Back to school Secrets and Ideas

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JennifersHope

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Okay I know I am not a mom, (except to my little puppy) But I love reading about the kids on here and how they are doing, what they are up to, and I am dying to hear about their first days of school. PLus I want pictures..

I was reading about the school lunch ideas but I thought it would be fun to start a post that adult CFers as well as moms could post to about Getting your child or how your mom got you ready for school. Any shortcuts used, what are the tricks of the trade, secrets to make things go faster and ideas to be able to "fit it all in"

Since we didn't know I had CF when I was a kid most stuff doesn't apply to me.. but I can't wait to see what others write..
 
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JennifersHope

New member
Okay I know I am not a mom, (except to my little puppy) But I love reading about the kids on here and how they are doing, what they are up to, and I am dying to hear about their first days of school. PLus I want pictures..

I was reading about the school lunch ideas but I thought it would be fun to start a post that adult CFers as well as moms could post to about Getting your child or how your mom got you ready for school. Any shortcuts used, what are the tricks of the trade, secrets to make things go faster and ideas to be able to "fit it all in"

Since we didn't know I had CF when I was a kid most stuff doesn't apply to me.. but I can't wait to see what others write..
 
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JennifersHope

New member
Okay I know I am not a mom, (except to my little puppy) But I love reading about the kids on here and how they are doing, what they are up to, and I am dying to hear about their first days of school. PLus I want pictures..

I was reading about the school lunch ideas but I thought it would be fun to start a post that adult CFers as well as moms could post to about Getting your child or how your mom got you ready for school. Any shortcuts used, what are the tricks of the trade, secrets to make things go faster and ideas to be able to "fit it all in"

Since we didn't know I had CF when I was a kid most stuff doesn't apply to me.. but I can't wait to see what others write..
 
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JennifersHope

New member
Okay I know I am not a mom, (except to my little puppy) But I love reading about the kids on here and how they are doing, what they are up to, and I am dying to hear about their first days of school. PLus I want pictures..

I was reading about the school lunch ideas but I thought it would be fun to start a post that adult CFers as well as moms could post to about Getting your child or how your mom got you ready for school. Any shortcuts used, what are the tricks of the trade, secrets to make things go faster and ideas to be able to "fit it all in"

Since we didn't know I had CF when I was a kid most stuff doesn't apply to me.. but I can't wait to see what others write..
 
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JennifersHope

New member
Okay I know I am not a mom, (except to my little puppy) But I love reading about the kids on here and how they are doing, what they are up to, and I am dying to hear about their first days of school. PLus I want pictures..
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<br />I was reading about the school lunch ideas but I thought it would be fun to start a post that adult CFers as well as moms could post to about Getting your child or how your mom got you ready for school. Any shortcuts used, what are the tricks of the trade, secrets to make things go faster and ideas to be able to "fit it all in"
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<br />Since we didn't know I had CF when I was a kid most stuff doesn't apply to me.. but I can't wait to see what others write..
 
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babyluke

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My CFer is not school age yet, but two of his siblings are and I am already wondering how we are going to get out the door on time. Until he goes to school, I will have the luxury of doing treatments right after I get those two on the bus, but when it is Luke's turn to go, we will have to be in high gear!!! Can't wait to read other's suggestions on this one, too!
 
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babyluke

New member
My CFer is not school age yet, but two of his siblings are and I am already wondering how we are going to get out the door on time. Until he goes to school, I will have the luxury of doing treatments right after I get those two on the bus, but when it is Luke's turn to go, we will have to be in high gear!!! Can't wait to read other's suggestions on this one, too!
 
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babyluke

New member
My CFer is not school age yet, but two of his siblings are and I am already wondering how we are going to get out the door on time. Until he goes to school, I will have the luxury of doing treatments right after I get those two on the bus, but when it is Luke's turn to go, we will have to be in high gear!!! Can't wait to read other's suggestions on this one, too!
 
