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Grandma has MRSA
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lightNlife
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Others here have given you wonderful advice (particularly fondreflections). It's a tough spot to be in, but I've been there myself.
When my grandpa was dying of lung cancer, he got a particularly contagious bug (can't remember the name) in addition to MRSA. The potential risk to my health was, unfortunately, too much. For the last 2 years of my grandpa's life, I didn't get to spend any time with him beyond that of our phone calls. One Christmas in particular I was home alone, wisely "banished" from the family Christmas party, and was feeling very resentful. I was dating my (now) husband at the time, and my mom told me that missing a few parties with grandpa could potentially be a trade-off for YEARS of good health and quality of life with Brad.
This is going to be a very, very difficult time for you, especially if you and your grandmother are close. Personally, I wouldn't risk it. You're right to be nervous, and you'll have to deal with this as a sort of loss. It's tough. I know.
Prevention is key. As hard as it's going to be, please consider putting your own health on the highest peg, and limit your physical contact (direct or otherwise) as much as possible. Talk to your CF docs, and see what they recommend as far as cross-infection protocol goes.
I'm so sorry to hear you're in this dilemma. I wish you the best, and for peace of mind for all involved.
When my grandpa was dying of lung cancer, he got a particularly contagious bug (can't remember the name) in addition to MRSA. The potential risk to my health was, unfortunately, too much. For the last 2 years of my grandpa's life, I didn't get to spend any time with him beyond that of our phone calls. One Christmas in particular I was home alone, wisely "banished" from the family Christmas party, and was feeling very resentful. I was dating my (now) husband at the time, and my mom told me that missing a few parties with grandpa could potentially be a trade-off for YEARS of good health and quality of life with Brad.
This is going to be a very, very difficult time for you, especially if you and your grandmother are close. Personally, I wouldn't risk it. You're right to be nervous, and you'll have to deal with this as a sort of loss. It's tough. I know.
Prevention is key. As hard as it's going to be, please consider putting your own health on the highest peg, and limit your physical contact (direct or otherwise) as much as possible. Talk to your CF docs, and see what they recommend as far as cross-infection protocol goes.
I'm so sorry to hear you're in this dilemma. I wish you the best, and for peace of mind for all involved.
lightNlife
New member
Others here have given you wonderful advice (particularly fondreflections). It's a tough spot to be in, but I've been there myself.
When my grandpa was dying of lung cancer, he got a particularly contagious bug (can't remember the name) in addition to MRSA. The potential risk to my health was, unfortunately, too much. For the last 2 years of my grandpa's life, I didn't get to spend any time with him beyond that of our phone calls. One Christmas in particular I was home alone, wisely "banished" from the family Christmas party, and was feeling very resentful. I was dating my (now) husband at the time, and my mom told me that missing a few parties with grandpa could potentially be a trade-off for YEARS of good health and quality of life with Brad.
This is going to be a very, very difficult time for you, especially if you and your grandmother are close. Personally, I wouldn't risk it. You're right to be nervous, and you'll have to deal with this as a sort of loss. It's tough. I know.
Prevention is key. As hard as it's going to be, please consider putting your own health on the highest peg, and limit your physical contact (direct or otherwise) as much as possible. Talk to your CF docs, and see what they recommend as far as cross-infection protocol goes.
I'm so sorry to hear you're in this dilemma. I wish you the best, and for peace of mind for all involved.
When my grandpa was dying of lung cancer, he got a particularly contagious bug (can't remember the name) in addition to MRSA. The potential risk to my health was, unfortunately, too much. For the last 2 years of my grandpa's life, I didn't get to spend any time with him beyond that of our phone calls. One Christmas in particular I was home alone, wisely "banished" from the family Christmas party, and was feeling very resentful. I was dating my (now) husband at the time, and my mom told me that missing a few parties with grandpa could potentially be a trade-off for YEARS of good health and quality of life with Brad.
This is going to be a very, very difficult time for you, especially if you and your grandmother are close. Personally, I wouldn't risk it. You're right to be nervous, and you'll have to deal with this as a sort of loss. It's tough. I know.
Prevention is key. As hard as it's going to be, please consider putting your own health on the highest peg, and limit your physical contact (direct or otherwise) as much as possible. Talk to your CF docs, and see what they recommend as far as cross-infection protocol goes.
I'm so sorry to hear you're in this dilemma. I wish you the best, and for peace of mind for all involved.
lightNlife
New member
Others here have given you wonderful advice (particularly fondreflections). It's a tough spot to be in, but I've been there myself.
When my grandpa was dying of lung cancer, he got a particularly contagious bug (can't remember the name) in addition to MRSA. The potential risk to my health was, unfortunately, too much. For the last 2 years of my grandpa's life, I didn't get to spend any time with him beyond that of our phone calls. One Christmas in particular I was home alone, wisely "banished" from the family Christmas party, and was feeling very resentful. I was dating my (now) husband at the time, and my mom told me that missing a few parties with grandpa could potentially be a trade-off for YEARS of good health and quality of life with Brad.
