Monthly Archives: March 2012

Blood Clot

Posted on March 31, 2012 by NikkisNewLungs

I was looking at old pictures tonight. I came across photos from one of my blood clots. In October 2009 I had a port-a-cath (or port for short) in my arm. A port is an implantable device under the skin … Continue reading →

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The Power of Two

Posted on March 29, 2012 by NikkisNewLungs

A few weeks ago I traveled to Fargo. I was able to attend a viewing at the Fargo film Festival about a documentary called The Power of Two The story is about twin sisters that both have cystic fibrosis and … Continue reading →

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Cough Up Blood

Posted on March 28, 2012 by NikkisNewLungs

I will never forget the first time I coughed up blood. I was about nineteen years old. That was back when I was figure skating. As a matter of fact it happened while I was skating. It was the year … Continue reading →

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65 Roses

Posted on March 27, 2012 by NikkisNewLungs

“65 Roses” is what some children with cystic fibrosis (CF) call their disease because the words are much easier for them to pronounce. Mary G. Weiss became a volunteer for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 1965 after learning that her … Continue reading →

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Car Wash

Posted on March 26, 2012 by NikkisNewLungs

Just when I think my ribs are feeling a little better I do something silly. I have a bag of oxygen tanks I carry in the back of my car at all times. Today I decided I would have my … Continue reading →

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Blood Sugars

Posted on March 25, 2012 by NikkisNewLungs

Another thing that has to be in check while waiting for transplant are my blood sugars. If my blood sugars are high I am more prone to get an infection. If I get an infection my blood sugars are going … Continue reading →

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Kindergarten School

Posted on March 23, 2012 by NikkisNewLungs

When I started kindergarten school the teacher had the class draw a picture with every member of your family. I drew my mother and I thanking the angels for bringing me to them, my brother and I playing, and this … Continue reading →

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Bill

Posted on March 21, 2012 by NikkisNewLungs

While I wait for transplant I’m trying to spread awareness and educate others about organ donation. Tonight was one of those nights. I got to team up with my buddy Bill. We spoke at a driver’s education class. Sharing our … Continue reading →

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Transplant Evaluation

Posted on March 20, 2012 by NikkisNewLungs

When I went through the process almost two years ago for transplant consideration it was quite an ordeal. One of the most stressful moments in my life that I have ever experienced. I remember waiting to hear if I was … Continue reading →

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Vest Treatment

Posted on March 18, 2012 by NikkisNewLungs
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