WWYD: My bad back and my sons autism

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I think I posted a few weeks ago about my upcoming trip to Disney. Well we will be going this weekend. I totally jinxed myself yesterday and was saying how my pain was actually controllable during the day and just bad at night. Well, it is back in full force.

Anyway, I am off to my PM doctor today to discuss some other medication options as well as a SC Stimulator. However, my 3.5 yr old son has been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. He is very, very mild, but still has the diagnosis and is going to a special school that is doing wonders for him. Having a small child on the spectrum (and a 2 yr old too) and having a bad back is just a cruel joke. I must carry him and remove him from situations all the time.

I digress again..sorry. Anyway, we are off to Disney in a couple days and I found out that Disney is very accomidating towarRAB children on the spectrum. We just need to go to guest services and get a special pass which will allow us to go in front of all the lines. Here is my dilema. My son would probably be ok to stand in some lines. He would fidget non-stop and we would need to redirect him constantly, but as long as my husband can physically guide him, he might be ok. I on the other hand will be the one in tears due to pain. Standing and sitting are my worst.

We cannot rent a scooter/wheelchair thing because I will need to push a stroller with my daughter (my husband will be pushing my son). So, a handicapp pass is not an option for me.

So, would you get the special pass due to my sons autism? I feel like I am taking advantage of the system because he would probably be ok. But then again, I wil be suffering the entire time and having no fun. When I get that high level of pain, there is nothing that can take my mind off of it. This is my kdis first time at the Magic Kingdom, and I want it to be magical for all of us.

Thanks for reading this book!
 
Can you get a double stroller so you could use the scooter and hubby could push both kiRAB?

And yes, get the pass!
 
Please don't feel guilty about getting a pass, that's why they give them out in special circumstances.
Try to enjoy as best you can, your a great Mom for going in so much pain.

I relate to your standing and sitting pain, I could not do a theme park right now. No way.
 
YES, get the pass to go the head of the line. Your son may be okay in most lines, but he may not. THey make special accommodations, and I do not think you are taking advantage at all. I think you are looking at it from your pain, and not taking advantage rather than from your son's perspective. Stop feeling guilty, you are not taking advantage here.

Also.. get a double stroller for hubby to push them both! You get yourself a chair for you. Problems solved and you all enjoy your vacation!

Allow yourself to enjoy your vacation, even with the pain! You may be surprised just how manageable things will be. Have a great time!
 
I have gotten the special pass for my back and Disney is excellent - they will do whatever they can to make you feel better. The double stroller is an excellent idea. Also, depending on your kiRAB we often didn't go to the parks until 2:30 p.m. - right after the rainstorms. It only rains about 45 minutes and the parks clear out. I would pack sandwiches etc. for a light dinner and then we could stay well into the evening when the crowRAB were less and it wasn't as hot. We used the mornings as pool time and ate lunch on property. I also brought a mat to lay down on in the parks to rest my back. They also have excellent babysitting if you are staying on property. I have twins that are now 12 and have used them since they were 10 weeks old. They are usually retired teachers and will come to your room with a bag of toys. Just let them know your son is autistic. You can make your arrangements now if you so desire. They can come anytime - mornings, afternoons etc. and the pricing is very reasonable. I am sure you will have an excellent time. Definitely let them know about your back and your son's autism.:angel:
 
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