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    Sean is 10!!!

    HAPPY  BELATED BIRTHDAY SEAN!!   My internet service has been down for days Hope you had a wonderful joyous day!
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    weight Advice Please.

    I need some help too! Brandon age 13 is on creon 20 and when he came to me a week ago he weighed 85 pounds  he only weighed 34pounds   2 years ago before children services stepped in. anyway he just won't eat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Although today he asked me for french toast for breakfast.  i made him...
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    If Life Gives you Lemons.......

    I have found that when my life gets crummy I search out someone else with  a problem a bit harder to solve than mine and just a hug or smile and lots and lots of prayer! It is amazing what happens when we don't focus on our circumstance  I know it is very hard to do at times  oh by the way i...
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    swimming questions

    ok after reading all the post I feel better. Brandon wants to swim in our pool  we have had trouble keeping the chemicals stabilized so he hasn't gotten in. he said his doctors said chlorinated water only ....... then we have michael with special needs pool pants  (gotta watch that).  Brandon...
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    pretty healthy??

    Brandon is taking Creon20  tablets and other than a few test now and then he is doing well.  he was sitting here beside me and was overwhelmed I cared enough to research CF.  Anyway so does this sound like he is doing pretty good to all of you?
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    I need help with food ideas for my toddler

    I was wondering about the Carnation drink vs. Ensure.. is there more "medical" reason for ensure ? Is it more nutritional ?
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    Snack idea

    Thanks for all the help!!!! We LOVE peanut butter here so not a problem. Yes Brandon has digestive problems and is on enzymes.. he also had a mother that did not  want to or care to make sure he was fed properly so eating is a bad mental thing for him. I on the other hand am a food network freak...
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    Snack idea

    Brandon-CF    and Christopher are  finally arriving this Friday!!!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> I was wondering what snacks should I have  if any for Brandon it is a 3 hour (at least) drive from airport to home. We will be able to stop for lunch, making sure he...
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    "gay" has a new meaning!!!!!!!!!!!!

    "gay I just wanted to comment on "retarded" being a mother of a child classified as MRDD (Mentally Retarded /Developmentally Challenged) I look at it this way, my son is Developmentally Challenged and that is how he is  addressed at his school  not necessarily Retarded which also means being...
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    80s Music - wow

    Now I feel old     I also remember a show with Wolfman Jack  on friday nights and  I also enjoy the remakes of the 70 and 80's music by someone today and my kids can't figure out how  the old lady knows the words
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    Relationship Question

    <b>Nothing</b> on earth constitutes being used as a doormat.. however your spouse is probably not a mind reader  (quote from my hubby).... I do not believe in a 50/50 relationship I believe both parties have to be willing to give 100 percent.<br> First thing is to  get your husband alone  and...
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    Why your username?

    Risa<br> CB Handles....Lets not go there!!!!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">  wow what memories LOL
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    Why your Username?

    the post before was mine  I will never get the hang of this   lol<br> <br> momofsix  well soon...... to be momofsix    and I LOVE that!
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    talk about a kick in the head

    Wow  This aunt  <b>HAS  got to be my mother -in-law</b> !<b>!!!  </b>I have not yet got the privilege of seeing how she interacts with Brandon and Christopher (I already know the answer) but I have had my heart broken many times with the way she approaches Michael.... Michael pinches, pulls...
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    CF Clinics OHIO

    I was researching some clinics today in Ohio and I feel that Columbus Children's will be the best as of now.  If anyone can help me with some info I would appreciate it. I found a Dr. Allen there.  I am trying to have everything in order before Brandon gets to my home  Thanks<br> <br> <br> Also...
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    Swimming

    I have so much to learn!!!!<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">  I am so thankful I found this site..    Brandon told me he loves to swim but I am not sure if it is a pool or the ocean. he is in Florida now.. We have a back yard  pool, never would have  even thought...
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    Remission?

    From what I understand at this point Brandon is mostly digestion... I spoke with the caseworker today she said he is doing wonderful  and he is actually able to take physical education  at school  now  so i am praying he continues doing well. Please forgive me i am very new to CF and i am trying...
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    Remission?

    Thanks for all the "compliments" however I am an ordinary person with a big heart <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0"><br> <br> All of you are <i><b><span style= " text-decoration: underline;">amazing</b></i> !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   <b>F</b>or those of you dealing with CF  being strong and...
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    Remission?

    <b>WOW</b> You all are so GREAT!!!!! I am a bit overwhelmed with the load of info but I will be ok, once Brandon and I get together and in a routine. He is a  picky eater but because his birth mom didn't cook and I have  been told that most of his food was gross or spoiled he is afraid of food...
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    Remission?

    Thank You all so much... I thought <i><span>Remission</i> sounded like a word not to be used dealing with CF. When I  spoke to Brandon he said the breathing  treatments he was able to stop... I guess we will have to see what  is going on when he gets here hopefully by the end of the month..  No...
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