[morgan-polen]

I am currently trying to navigate this issue. Solely thinking about what overhelms me, I get overwhelmed! Lol.

It’s hard as a CF patient.. trying to be a responsible adult and productive member of society. Maybe it’s just as hard for people without CF, I’m not sure, but the obstacles of managing our health (IMO) poses quite a challenge..

I throw this on top of becoming a new mom. Life, I absolutely love it! But man, often I’m taking a step back to assess, prioritize, and critically think about how to do it (life).

Usually I am able to get grounded and have a good plan moving forward with my day/week/year..

What I have found helpful is to set time aside where I can think things through and do some planning. I’ll write down my goals with solutions, and put on the calendar when such solutions can take place. Like, on lunch break this Friday, call Walgreens to set up automated refills on all medicines to avoid taking time for refill phone calls since I noticed I make those calls too much. And maybe I’ll schedule a family member to watch my little girl on a Saturday so that my husband and I can ride bikes on the trail and get some quality time..

It feels really good IMO to assess what’s going on and how to improve, schedule to support improvements and then let it go cause you did everything you should 🙂

[morgan-polen]

I totally agree with this thought! With CF, when you take in a partner that’s exactly what it’s all about, a partnership. Someone that not only loves and appreciates you but understands and is dedicated to doing life with you, whatever that looks like as a CF patient or not 🙂

Yes, there are a lot of challenges but so many rewards from the experience of it all. Makes everything the more meaningful.