twitch watching those travel channel specials just watching the things we have done before. I can't stand not having a vacation to plan and I'm going through withdrawal! LOL Our last trip was in December of 06 for our 10th anniversary. Jack was four months and we didn't get to do or see much (which was fine because we've done a lot prior to that). Now that he's old enough to play along with Little Einsteins and loves Handy Manny, I really want him to enjoy it and see the look on his face. And, the girls are really missing it. We used to go at least once a year and that time has already passed and they're wondering if/when we'll go back again. On one hand, it won't kill me to wait until he's 3 (he's almost 18 months). And, realistically, we don't have the money for it now anyway - so it's not an option for another year - and who knows - by then maybe we'll be finished with casting! Wouldn't that be great? But, we always go late in the fall (anywhere between Halloween - which is still way too hot for a casted baby, much less a typical baby!) and mid-December. So, I'm already thinking ahead to the end of this year and just wondering if it can be done. We'd probably have to fly if he's still in a cast - I can't see making that 15 hour drive (usually in two days) with him in the carseat. Of course, that is all contingent on striking oil in my backyard (also known as selling the other house!) LOL Thanks for your input, girls Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 The only thing I wouldn't do is the beach. That was a total bust for us. I think he would be fine with most any other vacation. What exactly are you thinking of? Noelle (12-2-01) Ian (8-15-04) Vacations Have any of you taken vacations with a casted child? Sometimes I think we need to just wait until he's older. Other times, he seems really portable and fine to go to things like the zoo here - so what's the difference? But, then I worry something would come up (and, then another BUT - we don't live where he's casted anyway). Agh. Decisions. What have you done? Sandi -- Mom to Madison, Skylar, on, Piper, & - diagnosed with infantile scoliosis at 10 months with a 70° right thoracic curve. Currently undergoing serial casting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 If you do anything like Disney, find out first if they have restrictions for kids with any types of casts. I know Ian couldn't use a bounce house because he was in a cast. It had something to do with safety/insurance issues. It was for any type of cast such a cast for a broken arm. Noelle (12-2-01) Ian (8-15-04) Re: Vacations We're really fortunate that we homeschool (so no restrictions on the girls' schedule) and DH gets TONS of vacation time. He gets 18 PTO days to use however/whenever he can, as well as all the federal holidays (because the courts are closed) and from Christmas Eve to January 2nd. They're good to their staff, for sure. The downside is, he has a blackberry on his hip 24/7, he takes calls sometimes during dinner or has dinner-hour meetings, and often works in the evenings or on weekends. Sometimes I hate it - but other times, I am thankful. Now, my nerdy confession - we're Disney people. Big time. I LOVE Disneyworld. I twitch watching those travel channel specials just watching the things we have done before. I can't stand not having a vacation to plan and I'm going through withdrawal! LOL Our last trip was in December of 06 for our 10th anniversary. Jack was four months and we didn't get to do or see much (which was fine because we've done a lot prior to that). Now that he's old enough to play along with Little Einsteins and loves Handy Manny, I really want him to enjoy it and see the look on his face. And, the girls are really missing it. We used to go at least once a year and that time has already passed and they're wondering if/when we'll go back again. On one hand, it won't kill me to wait until he's 3 (he's almost 18 months). And, realistically, we don't have the money for it now anyway - so it's not an option for another year - and who knows - by then maybe we'll be finished with casting! Wouldn't that be great? But, we always go late in the fall (anywhere between Halloween - which is still way too hot for a casted baby, much less a typical baby!) and mid-December. So, I'm already thinking ahead to the end of this year and just wondering if it can be done. We'd probably have to fly if he's still in a cast - I can't see making that 15 hour drive (usually in two days) with him in the carseat. Of course, that is all contingent on striking oil in my backyard (also known as selling the other house!) LOL Thanks for your input, girls Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Oh yeah - that's a given I don't ride on bumpy rides anyway 'cause I'm a wuss He'd mostly be