RE: Family members smoking

[Guest guest]

Do you make your child wear a mask when she goes outside? There are

probably far worse things she could inhale outside than what she would get

from clothes & such. There are germs and industrial chemicals and all kinds

of stuff in the air. All we can do is try to avoid immediate dangers to our

children. It will be ok. As your children grow up and make some of their

own decisions about where they go and what they do, I am sure at some point

they may want to go to a dance club or someplace that allows smoking.

However, maybe by that time they will have outlawed smoking in public

period. Wouldn't that be great!!!

Tina W., mother of Steph, 18yo wcf

Family members smoking

I had a question for the group. My mother-in-law and brother-in-law

both smoke. They only smoke outside at their house, so my daughter

doesn't get any second hand smoke, but I am sure there is plenty of

smoke particles on the carpet, couch, clothes, etc. I am very concerned

about this, and am considering not letting my daughter visit her

grandmother/uncle.

What are your opinions on this- am I out of line? And, can anyone refer

me some links to articles that may mention the danger of even the smoke

particles to kids with CF? I'd like to have some medical reference

material handy because I am sure there will be some arguments if I try

to keep her from visiting.

Elias- Dad of Uriah, 4 w/o CF, and Soley- 11 months w/CF

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Elias Cobb

Senior Technical Recruiter

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[Guest guest]

Thanks Tina. I guess maybe I'm being a bit over-paranoid. Although

here in CO we are getting close to having smoking illegal in all public

places- it already is in Boulder!

Elias

Family members smoking

I had a question for the group. My mother-in-law and brother-in-law

both smoke. They only smoke outside at their house, so my daughter

doesn't get any second hand smoke, but I am sure there is plenty of

smoke particles on the carpet, couch, clothes, etc. I am very concerned

about this, and am considering not letting my daughter visit her

grandmother/uncle.

What are your opinions on this- am I out of line? And, can anyone refer

me some links to articles that may mention the danger of even the smoke

particles to kids with CF? I'd like to have some medical reference

material handy because I am sure there will be some arguments if I try

to keep her from visiting.

Elias- Dad of Uriah, 4 w/o CF, and Soley- 11 months w/CF

_____ ACG_____

Alumni Consulting Group

Elias Cobb

Senior Technical Recruiter

ecobb@...

[Guest guest]

I am an x-smoker, but I think that it should be outlawed in public. We have

to protect our children as much as possible. They have to stay well so when

there is a cure they are ready. BUT REMEMBER THEY STILL NEED TO BE

CHILDREN. That's the hard part not to be a helicopter parent(that's what my

sister-in-law calls it when you hover overhead and don't let them do

anything without you seeing what they are doing). It will all work out ok.

Tina W.

Family members smoking

I had a question for the group. My mother-in-law and brother-in-law

both smoke. They only smoke outside at their house, so my daughter

doesn't get any second hand smoke, but I am sure there is plenty of

smoke particles on the carpet, couch, clothes, etc. I am very concerned

about this, and am considering not letting my daughter visit her

grandmother/uncle.

What are your opinions on this- am I out of line? And, can anyone refer

me some links to articles that may mention the danger of even the smoke

particles to kids with CF? I'd like to have some medical reference

material handy because I am sure there will be some arguments if I try

to keep her from visiting.

Elias- Dad of Uriah, 4 w/o CF, and Soley- 11 months w/CF

_____ ACG_____

Alumni Consulting Group

Elias Cobb

Senior Technical Recruiter

ecobb@...

[Guest guest]

Tina,

I already tried to make this same point a few days ago...it wasnt a

big hit, which i tried to jokingly bring up in my " round 2 " post,

which never came through.Its really hard not to become fanatical when

a child has an illness; as we all know, a rose by any other name is

still a rose.I think its better to have it banned in public too, even

though i smoke.Its better for everyone, but of course i'll continue

to smoke until then.If they make it so difficult to smoke more of us

will quit.Because i hate the taste of cigarettes outside, especially

if its cold, my carton lasts about 2 wks or so.Thats a LONG time for

10 packs.(AND i only smoke 1/2 a cigaarette, i dont like the taste

after it gets too low.)Sorry i'm babbling again.

Anyways, I hope some are more receptive to your opinion :)

Love all of you whether you've agreed with me or not :)

Patty

> I am an x-smoker, but I think that it should be outlawed in

public. We have

> to protect our children as much as possible. They have to stay

well so when

> there is a cure they are ready. BUT REMEMBER THEY STILL NEED TO BE

> CHILDREN. That's the hard part not to be a helicopter parent

(that's what my

> sister-in-law calls it when you hover overhead and don't let them do

> anything without you seeing what they are doing). It will all work

out ok.

>

> Tina W.

