I am new to this site. This is my first posting. I have 2 sons with CF. and my oldest (17) will be going away to college in the Fall. I am almost sick with fear already. I know I have to let go. But I am still mom here no matter how old they get. I am so afraid he want do what's he's suppose to do when it comes to taking care of him self.
I am extremely proud of my sons. They have both done very well. In school, health wise, and in sports (tennis). Please tell me how I can get it across to him that just because I'm not there anymore standing over him does not mean that the meds and treatments can stop. (we have to fight sometimes now about it)
he feels he's to busy to stop and give time to this. He has things to do he says!
My kids have always been taught from very young about doing there own meds. and CPT, but since he's gotten older and going out on his own, he tends to cut the treatments short, or forgets to take his meds. His excuse it "he don't have time, he's got things to do) I have told him many times that if this don't come first, he'll end sick and not be able to do anything!
Thanks for any input.
Gloria
I am extremely proud of my sons. They have both done very well. In school, health wise, and in sports (tennis). Please tell me how I can get it across to him that just because I'm not there anymore standing over him does not mean that the meds and treatments can stop. (we have to fight sometimes now about it)
he feels he's to busy to stop and give time to this. He has things to do he says!
My kids have always been taught from very young about doing there own meds. and CPT, but since he's gotten older and going out on his own, he tends to cut the treatments short, or forgets to take his meds. His excuse it "he don't have time, he's got things to do) I have told him many times that if this don't come first, he'll end sick and not be able to do anything!
Thanks for any input.
Gloria