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dyza

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I'm sure he will be fine. I usually go with the misses to the clinic, but on occasion have gone myself. The docs and nurses dont suddenly change I found, and that it was just the same as before....only I got to flirt more with the nurses....LOL shhh

If he is that uncertain, give him a list, isn't that what you like to do best, order your men about.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
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dyza

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I'm sure he will be fine. I usually go with the misses to the clinic, but on occasion have gone myself. The docs and nurses dont suddenly change I found, and that it was just the same as before....only I got to flirt more with the nurses....LOL shhh

If he is that uncertain, give him a list, isn't that what you like to do best, order your men about.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
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dyza

New member
I'm sure he will be fine. I usually go with the misses to the clinic, but on occasion have gone myself. The docs and nurses dont suddenly change I found, and that it was just the same as before....only I got to flirt more with the nurses....LOL shhh

If he is that uncertain, give him a list, isn't that what you like to do best, order your men about.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
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dyza

New member
I'm sure he will be fine. I usually go with the misses to the clinic, but on occasion have gone myself. The docs and nurses dont suddenly change I found, and that it was just the same as before....only I got to flirt more with the nurses....LOL shhh

If he is that uncertain, give him a list, isn't that what you like to do best, order your men about.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
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dyza

New member
I'm sure he will be fine. I usually go with the misses to the clinic, but on occasion have gone myself. The docs and nurses dont suddenly change I found, and that it was just the same as before....only I got to flirt more with the nurses....LOL shhh

If he is that uncertain, give him a list, isn't that what you like to do best, order your men about.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
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jimiv

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As a father I would suggest that he bring a notepad, insurance cards, a list of questions that you all have spoken about previously. He should write down all the results and measurements. He needs to remember that this is a process. The goals for a child with CF who is asymptomatic is to be healthy and enjoy being a baby, toddler, child,..... My son is 9 and after his adnoids were removed at age 4, the only problem has been with gaining weight and maintaining his cool around other children. I guess the simplest suggestion is not to make a big deal about the appointment. It is a routine appointment for a regular checkup.

Jim father of Parker 9 w/cf
 
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jimiv

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As a father I would suggest that he bring a notepad, insurance cards, a list of questions that you all have spoken about previously. He should write down all the results and measurements. He needs to remember that this is a process. The goals for a child with CF who is asymptomatic is to be healthy and enjoy being a baby, toddler, child,..... My son is 9 and after his adnoids were removed at age 4, the only problem has been with gaining weight and maintaining his cool around other children. I guess the simplest suggestion is not to make a big deal about the appointment. It is a routine appointment for a regular checkup.

Jim father of Parker 9 w/cf
 
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jimiv

New member
As a father I would suggest that he bring a notepad, insurance cards, a list of questions that you all have spoken about previously. He should write down all the results and measurements. He needs to remember that this is a process. The goals for a child with CF who is asymptomatic is to be healthy and enjoy being a baby, toddler, child,..... My son is 9 and after his adnoids were removed at age 4, the only problem has been with gaining weight and maintaining his cool around other children. I guess the simplest suggestion is not to make a big deal about the appointment. It is a routine appointment for a regular checkup.

Jim father of Parker 9 w/cf
 
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jimiv

New member
As a father I would suggest that he bring a notepad, insurance cards, a list of questions that you all have spoken about previously. He should write down all the results and measurements. He needs to remember that this is a process. The goals for a child with CF who is asymptomatic is to be healthy and enjoy being a baby, toddler, child,..... My son is 9 and after his adnoids were removed at age 4, the only problem has been with gaining weight and maintaining his cool around other children. I guess the simplest suggestion is not to make a big deal about the appointment. It is a routine appointment for a regular checkup.

Jim father of Parker 9 w/cf
 
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jimiv

New member
As a father I would suggest that he bring a notepad, insurance cards, a list of questions that you all have spoken about previously. He should write down all the results and measurements. He needs to remember that this is a process. The goals for a child with CF who is asymptomatic is to be healthy and enjoy being a baby, toddler, child,..... My son is 9 and after his adnoids were removed at age 4, the only problem has been with gaining weight and maintaining his cool around other children. I guess the simplest suggestion is not to make a big deal about the appointment. It is a routine appointment for a regular checkup.

