tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54259633284865873152009-11-16T06:24:49.677-06:00Kateyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11628086713110351792bushkaru2@aol.comBlogger379125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5425963328486587315.post-2760586760661172902009-11-16T06:00:00.000-06:002009-11-16T06:00:02.910-06:00

I've never really known much about this website and have only visited it a few times. After receiving an email about all the resources that were available via CFvoice.com, I was amazed! I highly recommend giving CFvoice.com a visit. Many of you may already be familiar with the website. Parents...there are lots of resources for you as well. Visit the website and/or click on the links below for

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This Treatment Tracker tool from CFvoice.com can help you organize and track your treatment information right on your computer! You can track and organize medications, airway clearance methods, nutrition information, and much more. It was designed especially for CF patients only. I received an email about this and I thought I would check it out. Although I really don't need it for myself, I

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Here is this week's Friday Fill-In! If you are interested in participating in this fun, Friday meme, click here.1. The last band I saw live was several bands, including Steven Curtis Chapman, Newsboys, Jeremy Camp, and Sanctus Real, at Winter Jam 2007. (I don't go to concerts too often).2. What I look forward to most on Thanksgiving is spending time with family! 3. My Christmas/holiday shopping

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So today I scheduled my gallbladder surgery for November 23rd. I'm so anxious to get it over with...the pain is TOO MUCH! They aren't sure how much of the pain is related to the gallstone/gallbladder, but we won't know until it comes out. I'll be in the hospital for a little while, just because I'm post-transplant, but hopefully not too long. I may get admitted the day before as well, not sure

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As you begin shopping for Christmas (and really, for any occasion you buy gifts for), remember to use GoodShop when shopping ONLINE! Goodshop partners with numerous popular online retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Walmart, Gap, Apple, and HUNDREDS MORE! These stores will donate a percentage of your purchase back to a charity when you use GoodShop. To use, simply visit

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I'm in so much pain, it's insane. I want to scream!!!!!! We are not sure how much of it is due to the gallstone or not? And unfortunately, my doctor yesterday didn't know anything else to do other than wait til after the surgery. I'm going to try to get back into an orthopedic afterwards as well.My clinic appt was so-so. PFT percentages are about the same. My mid-flow is way down..down to 0.15 (

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Solvay Pharmaceuticals announced the 2009 Thriving Student Achiever, Amanda R. In honor of the 17th year of the SolvayCARESSM scholarship program, Amanda was awarded an educational scholarship totaling $17,000. Amanda’s attitude about life is truly inspiring!"CF is a part of me and who I am, but it runs alongside me and does not stand in my way," said Amanda Rudd, 2009 SolvayCARESSM Thriving

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So...here are the results from my GI tests I had done last week. Very surprising....and totally unexpected. The tests were ordered to check out the fluid around my liver to make sure it was not anything bad. I had the tests (ultrasound and Doppler of abdomen and associated organs) at our Children's hospital which was kind of nice. The technician I had actually performed some tests on me back in

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I can't believe it is NOVEMBER!!! Time Flies!! Did everyone enjoy their extra hour of sleep last night? I have always said that (in school terms) the fall semesters go by much quicker than the spring semesters. I apologize for not much blogging still. I did manage a few more posts this past week than before. This upcoming week is crazy, with something every night after work, so the blogging, once

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Once again, here is today's Friday Fill-In! Click here if you are interested in participating! 1. It was a dark and stormy night, and i lay under the covers listening to the thunder, waiting to fall asleep. 2. Her schedule was packed, so I offered to take the books myself.3. Rushing out, I left my cell phone at home...oops!4. UH OH! ...I think I heard a howl!5. Shhhh... I'm trying to listen to

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WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKINGA message every adult should read because childrenare watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang myfirst painting on the refrigerator, and I immediatelywanted to paint another one.When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed astray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kindto animals.When you thought I

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I have to say that I hate going for a whole week or weeks at a time and not blogging. Totally not my thing!! But life has just been so crazy lately i really have not had time to blog! Sorry!! I Hope I don't lose any loyal followers!!!So hence the title, I will try, with this post, make-up for not blogging this past week, with yet another week wrap-up/update, etc.Basically my life and schedule

