For all you cf mommies and daddies

[my65roses4me]

I was talking to a friend of my family the other day and she says that she works with a young woman with cf. Her little girl is two years old. My friend was telling me that this woman has been alot sicker since she had her little girl.
I know this can be true because when the child is sick then its easy to catch it from them. But I wanted to hear it from the cf moms and dads whether or not you feel you have been sicker since you have kids in the house. As most of you know I want to have my own child too and am doing my research first. Please let me know what you think. Thanks

 

[my65roses4me]

I was talking to a friend of my family the other day and she says that she works with a young woman with cf. Her little girl is two years old. My friend was telling me that this woman has been alot sicker since she had her little girl.
I know this can be true because when the child is sick then its easy to catch it from them. But I wanted to hear it from the cf moms and dads whether or not you feel you have been sicker since you have kids in the house. As most of you know I want to have my own child too and am doing my research first. Please let me know what you think. Thanks

 

[my65roses4me]

I was talking to a friend of my family the other day and she says that she works with a young woman with cf. Her little girl is two years old. My friend was telling me that this woman has been alot sicker since she had her little girl.
I know this can be true because when the child is sick then its easy to catch it from them. But I wanted to hear it from the cf moms and dads whether or not you feel you have been sicker since you have kids in the house. As most of you know I want to have my own child too and am doing my research first. Please let me know what you think. Thanks

 

[beleache]

Hi Kristina, Even though my sons are older, i now also have a 19mo. old grandson.. In my opinon, the more people in the house the more germs, and little ones get sick (and bring in germs) form day care, nursary school, school etc. I tell my kids to wash their hands constantly, and also wash mine all the time... I may be overboard, but i dont care, i'm the one that ends up in the hosp. so i do whatever it takes... it's good that your checking out all situations, because having a child does change everything... I had all 4 children before my dx, dont know if i would have made different choices if i had know... but i think information is power, hope all goes well for you whatever you decide... God Bless ... Joni 55 y/o f w c/f

 

[beleache]

Hi Kristina, Even though my sons are older, i now also have a 19mo. old grandson.. In my opinon, the more people in the house the more germs, and little ones get sick (and bring in germs) form day care, nursary school, school etc. I tell my kids to wash their hands constantly, and also wash mine all the time... I may be overboard, but i dont care, i'm the one that ends up in the hosp. so i do whatever it takes... it's good that your checking out all situations, because having a child does change everything... I had all 4 children before my dx, dont know if i would have made different choices if i had know... but i think information is power, hope all goes well for you whatever you decide... God Bless ... Joni 55 y/o f w c/f

 

[beleache]

Hi Kristina, Even though my sons are older, i now also have a 19mo. old grandson.. In my opinon, the more people in the house the more germs, and little ones get sick (and bring in germs) form day care, nursary school, school etc. I tell my kids to wash their hands constantly, and also wash mine all the time... I may be overboard, but i dont care, i'm the one that ends up in the hosp. so i do whatever it takes... it's good that your checking out all situations, because having a child does change everything... I had all 4 children before my dx, dont know if i would have made different choices if i had know... but i think information is power, hope all goes well for you whatever you decide... God Bless ... Joni 55 y/o f w c/f

 

[JazzysMom]

I have not been sicker because of catching things that my daughter brought home. My health might have deteriated at the same pace anyway, but I am sure that taking care of my daughter (even with my husbands help and her being a terrific baby) took its toll. You cant rest right when you want to. That along can do it. It wasnt my pregnancy itself. I had a fab pregnancy and it might not have been carrying for my child alone as much as working full time and carrying for her while trying to keep my health steady.

 

[JazzysMom]

I have not been sicker because of catching things that my daughter brought home. My health might have deteriated at the same pace anyway, but I am sure that taking care of my daughter (even with my husbands help and her being a terrific baby) took its toll. You cant rest right when you want to. That along can do it. It wasnt my pregnancy itself. I had a fab pregnancy and it might not have been carrying for my child alone as much as working full time and carrying for her while trying to keep my health steady.