hanging out in his stroller, I imagine, or toddling around watching parades and shows and fireworks <sigh> S > > > If you do anything like Disney, find out first if they have restrictions for > kids with any types of casts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm not much help. Don't know what a vacation is!! The only time we travel is for surgery. That pretty much soaks up any vacation time DH has. If Mo and I keep going solo on trips, maybe next year. I will say I like Texas over Colorado for the weather, but we don't get to see and Olivia as much. If I could dream . . . For MO, to see the horses swim at Chincoteague off the coast of Virginia. For , probably the biggest roller coaster park in the U.S. For me, a leisurely tour of Europe, especially London, and Ireland. For , he would love beaches, possibly Hawaii or Australia. As a couple we would love to take a missionary trip somewhere. Our pastor is currently in Russia!!! Maybe someday. You could take a side job as a travel agent!! Shellie Tasha Fontenot wrote: Hi Sandi, First of all I am jealous that you are maybe going on a vacation. Never happens here(husband has a spring/summer business). We never did even try. Our family lives 6 hours away and didn't even try that. I was always so afraid he would be too uncomfortable. So while was in a cast we did without. That being said, Jack may do just fine. was fussy early on with the whole casting process so we just got use to not doing much. I guess it depends on each child's temperament. Let me dream...........where are you guys thinking of going? Tasha " *\\o/* San *\\o/* " wrote: Have any of you taken vacations with a casted child? Sometimes I think we need to just wait until he's older. Other times, he seems really portable and fine to go to things like the zoo here - so what's the difference? But, then I worry something would come up (and, then another BUT - we don't live where he's casted anyway). Agh. Decisions. What have you done? Sandi -- Mom to Madison, Skylar, on, Piper, & - diagnosed with infantile scoliosis at 10 months with a 70� right thoracic curve. Currently undergoing serial casting. --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I can't imagine any kiddie rides at Disney that they would tell you he could not ride due to the cast. I think it is up to you to determine what would be safe or not. If you go to the Magic Kingdom, I think there would be lots of smooth baby safe rides for you (even for a kid in a cast).....Dumbo, etc. And of course the little ones just love the parades and fireworks I think the biggest issue you will have is the FL heat. So, if you decide to go, try to pick a time of the year when it's not blazing hot. Re: Vacations Oh yeah - that's a given I don't ride on bumpy rides anyway 'cause I'm a wuss He'd mostly be hanging out in his stroller, I imagine, or toddling around watching parades and shows and fireworks <sigh> S On 1/7/08, Claflin <noellesmommy@ comcast.net> wrote: > > > If you do anything like Disney, find out first if they have restrictions for > kids with any types of casts. ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Yeah, the more I think about it, the more I realize that Disney is really designed for anyone and everyone. I've done it hugely pregnant, newly pregnant, with a 4 month old, with a toddler (or two), and with a kiddo on the autism spectrum. We've had food allergies and sensitivities, too. I mean, they do SUCH a fantastic job of really taking care of anyone and everyone there - lots of special needs kids (and adults) are welcomed with open arms and accomodated in every way. I think, if the finances permit, a December trip may be in order! Thanks for the input! S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I think you can also talk to guest relations and they will help you with any special accomodations you might need. I've heard they are excellent with that. Don't know that it will be necessary, but if you think of something Also, Orlando has a good children's hospital (Arnold Palmer) and there is a Shriner's Hospital an hour and a half away in Tampa should the unexpected happen. Re: Vacations Yeah, the more I think about it, the more I realize that Disney is really designed for anyone and everyone. I've done it hugely pregnant, newly pregnant, with a 4 month old, with a toddler (or two), and with a kiddo on the autism spectrum. We've had food allergies and sensitivities, too. I mean, they do SUCH a fantastic job of really taking care of anyone and everyone there - lots of special needs kids (and adults) are welcomed with open arms and accomodated in every way. I think, if the finances permit, a December trip may be in order! Thanks for the input! S ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I have taken a few trips with in his