This is going to be a very, very difficult time for you, especially if you and your grandmother are close. Personally, I wouldn't risk it. You're right to be nervous, and you'll have to deal with this as a sort of loss. It's tough. I know.
Prevention is key. As hard as it's going to be, please consider putting your own health on the highest peg, and limit your physical contact (direct or otherwise) as much as possible. Talk to your CF docs, and see what they recommend as far as cross-infection protocol goes.
I'm so sorry to hear you're in this dilemma. I wish you the best, and for peace of mind for all involved.
When my grandpa was dying of lung cancer, he got a particularly contagious bug (can't remember the name) in addition to MRSA. The potential risk to my health was, unfortunately, too much. For the last 2 years of my grandpa's life, I didn't get to spend any time with him beyond that of our phone calls. One Christmas in particular I was home alone, wisely "banished" from the family Christmas party, and was feeling very resentful. I was dating my (now) husband at the time, and my mom told me that missing a few parties with grandpa could potentially be a trade-off for YEARS of good health and quality of life with Brad.
This is going to be a very, very difficult time for you, especially if you and your grandmother are close. Personally, I wouldn't risk it. You're right to be nervous, and you'll have to deal with this as a sort of loss. It's tough. I know.
Prevention is key. As hard as it's going to be, please consider putting your own health on the highest peg, and limit your physical contact (direct or otherwise) as much as possible. Talk to your CF docs, and see what they recommend as far as cross-infection protocol goes.
I'm so sorry to hear you're in this dilemma. I wish you the best, and for peace of mind for all involved.
lightNlife
New member
Others here have given you wonderful advice (particularly fondreflections). It's a tough spot to be in, but I've been there myself.
When my grandpa was dying of lung cancer, he got a particularly contagious bug (can't remember the name) in addition to MRSA. The potential risk to my health was, unfortunately, too much. For the last 2 years of my grandpa's life, I didn't get to spend any time with him beyond that of our phone calls. One Christmas in particular I was home alone, wisely "banished" from the family Christmas party, and was feeling very resentful. I was dating my (now) husband at the time, and my mom told me that missing a few parties with grandpa could potentially be a trade-off for YEARS of good health and quality of life with Brad.
This is going to be a very, very difficult time for you, especially if you and your grandmother are close. Personally, I wouldn't risk it. You're right to be nervous, and you'll have to deal with this as a sort of loss. It's tough. I know.
Prevention is key. As hard as it's going to be, please consider putting your own health on the highest peg, and limit your physical contact (direct or otherwise) as much as possible. Talk to your CF docs, and see what they recommend as far as cross-infection protocol goes.
I'm so sorry to hear you're in this dilemma. I wish you the best, and for peace of mind for all involved.
When my grandpa was dying of lung cancer, he got a particularly contagious bug (can't remember the name) in addition to MRSA. The potential risk to my health was, unfortunately, too much. For the last 2 years of my grandpa's life, I didn't get to spend any time with him beyond that of our phone calls. One Christmas in particular I was home alone, wisely "banished" from the family Christmas party, and was feeling very resentful. I was dating my (now) husband at the time, and my mom told me that missing a few parties with grandpa could potentially be a trade-off for YEARS of good health and quality of life with Brad.
This is going to be a very, very difficult time for you, especially if you and your grandmother are close. Personally, I wouldn't risk it. You're right to be nervous, and you'll have to deal with this as a sort of loss. It's tough. I know.
Prevention is key. As hard as it's going to be, please consider putting your own health on the highest peg, and limit your physical contact (direct or otherwise) as much as possible. Talk to your CF docs, and see what they recommend as far as cross-infection protocol goes.
I'm so sorry to hear you're in this dilemma. I wish you the best, and for peace of mind for all involved.
lightNlife
New member
Others here have given you wonderful advice (particularly fondreflections). It's a tough spot to be in, but I've been there myself.
When my grandpa was dying of lung cancer, he got a particularly contagious bug (can't remember the name) in addition to MRSA. The potential risk to my health was, unfortunately, too much. For the last 2 years of my grandpa's life, I didn't get to spend any time with him beyond that of our phone calls. One Christmas in particular I was home alone, wisely "banished" from the family Christmas party, and was feeling very resentful. I was dating my (now) husband at the time, and my mom told me that missing a few parties with grandpa could potentially be a trade-off for YEARS of good health and quality of life with Brad.
This is going to be a very, very difficult time for you, especially if you and your grandmother are close. Personally, I wouldn't risk it. You're right to be nervous, and you'll have to deal with this as a sort of loss. It's tough. I know.
Prevention is key. As hard as it's going to be, please consider putting your own health on the highest peg, and limit your physical contact (direct or otherwise) as much as possible. Talk to your CF docs, and see what they recommend as far as cross-infection protocol goes.
I'm so sorry to hear you're in this dilemma. I wish you the best, and for peace of mind for all involved.
