Switching DoctorsIn a previous article, I spoke about switching pharmacies. Changing to a new pharmacy needs planning and communication. But it can be...reactions2comments
Cystic-Fibrosis.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on Cystic-Fibrosis.com, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated...reactionscomments
Why Is Asking for Help So Difficult?Why as humans do we have such a difficult time admitting we need help? Maybe it’s because being vulnerable is an uncomfortable...reactions1comment
Individualized Health Plan: Medication and FoodIn my previous article, I detailed Margo’s Individualized Health Plan (IHP) and our initial meeting with the school nurse. We left the...reactionscomments
Ask the Health Leaders: CF ProgressionThere is a progressive nature to cystic fibrosis (CF), and it is a reality of living with CF despite recent advances in...reactions2comments
A Thank You To All the Moms With Adult CF ChildrenTo All the Moms with Adult CF Children: Present from the very beginning, this is a thank you to all the moms...reactionscomments
My First Week on TrikaftaI started Trikafta on November, 26th 2019: the week of Thanksgiving. I kept a detailed log of how I felt each day...reactionscomments
CF and Infertility After Pregnancy*Trigger warning: This article topic involves pregnancy, infertility, and mildly graphic descriptions of cystic fibrosis-related medical issues including hemoptysis. My pregnancy with...reactionscomments
Staying Active with CFStaying active can feel like a balancing act, especially as a person living with cystic fibrosis (CF). Sure, there are plenty of...reactionscomments
CF and Caregiver AnxietyI cannot think of a time that I was not anxious. I believe it is now a part of who I am...reactionscomments
Creating A CF Individualized Health Plan (IHP)For the next step in our prep for Margo to start kindergarten, my husband and I met with the school nurse. We...reactionscomments
Family Activities with CF Involve More PlanningEvery year before winter hits, we like to enjoy the outdoors and go out with a BANG! My husband and I foster...reactionscomments
My Morning Routine - Investing in My Health & MyselfBeing a mother is a full-time job. Managing cystic fibrosis is a full-time job. Adding those two things together felt, at times...reactionscomments
The Many Colors of Cystic Fibrosis: Red (Part 1)If you haven’t read my previous article, “The Many Colors of Cystic Fibrosis: Blue,” you need to know that I am a...reactionscomments
Blood Glucose Monitoring Devices for CF-Related Diabetes: Part 1Cystic fibrosis (CF)-related diabetes is a common complication of CF. The treatment of CF-related diabetes (CFRD) is important as diabetes is associated...reactionscomments
Getting Ready for Cold and Flu Season (Part 1)Cold and flu season is coming up very soon. And in this two-part series, I’ll be sharing information with you on how...reactionscomments
Challenges of Being A Caregiver with CFCancer is an unwelcome yet frequent visitor that seems to always show up uninvited in my family. As a kid, I lost...reactionscomments
Getting Ready for Cold and Flu Season (Part 2)In my previous article, I wrote about how to prepare for cold and flu season. I shared practical steps to keeping your...reactionscomments
Routine CF Screening 101When you live with CF, there are many appointments and routine tests completed to make sure you are healthy and thriving. Firstly...reactionscomments
Home Sweet Home: After SurgeryAs I wrote about in a previous blog post, having surgery is sometimes a part of life. And feelings of anxiety can...reactionscomments
