I've made it 30 years

wanderlost

New member
I am thirty today.

It's hard to explain to people who act like 30 is getting sooo old that every year older to me is like a big kick in the butt to CF.

That's not to say that realizing that my twenties are now a decade gone by that there isn't something bittersweet about getting older, but i realize that for me, my thirties will be the years that are the bulk of my kids' childhoods and it looks pretty promising that I will be here to see it.

It's been an interesting road with CF: a diagnosis at 6 weeks and then under my parents' care as a child; my dad putting me into competitive swimming at age 9 to "keep my lungs clear" (it worked!); complete rebellion as a teenager: smoking and other illegals, not visitng the clinic any more; childbirth and a culture of PA in my twenties; another child and the realization that I need to take control of my health - all leading up to me typing this as I am willingly hooked up to my vest and nebulizer, but proudly still in this fight with nary a blow to my body yet.

I hate this disease - there is no doubt about that, and while a part of me still hasn't completely succumbed to the fact that it's there, a greater part of me has finally realized that I must do whatever it takes to stay healthy. It was easy when I was younger - I managed to stay healthy without doing any work. I can't say I don't resent a tiny bit the time I am now putting into caring for myself, but all I have to do is look at the two people that I brought into this world to remind myself that I want to do what it takes to see them grow. I want to post again in 10 years and say "hey look at me, here I am (still!) and (still) not much worse for the wear!"

Anyway. thanks for reading. Wish me well as I sail on in toward middle age <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 

wanderlost

New member
I am thirty today.

It's hard to explain to people who act like 30 is getting sooo old that every year older to me is like a big kick in the butt to CF.

That's not to say that realizing that my twenties are now a decade gone by that there isn't something bittersweet about getting older, but i realize that for me, my thirties will be the years that are the bulk of my kids' childhoods and it looks pretty promising that I will be here to see it.

It's been an interesting road with CF: a diagnosis at 6 weeks and then under my parents' care as a child; my dad putting me into competitive swimming at age 9 to "keep my lungs clear" (it worked!); complete rebellion as a teenager: smoking and other illegals, not visitng the clinic any more; childbirth and a culture of PA in my twenties; another child and the realization that I need to take control of my health - all leading up to me typing this as I am willingly hooked up to my vest and nebulizer, but proudly still in this fight with nary a blow to my body yet.

I hate this disease - there is no doubt about that, and while a part of me still hasn't completely succumbed to the fact that it's there, a greater part of me has finally realized that I must do whatever it takes to stay healthy. It was easy when I was younger - I managed to stay healthy without doing any work. I can't say I don't resent a tiny bit the time I am now putting into caring for myself, but all I have to do is look at the two people that I brought into this world to remind myself that I want to do what it takes to see them grow. I want to post again in 10 years and say "hey look at me, here I am (still!) and (still) not much worse for the wear!"

Anyway. thanks for reading. Wish me well as I sail on in toward middle age <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 

wanderlost

New member
I am thirty today.

It's hard to explain to people who act like 30 is getting sooo old that every year older to me is like a big kick in the butt to CF.

That's not to say that realizing that my twenties are now a decade gone by that there isn't something bittersweet about getting older, but i realize that for me, my thirties will be the years that are the bulk of my kids' childhoods and it looks pretty promising that I will be here to see it.

It's been an interesting road with CF: a diagnosis at 6 weeks and then under my parents' care as a child; my dad putting me into competitive swimming at age 9 to "keep my lungs clear" (it worked!); complete rebellion as a teenager: smoking and other illegals, not visitng the clinic any more; childbirth and a culture of PA in my twenties; another child and the realization that I need to take control of my health - all leading up to me typing this as I am willingly hooked up to my vest and nebulizer, but proudly still in this fight with nary a blow to my body yet.

I hate this disease - there is no doubt about that, and while a part of me still hasn't completely succumbed to the fact that it's there, a greater part of me has finally realized that I must do whatever it takes to stay healthy. It was easy when I was younger - I managed to stay healthy without doing any work. I can't say I don't resent a tiny bit the time I am now putting into caring for myself, but all I have to do is look at the two people that I brought into this world to remind myself that I want to do what it takes to see them grow. I want to post again in 10 years and say "hey look at me, here I am (still!) and (still) not much worse for the wear!"

Anyway. thanks for reading. Wish me well as I sail on in toward middle age <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 

wanderlost

New member
I am thirty today.

It's hard to explain to people who act like 30 is getting sooo old that every year older to me is like a big kick in the butt to CF.

That's not to say that realizing that my twenties are now a decade gone by that there isn't something bittersweet about getting older, but i realize that for me, my thirties will be the years that are the bulk of my kids' childhoods and it looks pretty promising that I will be here to see it.

