Grandparents that are smokers!!

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KAC1210

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My 4 month old son was diagnosed in Aug when he was about a month old. Nobody else is our family has CF or even knew what it was before his diagnosis. My husband and I are both carriers for the df508. We knew this before we had my 1st son, who does not have CF. I can't help but feel guilty because I knew that there was a chance he could get it. But, never in a million years did I ever think he would. He is doing good. He is currently gaining weight like a champ..he is 15lbs. He is on quite a few medicines to keep him from getting sick. He has not had any respiratory problems just problems with his acid reflux right now.
I was wondering if anyone has had problems with family members that smoke? My husbands parents, my parents and my stepmother all smoke. My parents and my stepmom are good about not smoking in the house while he is there and always changing their shirt when they hold him. But my husbands parents dont seem to get it...that he CAN NOT be around it at all. and that even if you smoke in a different room but the same house...its an issue. Maybe I am making a big deal about nothing but I feel like this should be enough to make them want to quit. Any suggestions??
 
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KAC1210

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My 4 month old son was diagnosed in Aug when he was about a month old. Nobody else is our family has CF or even knew what it was before his diagnosis. My husband and I are both carriers for the df508. We knew this before we had my 1st son, who does not have CF. I can't help but feel guilty because I knew that there was a chance he could get it. But, never in a million years did I ever think he would. He is doing good. He is currently gaining weight like a champ..he is 15lbs. He is on quite a few medicines to keep him from getting sick. He has not had any respiratory problems just problems with his acid reflux right now.
I was wondering if anyone has had problems with family members that smoke? My husbands parents, my parents and my stepmother all smoke. My parents and my stepmom are good about not smoking in the house while he is there and always changing their shirt when they hold him. But my husbands parents dont seem to get it...that he CAN NOT be around it at all. and that even if you smoke in a different room but the same house...its an issue. Maybe I am making a big deal about nothing but I feel like this should be enough to make them want to quit. Any suggestions??
 
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KAC1210

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My 4 month old son was diagnosed in Aug when he was about a month old. Nobody else is our family has CF or even knew what it was before his diagnosis. My husband and I are both carriers for the df508. We knew this before we had my 1st son, who does not have CF. I can't help but feel guilty because I knew that there was a chance he could get it. But, never in a million years did I ever think he would. He is doing good. He is currently gaining weight like a champ..he is 15lbs. He is on quite a few medicines to keep him from getting sick. He has not had any respiratory problems just problems with his acid reflux right now.
I was wondering if anyone has had problems with family members that smoke? My husbands parents, my parents and my stepmother all smoke. My parents and my stepmom are good about not smoking in the house while he is there and always changing their shirt when they hold him. But my husbands parents dont seem to get it...that he CAN NOT be around it at all. and that even if you smoke in a different room but the same house...its an issue. Maybe I am making a big deal about nothing but I feel like this should be enough to make them want to quit. Any suggestions??
 
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KAC1210

New member
My 4 month old son was diagnosed in Aug when he was about a month old. Nobody else is our family has CF or even knew what it was before his diagnosis. My husband and I are both carriers for the df508. We knew this before we had my 1st son, who does not have CF. I can't help but feel guilty because I knew that there was a chance he could get it. But, never in a million years did I ever think he would. He is doing good. He is currently gaining weight like a champ..he is 15lbs. He is on quite a few medicines to keep him from getting sick. He has not had any respiratory problems just problems with his acid reflux right now.
I was wondering if anyone has had problems with family members that smoke? My husbands parents, my parents and my stepmother all smoke. My parents and my stepmom are good about not smoking in the house while he is there and always changing their shirt when they hold him. But my husbands parents dont seem to get it...that he CAN NOT be around it at all. and that even if you smoke in a different room but the same house...its an issue. Maybe I am making a big deal about nothing but I feel like this should be enough to make them want to quit. Any suggestions??
 
