CF and Yeast InfectionsCandida is a yeast, a type of fungus, that inhabits the normal flora in humans. However, overgrowth of candida can result in...reactionscomments
Painful TruthThere’s a topic I usually don’t talk about because it was hard to come to terms with it. I found courage and...reactions2comments
Storing CF Medication On The GoAs a busy mother, I spend a lot of time multitasking and rushing out the door to some engagement or errand I...reactionscomments
Sorting Out Hopes and DreamsRoughly 10 years ago, while at a CF Foundation event during the “My Dream” campaign, a writer for the Foundation asked me...reactionscomments
Part One: Growing Up in the HospitalI grew up being hospitalized 2-4 times a year. Typically, it was for a lung infection or gastrointestinal issue. Hospital stays lasted...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
With Our Son, CF Might Be the Least of Our ProblemsAs I watch my 20-month-old son spin around with his eyes closed, laughing the whole time and blissfully – maybe purposefully? –...reactionscomments
The CF Caregiver: An Honest Morning RoutineIt's just about impossible to keep a steady daily routine when you have a baby with cystic fibrosis (or a baby at...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Ten Ways to Support a Loved One With CFSupporting someone you love with cystic fibrosis is a great way to show how much you care and value their experience living...reactionscomments
Relationships with Cystic FibrosisI believe that having relationships and falling in love is very important for every person, but it’s harder to navigate when you...reactionscomments
Sick All By MyselfIt’s stressful being sick with a genetic disease that causes a wide range of chronic symptoms. It’s even harder being the only...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
The CF Sibling RelationshipRight now my kids are outside playing together in the sprinkler. I hear them laughing and having a great time out there...reactions3comments
Review of the Philips Innospire Go NebulizerThe Philips Innospire Go portable mesh nebulizer has opened up a whole new world for me when it comes to doing my...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
CF Friendships Are Worth the CostBrandon was my first close CF friend. We met decades ago during a hospital stay as teenagers, before the medical community understood...reactionscomments
Disclosing CF to Someone New Doesn't Have to Be So ComplicatedHave you ever met someone new, and instantly wondered how you would tell them you have cystic fibrosis? It’s the same plotline...reactionscomments
Decision To PortOne of the difficult things about having CF is home infusions and or hospital stays. For me, hospital stays usually last a...reactionscomments
Day In the Life of Someone with Chronic PainChronic pain is a close friend of cystic fibrosis - a particularly unwanted friend, that is. Although chronic pain is a relatively...reactionscomments
