Episode #0060 Linda Hood, Mother of Twin Boys with CF - Talks about Transitioning

Linda Hood, Mother of Twin Boys with CF, Talks about Transitioning… Linda Hood from Cincinnati, Ohio talks about growing up with twin boys with CF – Keith and Kyle – and transitioning to an adult CF center. Linda's boys were born 4 weeks early and found out they had cystic fibrosis at 6 months of age. "Finding out my twin boys had cystic fibrosis was the most devastating thing in my life…? states Linda Linda states; "the doctors told a horrifying story and said my boys would not live to 18 years of age? Linda and her family were proactive and started fundraising for a cure. Being a caregiver is scary due to concerns/fear of germs at school. Linda discusses making the transition from pediatric to adult CF center and the resources available to adults. Linda gets her support from her husband - "My husband is my strength and gets me through the tough times…? "Stay hopeful… do what the doctors tell you to do… do not take shortcuts,? states Linda. Linda's advice: "Let your son or daughter be boys or girls and ENJOY LIFE!? Keith and Kyle are in college today and LIVING BREATHING SUCCEEDING.