When my grandpa was dying of lung cancer, he got a particularly contagious bug (can't remember the name) in addition to MRSA. The potential risk to my health was, unfortunately, too much. For the last 2 years of my grandpa's life, I didn't get to spend any time with him beyond that of our phone calls. One Christmas in particular I was home alone, wisely "banished" from the family Christmas party, and was feeling very resentful. I was dating my (now) husband at the time, and my mom told me that missing a few parties with grandpa could potentially be a trade-off for YEARS of good health and quality of life with Brad.
This is going to be a very, very difficult time for you, especially if you and your grandmother are close. Personally, I wouldn't risk it. You're right to be nervous, and you'll have to deal with this as a sort of loss. It's tough. I know.
Prevention is key. As hard as it's going to be, please consider putting your own health on the highest peg, and limit your physical contact (direct or otherwise) as much as possible. Talk to your CF docs, and see what they recommend as far as cross-infection protocol goes.
I'm so sorry to hear you're in this dilemma. I wish you the best, and for peace of mind for all involved.
fondreflections
New member
Sonia,
I did think of something that your doctor MIGHT agree to about seeing your grandma...
Jess and I have maybe 2 LUNCH OUTS a year. Basically, we meet at a restraunt or something and have lunch together. It's a mutual place where neither one of us are subject to each others bugs like we would otherwise be if we were meeting in each others homes. We also drive separately. We still try and maintain the 3 FEET RULE but the odds are more in our favor for not spreading the MRSA bug.
It might be worth looking into too...
Also, Jess and I try to have a 1 week gap between parent visits regardless of whos home we were in. Yes, your parents CAN habor MRSA from your grandma. The hospital told my parents right now that with Jess in the hospital they should AVOID ALL CONTACT with me since her resistance is at her lowest. The absolute WORST thing that your parents can do is be with you after just leaving your grandma. I would suggest possibly more calling while your grandma is there. MAYBE a LUNCH OUT or another meeting in a public place. <b>How long will your grandma be with your parents???</b>
If this is a temporary arrangement, it would make things MUCH EASIER AND SAFIER FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. They could see your grandma on Mondays and see you Fridays. That way things are at their lowest rate of transmission for both of you.
If this is a more long-term arrangement, things are going to be HARD. Even if you and your parents meet OUT somewhere, they are coming straight from your grandma. You know what I mean?
It's such a touchy subject. MRSA is a real PIA. For Jess and I, things are only going to get worse and more complicated. This is Jess' first admission since she was 9-years-old so she isn't so fragile. She is now 23. However as she becomes more dependent on hospitalizations...This MRSA transmission crap is something that will haunt our whole family until 1 of us ...It is SOOOO HARD to have a NORMAL ANYTHING when someone has MRSA and a history of CF in a family.
I look at it this way...Jess has a lot of "GOOD, HEATLHY" times ahead of her. Her CF is "GOOD" so far. Her FEV1 is 86%. She also is 3 years younger than me. I couldn't live with myself if I PASSED IT TO HER. You never know how someone will react to MRSA. Many CFers don't do well at all no matter what they do. Others (like me so far) are doing alright. She has hopefully years ahead of her so I don't want to pass it to her. My FEV1 is 70% so I'm not bad or anything, but I don't want to be responsible for any rapid deteriotation for her health. To be completely honest Jessy doesn't even understand how serious MRSA is. She thinks it's nothing. Many times I have to make her step back, slow down, and so on. She "THINKS" she's invincible!!!
Well anyway, good luck!!!<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
I did think of something that your doctor MIGHT agree to about seeing your grandma...
Jess and I have maybe 2 LUNCH OUTS a year. Basically, we meet at a restraunt or something and have lunch together. It's a mutual place where neither one of us are subject to each others bugs like we would otherwise be if we were meeting in each others homes. We also drive separately. We still try and maintain the 3 FEET RULE but the odds are more in our favor for not spreading the MRSA bug.
It might be worth looking into too...
Also, Jess and I try to have a 1 week gap between parent visits regardless of whos home we were in. Yes, your parents CAN habor MRSA from your grandma. The hospital told my parents right now that with Jess in the hospital they should AVOID ALL CONTACT with me since her resistance is at her lowest. The absolute WORST thing that your parents can do is be with you after just leaving your grandma. I would suggest possibly more calling while your grandma is there. MAYBE a LUNCH OUT or another meeting in a public place. <b>How long will your grandma be with your parents???</b>
If this is a temporary arrangement, it would make things MUCH EASIER AND SAFIER FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. They could see your grandma on Mondays and see you Fridays. That way things are at their lowest rate of transmission for both of you.
If this is a more long-term arrangement, things are going to be HARD. Even if you and your parents meet OUT somewhere, they are coming straight from your grandma. You know what I mean?
It's such a touchy subject. MRSA is a real PIA. For Jess and I, things are only going to get worse and more complicated. This is Jess' first admission since she was 9-years-old so she isn't so fragile. She is now 23. However as she becomes more dependent on hospitalizations...This MRSA transmission crap is something that will haunt our whole family until 1 of us ...It is SOOOO HARD to have a NORMAL ANYTHING when someone has MRSA and a history of CF in a family.
