Keep in mind I was just diagnosed 2 months ago... all these plans were made prior to my diagnosis....

We are very very busy. My kids have something practicly everyday. The 2 major things are:

1) a trip to Lancaster PA to take them to Dutch Wonderland which is a kid friendly amusment park and

2)A week in Myrtle Beach in July.

I am very nervous about both trips... the first cause of all the walking and possible high temps the second is just the high temps I will have to deal with.
I hope I can do this!

Just remember they all have motorized carts that you can rent for the day..like theme parks and stuff...USE THEM

i cant stress this enough...even if it costs a bit of extra money if you dont feel like you can walk the whole day there is no shame in getting a motorized cart to go around in. there is no reason to limit yourself or your kids because of this. besides that they are fun to ride around on :) and if your kids are young enough they will think it is a great thing!

also drink lots and lots of water and dont feel bad if you have to stop and rest more than usual.

Hey,
Mom24princesses how ya doin?! I plan to go to school,hang out at the pool,and go horse back riding as much as possible. The sun didn't bother me too much last year so I hope this year will be the same.

Geez - someone who is doing something this summer. Four girls is a lot to control. One alone kept me busy.

Pace yourself. Do not get caught up in the energy and excitement. It can wear you out faster. As said here: use a scooter whenever you can. Kids like them! But it is for you. Don't fool yourself by being a walking person. It may not be you. I remember when and how i found that out. Watch out. Wear a hat! Drink plenty of water. Take pee breaks.
Have a good time with the kids! Take pictures. They will help to enjoy the memories ten years from now.

Everything shared here is good and valuable info.....pay attention to those have been there, done that. The difference is a dream vacation versus a nightmare.....be smart not heroic. I live 2 hrs from Myrtle, it will be hot hot hot. Enjoy the beach, I am going to Wyoming......cooler there....Take care ...

I was just diagnosed with MS on Feb 1.07. I am planing a trip to Meridan Mississippi to see my 90 year old grama. It will be the first time I am traveling with my meds. I plan on asking the airlines for assistance. This trip whould be intresting!

I have some great tips, my hubby and took our daughter to the zoo when it was really hot I rented a scooter and I have a cooler that I put in the fridge, then I tie it around my neck, it looks like a tie in the front and has some sorta silca beads that absorb water and helps keep ya cool. That worked for me and a water bottle. Have fun but remember not to over due it. ;)

I HAVE TWO BOYS THAT WANT TO GO TO CEDAR POINT FOR 2 DAYS AND DO THE WATERPARK TOO.
IM NERVOUS ABOUT IT, FOR ONE I DONT LIKE CROWDS, AND 2 IM SCARED THAT I WONT BE ABLE TO HANDLE THE HEAT AND ALOT OF WALKING. I HAVENT GONE THRU A SUMMER WITH MY MS YET, SO ITS GOING TO BE INTERESTING, I LIKE THE IDEA OF RENTING A MOTORIZED SCOOTER, BUT I FEEL FUNNY DOING THST TOO. IT SOUNDS LIKE THE BEST IDEA THOUGH.
JUST KEEP LOTS OF WATER CLOSE BY.
HAVE A FUN SUMMER,
JAV

jav- I live 25 minutes from Cedar Point. Here are some tips, When you get there walk to the back of the park and work your way forward, most people do the opposite. ANY food seller will give you a cup of cold water for free if you ask, so get lots. Since it is mostly black top it gets very hot, do what you can to keep cool.

HTH!

I have 2 kids and 1 of them is going to be taking a reptile & amphibian class for 1 week, morning only. The other has practice 2 nights/week for a theatre production she is in. We are letting our cleaners go at the end of June so it looks like I'll be spending lots of time cleaning. My kids will also be coming to pt classes with me 2-3x/week. The remainder of the time will be spent swimming and having their friends over to play. Out vacation (Disney World) isn't until October.

I plan on playing as much golf as I can. I will deal with the heat as much as I can. My thing is if I feel bad after 9, 12 15 holes to stop and not force myself to playing 18. I also hope to get down to FL. and visit friends and surf love the beach lived there for years before moving back to MD. I also hope to go camping I really enjoy sitting by a fire talking to friends. I told myself do it all until I truly can't. My body will let me know I'm sure. So to whatever ur plans enjoy them.

I wish I was going somewhere cooler! We have a trip planned to Lake Havasu Arizona, where the temperature averages 120-125 degrees during the day (not even joking). the closer it gets the more panic I feel. We went last year before I knew I had MS, I didnt know what was happening to me, I just figured it was the heat. I am getting ready to order a vest I found made specifically for women, and I think I will keep it in the ice chest!

As far as the amusement park, We do Disneyland like 5 times a year and I have learned to take it very slow and sit down at early signs of tiredness. and when I am close to being "done for the night" I let everyone know so we can work our way out of the park, quickly! and yes, they do have wheelchairs, regular and electric USE IT if you need to! Your body will thank you, and so will your family!