Author Archives: NikkisNewLungs

Now That’s A Mouthful

Posted on November 6, 2013 by NikkisNewLungs

As you can see from the picture there are quite a few medications I take on a daily basis, almost 100 pills. Honestly I don’t care,  I am breathing on my own and no longer “shaking” with vest treatments. I … Continue reading →

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New Driver’s Education Program

Posted on November 4, 2013 by NikkisNewLungs

Recently a new driver’s education program was launched for the state of Minnesota. The Make Your Mark videos were created with the input of young people in Minnesota who wanted to see authentic stories of teens touched by organ, eye … Continue reading →

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When I Received “The Call”

Posted on November 2, 2013 by NikkisNewLungs

This is a video blog, enjoy!

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Prednisone

Posted on October 15, 2013 by NikkisNewLungs

Thank you everyone that has been on “Nikki watch” and “driving Miss Nikki” around town and to doctor’s appointments. It is overwhelming all the amazing the support I have received. I have a little video for you to watch along … Continue reading →

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Look Who’s Back!

Posted on September 27, 2013 by NikkisNewLungs

It’s been one month since my transplant!  This is a video blog.  Please click on it for the latest update from Nikki.

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New Homes

Posted on September 26, 2013 by NikkisNewLungs

It has been a crazy month. We have a new home. It takes some adjusting. With some great help from some wonderful family and friends who helped us pack an entire house and move into a new home, we were … Continue reading →

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Nikki is home….

Posted on September 18, 2013 by NikkisNewLungs

Nikki returned home on Friday. Please click on this video to watch Rosie greet Nikki as she arrived home after nearly 3 weeks in the hospital. She later hopped right in the car to be close to Nikki. It’s been … Continue reading →

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Rosie’s Update

Posted on September 13, 2013 by NikkisNewLungs

Please click on this video to watch a quick update from Rosie….

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Look Ma, No Tubes!

Posted on September 12, 2013 by NikkisNewLungs

Nikki had her first of hopefully many tube free moments yesterday. All of her chest drain tubes are out. The nerve blocks have been removed. She has begun to test out her new lungs without the aid of supplemental oxygen. … Continue reading →

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And to top it off, we’re moving!

Posted on September 9, 2013 by NikkisNewLungs

After living in St. Louis Park for over 11 years, I’ve decided to move a little further out in the ‘burbs. We have been planning to move just a few miles west of my current house on Friday, September 20th. … Continue reading →

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