K

KAC1210

New member
My 4 month old son was diagnosed in Aug when he was about a month old. Nobody else is our family has CF or even knew what it was before his diagnosis. My husband and I are both carriers for the df508. We knew this before we had my 1st son, who does not have CF. I can't help but feel guilty because I knew that there was a chance he could get it. But, never in a million years did I ever think he would. He is doing good. He is currently gaining weight like a champ..he is 15lbs. He is on quite a few medicines to keep him from getting sick. He has not had any respiratory problems just problems with his acid reflux right now.
<br />I was wondering if anyone has had problems with family members that smoke? My husbands parents, my parents and my stepmother all smoke. My parents and my stepmom are good about not smoking in the house while he is there and always changing their shirt when they hold him. But my husbands parents dont seem to get it...that he CAN NOT be around it at all. and that even if you smoke in a different room but the same house...its an issue. Maybe I am making a big deal about nothing but I feel like this should be enough to make them want to quit. Any suggestions??
 
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SadiesMom

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My husband's parents also smoke. His mother gets it and ever since Sadie was diagnosed, cleaned her house from top to bottom, bought air filters, and now they only smoke outside, with a jacket that they take off before coming back in. However, his father (his parents are separated) continues to smoke in his house. Luckily we don't live near them and don't see them on a regular basis. Usually when we are in town and want to get together with my father-in-law, we invite him to breakfast. It's more expensive, but it avoids any hurt feelings.

I used to feel funny about telling them they couldn't smoke around her, but after a while, I decided that it's my job to protect her and she can't say for herself how it feels. So when my mother-in-law asks why we don't spend as much time at her house as we do my mother's house, I just tell her it's because of the smoking. I can't ask them to change their lifestyle but we can do what is best for our child. I appreciate all the effort she's making, but really second and even third-hand smoke is not good for a CF person (or any person for that matter).
 
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SadiesMom

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My husband's parents also smoke. His mother gets it and ever since Sadie was diagnosed, cleaned her house from top to bottom, bought air filters, and now they only smoke outside, with a jacket that they take off before coming back in. However, his father (his parents are separated) continues to smoke in his house. Luckily we don't live near them and don't see them on a regular basis. Usually when we are in town and want to get together with my father-in-law, we invite him to breakfast. It's more expensive, but it avoids any hurt feelings.

I used to feel funny about telling them they couldn't smoke around her, but after a while, I decided that it's my job to protect her and she can't say for herself how it feels. So when my mother-in-law asks why we don't spend as much time at her house as we do my mother's house, I just tell her it's because of the smoking. I can't ask them to change their lifestyle but we can do what is best for our child. I appreciate all the effort she's making, but really second and even third-hand smoke is not good for a CF person (or any person for that matter).
 
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SadiesMom

New member
My husband's parents also smoke. His mother gets it and ever since Sadie was diagnosed, cleaned her house from top to bottom, bought air filters, and now they only smoke outside, with a jacket that they take off before coming back in. However, his father (his parents are separated) continues to smoke in his house. Luckily we don't live near them and don't see them on a regular basis. Usually when we are in town and want to get together with my father-in-law, we invite him to breakfast. It's more expensive, but it avoids any hurt feelings.

I used to feel funny about telling them they couldn't smoke around her, but after a while, I decided that it's my job to protect her and she can't say for herself how it feels. So when my mother-in-law asks why we don't spend as much time at her house as we do my mother's house, I just tell her it's because of the smoking. I can't ask them to change their lifestyle but we can do what is best for our child. I appreciate all the effort she's making, but really second and even third-hand smoke is not good for a CF person (or any person for that matter).
 
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SadiesMom

New member
My husband's parents also smoke. His mother gets it and ever since Sadie was diagnosed, cleaned her house from top to bottom, bought air filters, and now they only smoke outside, with a jacket that they take off before coming back in. However, his father (his parents are separated) continues to smoke in his house. Luckily we don't live near them and don't see them on a regular basis. Usually when we are in town and want to get together with my father-in-law, we invite him to breakfast. It's more expensive, but it avoids any hurt feelings.

I used to feel funny about telling them they couldn't smoke around her, but after a while, I decided that it's my job to protect her and she can't say for herself how it feels. So when my mother-in-law asks why we don't spend as much time at her house as we do my mother's house, I just tell her it's because of the smoking. I can't ask them to change their lifestyle but we can do what is best for our child. I appreciate all the effort she's making, but really second and even third-hand smoke is not good for a CF person (or any person for that matter).
 
