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Why We Chose Surrogacy After My Wife With CF Had a Lung Transplant
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Nicholas Kotowski
September 2, 2021
My wife and I opted for a surrogate to carry our child following her double-lung transplant. After five years of struggling with a bad surrogacy agency, we finally switched providers and found a surrogate who is now carrying our child.
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Trikafta Brought Me Twins
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Morgan Barrett
February 19, 2021
Because of the shortened life expectancy projected for those with cystic fibrosis, I was always cautious about the idea of having children. Those fears melted away after I started Trikafta® and received the greatest surprise of my life.
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What I Wish I Knew When I Was Pregnant With CF
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Melissa Shiffman
February 9, 2021
When I was pregnant in the early 2000s, there was little information available about cystic fibrosis and pregnancy, and I didn’t even know what concerns to address with my providers. I am glad more women with CF have shared their family building experience.
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Becoming a Dad After Receiving a Lung Transplant
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Kyle Cole
September 21, 2020
Because of the medications I must take as a result of my lung transplant, I thought it might be too difficult to conceive a baby through in vitro fertilization. I was wrong. I’m expecting a son in November.
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Parenthood After a Lung Transplant
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Andrea Goldman
October 2, 2019
After a double-lung transplant, I realized I needed to take care of myself to be a good mother to my son.
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What I Learned From Fostering 3 Kids
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Cheriz K.
February 6, 2018
As an adult with cystic fibrosis, becoming a foster parent seemed like a great option for me and my husband to build our family. Although fostering three kids for our first placement certainly came with its fair share of challenges, we wouldn’t change it for the world.