I fell in love with my husband as a little girl in pigtails and married him 7/7/07. Together we have a son, Nathan Parker, who is living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Although life has changed tremendously and the challenges that accompany raising a child with CF are many, I feel blessed now more than ever.
I spend the majority of my time taking care of my son's many medical issues, however I also...
Greg Katz is the founder of Surviving Strong and Surviving Strong TV. Surviving Strong is an oasis for hope, perseverance, and devotion to your health and healing. As a psychotherapist and “Health Sherpa” I understand how chaotic life can be with a chronic or life-threatening illness. I know from personal and professional experience that physical, emotional and spiritual...
This is my first time dedicating my writing to Cystic Fibrosis. I have written poems, plays and academic papers before, but I started to dry up as a writer. Once I realized that my focus on my health was taking me away from other writing projects, I realized, my health must become the focus of my writing projects! I am currently preparing for lung transplant surgery.
On April 30, 2008 our lives were changed forever! Our beautiful son Phoenix was born with Cystic Fibrosis! It's been a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, but along the way we've learned about fighting for tomorrow! Phoenix may have Cystic fibrosis but Cystic Fibrosis will never have Phoenix!
Nancy Matthews is 35 year old wife and mother with cystic fibrosis (CF) and diabetes. She has been waging a battle with CF, a terminal genetic disorder, for many years. In January of 2007, Nancyâ??s body entered the end stages of CF. On December 10, 2008 she received the miracle of a double lung transplant at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Nancy holds a BA in Psychology and...
IM A 23 YEAR OLD FEMALE STUDYING FOR A FOUNDATION DEGREE IN COMPUTERS. I HAVE VARIOUS MEDICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDING TRACHEAL STENOSIS FOR WHICH i HAVE A RESECTION AND RECONSTRUCTION. I HAVE HAD A LIVER TRANSPLANT. I ALSO SUFFER FROM SOME MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS, INC. BORDERLINE PERSONALITY DISORDER, DEPRESSION & ANXIETY AND POST TRAUMATIC DISTRESS DISORDER. AND THATS ME. ANYTHING ELSE JUST ASK.
Each week Robert Scott Bell empowers his listeners with healing principles that can aid in physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, economic and yes even political healing! Robert hosts the fastest two hours of healing information on radio, dealing with everyday health issues from the perspective of alternative/holistic health care. Robert Scott Bell tackles the tough issues and shows no fear...
Hello! I am so excited to be a part of Healthblogger. My son, Benjamin, was born with Cystic Fibrosis, March 11, 2009. My husband and I had no idea we were carriers until my initial blood work through my OB, revealed I was one. We had my husband tested, then decided on an amnio at 15 weeks gestation. A week and a half later we received the news that our son would be affected with CF. It's been a...
I am a 29 year old CFer living outside of Boston. I stopped working full time right before Christmas and will be applying for SSDI soon. I live with my boyfriend and his daughter. I love to crochet and read and nothing is more satisfying than seeing something you made on someone you love.