cast. We were in St. Louis over the Holidays. He flew just fine. (We live in Ohio so I really didn't want to ride for 7 hours with him.) A break will do you good- even just planning a break will help! Let us know what you decide. jill --- Claflin wrote: > If you do anything like Disney, find out first if > they have restrictions for kids with any types of > casts. I know Ian couldn't use a bounce house > because he was in a cast. It had something to do > with safety/insurance issues. It was for any type > of cast such a cast for a broken arm. > > > Noelle (12-2-01) > Ian (8-15-04) > Re: Vacations > > > We're really fortunate that we homeschool (so no > restrictions on the > girls' schedule) and DH gets TONS of vacation > time. He gets 18 PTO > days to use however/whenever he can, as well as > all the federal > holidays (because the courts are closed) and from > Christmas Eve to > January 2nd. They're good to their staff, for > sure. > > The downside is, he has a blackberry on his hip > 24/7, he takes calls > sometimes during dinner or has dinner-hour > meetings, and often works > in the evenings or on weekends. > > Sometimes I hate it - but other times, I am > thankful. > > Now, my nerdy confession - we're Disney people. > Big time. I LOVE > Disneyworld. I twitch watching those travel > channel specials just > watching the things we have done before. I can't > stand not having a > vacation to plan and I'm going through withdrawal! > LOL Our last trip > was in December of 06 for our 10th anniversary. > Jack was four months > and we didn't get to do or see much (which was > fine because we've done > a lot prior to that). Now that he's old enough to > play along with > Little Einsteins and loves Handy Manny, I really > want him to enjoy it > and see the look on his face. And, the girls are > really missing it. > We used to go at least once a year and that time > has already passed > and they're wondering if/when we'll go back again. > > On one hand, it won't kill me to wait until he's 3 > (he's almost 18 > months). And, realistically, we don't have the > money for it now anyway > - so it's not an option for another year - and who > knows - by then > maybe we'll be finished with casting! Wouldn't > that be great? > > But, we always go late in the fall (anywhere > between Halloween - which > is still way too hot for a casted baby, much less > a typical baby!) and > mid-December. So, I'm already thinking ahead to > the end of this year > and just wondering if it can be done. We'd > probably have to fly if > he's still in a cast - I can't see making that 15 > hour drive (usually > in two days) with him in the carseat. > > Of course, that is all contingent on striking oil > in my backyard (also > known as selling the other house!) LOL > > Thanks for your input, girls > Sandi > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 I know for a fact that Disney is very oriented to helping kids with special needs after all my years in the Make-A-Wish foundation. They do an awesome job!!! Also -- something to keep in mind -- I am making the cooling vests for . I am working on some now and hope to have them done in the next week or 2 (I also work as a medical transicriptionist so that has to come first) but I will be sending these off to as soon as possible. I'm not sure how she is going to have people order them or what but maybe she can let us know that in a few days once she gets settled. I will add some pictures to the website so you can see what I'm making. By using the small icepacks called " Cubies " in the velcro pockets you can keep the kids cooled off. My daughter used them this past summer in Denver when it was up in the high 90s and 100 or over. They had them in a cooler and changed them out about every hour or so and they did a really good job of keeping Devyn cool. Shara, Grammy to Devyn 2 years scoliosis and Chiari Re: Vacations > > > We're really fortunate that we homeschool (so no > restrictions on the > girls' schedule) and DH gets TONS of vacation > time. He gets 18 PTO > days to use however/whenever he can, as well as > all the federal > holidays (because the courts are closed) and from > Christmas Eve to > January 2nd. They're good to their staff, for > sure. > > The downside is, he has a blackberry on his hip > 24/7, he takes calls > sometimes during dinner or has dinner-hour > meetings, and often works > in the evenings or on weekends. > > Sometimes I hate it - but other times, I am > thankful. > > Now, my nerdy confession - we're Disney people. > Big time. I LOVE > Disneyworld. I twitch watching those travel > channel specials just > watching the things we have done before. I can't > stand not having a > vacation to plan and I'm going through withdrawal! > LOL Our last trip > was in December of 06 for our 10th anniversary. > Jack