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  1. K

    Letter for Preschool

    Nice - I hadn't thought of giving the parents a letter. We are meeting with DD's teachers to discuss her care but a letter to the parents further helps the process! I would add that your son may cough at times but not to let their child be unnecessarily concerned that he's contagious.
  2. K

    Neilmed/sinus irrigation

    I was thinking we'd see the same...wonder if it's yet to come! I'll gag for sure. I'm right there with you!
  3. K

    Neilmed/sinus irrigation

    DD started using the Neilmed flush two nights ago per the recommendation of her RT. She's such a trooper - she didn't fight it for more than a second or two. At any rate, her RT thought she would have a lot of drainage upon flushing and that I "would be surprised at how much gunk comes out"...
  4. K

    Follow up with Dr Harry

    Excellent!
  5. K

    What can we expect?

    Aven - I love her name! Congrats! DD was diagnosed via newborn screening - the results came during a hospitalization at two weeks old. She is also homozygous dd508. She was hospitalized due to an exacerbation possibly brought on by aspiration during delivery - may not have been CF-related at...
  6. K

    Going home

    Glad you're going home to your family!
  7. K

    Skin its for the vest machine?

    They fit well...look nice!
  8. K

    Praying for Micah

    I've been thinking of them often...waiting for a post...when did he post? Prayers for comfort and peace.
  9. K

    Praying for Micah

    I've been thinking of them often...waiting for a post...when did he post? Prayers for comfort and peace.
  10. K

    Possible Meconium Ileus update

    So grateful for this news. Keep us posted!
  11. K

    Sterilizing nebulizer parts

    Tisha - was the bottle sterilizer in lieu of boiling?
  12. K

    Sterilizing nebulizer parts

    Boil x 10 mins prior to each use. If using the mask, I spray it with PureGreen24 and let it sit while boiling the nebs. I rinse it with the boiled water...
  13. K

    Staph A 4+

    Hi all...DD routinely cultures Staph A., but it was at a much higher concentration this last culture. Her doctor never called with the results (we're now 3 weeks out) but we did ask her nurse about the culture. She informed us that DD cultured Staph A. at 4+ and wondered if she's having...
  14. K

    Possible Meconium Ileus update

    I will be praying for your daughter and grandbaby...please continue to keep us posted.
  15. K

    Anyone remember me?

    I certainly remember you and actually think of you often!! Lost you on Facebook, too. I'm sorry about your fears...which are totally justified. But, I totally agree with PatPat. God has gotten us this far. I'm glad you're back - I hope you find comfort here...
  16. K

    Newly diagnosed 2 year old

    Breast milk is extremely easy to digest...that may be why. In addition, he may have had greater pancreatic function when younger...
  17. K

    Dogs ok or not?

    We had four cats and two dogs when DD was born. We now have five cats and two dogs. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0">
  18. K

    Sould we be doing breathing treatments

    DD has had CPT since two weeks old...first manually, then with the vest once big enough. I agree with prevention, prevention, prevention. Don't wait until symptoms progress. Who knows how long those symptoms would take to present themselves if more preventative action had been taken? Her xrays...
  19. K

    Two Carrier Parents

    Just an FYI, our genetic counselor was less informative than my own knowledge base. She told us to consider abortion if our son (first born, no CF) had CF via amniocentesis. I found meeting with a genetic counselor to be of absolutely no help. Your odds are as stated above...25% CF, 25%...
  20. K

    Who doesn't eat extra salt?

    If you routinely have blood work done, you may have an idea of whether or not you need to supplement. Granted...blood work only tells you what your values are today...fluctuations in electrolytes are common....
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