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Kim
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Username: 2007kimberly

Post Number: 1
Registered: 01-2014
Posted on Thursday, January 09, 2014 - 09:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I am two and a half years post double lung transplant due to CF. My husband and I have been talking about either fostering a child or adopting one since everything seems to be okay with my health. Has anyone else done this? What has your experience been? I am quite worried about the health portion of their evaluation!
Hostess Risé
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Username: Rise

Post Number: 17973
Registered: 05-2003


Posted on Sunday, January 12, 2014 - 02:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Yes I have known of several woman who have adopted children post transplant.
Let us know how you are.
CF- dx at 2yrs. 2nd double lung tx-05 JMH
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Kim
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Username: 2007kimberly

Post Number: 2
Registered: 01-2014


Posted on Monday, January 13, 2014 - 09:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Thank you, Hostess Risé.
I am finally feeling great after a long recovery with a bunch of complications. The only outstanding issues are significant kidney problems (due to surgery and/or rejection meds) which continues to resolve itself and anemia, requiring occasional Procrit shots...oh and don't forget those CF sinuses - they are old friends so I can forget about their issues because I am so used to them!
Otherwise, I finally hit my "normal" FEV1 at 91% and FVC at 84% about 9 months ago. It was amazing to finally see "within normal limits" on my pulmonary function report!

It would be wonderful to connect with someone who has fostered/adopted a child. There are a lot of things that we are worried about - the actual process as well as managing your own health around a child (e.g. Vaccinations). And the question that plays in my mind...is it fair to adopt a child not knowing my own future? Then I answer myself - "any parent could be hit by a bus and die at any point" what do you all think?
Kim
Hostess Risé
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Username: Rise

Post Number: 17977
Registered: 05-2003


Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 05:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Hi Kim
You are Beautiful! :-)
Thank you for sharing your photo. I am glad that you are doing well:-)

Knowing what I know today- if I could go back in time would I want to have a child if I could? This is a very personal decision and I probably would not consider it.

I have always looked after my CF as if it was a child I had to care for and I must say I was a good Mom to my CF. Now that I am able to live life without CF I tend to feel more carefree and enjoy my life the way it is.


I would start with your doctors and ask them have they had any patients who adopted post transplant? I knew of one young lady with cF who went to Russia to adopt a baby. She became very sick a few years later.

You have so much to consider. If a complication became present in your life, how would the stress affect you and your family? Do you have a sister and Mother who could help you?

Besides having CF and a transplanted organ to concern yourself, look at your entire life and see where a newborn will fit in. Will you be able to take care of yourself in the best way possible?

I wish I could have been a better help to you. If I know someone who adopted a child, I will be sure to tell them to write to you.

Take care of yourself!
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Tamara
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Username: Heppygirl

Post Number: 112
Registered: 05-2011


Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 01:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Or a brother who can help You of course. They are just as valuable...
Tamara
26y/o, from the Netherlands
Cystic Fibrosis, Dxed at birth
Bilateral lungtransplant, September 2010
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