I look at it this way...Jess has a lot of "GOOD, HEATLHY" times ahead of her. Her CF is "GOOD" so far. Her FEV1 is 86%. She also is 3 years younger than me. I couldn't live with myself if I PASSED IT TO HER. You never know how someone will react to MRSA. Many CFers don't do well at all no matter what they do. Others (like me so far) are doing alright. She has hopefully years ahead of her so I don't want to pass it to her. My FEV1 is 70% so I'm not bad or anything, but I don't want to be responsible for any rapid deteriotation for her health. To be completely honest Jessy doesn't even understand how serious MRSA is. She thinks it's nothing. Many times I have to make her step back, slow down, and so on. She "THINKS" she's invincible!!!
Well anyway, good luck!!!<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
fondreflections
New member
Sonia,
I did think of something that your doctor MIGHT agree to about seeing your grandma...
Jess and I have maybe 2 LUNCH OUTS a year. Basically, we meet at a restraunt or something and have lunch together. It's a mutual place where neither one of us are subject to each others bugs like we would otherwise be if we were meeting in each others homes. We also drive separately. We still try and maintain the 3 FEET RULE but the odds are more in our favor for not spreading the MRSA bug.
It might be worth looking into too...
Also, Jess and I try to have a 1 week gap between parent visits regardless of whos home we were in. Yes, your parents CAN habor MRSA from your grandma. The hospital told my parents right now that with Jess in the hospital they should AVOID ALL CONTACT with me since her resistance is at her lowest. The absolute WORST thing that your parents can do is be with you after just leaving your grandma. I would suggest possibly more calling while your grandma is there. MAYBE a LUNCH OUT or another meeting in a public place. <b>How long will your grandma be with your parents???</b>
If this is a temporary arrangement, it would make things MUCH EASIER AND SAFIER FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. They could see your grandma on Mondays and see you Fridays. That way things are at their lowest rate of transmission for both of you.
If this is a more long-term arrangement, things are going to be HARD. Even if you and your parents meet OUT somewhere, they are coming straight from your grandma. You know what I mean?
It's such a touchy subject. MRSA is a real PIA. For Jess and I, things are only going to get worse and more complicated. This is Jess' first admission since she was 9-years-old so she isn't so fragile. She is now 23. However as she becomes more dependent on hospitalizations...This MRSA transmission crap is something that will haunt our whole family until 1 of us ...It is SOOOO HARD to have a NORMAL ANYTHING when someone has MRSA and a history of CF in a family.
I look at it this way...Jess has a lot of "GOOD, HEATLHY" times ahead of her. Her CF is "GOOD" so far. Her FEV1 is 86%. She also is 3 years younger than me. I couldn't live with myself if I PASSED IT TO HER. You never know how someone will react to MRSA. Many CFers don't do well at all no matter what they do. Others (like me so far) are doing alright. She has hopefully years ahead of her so I don't want to pass it to her. My FEV1 is 70% so I'm not bad or anything, but I don't want to be responsible for any rapid deteriotation for her health. To be completely honest Jessy doesn't even understand how serious MRSA is. She thinks it's nothing. Many times I have to make her step back, slow down, and so on. She "THINKS" she's invincible!!!
Well anyway, good luck!!!<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
I did think of something that your doctor MIGHT agree to about seeing your grandma...
Jess and I have maybe 2 LUNCH OUTS a year. Basically, we meet at a restraunt or something and have lunch together. It's a mutual place where neither one of us are subject to each others bugs like we would otherwise be if we were meeting in each others homes. We also drive separately. We still try and maintain the 3 FEET RULE but the odds are more in our favor for not spreading the MRSA bug.
It might be worth looking into too...
Also, Jess and I try to have a 1 week gap between parent visits regardless of whos home we were in. Yes, your parents CAN habor MRSA from your grandma. The hospital told my parents right now that with Jess in the hospital they should AVOID ALL CONTACT with me since her resistance is at her lowest. The absolute WORST thing that your parents can do is be with you after just leaving your grandma. I would suggest possibly more calling while your grandma is there. MAYBE a LUNCH OUT or another meeting in a public place. <b>How long will your grandma be with your parents???</b>
If this is a temporary arrangement, it would make things MUCH EASIER AND SAFIER FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. They could see your grandma on Mondays and see you Fridays. That way things are at their lowest rate of transmission for both of you.
If this is a more long-term arrangement, things are going to be HARD. Even if you and your parents meet OUT somewhere, they are coming straight from your grandma. You know what I mean?
It's such a touchy subject. MRSA is a real PIA. For Jess and I, things are only going to get worse and more complicated. This is Jess' first admission since she was 9-years-old so she isn't so fragile. She is now 23. However as she becomes more dependent on hospitalizations...This MRSA transmission crap is something that will haunt our whole family until 1 of us ...It is SOOOO HARD to have a NORMAL ANYTHING when someone has MRSA and a history of CF in a family.
