Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 Welcome Deborah, I am a Deborah too but I go by Deb A. I have three girls and two of them have CF there ages are 9,7,4. I dread the teenage year so you will have to prepare me for those year too come. And I hear that girls are worse then boys. Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 Hi . I am a mother of three boys ages are 11,14,and16. My oldest one has cf. He is doing go od to.His doctors are IN duke hospital in Durham n.c. . Im having problems with .He doesn't want to take his medicine or do his vest. He's a typical teenager. He was working at arestaurant. for 2 years. He got mad and quit. Anyway It will be nice to talk to other parents with cf. thank-you for letting m e join . it helps to know that Im not alone. Deborah Waller --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 You are never alone here, that's for sure. My granddaughter is 17 . (just had birthday) and she also goes to the Duke CF Center. She loves it. Bill Taub is her favorite ,He is the social worker. Very nice, laid back guy. ERIN is very motivated as she is getting ready for college and her boyfriend is already there. she is applying for every scholarship there is :) There are quite a few , especially for CF & for chronically ill disease persons. They don't have to be really sickly , just have the disease. TEENS are in a hard spot whether they have CF or not .......that just adds to it. you sound like a very dedicated and loving mom , so he will pull thru this. Write anytime. Many will have similar stories, you aren't ever alone here.!!:) LOVE & HUGS, grandmomBEV Cystic Fibrosis Hi . I am a mother of three boys ages are 11,14,and16. My oldest one has cf. He is doing go od to.His doctors are IN duke hospital in Durham n.c. . Im having problems with .He doesn't want to take his medicine or do his vest. He's a typical teenager. He was working at arestaurant. for 2 years. He got mad and quit. Anyway It will be nice to talk to other parents with cf. thank-you for letting m e join . it helps to know that Im not alone. Deborah Waller --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 Hi DEB A: I was just reading the posts and found yours. I know a lady from a small town in arkansas that has three girls and two of them have CF. I was wondering if you might be the same person......mom of jake 16 y/o w/cf --- gdattig@... wrote: > Welcome Deborah, > I am a Deborah too but I go by Deb A. I have three > girls and two of them have > CF there ages are 9,7,4. I dread the teenage year so > you will have to prepare > me for those year too come. And I hear that girls > are worse then boys. Deb A > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 In a message dated 10/31/01 2:31:40 PM Central Standard Time, aheartlike_his@... writes: << Hi DEB A: I was just reading the posts and found yours. I know a lady from a small town in arkansas that has three girls and two of them have CF. I was wondering if you might be the same person......mom of jake 16 y/o w/cf >> Nope I live in Iowa but I do have a sister in law that lives in Arkansas. Deb A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 > >Reply-To: cfparents >To: cfparents >CC: special759@... >Subject: Cystic Fibrosis >Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 10:02:21 -0800 (PST) > >Hi . I am a mother of three boys ages are 11,14,and16. My oldest one has >cf. He is doing go od to.His doctors are IN duke hospital in Durham n.c. . >Im having problems with .He doesn't want to take his medicine or do his >vest. He's a typical teenager. He was working at arestaurant. for 2 years. >He got mad and quit. Anyway It will be nice to talk to other parents with >cf. thank-you for letting m e join . it helps to know that Im not alone. > > > Deborah Waller > > > > >--------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 31, 2001 Report Share Posted October 31, 2001 Deborah, Hi... I can completely relate to your post. I also have a son, 16, that goes to Vanderbilt in Nashville. And he is another typical teen... doesn't want to do his vest or medications either... I consider it a major accomplishment if we go thru just one day with him doing all of the treatments and meds... He is also doing well, but could be better if he were to take his treatments more seriously. I believe that most teens think themselves invincible, and cf kids are no exception. They may even go to a more extreme level, just to prove that they can be a " normal " teen too...Welcome to the group and... Good luck!.... Weathers Reply-To: cfparents Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 10:02:21 -0800 (PST) To: cfparents Cc: special759@... Subject: Cystic Fibrosis Hi . I am a mother of three boys ages are 11,14,and16. My oldest one has cf. He is doing go od to.His doctors are IN duke hospital in Durham n.c. . Im having problems with .He doesn't want to take his medicine or do his vest. He's a typical teenager. He was working at arestaurant. for 2 years. He got mad and quit. Anyway It will be nice to talk to other parents with cf. thank-you for letting m e join . it helps to know that Im not alone. Deborah Waller --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2001 Report Share Posted November 1, 2001 I know this probably is not what you want to hear, but my sister did the same thing. She completely quit enzymes, treatments, vitamins. Everything! About the same age. My mom went to the doctors in tears, and they told her that my sister was old enough to understand the necessity for these things for her health, she was going to have to make her own decisions, and at this point, there was not much good in trying to make her do what she was not going to do. It was so hard for Mom and I, to watch her do this, and she's still doing it at 25! But, I guess there is some truth in it. My sister did just fine, and occasionally realizes that it's time to see the doc., but not nearly as timely as we would like. I think that they do know the consequences and will take charge as they need to. I think that if they need the enzymes - the stomach aches will be unbearable - and the gas! And I think, if your son needs his treatments, you will hear it in his cough or breathing. Try not to worry too much - but consult your doctor and social worker for some advice too - they probably see this a lot! They are just discovering themselves and it may take some time. I think it is important to keep stressing the importance of enzymes and treatments, and the awful repercussions that could follow if he does not start taking charge of his CF on his own! Melinda - son 2.5 wcf and sister 25 wcf Cystic Fibrosis Hi . I am a mother of three boys ages are 11,14,and16. My oldest one has cf. He is doing go od to.His doctors are IN duke hospital in Durham n.c. . Im having problems with .He doesn't want to take his medicine or do his vest. He's a typical teenager. He was working at arestaurant. for 2 years. He got mad and quit. Anyway It will be nice to talk to other parents with cf. thank-you for letting m e join . it helps to know that Im not alone. Deborah Waller --------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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