The beginning........

I'm sure many of you are wondering why the heck I've started blogging, but I think it might be an easy way to keep those that are interested up-to-date with stuff. If you're here you probably already know I have CF. After being admitted to the hospital on Monday 4/27, it's been decided that it's time to go on the list for a double lung transplant. And while I'm sitting here with some downtime (should be doing my homework!), I thought this would be a good opportunity to start blogging-which I've been wanting to do for awhile.

If you don't know already, I have Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disease that affects my lungs and digestive system. So, yes there is a reason I cough all the time and I'm skinny. I was diagnosed at the age of 2, and have done well for the most part. At the age of 19 I was listed for a transplant through SLU, however, I started taking a little better care of myself and got my lung functions up to the 50's and my weight was at its highest at 96lbs around the age of 25. Ever since I've been keeping up a pretty good pace, although deterioration of the lungs is a part of the disease and has been progressing more and more. If you want to learn more about CF you can visit their website at http://www.cff.org/.

Other than that, I'm your typical 30-year old girl who likes to have a good time! I've got an exciting year ahead, I will be an aunt in October and can't wait to spoil my new niece or nephew rotten!!! I just got a 4-wheeler from my dad for my birthday that I can't wait to ride! I live alone in a great little apartment in the city, work full time in commercial real estate, and am in school pursuing my bachelors degree, and who knows, by year end I may have a new set of lungs!