was four months > and we didn't get to do or see much (which was > fine because we've done > a lot prior to that). Now that he's old enough to > play along with > Little Einsteins and loves Handy Manny, I really > want him to enjoy it > and see the look on his face. And, the girls are > really missing it. > We used to go at least once a year and that time > has already passed > and they're wondering if/when we'll go back again. > > On one hand, it won't kill me to wait until he's 3 > (he's almost 18 > months). And, realistically, we don't have the > money for it now anyway > - so it's not an option for another year - and who > knows - by then > maybe we'll be finished with casting! Wouldn't > that be great? > > But, we always go late in the fall (anywhere > between Halloween - which > is still way too hot for a casted baby, much less > a typical baby!) and > mid-December. So, I'm already thinking ahead to > the end of this year > and just wondering if it can be done. We'd > probably have to fly if > he's still in a cast - I can't see making that 15 > hour drive (usually > in two days) with him in the carseat. > > Of course, that is all contingent on striking oil > in my backyard (also > known as selling the other house!) LOL > > Thanks for your input, girls > Sandi > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > __________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 We take Isabella everywhere. We are Disneyland fanatics and go there at least twice a month. She rides all the kiddie rides, Pirates of the Carribbean, and the Haunted Mansion. We avoid activities that involve water/getting wet and we avoid outdoor activities in the heat of summer - but who doesn't? We try extremely hard to not let the cast rule her life or ours. She is a very happy child and the cast doesn't bother her at all, so I know that has a lot to do with it too. When we first traveled out of town, I called our medical insurance company (Blue Shield HMO) and verified what actions would be appropriate for us to take in order for her emergency services, if any, to be covered. I also mapped out the closest hospitals and providers contracted through Blue Shield (website). I always carry her immunization record and the business cards/contact info of her pediatrician and ortho specialist. Since she doesn't have any other conditions, I don't carry any type of medical records. I say, go on vacation and have a great time. Olivia > > Have any of you taken vacations with a casted child? > > Sometimes I think we need to just wait until he's older. Other times, > he seems really portable and fine to go to things like the zoo here - > so what's the difference? But, then I worry something would come up > (and, then another BUT - we don't live where he's casted anyway). > > Agh. Decisions. > > What have you done? > > Sandi > > -- > Mom to Madison, Skylar, on, Piper, & - diagnosed with > infantile scoliosis at 10 months with a 70° right thoracic curve. > Currently undergoing serial casting. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2008 Report Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sandi, Please go to Disney, if for no other reason then so I can live through your experience! I have never been to Disney and haven't had a vacation for almost 5 years (maternity leaves and medical trips/doc appts have eaten up any vacation time I have from work). I would love to go in a couple years when Sophia is a little older. I would think that Jack would do fine, especially since you seen to be the planning type who would have a " plan B " lined up in case anything happened medically. Also, it would be great for all of you to have fun as a family. Don't forget to post pictures too!! See, I'm getting excited for you already Tina Re: Vacations Yeah, the more I think about it, the more I realize that Disney is really designed for anyone and everyone. I've done it hugely pregnant, newly pregnant, with a 4 month old, with a toddler (or two), and with a kiddo on the autism spectrum. We've had food allergies and sensitivities, too. I mean, they do SUCH a fantastic job of really taking care of anyone and everyone there - lots of special needs kids (and adults) are welcomed with open arms and accomodated in every way. I think, if the finances permit, a December trip may be in order! Thanks for the input! S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 8, 2008 Report Share Posted January 8, 2008 Oh, Okay, if you're going to twist my arm We're thinking maybe December of '08 - if we should be able to afford it. Or, maybe early '09. That should give us adequate time to plan and maybe we'll even be finished with casting!! Wouldn't that be fantastic!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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