: About Me

I am a 32 year old wife and mother. I have cystic fibrosis, 2 mitochondrial mutations, a leaky valve in my heart and a blood clotting issue. I don't mention these things for sympathy but rather because they have made me who I am. Just as being a mother and a wife has shaped my opinions and views so have they. I took classes on early child hood development and education, and taught preschool for a few years.

My passion is ...

Child development

I know too much about ...

being sick

My parents always told me ...

stop coughing!

My childhood ambition ...

to be a teacher and a mother

My favorite memory ...

playing Rad Racer and Mario Brothers with my brother Pete

Why I write ...

to express myself and share my opinions

My first job ...

was at McDonalds

My best moment ...

I have had many that I consider my best...it wouldn't be right to just pick one!

My inspiration ...

My daughter, Kate

Health & Fitness > Health Testimonies Living with Cystic Fibrosis

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First let me say that each person with Cystic Fibrosis is a little different. Some have more lung issues than pancreatic, others have major digestive issues while not having much impact to their lungs, and some have both issues. CF is progressive, those who have a mild case now may develop more moderate or severe symptoms in a year; maybe even 15 years, but no one can really predict when. Second, I'll tell you about how I live with CF. I just turned 30 earlier this year, after my birthday I had my first ever tune up. What's a tune up? Well when you have CF and you get run down and/or sick ...

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