Coughing Cousin

[pipersmom]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>hmw</b></i>

I wish that was true w/ Emily!! She comes down with more stuff than the other two... but she's not healthy in other regards (nutritionally speaking); maybe if she was she'd do better there.</end quote></div>

Harriet, you're right about nutritional status making a difference..although Piper has to take enzymes and prilosec, her weight hasn't been an issue since she was diagnosed, as a matter of fact she runs to being overweight by a few lbs. When I spoke to her Drs about reducing her calorie count, I thought they were going to kill me, lol. They said they much prefer to see a CF child a little chunky because the healthy weight seems to help them with infections and things like that..ie..you're only battling the infection and don't have to worry as much if the child is vomiting frequently or not eating as much.

Amanda
Mom to Piper 8yowcf ddf508

 

[pipersmom]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>hmw</b></i>

I wish that was true w/ Emily!! She comes down with more stuff than the other two... but she's not healthy in other regards (nutritionally speaking); maybe if she was she'd do better there.</end quote></div>

Harriet, you're right about nutritional status making a difference..although Piper has to take enzymes and prilosec, her weight hasn't been an issue since she was diagnosed, as a matter of fact she runs to being overweight by a few lbs. When I spoke to her Drs about reducing her calorie count, I thought they were going to kill me, lol. They said they much prefer to see a CF child a little chunky because the healthy weight seems to help them with infections and things like that..ie..you're only battling the infection and don't have to worry as much if the child is vomiting frequently or not eating as much.

Amanda
Mom to Piper 8yowcf ddf508

 

[pipersmom]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>hmw</b></i>

I wish that was true w/ Emily!! She comes down with more stuff than the other two... but she's not healthy in other regards (nutritionally speaking); maybe if she was she'd do better there.</end quote></div>

Harriet, you're right about nutritional status making a difference..although Piper has to take enzymes and prilosec, her weight hasn't been an issue since she was diagnosed, as a matter of fact she runs to being overweight by a few lbs. When I spoke to her Drs about reducing her calorie count, I thought they were going to kill me, lol. They said they much prefer to see a CF child a little chunky because the healthy weight seems to help them with infections and things like that..ie..you're only battling the infection and don't have to worry as much if the child is vomiting frequently or not eating as much.

Amanda
Mom to Piper 8yowcf ddf508

 

[pipersmom]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>hmw</b></i>

I wish that was true w/ Emily!! She comes down with more stuff than the other two... but she's not healthy in other regards (nutritionally speaking); maybe if she was she'd do better there.</end quote>

Harriet, you're right about nutritional status making a difference..although Piper has to take enzymes and prilosec, her weight hasn't been an issue since she was diagnosed, as a matter of fact she runs to being overweight by a few lbs. When I spoke to her Drs about reducing her calorie count, I thought they were going to kill me, lol. They said they much prefer to see a CF child a little chunky because the healthy weight seems to help them with infections and things like that..ie..you're only battling the infection and don't have to worry as much if the child is vomiting frequently or not eating as much.

Amanda
Mom to Piper 8yowcf ddf508

 

[pipersmom]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>hmw</b></i>
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<br />I wish that was true w/ Emily!! She comes down with more stuff than the other two... but she's not healthy in other regards (nutritionally speaking); maybe if she was she'd do better there.</end quote>
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<br />Harriet, you're right about nutritional status making a difference..although Piper has to take enzymes and prilosec, her weight hasn't been an issue since she was diagnosed, as a matter of fact she runs to being overweight by a few lbs. When I spoke to her Drs about reducing her calorie count, I thought they were going to kill me, lol. They said they much prefer to see a CF child a little chunky because the healthy weight seems to help them with infections and things like that..ie..you're only battling the infection and don't have to worry as much if the child is vomiting frequently or not eating as much.
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<br />Amanda
<br />Mom to Piper 8yowcf ddf508

 

[NancyLKF]

Thanks everyone. The 3 year old had a runny nose for a few days and a cough this morning. By the afternoon they say she hadn't coughed anymore. not sure if the cough was/is productive or not- this is not something I have ever thought of. I figured since she was coughing then that was it... no way we could go. But now I'm thinking that by Friday, if the cough isn't still happening it should be okay.. and if it is then we will pop in to open gifts and then head home... luckily we live close by.
Unfortunately we don't have the option of bringing Maggie to her other grandparents house. While we know that dirt won't hurt her... the house is not exactly clean ever... dishes always in sink, never take their shoes off, and forced air from a dirt basement. since she is crawling all over we'd rather stay away until she's older. plus that side of the fam doesn't really take CF that seriously. some give us a hard time when we ask them to wash their hands or use sanitizer.... and the list goes on but I'll stop.

