Episode #0064 Cystic Fibrosis and Starting a Family

Cystic Fibrosis and Starting a Family -
Jenny Davison, 39 years old with cystic fibrosis (CF), happily married, the proud mother of her 10 year-old daughterDara and LIVING BREATHING SUCCEEDING on a daily basis...
A little over a decade ago marriage and starting a family seemed to be an unthinkable dream for adults with CF. Through advancements in treatment of the disease and being compliant the dream became a reality for Jenny and her husband Tim.

- Jenny Davison grew up in Long Island and is one of 9 children. "Family is
Extremely important to me" states Jenny.
- Deciding to have a family when you have CF can be risky business but... "Starting a family while you are healthy and always being compliant is key"
- "It is challenging for a woman with CF to have a child and you and your husband should know the risks but most importantly, take care of yourself first" states Jenny.
- Jenny maintained her career as a nurse for seven months of her pregnancy and believes in the importance of a strong support system.
- Jenny states: "Although I have cystic fibrosis, Tim and I never regret having a child... Dara has added so much to our lives"
- Jenny's advice: "Having CF does not mean you stop your life -- you just keep living and have a career, think about getting married and starting a family... you do what everyone else does -- I just have to work a little harder at it with CF"
- "Everybody has something and cystic fibrosis is what I have..."

This "LIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING." Podcast/Vodcast series is the 3rd of 12 made possible through and unrestricted educational grant from Genentech to The Boomer Esiason Foundation.

For more information on cystic fibrosis or the Boomer Esiason Foundation go to www.esiason.org

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• genentech
• jenny davison
• tim cf cystic fibrosis
• marriage
• family
• children
• boomer esiason foundation
• jerry cahill

[drimington]

The Davisons ROCK!

[coley253]

Hi I would like to say how great your video was. Its great to see how well you are doing,

because a lot of the publicity we here about cf is negitive.My little girl has cf she is now seven, and doing really well.Its good to see she can go on to have a fantastic future.I will most certainly share this video with her and my family.best of luck.

[macutler44]

You guys are great. The video was beautiful. Jen, you are awesome! Love.

[SamiBabi96]

Heyy its Sam!! I got a new youtube account!! I love you guys!!

[FCSmajor]

Great Video. I always like hearing how well those with CF are doing. Our little guy has CF and is doing well. Our family decided to risk having another baby. Thankfully our new addition to the family born last week is negative for CF. Yea! Making these decisions are never easy. Thanks to all those who worked on the video and to Jenny. We really liked it.

[metsyvizsla]

Hi Aunt Jenny, Uncle Tim, and Dara! Its Sam! I love you guys!

[sethbef]

Very nicely done. Jenny, you're terrific in front of the camera!

[emurase]

great video!

[bigair1956]

Jenny - The video is awesome! I am so glad we are friends

jc