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babyluke

New member
My CFer is not school age yet, but two of his siblings are and I am already wondering how we are going to get out the door on time. Until he goes to school, I will have the luxury of doing treatments right after I get those two on the bus, but when it is Luke's turn to go, we will have to be in high gear!!! Can't wait to read other's suggestions on this one, too!
 
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babyluke

New member
My CFer is not school age yet, but two of his siblings are and I am already wondering how we are going to get out the door on time. Until he goes to school, I will have the luxury of doing treatments right after I get those two on the bus, but when it is Luke's turn to go, we will have to be in high gear!!! Can't wait to read other's suggestions on this one, too!
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
Next week ds starts kindergarten -- it's all day. We'll be dropping him off because otherwise with the bus or at his daycare, he'd need to leave the house about 45-60 minutes before school starts. Figure he needs the extra sleep.

His teacher will be able to give him enzymes -- there aren't full time nurses at his school. He's used to eating with his friends at preschool/daycare, so I've signed him up for hot lunch and then he'll get a snack at daycare when he's done for the day.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
Next week ds starts kindergarten -- it's all day. We'll be dropping him off because otherwise with the bus or at his daycare, he'd need to leave the house about 45-60 minutes before school starts. Figure he needs the extra sleep.

His teacher will be able to give him enzymes -- there aren't full time nurses at his school. He's used to eating with his friends at preschool/daycare, so I've signed him up for hot lunch and then he'll get a snack at daycare when he's done for the day.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
Next week ds starts kindergarten -- it's all day. We'll be dropping him off because otherwise with the bus or at his daycare, he'd need to leave the house about 45-60 minutes before school starts. Figure he needs the extra sleep.

His teacher will be able to give him enzymes -- there aren't full time nurses at his school. He's used to eating with his friends at preschool/daycare, so I've signed him up for hot lunch and then he'll get a snack at daycare when he's done for the day.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
Next week ds starts kindergarten -- it's all day. We'll be dropping him off because otherwise with the bus or at his daycare, he'd need to leave the house about 45-60 minutes before school starts. Figure he needs the extra sleep.

His teacher will be able to give him enzymes -- there aren't full time nurses at his school. He's used to eating with his friends at preschool/daycare, so I've signed him up for hot lunch and then he'll get a snack at daycare when he's done for the day.
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
Next week ds starts kindergarten -- it's all day. We'll be dropping him off because otherwise with the bus or at his daycare, he'd need to leave the house about 45-60 minutes before school starts. Figure he needs the extra sleep.
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<br />His teacher will be able to give him enzymes -- there aren't full time nurses at his school. He's used to eating with his friends at preschool/daycare, so I've signed him up for hot lunch and then he'll get a snack at daycare when he's done for the day.
 
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zeeannie

Guest
At home: We have found a way to condense the 50-60 minute treatments into a half hour deal for the before school routine. I know it's not ideal, but she's very healthy, and she does the full deal every night, and sleep outweighs strict protocol at this stage. Weekends we go back to the full deal in the mornings. She does albuterol in an MDI, then saline while she vests. After saline is complete, I give her breakfast and she eats it while finishing her vest treatment. Her breakfast is done by the time treatment is over, so the whole thing is over in a half hour instead of 60 minutes or more if everything was done consecutively.
I have all her meds for the A.M. and P.M. meals in one of those weekly pill cases so all I have to do is dump them into the little bowl we have for meds. I avoid opening six or so bottles of medication twice a day, and just do it all once a week. (I still can't believe it took me so long to think of it!!)

At School: We have a 504 on file for her, part of which includes permission for her to carry her own enzymes, thus avoiding the time-killer of stopping in the nurse's office which leaves less time to eat, and eliminates the possible exposure to sick kids.

I'm curious to see what clever tricks other people have...!
 