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WARNING: LONG POST! I know I haven't blogged much this week...sorry! I wanted to write a brief update on my health and other stuff, since I really haven't talked about that in the last few weeks! I have been swamped with studying, work and other stuff!!(oh and before i begin, for those of you that commented on facebook about my bad week of charlie horses; the potassium tab helped...no spasms last

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Do you ever wonder how your life has changed since you started blogging! I'm sure many things have changed in the last year and a half or so since I started my blog (or wrote my 1st post)!!Jane, over at Moonflowers, Mojitos and Me, is giving away a $100 Target gift card in honor of her 200th post!! She recaps some of the major things that have changed since she started her blog as well! Head on

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While on my babysitting trip to San Jose/San Francisco, we went to the Fisherman's Wharf on Saturday. Within the area, we walked over to Pier 39 (one of the piers at the Fisherman's' Wharf). Pier 39 is famous for its sea lions (seals)!! And all I have to say, is that I was EXTREMELY entertained and fascinated by all the sea lions!!! We stood there forever just watching and laughing!!! Certainly

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Don't forget to check out the new TV Series: Three Rivers tonight at 9/8c!! The entire series is about organ donation, and the first episode explodes a lot of the common misconceptions people have about the process. It's a really great opportunity to better inform people, and it's definitely not boring.­THREE RIVERS is a medical drama starring Alex O'Loughlin ("Moonlight," upcoming CBS Films "The

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Sorry I haven't blogged yet about my trip!! So here is a quick overview of how the trip went!I flew out of Birmingham last Thursday (Oct 1st) EARLY morning! I arrived in San Jose around 12:00 pm California Time (PST). The wife, mom, etc., picked me up and took me back to their apartment. I got settled it, met the little boy, and then they left around 3:00 pm on their hiking trip! I kept the

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Another week of Friday Fill-Ins! If you are interested in participating in this Friday Meme, click here!1. Sweet dreams PaPaw!2. Candy corn was made especially for me.3. Silliness can really make my day sometimes!4. I will be working/volunteering at a church fall festival this Halloween.5. Outstanding or not I have to pass this Anatomy class!6. A break from school is what I want right now!7. And

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The Lord finally decided to take my grandfather home last night!! It is so comforting to know PaPaw is pain-free and in the best hands ever!!! He definitely was the strongest person I knew and definitely put up a fight!!!! I will miss him very much, but know he lived his 95 years of life on this earth to the fullest!!!

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Here is the About Me Part IV Recap and final post!It was Sunday night before the transplant. I was really sick, and didn't know much of what was going on around me. I remember my Dad and brother coming up to see me that night, but that was it. I don't remember anything from that point forward. Evidently, the decision was made to precede with the living donor transplant. Although my parents claim

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I got back from my trip late Sunday night!!! Today I volunteered and spoke at our annual Tee off for a Cure Golf Tournament for CF! It was a lot of fun and I will post more about that later! I can definitely feel the jet-lag today and are preparing for another MAJOR MAJOR anatomy lab practical on Wednesday, so will be busy with that, work and more babysitting until then!!! Hopefully on Thursday I

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Here is the recap About Me Part III post!Picking up from where I left off: I had just been admitted to the hospital through the emergency room during spring break of my senior year in high school. So right before I left the hospital, my CF doctor came to my room to talk to my Mom and me. I kind of had an idea of what it would be about, but didn't want to think about it. My doctor felt that I

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Here is this week's Friday Fill-In! Click here if you are interested in participating!!!1. I have a history of not thinking before I speak sometimes.2. How to make a kid stop screaming at the top of his lungs just for fun is something I wish I knew.3. I'm eating (or recently ate) candy corn and cheese.4. There are too many holes on the road on one of the interstates near by.5. So that's it,

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In case some of you don't know, I left this morning for San Francisco (San Jose) for a babysitting job until Sunday! I left BIRMINGHAM, AL at 6:30 am this morning, and arrived out here in San Jose at 11:30 am (PST). The couple have left on their trip...so I'm now here keeping their little boy until Friday late night or Saturday early morning!Needless to say, I probably won't be reading blogs too

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Here is the About Me Part II recap post!So I'm picking up from where I left off. The decision was just made for me to be evaluated for a lung transplant at St. Louis Children's Hospital. I went through the evaluation process and ended up being a good candidate for lung transplantation. So I became listed in the spring of 1998.My health actually began to stabilize and hospital stays weren't quite

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