It's been an interesting road with CF: a diagnosis at 6 weeks and then under my parents' care as a child; my dad putting me into competitive swimming at age 9 to "keep my lungs clear" (it worked!); complete rebellion as a teenager: smoking and other illegals, not visitng the clinic any more; childbirth and a culture of PA in my twenties; another child and the realization that I need to take control of my health - all leading up to me typing this as I am willingly hooked up to my vest and nebulizer, but proudly still in this fight with nary a blow to my body yet.

I hate this disease - there is no doubt about that, and while a part of me still hasn't completely succumbed to the fact that it's there, a greater part of me has finally realized that I must do whatever it takes to stay healthy. It was easy when I was younger - I managed to stay healthy without doing any work. I can't say I don't resent a tiny bit the time I am now putting into caring for myself, but all I have to do is look at the two people that I brought into this world to remind myself that I want to do what it takes to see them grow. I want to post again in 10 years and say "hey look at me, here I am (still!) and (still) not much worse for the wear!"

Anyway. thanks for reading. Wish me well as I sail on in toward middle age <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 

wanderlost

New member
I am thirty today.

It's hard to explain to people who act like 30 is getting sooo old that every year older to me is like a big kick in the butt to CF.

That's not to say that realizing that my twenties are now a decade gone by that there isn't something bittersweet about getting older, but i realize that for me, my thirties will be the years that are the bulk of my kids' childhoods and it looks pretty promising that I will be here to see it.

It's been an interesting road with CF: a diagnosis at 6 weeks and then under my parents' care as a child; my dad putting me into competitive swimming at age 9 to "keep my lungs clear" (it worked!); complete rebellion as a teenager: smoking and other illegals, not visitng the clinic any more; childbirth and a culture of PA in my twenties; another child and the realization that I need to take control of my health - all leading up to me typing this as I am willingly hooked up to my vest and nebulizer, but proudly still in this fight with nary a blow to my body yet.

I hate this disease - there is no doubt about that, and while a part of me still hasn't completely succumbed to the fact that it's there, a greater part of me has finally realized that I must do whatever it takes to stay healthy. It was easy when I was younger - I managed to stay healthy without doing any work. I can't say I don't resent a tiny bit the time I am now putting into caring for myself, but all I have to do is look at the two people that I brought into this world to remind myself that I want to do what it takes to see them grow. I want to post again in 10 years and say "hey look at me, here I am (still!) and (still) not much worse for the wear!"

Anyway. thanks for reading. Wish me well as I sail on in toward middle age <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 

wanderlost

New member
I am thirty today.

It's hard to explain to people who act like 30 is getting sooo old that every year older to me is like a big kick in the butt to CF.

That's not to say that realizing that my twenties are now a decade gone by that there isn't something bittersweet about getting older, but i realize that for me, my thirties will be the years that are the bulk of my kids' childhoods and it looks pretty promising that I will be here to see it.

It's been an interesting road with CF: a diagnosis at 6 weeks and then under my parents' care as a child; my dad putting me into competitive swimming at age 9 to "keep my lungs clear" (it worked!); complete rebellion as a teenager: smoking and other illegals, not visitng the clinic any more; childbirth and a culture of PA in my twenties; another child and the realization that I need to take control of my health - all leading up to me typing this as I am willingly hooked up to my vest and nebulizer, but proudly still in this fight with nary a blow to my body yet.

I hate this disease - there is no doubt about that, and while a part of me still hasn't completely succumbed to the fact that it's there, a greater part of me has finally realized that I must do whatever it takes to stay healthy. It was easy when I was younger - I managed to stay healthy without doing any work. I can't say I don't resent a tiny bit the time I am now putting into caring for myself, but all I have to do is look at the two people that I brought into this world to remind myself that I want to do what it takes to see them grow. I want to post again in 10 years and say "hey look at me, here I am (still!) and (still) not much worse for the wear!"

Anyway. thanks for reading. Wish me well as I sail on in toward middle age <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 

JazzysMom

New member
First of all...

HAPPY, HAPPY 30th!!!!! 3 decades old!

I do get irritated with people who appear "traumatized" by turning 30. One of them was my oldest sis. She is now 60 & I was only 2 years post CF dx when she had her "meltdown" about turning 30. Being only 9 at the time I didnt think my slapping her would have gone over well, but I sure wanted to even then.

I guess like many things people take birthdays & life for granted unless faced with a situation that MIGHT alter their views. Either way its annoying. That is one BIG reason when I have my 40th that the invitations will say a CELEBRATION OF LIFE. I dont want it to just be about my birthday, but the journey before, during & after dx.