Thanks again for your input. It helps to hear from those of you with more experience.

Happy Holidays!!!

 

[NancyLKF]

Thanks everyone. The 3 year old had a runny nose for a few days and a cough this morning. By the afternoon they say she hadn't coughed anymore. not sure if the cough was/is productive or not- this is not something I have ever thought of. I figured since she was coughing then that was it... no way we could go. But now I'm thinking that by Friday, if the cough isn't still happening it should be okay.. and if it is then we will pop in to open gifts and then head home... luckily we live close by.
Unfortunately we don't have the option of bringing Maggie to her other grandparents house. While we know that dirt won't hurt her... the house is not exactly clean ever... dishes always in sink, never take their shoes off, and forced air from a dirt basement. since she is crawling all over we'd rather stay away until she's older. plus that side of the fam doesn't really take CF that seriously. some give us a hard time when we ask them to wash their hands or use sanitizer.... and the list goes on but I'll stop.

Thanks again for your input. It helps to hear from those of you with more experience.

Happy Holidays!!!

 

[NancyLKF]

Thanks everyone. The 3 year old had a runny nose for a few days and a cough this morning. By the afternoon they say she hadn't coughed anymore. not sure if the cough was/is productive or not- this is not something I have ever thought of. I figured since she was coughing then that was it... no way we could go. But now I'm thinking that by Friday, if the cough isn't still happening it should be okay.. and if it is then we will pop in to open gifts and then head home... luckily we live close by.
Unfortunately we don't have the option of bringing Maggie to her other grandparents house. While we know that dirt won't hurt her... the house is not exactly clean ever... dishes always in sink, never take their shoes off, and forced air from a dirt basement. since she is crawling all over we'd rather stay away until she's older. plus that side of the fam doesn't really take CF that seriously. some give us a hard time when we ask them to wash their hands or use sanitizer.... and the list goes on but I'll stop.

Thanks again for your input. It helps to hear from those of you with more experience.

Happy Holidays!!!

 

[NancyLKF]

Thanks everyone. The 3 year old had a runny nose for a few days and a cough this morning. By the afternoon they say she hadn't coughed anymore. not sure if the cough was/is productive or not- this is not something I have ever thought of. I figured since she was coughing then that was it... no way we could go. But now I'm thinking that by Friday, if the cough isn't still happening it should be okay.. and if it is then we will pop in to open gifts and then head home... luckily we live close by.
Unfortunately we don't have the option of bringing Maggie to her other grandparents house. While we know that dirt won't hurt her... the house is not exactly clean ever... dishes always in sink, never take their shoes off, and forced air from a dirt basement. since she is crawling all over we'd rather stay away until she's older. plus that side of the fam doesn't really take CF that seriously. some give us a hard time when we ask them to wash their hands or use sanitizer.... and the list goes on but I'll stop.

Thanks again for your input. It helps to hear from those of you with more experience.

Happy Holidays!!!

 

[NancyLKF]

Thanks everyone. The 3 year old had a runny nose for a few days and a cough this morning. By the afternoon they say she hadn't coughed anymore. not sure if the cough was/is productive or not- this is not something I have ever thought of. I figured since she was coughing then that was it... no way we could go. But now I'm thinking that by Friday, if the cough isn't still happening it should be okay.. and if it is then we will pop in to open gifts and then head home... luckily we live close by.
<br />Unfortunately we don't have the option of bringing Maggie to her other grandparents house. While we know that dirt won't hurt her... the house is not exactly clean ever... dishes always in sink, never take their shoes off, and forced air from a dirt basement. since she is crawling all over we'd rather stay away until she's older. plus that side of the fam doesn't really take CF that seriously. some give us a hard time when we ask them to wash their hands or use sanitizer.... and the list goes on but I'll stop.
<br />
<br />Thanks again for your input. It helps to hear from those of you with more experience.
<br />
<br />Happy Holidays!!!

 

[Ratatosk]

This is a stressful time of year for a lot of us. While we have people who let us know if they're under the weather, we do have issues with others showing up sick and then my MIL concerned that we won't show up and telling us "it's 'just' a cold". We've since indicated if this happens and it's not just a cold -- once my niece had pneumonia and was helping to feed DS while my inlaws were babysitting -- we've said that we will leave.

