Mommy2Alysa
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Hi!
So sorry to hear about your little one. When Alysa was diagnosed at 18 months I was devasted but also a little bit relieved because be she was diagnosed she was puking 3 or 4 times a day and I just couldnt figure out what was wrong..
So now we have a name and a treatment and I actually have two little girls with CF (I concieved Kiana the month after Alysa was diagnosed so it was still new the ball was already rolling on that end).
As far as telling other people about it, I wouldnt stress too much. As you know CF is not contagious and people will not be able to pick your daughter out in a crowd. The only time people may think that there is something different is when she has to take her pills and even then people dont really ask questions (I think they assume it is just vitamins or something).
Best piece of advice I can give you is to be a stickler for her treatments. This new to both of you so it may take some time before you get into a routine - you will get there and now giving enzymes before Alysa eats a meal or before Kiana has a bottle is just second nature to me.
Ask any questions you have and feel free to pm me if you need a friend.
So sorry to hear about your little one. When Alysa was diagnosed at 18 months I was devasted but also a little bit relieved because be she was diagnosed she was puking 3 or 4 times a day and I just couldnt figure out what was wrong..
So now we have a name and a treatment and I actually have two little girls with CF (I concieved Kiana the month after Alysa was diagnosed so it was still new the ball was already rolling on that end).
As far as telling other people about it, I wouldnt stress too much. As you know CF is not contagious and people will not be able to pick your daughter out in a crowd. The only time people may think that there is something different is when she has to take her pills and even then people dont really ask questions (I think they assume it is just vitamins or something).
Best piece of advice I can give you is to be a stickler for her treatments. This new to both of you so it may take some time before you get into a routine - you will get there and now giving enzymes before Alysa eats a meal or before Kiana has a bottle is just second nature to me.
Ask any questions you have and feel free to pm me if you need a friend.