Can everyone give me some pointers (even basic suggestions) as to things I can do to keep my home safe for my 6 month old with CF. I know some things, and I have stopped using wash rags, for fear of pseudamonas. I am interested in all things, down to how often you clean your bathtub! Thanks so much!!!!
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Can everyone give me some pointers (even basic suggestions) as to things I can do to keep my home safe for my 6 month old with CF. I know some things, and I have stopped using wash rags, for fear of pseudamonas. I am interested in all things, down to how often you clean your bathtub! Thanks so much!!!!
Can everyone give me some pointers (even basic suggestions) as to things I can do to keep my home safe for my 6 month old with CF. I know some things, and I have stopped using wash rags, for fear of pseudamonas. I am interested in all things, down to how often you clean your bathtub! Thanks so much!!!!
Can everyone give me some pointers (even basic suggestions) as to things I can do to keep my home safe for my 6 month old with CF. I know some things, and I have stopped using wash rags, for fear of pseudamonas. I am interested in all things, down to how often you clean your bathtub! Thanks so much!!!!
Can everyone give me some pointers (even basic suggestions) as to things I can do to keep my home safe for my 6 month old with CF. I know some things, and I have stopped using wash rags, for fear of pseudamonas. I am interested in all things, down to how often you clean your bathtub! Thanks so much!!!!
rosesixtyfive
New member
Catherine,
I have worried about the same things. My hands are so dry and cracked (actually bleeding) from so much washing. From what I have gathered from others on this site, you can't let it overwhelm you. I finally decided the best protection is to try to keep Sam's lungs as healthy as possible to keep the bacteria from getting trapped in their in the first place - because inevitably he is going to encounter some bacteria, I just have hopes that maybe he can clear it on his own. For veteran moms, does this sound like a good philosophy? Other things I have tried:
* Dusting twice a week.
* Cleaning the bathroom while my four year old is taking a bath. She is able to play while I scrub.
* Running the tap water for a few minutes before using the faucet, and installing a $35 water purifier from Walgreen's.
* Keeping Sam away from fragrances, asking relatives not to wear perfume.
Things I plan to do once Sam starts walking:
* Making everyone take their shoes off at the door.
My husband and I are actually having an argument over a house plant right now. We have one house plant, and he says that I am going too far by trying to get rid of it. Anyone else have house plants? Also, Sam just got bathtub toys for Christmas. I don' know if that's a good idea. Does the idea of bathtub toys freak anyone else out?
I'm glad you posted this topic, and I can't wait to read what others say. There should be better guidelines. The only thing we were told Samuel should not do is get into hot tubs or go scuba diving, but I would like to be a little more proactive than that even if it doesn't make a major difference.
I have one more question - if you don't use dish rags, what do you use? I keep using paper towels to clean his spoons, bottles, etc., but it's getting to be a pretty wasteful habit.
I have worried about the same things. My hands are so dry and cracked (actually bleeding) from so much washing. From what I have gathered from others on this site, you can't let it overwhelm you. I finally decided the best protection is to try to keep Sam's lungs as healthy as possible to keep the bacteria from getting trapped in their in the first place - because inevitably he is going to encounter some bacteria, I just have hopes that maybe he can clear it on his own. For veteran moms, does this sound like a good philosophy? Other things I have tried:
* Dusting twice a week.
* Cleaning the bathroom while my four year old is taking a bath. She is able to play while I scrub.
* Running the tap water for a few minutes before using the faucet, and installing a $35 water purifier from Walgreen's.
* Keeping Sam away from fragrances, asking relatives not to wear perfume.
Things I plan to do once Sam starts walking:
* Making everyone take their shoes off at the door.
My husband and I are actually having an argument over a house plant right now. We have one house plant, and he says that I am going too far by trying to get rid of it. Anyone else have house plants? Also, Sam just got bathtub toys for Christmas. I don' know if that's a good idea. Does the idea of bathtub toys freak anyone else out?
I'm glad you posted this topic, and I can't wait to read what others say. There should be better guidelines. The only thing we were told Samuel should not do is get into hot tubs or go scuba diving, but I would like to be a little more proactive than that even if it doesn't make a major difference.