 

[JazzysMom]

I have not been sicker because of catching things that my daughter brought home. My health might have deteriated at the same pace anyway, but I am sure that taking care of my daughter (even with my husbands help and her being a terrific baby) took its toll. You cant rest right when you want to. That along can do it. It wasnt my pregnancy itself. I had a fab pregnancy and it might not have been carrying for my child alone as much as working full time and carrying for her while trying to keep my health steady.

 

[tapia]

I can honestly say that i have gotten sick more often since my daughter came along. Many of the times i have been sick have been because my daughter has gotten a cold or a throat infection.

But i will say if i knew this ahead of time i would not change my decision about having her. I love her to death and i would do it all over again if i could.

on a side note...i have a wonderful support system and if i did not have them (my mom and my husband) i could not be able to care for my daughter when i am sick.

 

[tapia]

I can honestly say that i have gotten sick more often since my daughter came along. Many of the times i have been sick have been because my daughter has gotten a cold or a throat infection.

But i will say if i knew this ahead of time i would not change my decision about having her. I love her to death and i would do it all over again if i could.

on a side note...i have a wonderful support system and if i did not have them (my mom and my husband) i could not be able to care for my daughter when i am sick.

 

[tapia]

I can honestly say that i have gotten sick more often since my daughter came along. Many of the times i have been sick have been because my daughter has gotten a cold or a throat infection.

But i will say if i knew this ahead of time i would not change my decision about having her. I love her to death and i would do it all over again if i could.

on a side note...i have a wonderful support system and if i did not have them (my mom and my husband) i could not be able to care for my daughter when i am sick.

 

[my65roses4me]

Thank you all for your honesty. I need to her the pros and cons from those of you that have had children and have cf. There's no better way to find out than to ask all of you!!
Keep the info coming. Thanks

 

[my65roses4me]

Thank you all for your honesty. I need to her the pros and cons from those of you that have had children and have cf. There's no better way to find out than to ask all of you!!
Keep the info coming. Thanks

 

[my65roses4me]

Thank you all for your honesty. I need to her the pros and cons from those of you that have had children and have cf. There's no better way to find out than to ask all of you!!
Keep the info coming. Thanks

 

[chrissyd]

I'm 30 years old and have 1 daughter. Biologically she is my step daughter, but she has lived with my husband and I since she was 1 (shes 10 now)

I don't think that I'm sicker, but I am in a study for adults with CF and am on a steady antibiotic regimine. For people with CF thinking of having children...no matter what anyone says it is your choice. And believe me this is a pretty hot topic! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> Since I didn't give birth; I can not tell you much about CF and pregnancy. My doctor reccomended that I not do it; she said it would be a strain on my already sick body. But like I said...not really able to tell you much about that.

Sometimes I feel bad because I'm sick and I can't always be there 100% physically. Thank God for my husband, who truely is my partner. My family helps a lot too, my suggestion would be to make sure you have a very stable support system. Not just because you have CF but because being a parent is hard work. And it's nice to have back up, and people to talk to.

Although 100% phisically is not something I am able to do (due to health) I am 300% there for Kate emotionally. Physically you can skimp on (when you have too) when your sick but emotionally you should be as fully committed as you have ever been to anything else.

For your benifit definately structure a support group for you. I would reccomend it to any new parents. CF or not. And the next suggestion I'd give (you're already doing it!!) RESEARCH.
Again this is something I'd reccommend to healthy parents. Be as prepared as possible; just remember no plan survives contact with the enemy! (heehee)


Think about it like this...

All new parents get tired and rundown when they bring home a little one. That's the nature of things. With CF or any illness you need to expect that and be ready to deal with it in the best possible way.


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[chrissyd]

I'm 30 years old and have 1 daughter. Biologically she is my step daughter, but she has lived with my husband and I since she was 1 (shes 10 now)

I don't think that I'm sicker, but I am in a study for adults with CF and am on a steady antibiotic regimine. For people with CF thinking of having children...no matter what anyone says it is your choice. And believe me this is a pretty hot topic! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> Since I didn't give birth; I can not tell you much about CF and pregnancy. My doctor reccomended that I not do it; she said it would be a strain on my already sick body. But like I said...not really able to tell you much about that.