OK I rambled enough. HUGS & LOVE to you on this marvelous day! Maybe you and your family be forever blessed!
 

JazzysMom

New member
First of all...

HAPPY, HAPPY 30th!!!!! 3 decades old!

I do get irritated with people who appear "traumatized" by turning 30. One of them was my oldest sis. She is now 60 & I was only 2 years post CF dx when she had her "meltdown" about turning 30. Being only 9 at the time I didnt think my slapping her would have gone over well, but I sure wanted to even then.

I guess like many things people take birthdays & life for granted unless faced with a situation that MIGHT alter their views. Either way its annoying. That is one BIG reason when I have my 40th that the invitations will say a CELEBRATION OF LIFE. I dont want it to just be about my birthday, but the journey before, during & after dx.

OK I rambled enough. HUGS & LOVE to you on this marvelous day! Maybe you and your family be forever blessed!
 

JazzysMom

New member
First of all...

HAPPY, HAPPY 30th!!!!! 3 decades old!

I do get irritated with people who appear "traumatized" by turning 30. One of them was my oldest sis. She is now 60 & I was only 2 years post CF dx when she had her "meltdown" about turning 30. Being only 9 at the time I didnt think my slapping her would have gone over well, but I sure wanted to even then.

I guess like many things people take birthdays & life for granted unless faced with a situation that MIGHT alter their views. Either way its annoying. That is one BIG reason when I have my 40th that the invitations will say a CELEBRATION OF LIFE. I dont want it to just be about my birthday, but the journey before, during & after dx.

OK I rambled enough. HUGS & LOVE to you on this marvelous day! Maybe you and your family be forever blessed!
 

JazzysMom

New member
First of all...

HAPPY, HAPPY 30th!!!!! 3 decades old!

I do get irritated with people who appear "traumatized" by turning 30. One of them was my oldest sis. She is now 60 & I was only 2 years post CF dx when she had her "meltdown" about turning 30. Being only 9 at the time I didnt think my slapping her would have gone over well, but I sure wanted to even then.

I guess like many things people take birthdays & life for granted unless faced with a situation that MIGHT alter their views. Either way its annoying. That is one BIG reason when I have my 40th that the invitations will say a CELEBRATION OF LIFE. I dont want it to just be about my birthday, but the journey before, during & after dx.

OK I rambled enough. HUGS & LOVE to you on this marvelous day! Maybe you and your family be forever blessed!
 

JazzysMom

New member
First of all...

HAPPY, HAPPY 30th!!!!! 3 decades old!

I do get irritated with people who appear "traumatized" by turning 30. One of them was my oldest sis. She is now 60 & I was only 2 years post CF dx when she had her "meltdown" about turning 30. Being only 9 at the time I didnt think my slapping her would have gone over well, but I sure wanted to even then.

I guess like many things people take birthdays & life for granted unless faced with a situation that MIGHT alter their views. Either way its annoying. That is one BIG reason when I have my 40th that the invitations will say a CELEBRATION OF LIFE. I dont want it to just be about my birthday, but the journey before, during & after dx.

OK I rambled enough. HUGS & LOVE to you on this marvelous day! Maybe you and your family be forever blessed!
 

JazzysMom

New member
First of all...

HAPPY, HAPPY 30th!!!!! 3 decades old!

I do get irritated with people who appear "traumatized" by turning 30. One of them was my oldest sis. She is now 60 & I was only 2 years post CF dx when she had her "meltdown" about turning 30. Being only 9 at the time I didnt think my slapping her would have gone over well, but I sure wanted to even then.

I guess like many things people take birthdays & life for granted unless faced with a situation that MIGHT alter their views. Either way its annoying. That is one BIG reason when I have my 40th that the invitations will say a CELEBRATION OF LIFE. I dont want it to just be about my birthday, but the journey before, during & after dx.

OK I rambled enough. HUGS & LOVE to you on this marvelous day! Maybe you and your family be forever blessed!
 

lisamarieorben

New member
Happy 30th Birthday!!!.........You keep doing those treatments for you and those precious little ones. I hope I can teach Kyle how important it is to keep doing his treatments and taking care of himself. I am not looking forward to the teenage years, but I will keep teaching him every day how to take care of himself.

I hope you have a wonderful birthday!
 

lisamarieorben

New member
Happy 30th Birthday!!!.........You keep doing those treatments for you and those precious little ones. I hope I can teach Kyle how important it is to keep doing his treatments and taking care of himself. I am not looking forward to the teenage years, but I will keep teaching him every day how to take care of himself.

I hope you have a wonderful birthday!
 
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