Jim father of Parker 9 w/cf
 
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AbbysMama

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Thank you all for your advice. Dave is looking forward to it actually. He hasn't been in so long that he was afraid that he was looking unsupportive or disinterested when that wasn't the case at all. If any other ideas pop up, just put them on here. I like the idea of a list. Lists are GREAT. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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AbbysMama

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Thank you all for your advice. Dave is looking forward to it actually. He hasn't been in so long that he was afraid that he was looking unsupportive or disinterested when that wasn't the case at all. If any other ideas pop up, just put them on here. I like the idea of a list. Lists are GREAT. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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AbbysMama

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Thank you all for your advice. Dave is looking forward to it actually. He hasn't been in so long that he was afraid that he was looking unsupportive or disinterested when that wasn't the case at all. If any other ideas pop up, just put them on here. I like the idea of a list. Lists are GREAT. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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AbbysMama

New member
Thank you all for your advice. Dave is looking forward to it actually. He hasn't been in so long that he was afraid that he was looking unsupportive or disinterested when that wasn't the case at all. If any other ideas pop up, just put them on here. I like the idea of a list. Lists are GREAT. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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AbbysMama

New member
Thank you all for your advice. Dave is looking forward to it actually. He hasn't been in so long that he was afraid that he was looking unsupportive or disinterested when that wasn't the case at all. If any other ideas pop up, just put them on here. I like the idea of a list. Lists are GREAT. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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CFHockeyMom

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Hubby was a stay at home dad when the boys were little and did a lot of the clinic visits alone. Dads do things differently but in the end, he survived and so did Sean. One comment is that dads tend not to relay all the information obtained at clinic so I've become quite good at debriefing. Just a suggestion but if there is anything in particular that you want to know, make sure you write it down and give it to him so he remembers to ask. Now, if he remembers the answer, well that's another issue.

I've found that the folks at clinic really love to see dads that are involved and they mostly understand how dads operate. That said, don't be afraid to call the nurse a day or two after the visit to get the rundown.
 
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CFHockeyMom

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Hubby was a stay at home dad when the boys were little and did a lot of the clinic visits alone. Dads do things differently but in the end, he survived and so did Sean. One comment is that dads tend not to relay all the information obtained at clinic so I've become quite good at debriefing. Just a suggestion but if there is anything in particular that you want to know, make sure you write it down and give it to him so he remembers to ask. Now, if he remembers the answer, well that's another issue.

I've found that the folks at clinic really love to see dads that are involved and they mostly understand how dads operate. That said, don't be afraid to call the nurse a day or two after the visit to get the rundown.
 
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CFHockeyMom

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Hubby was a stay at home dad when the boys were little and did a lot of the clinic visits alone. Dads do things differently but in the end, he survived and so did Sean. One comment is that dads tend not to relay all the information obtained at clinic so I've become quite good at debriefing. Just a suggestion but if there is anything in particular that you want to know, make sure you write it down and give it to him so he remembers to ask. Now, if he remembers the answer, well that's another issue.

I've found that the folks at clinic really love to see dads that are involved and they mostly understand how dads operate. That said, don't be afraid to call the nurse a day or two after the visit to get the rundown.
 
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CFHockeyMom

New member
Hubby was a stay at home dad when the boys were little and did a lot of the clinic visits alone. Dads do things differently but in the end, he survived and so did Sean. One comment is that dads tend not to relay all the information obtained at clinic so I've become quite good at debriefing. Just a suggestion but if there is anything in particular that you want to know, make sure you write it down and give it to him so he remembers to ask. Now, if he remembers the answer, well that's another issue.

I've found that the folks at clinic really love to see dads that are involved and they mostly understand how dads operate. That said, don't be afraid to call the nurse a day or two after the visit to get the rundown.
 
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CFHockeyMom

New member
Hubby was a stay at home dad when the boys were little and did a lot of the clinic visits alone. Dads do things differently but in the end, he survived and so did Sean. One comment is that dads tend not to relay all the information obtained at clinic so I've become quite good at debriefing. Just a suggestion but if there is anything in particular that you want to know, make sure you write it down and give it to him so he remembers to ask. Now, if he remembers the answer, well that's another issue.

I've found that the folks at clinic really love to see dads that are involved and they mostly understand how dads operate. That said, don't be afraid to call the nurse a day or two after the visit to get the rundown.
 
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