Sometimes I feel bad because I'm sick and I can't always be there 100% physically. Thank God for my husband, who truely is my partner. My family helps a lot too, my suggestion would be to make sure you have a very stable support system. Not just because you have CF but because being a parent is hard work. And it's nice to have back up, and people to talk to.

Although 100% phisically is not something I am able to do (due to health) I am 300% there for Kate emotionally. Physically you can skimp on (when you have too) when your sick but emotionally you should be as fully committed as you have ever been to anything else.

For your benifit definately structure a support group for you. I would reccomend it to any new parents. CF or not. And the next suggestion I'd give (you're already doing it!!) RESEARCH.
Again this is something I'd reccommend to healthy parents. Be as prepared as possible; just remember no plan survives contact with the enemy! (heehee)


Think about it like this...

All new parents get tired and rundown when they bring home a little one. That's the nature of things. With CF or any illness you need to expect that and be ready to deal with it in the best possible way.


<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0">

 

[chrissyd]

I'm 30 years old and have 1 daughter. Biologically she is my step daughter, but she has lived with my husband and I since she was 1 (shes 10 now)

I don't think that I'm sicker, but I am in a study for adults with CF and am on a steady antibiotic regimine. For people with CF thinking of having children...no matter what anyone says it is your choice. And believe me this is a pretty hot topic! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> Since I didn't give birth; I can not tell you much about CF and pregnancy. My doctor reccomended that I not do it; she said it would be a strain on my already sick body. But like I said...not really able to tell you much about that.

Sometimes I feel bad because I'm sick and I can't always be there 100% physically. Thank God for my husband, who truely is my partner. My family helps a lot too, my suggestion would be to make sure you have a very stable support system. Not just because you have CF but because being a parent is hard work. And it's nice to have back up, and people to talk to.

Although 100% phisically is not something I am able to do (due to health) I am 300% there for Kate emotionally. Physically you can skimp on (when you have too) when your sick but emotionally you should be as fully committed as you have ever been to anything else.

For your benifit definately structure a support group for you. I would reccomend it to any new parents. CF or not. And the next suggestion I'd give (you're already doing it!!) RESEARCH.
Again this is something I'd reccommend to healthy parents. Be as prepared as possible; just remember no plan survives contact with the enemy! (heehee)


Think about it like this...

All new parents get tired and rundown when they bring home a little one. That's the nature of things. With CF or any illness you need to expect that and be ready to deal with it in the best possible way.


<img src="i/expressions/rose.gif" border="0">

 

[Debi]

Absolutely I've been sicker since we adopted our two kids. Mine are now 20 and 17, but when they were little they brought home all sorts of germs. It just goes with the territory, and you just need to go into parenthood knowing it. Fortunately my husband has always been a 110% partner, so when the kids were really ill, he handled the "close-up" work and I was able to avoid catching many of their colds and crud. I love them dearly, but the reality is that they bring germs into the house. Some side benefits: they develop into great CPT givers and they are wonderful for fetching things for you when you're sick or tired!! Mine love taking care of me now.

Another thing to know. Whenever they are sick, they fret constantly that they are going to make me sick and I'll die and it will be their fault. No matter how many times I tell them it isn't so, they worry about it. Have since they were little. Also, anytime I do get sick, whether they have initiated the germs or not, they are sure it is their fault. Again, doesn't matter how many times my husband, me or even my doctor tells them different. Just something to be aware of.

 

[Debi]

Absolutely I've been sicker since we adopted our two kids. Mine are now 20 and 17, but when they were little they brought home all sorts of germs. It just goes with the territory, and you just need to go into parenthood knowing it. Fortunately my husband has always been a 110% partner, so when the kids were really ill, he handled the "close-up" work and I was able to avoid catching many of their colds and crud. I love them dearly, but the reality is that they bring germs into the house. Some side benefits: they develop into great CPT givers and they are wonderful for fetching things for you when you're sick or tired!! Mine love taking care of me now.

Another thing to know. Whenever they are sick, they fret constantly that they are going to make me sick and I'll die and it will be their fault. No matter how many times I tell them it isn't so, they worry about it. Have since they were little. Also, anytime I do get sick, whether they have initiated the germs or not, they are sure it is their fault. Again, doesn't matter how many times my husband, me or even my doctor tells them different. Just something to be aware of.