I have one more question - if you don't use dish rags, what do you use? I keep using paper towels to clean his spoons, bottles, etc., but it's getting to be a pretty wasteful habit.
rosesixtyfive
New member
Catherine,
I have worried about the same things. My hands are so dry and cracked (actually bleeding) from so much washing. From what I have gathered from others on this site, you can't let it overwhelm you. I finally decided the best protection is to try to keep Sam's lungs as healthy as possible to keep the bacteria from getting trapped in their in the first place - because inevitably he is going to encounter some bacteria, I just have hopes that maybe he can clear it on his own. For veteran moms, does this sound like a good philosophy? Other things I have tried:
* Dusting twice a week.
* Cleaning the bathroom while my four year old is taking a bath. She is able to play while I scrub.
* Running the tap water for a few minutes before using the faucet, and installing a $35 water purifier from Walgreen's.
* Keeping Sam away from fragrances, asking relatives not to wear perfume.
Things I plan to do once Sam starts walking:
* Making everyone take their shoes off at the door.
My husband and I are actually having an argument over a house plant right now. We have one house plant, and he says that I am going too far by trying to get rid of it. Anyone else have house plants? Also, Sam just got bathtub toys for Christmas. I don' know if that's a good idea. Does the idea of bathtub toys freak anyone else out?
I'm glad you posted this topic, and I can't wait to read what others say. There should be better guidelines. The only thing we were told Samuel should not do is get into hot tubs or go scuba diving, but I would like to be a little more proactive than that even if it doesn't make a major difference.
I have one more question - if you don't use dish rags, what do you use? I keep using paper towels to clean his spoons, bottles, etc., but it's getting to be a pretty wasteful habit.
I have worried about the same things. My hands are so dry and cracked (actually bleeding) from so much washing. From what I have gathered from others on this site, you can't let it overwhelm you. I finally decided the best protection is to try to keep Sam's lungs as healthy as possible to keep the bacteria from getting trapped in their in the first place - because inevitably he is going to encounter some bacteria, I just have hopes that maybe he can clear it on his own. For veteran moms, does this sound like a good philosophy? Other things I have tried:
* Dusting twice a week.
* Cleaning the bathroom while my four year old is taking a bath. She is able to play while I scrub.
* Running the tap water for a few minutes before using the faucet, and installing a $35 water purifier from Walgreen's.
* Keeping Sam away from fragrances, asking relatives not to wear perfume.
Things I plan to do once Sam starts walking:
* Making everyone take their shoes off at the door.
My husband and I are actually having an argument over a house plant right now. We have one house plant, and he says that I am going too far by trying to get rid of it. Anyone else have house plants? Also, Sam just got bathtub toys for Christmas. I don' know if that's a good idea. Does the idea of bathtub toys freak anyone else out?
I'm glad you posted this topic, and I can't wait to read what others say. There should be better guidelines. The only thing we were told Samuel should not do is get into hot tubs or go scuba diving, but I would like to be a little more proactive than that even if it doesn't make a major difference.
I have one more question - if you don't use dish rags, what do you use? I keep using paper towels to clean his spoons, bottles, etc., but it's getting to be a pretty wasteful habit.
rosesixtyfive
New member
Catherine,
I have worried about the same things. My hands are so dry and cracked (actually bleeding) from so much washing. From what I have gathered from others on this site, you can't let it overwhelm you. I finally decided the best protection is to try to keep Sam's lungs as healthy as possible to keep the bacteria from getting trapped in their in the first place - because inevitably he is going to encounter some bacteria, I just have hopes that maybe he can clear it on his own. For veteran moms, does this sound like a good philosophy? Other things I have tried:
* Dusting twice a week.
* Cleaning the bathroom while my four year old is taking a bath. She is able to play while I scrub.
* Running the tap water for a few minutes before using the faucet, and installing a $35 water purifier from Walgreen's.
* Keeping Sam away from fragrances, asking relatives not to wear perfume.
Things I plan to do once Sam starts walking:
* Making everyone take their shoes off at the door.
My husband and I are actually having an argument over a house plant right now. We have one house plant, and he says that I am going too far by trying to get rid of it. Anyone else have house plants? Also, Sam just got bathtub toys for Christmas. I don' know if that's a good idea. Does the idea of bathtub toys freak anyone else out?
I'm glad you posted this topic, and I can't wait to read what others say. There should be better guidelines. The only thing we were told Samuel should not do is get into hot tubs or go scuba diving, but I would like to be a little more proactive than that even if it doesn't make a major difference.
I have one more question - if you don't use dish rags, what do you use? I keep using paper towels to clean his spoons, bottles, etc., but it's getting to be a pretty wasteful habit.
I have worried about the same things. My hands are so dry and cracked (actually bleeding) from so much washing. From what I have gathered from others on this site, you can't let it overwhelm you. I finally decided the best protection is to try to keep Sam's lungs as healthy as possible to keep the bacteria from getting trapped in their in the first place - because inevitably he is going to encounter some bacteria, I just have hopes that maybe he can clear it on his own. For veteran moms, does this sound like a good philosophy? Other things I have tried:
* Dusting twice a week.
* Cleaning the bathroom while my four year old is taking a bath. She is able to play while I scrub.
* Running the tap water for a few minutes before using the faucet, and installing a $35 water purifier from Walgreen's.
* Keeping Sam away from fragrances, asking relatives not to wear perfume.
Things I plan to do once Sam starts walking:
* Making everyone take their shoes off at the door.
My husband and I are actually having an argument over a house plant right now. We have one house plant, and he says that I am going too far by trying to get rid of it. Anyone else have house plants? Also, Sam just got bathtub toys for Christmas. I don' know if that's a good idea. Does the idea of bathtub toys freak anyone else out?
I'm glad you posted this topic, and I can't wait to read what others say. There should be better guidelines. The only thing we were told Samuel should not do is get into hot tubs or go scuba diving, but I would like to be a little more proactive than that even if it doesn't make a major difference.
I have one more question - if you don't use dish rags, what do you use? I keep using paper towels to clean his spoons, bottles, etc., but it's getting to be a pretty wasteful habit.
rosesixtyfive
New member
Catherine,
I have worried about the same things. My hands are so dry and cracked (actually bleeding) from so much washing. From what I have gathered from others on this site, you can't let it overwhelm you. I finally decided the best protection is to try to keep Sam's lungs as healthy as possible to keep the bacteria from getting trapped in their in the first place - because inevitably he is going to encounter some bacteria, I just have hopes that maybe he can clear it on his own. For veteran moms, does this sound like a good philosophy? Other things I have tried:
* Dusting twice a week.
* Cleaning the bathroom while my four year old is taking a bath. She is able to play while I scrub.
* Running the tap water for a few minutes before using the faucet, and installing a $35 water purifier from Walgreen's.
* Keeping Sam away from fragrances, asking relatives not to wear perfume.
Things I plan to do once Sam starts walking:
* Making everyone take their shoes off at the door.
My husband and I are actually having an argument over a house plant right now. We have one house plant, and he says that I am going too far by trying to get rid of it. Anyone else have house plants? Also, Sam just got bathtub toys for Christmas. I don' know if that's a good idea. Does the idea of bathtub toys freak anyone else out?
I'm glad you posted this topic, and I can't wait to read what others say. There should be better guidelines. The only thing we were told Samuel should not do is get into hot tubs or go scuba diving, but I would like to be a little more proactive than that even if it doesn't make a major difference.
I have one more question - if you don't use dish rags, what do you use? I keep using paper towels to clean his spoons, bottles, etc., but it's getting to be a pretty wasteful habit.
I have worried about the same things. My hands are so dry and cracked (actually bleeding) from so much washing. From what I have gathered from others on this site, you can't let it overwhelm you. I finally decided the best protection is to try to keep Sam's lungs as healthy as possible to keep the bacteria from getting trapped in their in the first place - because inevitably he is going to encounter some bacteria, I just have hopes that maybe he can clear it on his own. For veteran moms, does this sound like a good philosophy? Other things I have tried:
* Dusting twice a week.
* Cleaning the bathroom while my four year old is taking a bath. She is able to play while I scrub.
* Running the tap water for a few minutes before using the faucet, and installing a $35 water purifier from Walgreen's.
* Keeping Sam away from fragrances, asking relatives not to wear perfume.
Things I plan to do once Sam starts walking:
* Making everyone take their shoes off at the door.
My husband and I are actually having an argument over a house plant right now. We have one house plant, and he says that I am going too far by trying to get rid of it. Anyone else have house plants? Also, Sam just got bathtub toys for Christmas. I don' know if that's a good idea. Does the idea of bathtub toys freak anyone else out?
I'm glad you posted this topic, and I can't wait to read what others say. There should be better guidelines. The only thing we were told Samuel should not do is get into hot tubs or go scuba diving, but I would like to be a little more proactive than that even if it doesn't make a major difference.
I have one more question - if you don't use dish rags, what do you use? I keep using paper towels to clean his spoons, bottles, etc., but it's getting to be a pretty wasteful habit.
rosesixtyfive
New member
Catherine,
<br />I have worried about the same things. My hands are so dry and cracked (actually bleeding) from so much washing. From what I have gathered from others on this site, you can't let it overwhelm you. I finally decided the best protection is to try to keep Sam's lungs as healthy as possible to keep the bacteria from getting trapped in their in the first place - because inevitably he is going to encounter some bacteria, I just have hopes that maybe he can clear it on his own. For veteran moms, does this sound like a good philosophy? Other things I have tried:
<br />* Dusting twice a week.
<br />* Cleaning the bathroom while my four year old is taking a bath. She is able to play while I scrub.
<br />* Running the tap water for a few minutes before using the faucet, and installing a $35 water purifier from Walgreen's.
<br />* Keeping Sam away from fragrances, asking relatives not to wear perfume.
<br />Things I plan to do once Sam starts walking:
<br />* Making everyone take their shoes off at the door.
<br />
<br />My husband and I are actually having an argument over a house plant right now. We have one house plant, and he says that I am going too far by trying to get rid of it. Anyone else have house plants? Also, Sam just got bathtub toys for Christmas. I don' know if that's a good idea. Does the idea of bathtub toys freak anyone else out?
<br />
<br />I'm glad you posted this topic, and I can't wait to read what others say. There should be better guidelines. The only thing we were told Samuel should not do is get into hot tubs or go scuba diving, but I would like to be a little more proactive than that even if it doesn't make a major difference.
<br />
<br />I have one more question - if you don't use dish rags, what do you use? I keep using paper towels to clean his spoons, bottles, etc., but it's getting to be a pretty wasteful habit.
<br />I have worried about the same things. My hands are so dry and cracked (actually bleeding) from so much washing. From what I have gathered from others on this site, you can't let it overwhelm you. I finally decided the best protection is to try to keep Sam's lungs as healthy as possible to keep the bacteria from getting trapped in their in the first place - because inevitably he is going to encounter some bacteria, I just have hopes that maybe he can clear it on his own. For veteran moms, does this sound like a good philosophy? Other things I have tried:
<br />* Dusting twice a week.
<br />* Cleaning the bathroom while my four year old is taking a bath. She is able to play while I scrub.
<br />* Running the tap water for a few minutes before using the faucet, and installing a $35 water purifier from Walgreen's.
<br />* Keeping Sam away from fragrances, asking relatives not to wear perfume.
<br />Things I plan to do once Sam starts walking:
<br />* Making everyone take their shoes off at the door.
<br />
<br />My husband and I are actually having an argument over a house plant right now. We have one house plant, and he says that I am going too far by trying to get rid of it. Anyone else have house plants? Also, Sam just got bathtub toys for Christmas. I don' know if that's a good idea. Does the idea of bathtub toys freak anyone else out?
<br />
<br />I'm glad you posted this topic, and I can't wait to read what others say. There should be better guidelines. The only thing we were told Samuel should not do is get into hot tubs or go scuba diving, but I would like to be a little more proactive than that even if it doesn't make a major difference.
<br />
<br />I have one more question - if you don't use dish rags, what do you use? I keep using paper towels to clean his spoons, bottles, etc., but it's getting to be a pretty wasteful habit.
I use the dishwasher for everything now. I do not hand wash, except his bottles. I use the avent scrubber brush and I store it scrubber-up in a cup so that it is not sitting at the bottom in water. I run it through the dishwasher whenever the dishes are going. I then sterilize it all in the avent sterilzer and hang them on a bottle drying rack (so no water is just sitting).
I don't know what the actual ruling on plants is, but I say keep it, or atleast get a different one. Plants help clean the air and make it healthier to breathe. Google what plants are the best. I think as long as Sam can't get to the plant to chew it or touch the water base you should be okay. Maybe you can put the plant on a ceramic base and run it through the dishwasher once a week to get the grime if you are concerned? Just a thought!
I don't know what the actual ruling on plants is, but I say keep it, or atleast get a different one. Plants help clean the air and make it healthier to breathe. Google what plants are the best. I think as long as Sam can't get to the plant to chew it or touch the water base you should be okay. Maybe you can put the plant on a ceramic base and run it through the dishwasher once a week to get the grime if you are concerned? Just a thought!
I use the dishwasher for everything now. I do not hand wash, except his bottles. I use the avent scrubber brush and I store it scrubber-up in a cup so that it is not sitting at the bottom in water. I run it through the dishwasher whenever the dishes are going. I then sterilize it all in the avent sterilzer and hang them on a bottle drying rack (so no water is just sitting).
I don't know what the actual ruling on plants is, but I say keep it, or atleast get a different one. Plants help clean the air and make it healthier to breathe. Google what plants are the best. I think as long as Sam can't get to the plant to chew it or touch the water base you should be okay. Maybe you can put the plant on a ceramic base and run it through the dishwasher once a week to get the grime if you are concerned? Just a thought!
I don't know what the actual ruling on plants is, but I say keep it, or atleast get a different one. Plants help clean the air and make it healthier to breathe. Google what plants are the best. I think as long as Sam can't get to the plant to chew it or touch the water base you should be okay. Maybe you can put the plant on a ceramic base and run it through the dishwasher once a week to get the grime if you are concerned? Just a thought!
I use the dishwasher for everything now. I do not hand wash, except his bottles. I use the avent scrubber brush and I store it scrubber-up in a cup so that it is not sitting at the bottom in water. I run it through the dishwasher whenever the dishes are going. I then sterilize it all in the avent sterilzer and hang them on a bottle drying rack (so no water is just sitting).
I don't know what the actual ruling on plants is, but I say keep it, or atleast get a different one. Plants help clean the air and make it healthier to breathe. Google what plants are the best. I think as long as Sam can't get to the plant to chew it or touch the water base you should be okay. Maybe you can put the plant on a ceramic base and run it through the dishwasher once a week to get the grime if you are concerned? Just a thought!
I don't know what the actual ruling on plants is, but I say keep it, or atleast get a different one. Plants help clean the air and make it healthier to breathe. Google what plants are the best. I think as long as Sam can't get to the plant to chew it or touch the water base you should be okay. Maybe you can put the plant on a ceramic base and run it through the dishwasher once a week to get the grime if you are concerned? Just a thought!
I use the dishwasher for everything now. I do not hand wash, except his bottles. I use the avent scrubber brush and I store it scrubber-up in a cup so that it is not sitting at the bottom in water. I run it through the dishwasher whenever the dishes are going. I then sterilize it all in the avent sterilzer and hang them on a bottle drying rack (so no water is just sitting).
I don't know what the actual ruling on plants is, but I say keep it, or atleast get a different one. Plants help clean the air and make it healthier to breathe. Google what plants are the best. I think as long as Sam can't get to the plant to chew it or touch the water base you should be okay. Maybe you can put the plant on a ceramic base and run it through the dishwasher once a week to get the grime if you are concerned? Just a thought!
I don't know what the actual ruling on plants is, but I say keep it, or atleast get a different one. Plants help clean the air and make it healthier to breathe. Google what plants are the best. I think as long as Sam can't get to the plant to chew it or touch the water base you should be okay. Maybe you can put the plant on a ceramic base and run it through the dishwasher once a week to get the grime if you are concerned? Just a thought!
I use the dishwasher for everything now. I do not hand wash, except his bottles. I use the avent scrubber brush and I store it scrubber-up in a cup so that it is not sitting at the bottom in water. I run it through the dishwasher whenever the dishes are going. I then sterilize it all in the avent sterilzer and hang them on a bottle drying rack (so no water is just sitting).
<br />
<br />I don't know what the actual ruling on plants is, but I say keep it, or atleast get a different one. Plants help clean the air and make it healthier to breathe. Google what plants are the best. I think as long as Sam can't get to the plant to chew it or touch the water base you should be okay. Maybe you can put the plant on a ceramic base and run it through the dishwasher once a week to get the grime if you are concerned? Just a thought!
<br />
<br />I don't know what the actual ruling on plants is, but I say keep it, or atleast get a different one. Plants help clean the air and make it healthier to breathe. Google what plants are the best. I think as long as Sam can't get to the plant to chew it or touch the water base you should be okay. Maybe you can put the plant on a ceramic base and run it through the dishwasher once a week to get the grime if you are concerned? Just a thought!
M
mneville
Guest
When Aidan was diagnosed at birth, I was kinda nuts about washing toys, bleaching the sinks, keeping him away from people and swore he would never go to Chuckee Cheese or water parks. Well, then my baby started to grow and life became so MORE important than CF. He does go to Chuckee Cheese and water parks, he swims in public pools, he goes to Kindergarten full day and is responsible for his own enzymes. He plays on three different sports teasm.
There are really only two major things we do now to keep him healthy....WASH HANDS ALOT and AVOID PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT FEELING WELL. These two things are simple, he misses nothing and they keep him well. Aidan is doing great with his two VEST treatments, doing all his meds and just living life. It was so much easier to bubble him when he was little but that would just be cruel to do to him now. This kid has too much living to do! So take precautions but we have come to realize that all the precautions in the world cannot keep the bacteria away. Aidan started culturing at 8 days old before he even went anywhere. Good luck and enjoy those precious babies!!
Megan, mom to Aidan CF and Gavin, no CF (IVF/PGD)
There are really only two major things we do now to keep him healthy....WASH HANDS ALOT and AVOID PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT FEELING WELL. These two things are simple, he misses nothing and they keep him well. Aidan is doing great with his two VEST treatments, doing all his meds and just living life. It was so much easier to bubble him when he was little but that would just be cruel to do to him now. This kid has too much living to do! So take precautions but we have come to realize that all the precautions in the world cannot keep the bacteria away. Aidan started culturing at 8 days old before he even went anywhere. Good luck and enjoy those precious babies!!
Megan, mom to Aidan CF and Gavin, no CF (IVF/PGD)
M
mneville
Guest
When Aidan was diagnosed at birth, I was kinda nuts about washing toys, bleaching the sinks, keeping him away from people and swore he would never go to Chuckee Cheese or water parks. Well, then my baby started to grow and life became so MORE important than CF. He does go to Chuckee Cheese and water parks, he swims in public pools, he goes to Kindergarten full day and is responsible for his own enzymes. He plays on three different sports teasm.
There are really only two major things we do now to keep him healthy....WASH HANDS ALOT and AVOID PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT FEELING WELL. These two things are simple, he misses nothing and they keep him well. Aidan is doing great with his two VEST treatments, doing all his meds and just living life. It was so much easier to bubble him when he was little but that would just be cruel to do to him now. This kid has too much living to do! So take precautions but we have come to realize that all the precautions in the world cannot keep the bacteria away. Aidan started culturing at 8 days old before he even went anywhere. Good luck and enjoy those precious babies!!
Megan, mom to Aidan CF and Gavin, no CF (IVF/PGD)
There are really only two major things we do now to keep him healthy....WASH HANDS ALOT and AVOID PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT FEELING WELL. These two things are simple, he misses nothing and they keep him well. Aidan is doing great with his two VEST treatments, doing all his meds and just living life. It was so much easier to bubble him when he was little but that would just be cruel to do to him now. This kid has too much living to do! So take precautions but we have come to realize that all the precautions in the world cannot keep the bacteria away. Aidan started culturing at 8 days old before he even went anywhere. Good luck and enjoy those precious babies!!
Megan, mom to Aidan CF and Gavin, no CF (IVF/PGD)
M
mneville
Guest
When Aidan was diagnosed at birth, I was kinda nuts about washing toys, bleaching the sinks, keeping him away from people and swore he would never go to Chuckee Cheese or water parks. Well, then my baby started to grow and life became so MORE important than CF. He does go to Chuckee Cheese and water parks, he swims in public pools, he goes to Kindergarten full day and is responsible for his own enzymes. He plays on three different sports teasm.
There are really only two major things we do now to keep him healthy....WASH HANDS ALOT and AVOID PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT FEELING WELL. These two things are simple, he misses nothing and they keep him well. Aidan is doing great with his two VEST treatments, doing all his meds and just living life. It was so much easier to bubble him when he was little but that would just be cruel to do to him now. This kid has too much living to do! So take precautions but we have come to realize that all the precautions in the world cannot keep the bacteria away. Aidan started culturing at 8 days old before he even went anywhere. Good luck and enjoy those precious babies!!
Megan, mom to Aidan CF and Gavin, no CF (IVF/PGD)
There are really only two major things we do now to keep him healthy....WASH HANDS ALOT and AVOID PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT FEELING WELL. These two things are simple, he misses nothing and they keep him well. Aidan is doing great with his two VEST treatments, doing all his meds and just living life. It was so much easier to bubble him when he was little but that would just be cruel to do to him now. This kid has too much living to do! So take precautions but we have come to realize that all the precautions in the world cannot keep the bacteria away. Aidan started culturing at 8 days old before he even went anywhere. Good luck and enjoy those precious babies!!
Megan, mom to Aidan CF and Gavin, no CF (IVF/PGD)
M
mneville
Guest
When Aidan was diagnosed at birth, I was kinda nuts about washing toys, bleaching the sinks, keeping him away from people and swore he would never go to Chuckee Cheese or water parks. Well, then my baby started to grow and life became so MORE important than CF. He does go to Chuckee Cheese and water parks, he swims in public pools, he goes to Kindergarten full day and is responsible for his own enzymes. He plays on three different sports teasm.
There are really only two major things we do now to keep him healthy....WASH HANDS ALOT and AVOID PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT FEELING WELL. These two things are simple, he misses nothing and they keep him well. Aidan is doing great with his two VEST treatments, doing all his meds and just living life. It was so much easier to bubble him when he was little but that would just be cruel to do to him now. This kid has too much living to do! So take precautions but we have come to realize that all the precautions in the world cannot keep the bacteria away. Aidan started culturing at 8 days old before he even went anywhere. Good luck and enjoy those precious babies!!
Megan, mom to Aidan CF and Gavin, no CF (IVF/PGD)
There are really only two major things we do now to keep him healthy....WASH HANDS ALOT and AVOID PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT FEELING WELL. These two things are simple, he misses nothing and they keep him well. Aidan is doing great with his two VEST treatments, doing all his meds and just living life. It was so much easier to bubble him when he was little but that would just be cruel to do to him now. This kid has too much living to do! So take precautions but we have come to realize that all the precautions in the world cannot keep the bacteria away. Aidan started culturing at 8 days old before he even went anywhere. Good luck and enjoy those precious babies!!
Megan, mom to Aidan CF and Gavin, no CF (IVF/PGD)
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When Aidan was diagnosed at birth, I was kinda nuts about washing toys, bleaching the sinks, keeping him away from people and swore he would never go to Chuckee Cheese or water parks. Well, then my baby started to grow and life became so MORE important than CF. He does go to Chuckee Cheese and water parks, he swims in public pools, he goes to Kindergarten full day and is responsible for his own enzymes. He plays on three different sports teasm.
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<br />There are really only two major things we do now to keep him healthy....WASH HANDS ALOT and AVOID PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT FEELING WELL. These two things are simple, he misses nothing and they keep him well. Aidan is doing great with his two VEST treatments, doing all his meds and just living life. It was so much easier to bubble him when he was little but that would just be cruel to do to him now. This kid has too much living to do! So take precautions but we have come to realize that all the precautions in the world cannot keep the bacteria away. Aidan started culturing at 8 days old before he even went anywhere. Good luck and enjoy those precious babies!!
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<br />Megan, mom to Aidan CF and Gavin, no CF (IVF/PGD)
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<br />There are really only two major things we do now to keep him healthy....WASH HANDS ALOT and AVOID PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT FEELING WELL. These two things are simple, he misses nothing and they keep him well. Aidan is doing great with his two VEST treatments, doing all his meds and just living life. It was so much easier to bubble him when he was little but that would just be cruel to do to him now. This kid has too much living to do! So take precautions but we have come to realize that all the precautions in the world cannot keep the bacteria away. Aidan started culturing at 8 days old before he even went anywhere. Good luck and enjoy those precious babies!!
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<br />Megan, mom to Aidan CF and Gavin, no CF (IVF/PGD)