I look at it this way...Jess has a lot of "GOOD, HEATLHY" times ahead of her. Her CF is "GOOD" so far. Her FEV1 is 86%. She also is 3 years younger than me. I couldn't live with myself if I PASSED IT TO HER. You never know how someone will react to MRSA. Many CFers don't do well at all no matter what they do. Others (like me so far) are doing alright. She has hopefully years ahead of her so I don't want to pass it to her. My FEV1 is 70% so I'm not bad or anything, but I don't want to be responsible for any rapid deteriotation for her health. To be completely honest Jessy doesn't even understand how serious MRSA is. She thinks it's nothing. Many times I have to make her step back, slow down, and so on. She "THINKS" she's invincible!!!
Well anyway, good luck!!!<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
fondreflections
New member
Sonia,
I did think of something that your doctor MIGHT agree to about seeing your grandma...
Jess and I have maybe 2 LUNCH OUTS a year. Basically, we meet at a restraunt or something and have lunch together. It's a mutual place where neither one of us are subject to each others bugs like we would otherwise be if we were meeting in each others homes. We also drive separately. We still try and maintain the 3 FEET RULE but the odds are more in our favor for not spreading the MRSA bug.
It might be worth looking into too...
Also, Jess and I try to have a 1 week gap between parent visits regardless of whos home we were in. Yes, your parents CAN habor MRSA from your grandma. The hospital told my parents right now that with Jess in the hospital they should AVOID ALL CONTACT with me since her resistance is at her lowest. The absolute WORST thing that your parents can do is be with you after just leaving your grandma. I would suggest possibly more calling while your grandma is there. MAYBE a LUNCH OUT or another meeting in a public place. <b>How long will your grandma be with your parents???</b>
If this is a temporary arrangement, it would make things MUCH EASIER AND SAFIER FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. They could see your grandma on Mondays and see you Fridays. That way things are at their lowest rate of transmission for both of you.
If this is a more long-term arrangement, things are going to be HARD. Even if you and your parents meet OUT somewhere, they are coming straight from your grandma. You know what I mean?
It's such a touchy subject. MRSA is a real PIA. For Jess and I, things are only going to get worse and more complicated. This is Jess' first admission since she was 9-years-old so she isn't so fragile. She is now 23. However as she becomes more dependent on hospitalizations...This MRSA transmission crap is something that will haunt our whole family until 1 of us ...It is SOOOO HARD to have a NORMAL ANYTHING when someone has MRSA and a history of CF in a family.
I look at it this way...Jess has a lot of "GOOD, HEATLHY" times ahead of her. Her CF is "GOOD" so far. Her FEV1 is 86%. She also is 3 years younger than me. I couldn't live with myself if I PASSED IT TO HER. You never know how someone will react to MRSA. Many CFers don't do well at all no matter what they do. Others (like me so far) are doing alright. She has hopefully years ahead of her so I don't want to pass it to her. My FEV1 is 70% so I'm not bad or anything, but I don't want to be responsible for any rapid deteriotation for her health. To be completely honest Jessy doesn't even understand how serious MRSA is. She thinks it's nothing. Many times I have to make her step back, slow down, and so on. She "THINKS" she's invincible!!!
Well anyway, good luck!!!<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
I did think of something that your doctor MIGHT agree to about seeing your grandma...
Jess and I have maybe 2 LUNCH OUTS a year. Basically, we meet at a restraunt or something and have lunch together. It's a mutual place where neither one of us are subject to each others bugs like we would otherwise be if we were meeting in each others homes. We also drive separately. We still try and maintain the 3 FEET RULE but the odds are more in our favor for not spreading the MRSA bug.
It might be worth looking into too...
Also, Jess and I try to have a 1 week gap between parent visits regardless of whos home we were in. Yes, your parents CAN habor MRSA from your grandma. The hospital told my parents right now that with Jess in the hospital they should AVOID ALL CONTACT with me since her resistance is at her lowest. The absolute WORST thing that your parents can do is be with you after just leaving your grandma. I would suggest possibly more calling while your grandma is there. MAYBE a LUNCH OUT or another meeting in a public place. <b>How long will your grandma be with your parents???</b>
If this is a temporary arrangement, it would make things MUCH EASIER AND SAFIER FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. They could see your grandma on Mondays and see you Fridays. That way things are at their lowest rate of transmission for both of you.
If this is a more long-term arrangement, things are going to be HARD. Even if you and your parents meet OUT somewhere, they are coming straight from your grandma. You know what I mean?
It's such a touchy subject. MRSA is a real PIA. For Jess and I, things are only going to get worse and more complicated. This is Jess' first admission since she was 9-years-old so she isn't so fragile. She is now 23. However as she becomes more dependent on hospitalizations...This MRSA transmission crap is something that will haunt our whole family until 1 of us ...It is SOOOO HARD to have a NORMAL ANYTHING when someone has MRSA and a history of CF in a family.