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SadiesMom

New member
My husband's parents also smoke. His mother gets it and ever since Sadie was diagnosed, cleaned her house from top to bottom, bought air filters, and now they only smoke outside, with a jacket that they take off before coming back in. However, his father (his parents are separated) continues to smoke in his house. Luckily we don't live near them and don't see them on a regular basis. Usually when we are in town and want to get together with my father-in-law, we invite him to breakfast. It's more expensive, but it avoids any hurt feelings.
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<br />I used to feel funny about telling them they couldn't smoke around her, but after a while, I decided that it's my job to protect her and she can't say for herself how it feels. So when my mother-in-law asks why we don't spend as much time at her house as we do my mother's house, I just tell her it's because of the smoking. I can't ask them to change their lifestyle but we can do what is best for our child. I appreciate all the effort she's making, but really second and even third-hand smoke is not good for a CF person (or any person for that matter).
 
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JazzysMom

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I grew up in a smoking household. I have no doubt (looking back) that it contributed to some of my problems, but I cant say how much.

One thing is obvious....CF=LUNG ISSUES & CIGARETTES=IRRITANTS so the two dont go together.

Sadly we have a lot of members who have to pull out of family events/holidays because some of the family "just doesnt get it".

Your little one only has one chance from the beginning. Doing everything you can NOW will only help later!

HUGS
 
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JazzysMom

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I grew up in a smoking household. I have no doubt (looking back) that it contributed to some of my problems, but I cant say how much.

One thing is obvious....CF=LUNG ISSUES & CIGARETTES=IRRITANTS so the two dont go together.

Sadly we have a lot of members who have to pull out of family events/holidays because some of the family "just doesnt get it".

Your little one only has one chance from the beginning. Doing everything you can NOW will only help later!

HUGS
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I grew up in a smoking household. I have no doubt (looking back) that it contributed to some of my problems, but I cant say how much.

One thing is obvious....CF=LUNG ISSUES & CIGARETTES=IRRITANTS so the two dont go together.

Sadly we have a lot of members who have to pull out of family events/holidays because some of the family "just doesnt get it".

Your little one only has one chance from the beginning. Doing everything you can NOW will only help later!

HUGS
 
J

JazzysMom

New member
I grew up in a smoking household. I have no doubt (looking back) that it contributed to some of my problems, but I cant say how much.

One thing is obvious....CF=LUNG ISSUES & CIGARETTES=IRRITANTS so the two dont go together.

Sadly we have a lot of members who have to pull out of family events/holidays because some of the family "just doesnt get it".

Your little one only has one chance from the beginning. Doing everything you can NOW will only help later!

HUGS
 
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JazzysMom

New member
I grew up in a smoking household. I have no doubt (looking back) that it contributed to some of my problems, but I cant say how much.
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<br />One thing is obvious....CF=LUNG ISSUES & CIGARETTES=IRRITANTS so the two dont go together.
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<br />Sadly we have a lot of members who have to pull out of family events/holidays because some of the family "just doesnt get it".
<br />
<br />Your little one only has one chance from the beginning. Doing everything you can NOW will only help later!
<br />
<br />HUGS
 
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Ratatosk

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If if they don't smoke while you child is around, there's still the issue of 3rd hand smoke -- particles on clothing, furniture and hair. If they don't change their habits, then all you can do is avoid the situation (smoke).
 
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Ratatosk

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Staff member
If if they don't smoke while you child is around, there's still the issue of 3rd hand smoke -- particles on clothing, furniture and hair. If they don't change their habits, then all you can do is avoid the situation (smoke).
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
If if they don't smoke while you child is around, there's still the issue of 3rd hand smoke -- particles on clothing, furniture and hair. If they don't change their habits, then all you can do is avoid the situation (smoke).
 
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Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
If if they don't smoke while you child is around, there's still the issue of 3rd hand smoke -- particles on clothing, furniture and hair. If they don't change their habits, then all you can do is avoid the situation (smoke).
 
R

Ratatosk

Administrator
Staff member
If if they don't smoke while you child is around, there's still the issue of 3rd hand smoke -- particles on clothing, furniture and hair. If they don't change their habits, then all you can do is avoid the situation (smoke).
 
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