Some people have to learn not to be so concerned with what others will think. My MIL has issues with being embarrassed if we are no shows, but now realizes that we're serious about leaving if she's less than forthright about people showing up ill.

Sounds like it's working out.

 

[Ratatosk]

This is a stressful time of year for a lot of us. While we have people who let us know if they're under the weather, we do have issues with others showing up sick and then my MIL concerned that we won't show up and telling us "it's 'just' a cold". We've since indicated if this happens and it's not just a cold -- once my niece had pneumonia and was helping to feed DS while my inlaws were babysitting -- we've said that we will leave.

Some people have to learn not to be so concerned with what others will think. My MIL has issues with being embarrassed if we are no shows, but now realizes that we're serious about leaving if she's less than forthright about people showing up ill.

Sounds like it's working out.

 

[Ratatosk]

This is a stressful time of year for a lot of us. While we have people who let us know if they're under the weather, we do have issues with others showing up sick and then my MIL concerned that we won't show up and telling us "it's 'just' a cold". We've since indicated if this happens and it's not just a cold -- once my niece had pneumonia and was helping to feed DS while my inlaws were babysitting -- we've said that we will leave.

Some people have to learn not to be so concerned with what others will think. My MIL has issues with being embarrassed if we are no shows, but now realizes that we're serious about leaving if she's less than forthright about people showing up ill.

Sounds like it's working out.

 

[Ratatosk]

This is a stressful time of year for a lot of us. While we have people who let us know if they're under the weather, we do have issues with others showing up sick and then my MIL concerned that we won't show up and telling us "it's 'just' a cold". We've since indicated if this happens and it's not just a cold -- once my niece had pneumonia and was helping to feed DS while my inlaws were babysitting -- we've said that we will leave.

Some people have to learn not to be so concerned with what others will think. My MIL has issues with being embarrassed if we are no shows, but now realizes that we're serious about leaving if she's less than forthright about people showing up ill.

Sounds like it's working out.

 

[Ratatosk]

This is a stressful time of year for a lot of us. While we have people who let us know if they're under the weather, we do have issues with others showing up sick and then my MIL concerned that we won't show up and telling us "it's 'just' a cold". We've since indicated if this happens and it's not just a cold -- once my niece had pneumonia and was helping to feed DS while my inlaws were babysitting -- we've said that we will leave.
<br />
<br />Some people have to learn not to be so concerned with what others will think. My MIL has issues with being embarrassed if we are no shows, but now realizes that we're serious about leaving if she's less than forthright about people showing up ill.
<br />
<br />Sounds like it's working out.

 

[NancyLKF]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i>

-- once my niece had pneumonia and was helping to feed DS while my inlaws were babysitting --

</end quote></div>


OMG... I don't think I would ever go back. at least not without a fight. It's like they think we just like to make a big deal for attention or something and that we just overreact. it's sad 'cause they don't realize how much they are harming the family relationships/trust.

 

[NancyLKF]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i>

-- once my niece had pneumonia and was helping to feed DS while my inlaws were babysitting --

</end quote></div>


OMG... I don't think I would ever go back. at least not without a fight. It's like they think we just like to make a big deal for attention or something and that we just overreact. it's sad 'cause they don't realize how much they are harming the family relationships/trust.

 

[NancyLKF]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i>

-- once my niece had pneumonia and was helping to feed DS while my inlaws were babysitting --

</end quote></div>


OMG... I don't think I would ever go back. at least not without a fight. It's like they think we just like to make a big deal for attention or something and that we just overreact. it's sad 'cause they don't realize how much they are harming the family relationships/trust.

 

[NancyLKF]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i>

-- once my niece had pneumonia and was helping to feed DS while my inlaws were babysitting --

</end quote>


OMG... I don't think I would ever go back. at least not without a fight. It's like they think we just like to make a big deal for attention or something and that we just overreact. it's sad 'cause they don't realize how much they are harming the family relationships/trust.

 

[NancyLKF]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Ratatosk</b></i>
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<br />-- once my niece had pneumonia and was helping to feed DS while my inlaws were babysitting --
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<br />OMG... I don't think I would ever go back. at least not without a fight. It's like they think we just like to make a big deal for attention or something and that we just overreact. it's sad 'cause they don't realize how much they are harming the family relationships/trust.
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