I look at it this way...Jess has a lot of "GOOD, HEATLHY" times ahead of her. Her CF is "GOOD" so far. Her FEV1 is 86%. She also is 3 years younger than me. I couldn't live with myself if I PASSED IT TO HER. You never know how someone will react to MRSA. Many CFers don't do well at all no matter what they do. Others (like me so far) are doing alright. She has hopefully years ahead of her so I don't want to pass it to her. My FEV1 is 70% so I'm not bad or anything, but I don't want to be responsible for any rapid deteriotation for her health. To be completely honest Jessy doesn't even understand how serious MRSA is. She thinks it's nothing. Many times I have to make her step back, slow down, and so on. She "THINKS" she's invincible!!!
Well anyway, good luck!!!<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
fondreflections
New member
Sonia,
I did think of something that your doctor MIGHT agree to about seeing your grandma...
Jess and I have maybe 2 LUNCH OUTS a year. Basically, we meet at a restraunt or something and have lunch together. It's a mutual place where neither one of us are subject to each others bugs like we would otherwise be if we were meeting in each others homes. We also drive separately. We still try and maintain the 3 FEET RULE but the odds are more in our favor for not spreading the MRSA bug.
It might be worth looking into too...
Also, Jess and I try to have a 1 week gap between parent visits regardless of whos home we were in. Yes, your parents CAN habor MRSA from your grandma. The hospital told my parents right now that with Jess in the hospital they should AVOID ALL CONTACT with me since her resistance is at her lowest. The absolute WORST thing that your parents can do is be with you after just leaving your grandma. I would suggest possibly more calling while your grandma is there. MAYBE a LUNCH OUT or another meeting in a public place. <b>How long will your grandma be with your parents???</b>
If this is a temporary arrangement, it would make things MUCH EASIER AND SAFIER FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. They could see your grandma on Mondays and see you Fridays. That way things are at their lowest rate of transmission for both of you.
If this is a more long-term arrangement, things are going to be HARD. Even if you and your parents meet OUT somewhere, they are coming straight from your grandma. You know what I mean?
It's such a touchy subject. MRSA is a real PIA. For Jess and I, things are only going to get worse and more complicated. This is Jess' first admission since she was 9-years-old so she isn't so fragile. She is now 23. However as she becomes more dependent on hospitalizations...This MRSA transmission crap is something that will haunt our whole family until 1 of us ...It is SOOOO HARD to have a NORMAL ANYTHING when someone has MRSA and a history of CF in a family.
I look at it this way...Jess has a lot of "GOOD, HEATLHY" times ahead of her. Her CF is "GOOD" so far. Her FEV1 is 86%. She also is 3 years younger than me. I couldn't live with myself if I PASSED IT TO HER. You never know how someone will react to MRSA. Many CFers don't do well at all no matter what they do. Others (like me so far) are doing alright. She has hopefully years ahead of her so I don't want to pass it to her. My FEV1 is 70% so I'm not bad or anything, but I don't want to be responsible for any rapid deteriotation for her health. To be completely honest Jessy doesn't even understand how serious MRSA is. She thinks it's nothing. Many times I have to make her step back, slow down, and so on. She "THINKS" she's invincible!!!
Well anyway, good luck!!!<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
I did think of something that your doctor MIGHT agree to about seeing your grandma...
Jess and I have maybe 2 LUNCH OUTS a year. Basically, we meet at a restraunt or something and have lunch together. It's a mutual place where neither one of us are subject to each others bugs like we would otherwise be if we were meeting in each others homes. We also drive separately. We still try and maintain the 3 FEET RULE but the odds are more in our favor for not spreading the MRSA bug.
It might be worth looking into too...
Also, Jess and I try to have a 1 week gap between parent visits regardless of whos home we were in. Yes, your parents CAN habor MRSA from your grandma. The hospital told my parents right now that with Jess in the hospital they should AVOID ALL CONTACT with me since her resistance is at her lowest. The absolute WORST thing that your parents can do is be with you after just leaving your grandma. I would suggest possibly more calling while your grandma is there. MAYBE a LUNCH OUT or another meeting in a public place. <b>How long will your grandma be with your parents???</b>
If this is a temporary arrangement, it would make things MUCH EASIER AND SAFIER FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. They could see your grandma on Mondays and see you Fridays. That way things are at their lowest rate of transmission for both of you.
If this is a more long-term arrangement, things are going to be HARD. Even if you and your parents meet OUT somewhere, they are coming straight from your grandma. You know what I mean?
It's such a touchy subject. MRSA is a real PIA. For Jess and I, things are only going to get worse and more complicated. This is Jess' first admission since she was 9-years-old so she isn't so fragile. She is now 23. However as she becomes more dependent on hospitalizations...This MRSA transmission crap is something that will haunt our whole family until 1 of us ...It is SOOOO HARD to have a NORMAL ANYTHING when someone has MRSA and a history of CF in a family.
I look at it this way...Jess has a lot of "GOOD, HEATLHY" times ahead of her. Her CF is "GOOD" so far. Her FEV1 is 86%. She also is 3 years younger than me. I couldn't live with myself if I PASSED IT TO HER. You never know how someone will react to MRSA. Many CFers don't do well at all no matter what they do. Others (like me so far) are doing alright. She has hopefully years ahead of her so I don't want to pass it to her. My FEV1 is 70% so I'm not bad or anything, but I don't want to be responsible for any rapid deteriotation for her health. To be completely honest Jessy doesn't even understand how serious MRSA is. She thinks it's nothing. Many times I have to make her step back, slow down, and so on. She "THINKS" she's invincible!!!
Well anyway, good luck!!!<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
fondreflections
New member
Sonia,
I did think of something that your doctor MIGHT agree to about seeing your grandma...
Jess and I have maybe 2 LUNCH OUTS a year. Basically, we meet at a restraunt or something and have lunch together. It's a mutual place where neither one of us are subject to each others bugs like we would otherwise be if we were meeting in each others homes. We also drive separately. We still try and maintain the 3 FEET RULE but the odds are more in our favor for not spreading the MRSA bug.
It might be worth looking into too...
Also, Jess and I try to have a 1 week gap between parent visits regardless of whos home we were in. Yes, your parents CAN habor MRSA from your grandma. The hospital told my parents right now that with Jess in the hospital they should AVOID ALL CONTACT with me since her resistance is at her lowest. The absolute WORST thing that your parents can do is be with you after just leaving your grandma. I would suggest possibly more calling while your grandma is there. MAYBE a LUNCH OUT or another meeting in a public place. <b>How long will your grandma be with your parents???</b>
If this is a temporary arrangement, it would make things MUCH EASIER AND SAFIER FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. They could see your grandma on Mondays and see you Fridays. That way things are at their lowest rate of transmission for both of you.
If this is a more long-term arrangement, things are going to be HARD. Even if you and your parents meet OUT somewhere, they are coming straight from your grandma. You know what I mean?
It's such a touchy subject. MRSA is a real PIA. For Jess and I, things are only going to get worse and more complicated. This is Jess' first admission since she was 9-years-old so she isn't so fragile. She is now 23. However as she becomes more dependent on hospitalizations...This MRSA transmission crap is something that will haunt our whole family until 1 of us ...It is SOOOO HARD to have a NORMAL ANYTHING when someone has MRSA and a history of CF in a family.
I look at it this way...Jess has a lot of "GOOD, HEATLHY" times ahead of her. Her CF is "GOOD" so far. Her FEV1 is 86%. She also is 3 years younger than me. I couldn't live with myself if I PASSED IT TO HER. You never know how someone will react to MRSA. Many CFers don't do well at all no matter what they do. Others (like me so far) are doing alright. She has hopefully years ahead of her so I don't want to pass it to her. My FEV1 is 70% so I'm not bad or anything, but I don't want to be responsible for any rapid deteriotation for her health. To be completely honest Jessy doesn't even understand how serious MRSA is. She thinks it's nothing. Many times I have to make her step back, slow down, and so on. She "THINKS" she's invincible!!!
Well anyway, good luck!!!<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
I did think of something that your doctor MIGHT agree to about seeing your grandma...
Jess and I have maybe 2 LUNCH OUTS a year. Basically, we meet at a restraunt or something and have lunch together. It's a mutual place where neither one of us are subject to each others bugs like we would otherwise be if we were meeting in each others homes. We also drive separately. We still try and maintain the 3 FEET RULE but the odds are more in our favor for not spreading the MRSA bug.
It might be worth looking into too...
Also, Jess and I try to have a 1 week gap between parent visits regardless of whos home we were in. Yes, your parents CAN habor MRSA from your grandma. The hospital told my parents right now that with Jess in the hospital they should AVOID ALL CONTACT with me since her resistance is at her lowest. The absolute WORST thing that your parents can do is be with you after just leaving your grandma. I would suggest possibly more calling while your grandma is there. MAYBE a LUNCH OUT or another meeting in a public place. <b>How long will your grandma be with your parents???</b>
If this is a temporary arrangement, it would make things MUCH EASIER AND SAFIER FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED. They could see your grandma on Mondays and see you Fridays. That way things are at their lowest rate of transmission for both of you.
If this is a more long-term arrangement, things are going to be HARD. Even if you and your parents meet OUT somewhere, they are coming straight from your grandma. You know what I mean?
It's such a touchy subject. MRSA is a real PIA. For Jess and I, things are only going to get worse and more complicated. This is Jess' first admission since she was 9-years-old so she isn't so fragile. She is now 23. However as she becomes more dependent on hospitalizations...This MRSA transmission crap is something that will haunt our whole family until 1 of us ...It is SOOOO HARD to have a NORMAL ANYTHING when someone has MRSA and a history of CF in a family.
I look at it this way...Jess has a lot of "GOOD, HEATLHY" times ahead of her. Her CF is "GOOD" so far. Her FEV1 is 86%. She also is 3 years younger than me. I couldn't live with myself if I PASSED IT TO HER. You never know how someone will react to MRSA. Many CFers don't do well at all no matter what they do. Others (like me so far) are doing alright. She has hopefully years ahead of her so I don't want to pass it to her. My FEV1 is 70% so I'm not bad or anything, but I don't want to be responsible for any rapid deteriotation for her health. To be completely honest Jessy doesn't even understand how serious MRSA is. She thinks it's nothing. Many times I have to make her step back, slow down, and so on. She "THINKS" she's invincible!!!
Well anyway, good luck!!!<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
fondreflections
New member
Sonia,
On a side note leave lots of support for your grandma if she talks about her MRSA. I'll be the first one to tell you that right away people look at you like YOU RECEIVED THE KISS OF DEATH. They also will AVOID you like you have the plague, especially after the big blowout on Fox News a few months ago.
MRSA has left ME feeling lonely and isolated many times. I'm sure you will be supportive. I just know how eyes pop out of heads the minute MRSA enters the conversation, especially if you are sick. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
On a side note leave lots of support for your grandma if she talks about her MRSA. I'll be the first one to tell you that right away people look at you like YOU RECEIVED THE KISS OF DEATH. They also will AVOID you like you have the plague, especially after the big blowout on Fox News a few months ago.
MRSA has left ME feeling lonely and isolated many times. I'm sure you will be supportive. I just know how eyes pop out of heads the minute MRSA enters the conversation, especially if you are sick. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
fondreflections
New member
Sonia,
On a side note leave lots of support for your grandma if she talks about her MRSA. I'll be the first one to tell you that right away people look at you like YOU RECEIVED THE KISS OF DEATH. They also will AVOID you like you have the plague, especially after the big blowout on Fox News a few months ago.
MRSA has left ME feeling lonely and isolated many times. I'm sure you will be supportive. I just know how eyes pop out of heads the minute MRSA enters the conversation, especially if you are sick. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
On a side note leave lots of support for your grandma if she talks about her MRSA. I'll be the first one to tell you that right away people look at you like YOU RECEIVED THE KISS OF DEATH. They also will AVOID you like you have the plague, especially after the big blowout on Fox News a few months ago.
MRSA has left ME feeling lonely and isolated many times. I'm sure you will be supportive. I just know how eyes pop out of heads the minute MRSA enters the conversation, especially if you are sick. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
fondreflections
New member
Sonia,
On a side note leave lots of support for your grandma if she talks about her MRSA. I'll be the first one to tell you that right away people look at you like YOU RECEIVED THE KISS OF DEATH. They also will AVOID you like you have the plague, especially after the big blowout on Fox News a few months ago.
MRSA has left ME feeling lonely and isolated many times. I'm sure you will be supportive. I just know how eyes pop out of heads the minute MRSA enters the conversation, especially if you are sick. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
On a side note leave lots of support for your grandma if she talks about her MRSA. I'll be the first one to tell you that right away people look at you like YOU RECEIVED THE KISS OF DEATH. They also will AVOID you like you have the plague, especially after the big blowout on Fox News a few months ago.
MRSA has left ME feeling lonely and isolated many times. I'm sure you will be supportive. I just know how eyes pop out of heads the minute MRSA enters the conversation, especially if you are sick. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
fondreflections
New member
Sonia,
On a side note leave lots of support for your grandma if she talks about her MRSA. I'll be the first one to tell you that right away people look at you like YOU RECEIVED THE KISS OF DEATH. They also will AVOID you like you have the plague, especially after the big blowout on Fox News a few months ago.
MRSA has left ME feeling lonely and isolated many times. I'm sure you will be supportive. I just know how eyes pop out of heads the minute MRSA enters the conversation, especially if you are sick. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
On a side note leave lots of support for your grandma if she talks about her MRSA. I'll be the first one to tell you that right away people look at you like YOU RECEIVED THE KISS OF DEATH. They also will AVOID you like you have the plague, especially after the big blowout on Fox News a few months ago.
MRSA has left ME feeling lonely and isolated many times. I'm sure you will be supportive. I just know how eyes pop out of heads the minute MRSA enters the conversation, especially if you are sick. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
fondreflections
New member
Sonia,
On a side note leave lots of support for your grandma if she talks about her MRSA. I'll be the first one to tell you that right away people look at you like YOU RECEIVED THE KISS OF DEATH. They also will AVOID you like you have the plague, especially after the big blowout on Fox News a few months ago.
MRSA has left ME feeling lonely and isolated many times. I'm sure you will be supportive. I just know how eyes pop out of heads the minute MRSA enters the conversation, especially if you are sick. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
On a side note leave lots of support for your grandma if she talks about her MRSA. I'll be the first one to tell you that right away people look at you like YOU RECEIVED THE KISS OF DEATH. They also will AVOID you like you have the plague, especially after the big blowout on Fox News a few months ago.
MRSA has left ME feeling lonely and isolated many times. I'm sure you will be supportive. I just know how eyes pop out of heads the minute MRSA enters the conversation, especially if you are sick. <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">