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Original poster, I would encourage you to look at my website that was referenced earlier in the thread (<A href="http://www.geocities.com/MurrensNatureMama">www.geocities.com/MurrensNatureMama</A>) though it mainly deals with the parameters for a healthy pregnancy, there are some links to...

Coll said it very well. I will add my experience. I had a rough start at things, but being breastfed was one of the healthiest choices my mom made for me. Definitely breastfeed! After my diagnosis and getting started on therapies, things started looking up. I didn't go in the hospital again...

I've done some other things (non-antibiotic) that have really helped in my maintenance. My need for antibiotics, both oral and IV has been steadily decreasing for the last 4 years. I'd be happy to detail some of these things. I've tried to avoid the use of antibiotics as much as possible, even...

OK. I'll try again to post my reply. First thing I'd say is be careful with regular cleaners.One thing that many people do not realize is that one of the most hazardous and chemical-laden places to be is your home. We tend to clean with lots of different chemicals and not get near enough...

I haven't heard of that particular supplement, but I take Reliv and have found it to be very easy to absorb (I don't need enzymes with it). My daughter takes the Kids Now (vanilla) and loves it. She begs for it. She likes the adults' Now also. You can read more about my experience with Reliv at...

RE: baby book? I definitely agree with scrapbooking ALL of life. We got a little notebook for my daughter (who does NOT have CF) and that is where I keep information on family health history as well as her personal history. For me, this book is not the scrapbook, but it is a way of keeping...

To all of you currently in this situation, who previously have been or who are anticipating being there in the future (Jason, Heathor and others), there are two websites that deal with these things:Julie's www.cysticfibrosismaleinfertility.comMy www.geocities.com/MurrensNatureMamaI would...

My mom breastfed me for several months (I was 7 months old at diagnosis). I didn't gain weight and had constant diarrhea, but she noticed that when they put me on formula I began crying after the bottles because my stomach hurt and I was still hungry. I hadn't cried after nursing. She also found...

I had posted a reply here over the weekend. Does anyone know where it went? It was about natural cleaning products and the dangers of a house being *too* clean.

I know my docs noted mild clubbing on my fingers from an early age (earliest I remember was like 10-12). I didn't notice it in my toes until high school. I had been on the swim team for years and we all walked around barefoot (obviously). I just remember one day sitting there and noticing that...

How you react to a pregnancy is very idividual. There are some places you can go to check the safety of medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Some medications are only unsafe suring certain time-frames. There are several links from my website (which Julie posted above and is referenced...

Jody gave a great description of how and why homeopathy works. One of the descriptions my homeopath gave me is that they used to use quinine to treat malaria. But, when you are healthy and you take quinine, you display symptoms very similar to malaria. The reason it works this way by matchin...

Hey froggy! I like your signature line!

I have a handful of home remedies for yeast infections (i.e. yeast overgrowth) listed on my "Wellness" page (<A href="http://www.geocities.com/MurrensNatureMama/wellness">www.geocities.com/MurrensNatureMama/wellness</A>) you can use tea tree oil, vinegar, acidophilus, HSO, calendula, gentian...

I know that when I am cultured I usually show up more than a dozen strains of various bacteria. Some are cousins of others that I have. But, even with all of these bacteria, I am pretty healthy (FEV1 - mid-90's) and am resistant to few antibiotics. I'd do a web search on those particular...

I have recently begun seeing a homeopath and have been very pleased at his approach. He looked at the list of my medications and therapies and did not feel that any of them would affect homeopathic remedies or vice versa. I am new to homeopathy and so I don't have a lot of backgroud to share...

Medela and Soy:La Leche League offers the Lact-Aid Nursing Trainer and Medela Supplemental Nursing Systems in their catalogue (<A href="http://www.lalecheleague.org">www.lalecheleague.org</A>) for  less that $50(US) each. The SNS is not the same as a pump. The pump is to feed your milk from some...

PS - colostrum, the first milk that is available in your breast upon giving birth is EXCELLENT at helping the baby pass meconium. So, even if a baby has meconium ileus, breastfeeding should pose no threat. Most babies with meconium ileus will not have trouble breastfeeding, but will not desire a...

Be careful about the use of formulas and do your research on any kind you choose. there are some contraindications to the use of soy-based formulas as they can (but do not always) produce a hormone imbalance and a nutrtional deficit. Regarding breastfeeding a baby with CF. This is actually the...

I love Emeraldmirror's idea that snoring is a subconscious way of getting even! HA! I must cough more than I thought. My coughing doesn't wake my husband most nights, but his snoring can keep me up even if I'm in another ROOM!When we are still awake and chatting (in bed) and I cough, he usually...