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zeeannie

Guest
At home: We have found a way to condense the 50-60 minute treatments into a half hour deal for the before school routine. I know it's not ideal, but she's very healthy, and she does the full deal every night, and sleep outweighs strict protocol at this stage. Weekends we go back to the full deal in the mornings. She does albuterol in an MDI, then saline while she vests. After saline is complete, I give her breakfast and she eats it while finishing her vest treatment. Her breakfast is done by the time treatment is over, so the whole thing is over in a half hour instead of 60 minutes or more if everything was done consecutively.
I have all her meds for the A.M. and P.M. meals in one of those weekly pill cases so all I have to do is dump them into the little bowl we have for meds. I avoid opening six or so bottles of medication twice a day, and just do it all once a week. (I still can't believe it took me so long to think of it!!)

At School: We have a 504 on file for her, part of which includes permission for her to carry her own enzymes, thus avoiding the time-killer of stopping in the nurse's office which leaves less time to eat, and eliminates the possible exposure to sick kids.

I'm curious to see what clever tricks other people have...!
 
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zeeannie

Guest
At home: We have found a way to condense the 50-60 minute treatments into a half hour deal for the before school routine. I know it's not ideal, but she's very healthy, and she does the full deal every night, and sleep outweighs strict protocol at this stage. Weekends we go back to the full deal in the mornings. She does albuterol in an MDI, then saline while she vests. After saline is complete, I give her breakfast and she eats it while finishing her vest treatment. Her breakfast is done by the time treatment is over, so the whole thing is over in a half hour instead of 60 minutes or more if everything was done consecutively.
I have all her meds for the A.M. and P.M. meals in one of those weekly pill cases so all I have to do is dump them into the little bowl we have for meds. I avoid opening six or so bottles of medication twice a day, and just do it all once a week. (I still can't believe it took me so long to think of it!!)

At School: We have a 504 on file for her, part of which includes permission for her to carry her own enzymes, thus avoiding the time-killer of stopping in the nurse's office which leaves less time to eat, and eliminates the possible exposure to sick kids.

I'm curious to see what clever tricks other people have...!
 
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zeeannie

Guest
At home: We have found a way to condense the 50-60 minute treatments into a half hour deal for the before school routine. I know it's not ideal, but she's very healthy, and she does the full deal every night, and sleep outweighs strict protocol at this stage. Weekends we go back to the full deal in the mornings. She does albuterol in an MDI, then saline while she vests. After saline is complete, I give her breakfast and she eats it while finishing her vest treatment. Her breakfast is done by the time treatment is over, so the whole thing is over in a half hour instead of 60 minutes or more if everything was done consecutively.
I have all her meds for the A.M. and P.M. meals in one of those weekly pill cases so all I have to do is dump them into the little bowl we have for meds. I avoid opening six or so bottles of medication twice a day, and just do it all once a week. (I still can't believe it took me so long to think of it!!)

At School: We have a 504 on file for her, part of which includes permission for her to carry her own enzymes, thus avoiding the time-killer of stopping in the nurse's office which leaves less time to eat, and eliminates the possible exposure to sick kids.

I'm curious to see what clever tricks other people have...!
 
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zeeannie

Guest
At home: We have found a way to condense the 50-60 minute treatments into a half hour deal for the before school routine. I know it's not ideal, but she's very healthy, and she does the full deal every night, and sleep outweighs strict protocol at this stage. Weekends we go back to the full deal in the mornings. She does albuterol in an MDI, then saline while she vests. After saline is complete, I give her breakfast and she eats it while finishing her vest treatment. Her breakfast is done by the time treatment is over, so the whole thing is over in a half hour instead of 60 minutes or more if everything was done consecutively.
<br />I have all her meds for the A.M. and P.M. meals in one of those weekly pill cases so all I have to do is dump them into the little bowl we have for meds. I avoid opening six or so bottles of medication twice a day, and just do it all once a week. (I still can't believe it took me so long to think of it!!)
<br />
<br />At School: We have a 504 on file for her, part of which includes permission for her to carry her own enzymes, thus avoiding the time-killer of stopping in the nurse's office which leaves less time to eat, and eliminates the possible exposure to sick kids.
<br />
<br />I'm curious to see what clever tricks other people have...!
 
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