Tips for Managing Pre-Clinic Day AnxietyI am writing this article now in the wake of having my clinic visit a few days ago. And, let me preface by saying I had a GOOD visit (which...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Work and Cystic Fibrosis“Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays,” is a fairly well-known phrase, especially in the working world. It’s an acknowledgment of the fact that weekends are too short...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tales From A Young Looking 29-Year-OldDue to not being diagnosed until I was 3 and the ensuing malnutrition that comes along with a lifetime of cystic fibrosis (and some “shorty” family genes), I stand at...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Can I Keep Working? When It's Time To Take A Step BackI’m a very motivated individual. I always ran for every board, committee, or leadership position I could. I starting working young. I had always wanted a career in real estate...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Fall Preparation Guide: Entering the Season With an Attitude of GratitudeI’ll admit it. Fall has never been my favorite season. The falling leaves carry with them a very heavy weight for me. The end of summer typically means the end...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Using My Treatment Time for GoodSeventy-five minutes a day lost. That is how I felt about my treatment time for most of my life. Yes, I would catch up on my shows, or watch Netflix...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Journey to Motherhood: A Mom with Cystic FibrosisAll my life I knew I’d be unable to have children biologically, but I never saw that as an obstacle to becoming a mother. I knew from a fairly young...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Part Two: Preparing for the HospitalIf only “hospital knowledge” could be used on my resume. I have cystic fibrosis and spent a lot of time growing up in the hospital. As a child, I’d spend...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Travel and Cystic FibrosisTraveling with cystic fibrosis can be challenging at times. However, CF is manageable with the right preparation and precautions. Although it may seem like a lot more work to travel...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating Weather With Cystic FibrosisJust as each individual’s journey with cystic fibrosis (CF) can vary, so can their response to different environmental factors. Some may enjoy certain seasons or weather, while others may find...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments