Nicole,
Welcome, I'm sorry to hear your daughter was diagnosed with CF but you have found a wonderful place to find support, information, and a place where people just get what you are talking about.
First off, now that you have a CF diagnosis your daughter's health may actually improve because you will see a CF doctor who has understanding of what your child needs to keep her well, for example chest physical therapy, nebs, enzymes etc.
My daughter is almost 4 with CF and she is just like any other child. She is outgoing, silly and smart. In fact, she has compassion for others, when she's at nursery school , her teachers tell me she's very caring when someone gets hurt.
I try hard not to dwell on what could of been or what may be, we can only deal with the cards we are delt(sp)? We just try to make the best of our situation.
The diagnosis is new to you and you are entitled to all the range of feelings you have. I for one had anger as a strong feeling for a long time. I was angry at people who had healthy babies and angry at people for worrying about petty things. I was even angry at my husband because he doesn't worry as much as I do and now I had so much to worry about. Over time, i guess I let it go, I take time to myself, go running which helps me burn off all the anger and frustration.
I think I enjoy life more now, each day is a gift nothing can be taken for granted and I learned that from my daughter with CF. Some people never learn this in their lifetime.
Continue to ask questions about CF, knowledge is power.