>

> Family members smoking

>

>

> I had a question for the group. My mother-in-law and brother-in-law

> both smoke. They only smoke outside at their house, so my daughter

> doesn't get any second hand smoke, but I am sure there is plenty of

> smoke particles on the carpet, couch, clothes, etc. I am very

concerned

> about this, and am considering not letting my daughter visit her

> grandmother/uncle.

>

> What are your opinions on this- am I out of line? And, can anyone

refer

> me some links to articles that may mention the danger of even the

smoke

> particles to kids with CF? I'd like to have some medical reference

> material handy because I am sure there will be some arguments if I

try

> to keep her from visiting.

>

> Elias- Dad of Uriah, 4 w/o CF, and Soley- 11 months w/CF

>

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> Elias Cobb

> Senior Technical Recruiter

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> ecobb@a...

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[Guest guest]

Elias,

There are definitely particles left behind after someone smokes. If you do

nothing else insist on serious hand washing and no kisses after a smoke. If

they smoke in the house, then yup there are particles in the air, on the

furniture and in the rugs.

I don't have a link but if you go back a few pages on the site, you will find a

plethora of info and comments under the subject " blowing off steam " or

something close to that.

Mom of 5 with CF

Family members smoking

I had a question for the group. My mother-in-law and brother-in-law

both smoke. They only smoke outside at their house, so my daughter

doesn't get any second hand smoke, but I am sure there is plenty of

smoke particles on the carpet, couch, clothes, etc. I am very concerned

about this, and am considering not letting my daughter visit her

grandmother/uncle.

What are your opinions on this- am I out of line? And, can anyone refer

me some links to articles that may mention the danger of even the smoke

particles to kids with CF? I'd like to have some medical reference

material handy because I am sure there will be some arguments if I try

to keep her from visiting.

Elias- Dad of Uriah, 4 w/o CF, and Soley- 11 months w/CF

_____ ACG_____

Alumni Consulting Group

Elias Cobb

Senior Technical Recruiter

ecobb@...

[Guest guest]

Elias,

Remember you are fighting for you childs health. I too came upon this

situation when our son was diagnosed with cf, thankfully my mother quit

smoking. Other family members that smoked and didnt want to give it up were

told that there was no smoking in our home and the choice was theirs to

make. I found out quickly who found their cigarettes more important then

their grandson, nephew or cousins health. I decided my sons health was more

important then the persons feelings who couldnt or wouldnt give up that

nasty habit. I was told when I was younger that my mother couldnt give up

cigarettes because she was ADDICTED to them, well when my sons health came

into play she gave them up and has never looked back, so it is a choice and

the person that smokes has to make a choice. Tell them the way it is and

let THEM make the choice. I know I cant keep my son who is now away at

college free from all the bad things that can harm him, but the things I

could do and the things I can now do I will always make the effort and I

have taught him that the choices he makes whether it be going to bars where

there is alot of smoke or being around people who smoke the choice is now

his. Make sure your child feels that they can speak up and tell people that

they can not be around smoke and dont ever make them feel bad for speaking

up for their health. I know my son has on many occassions told people to

not smoke around him and when pressed as to why, when he tells them he has a

serious lung disease they are embarassed and will leave the area or stop

smoking. I wish you the best and know that we are always here to support

you.

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>I had a question for the group. My mother-in-law and brother-in-law

>both smoke. They only smoke outside at their house, so my daughter

>doesn't get any second hand smoke, but I am sure there is plenty of

>smoke particles on the carpet, couch, clothes, etc. I am very concerned

>about this, and am considering not letting my daughter visit her

>grandmother/uncle.

>

>What are your opinions on this- am I out of line? And, can anyone refer

>me some links to articles that may mention the danger of even the smoke

>particles to kids with CF? I'd like to have some medical reference

>material handy because I am sure there will be some arguments if I try

>to keep her from visiting.

>

>Elias- Dad of Uriah, 4 w/o CF, and Soley- 11 months w/CF

>

>_____ ACG_____

>Alumni Consulting Group

>

>Elias Cobb

>Senior Technical Recruiter

>

>ecobb@...

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>

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>

[Guest guest]

I would be so crushed if I could not have Abby stay over night with

me. She is my reward for raising Toni (my duaghter). I would rip

out all of my carpet and repaint the walls, if that's what it took to

have her here. I don't smoke, but I have two little dogs. I am sure

that your mother-in-law will work with you to make you comfortable.

I wonder if shampoong the carpet and washing the walls would take

care of the particles???

Gale

Grandma to Abby, 2 yo wcf

> I had a question for the group. My mother-in-law and brother-in-law

> both smoke. They only smoke outside at their house, so my daughter

> doesn't get any second hand smoke, but I am sure there is plenty of

> smoke particles on the carpet, couch, clothes, etc. I am very

concerned

> about this, and am considering not letting my daughter visit her

> grandmother/uncle.

>

> What are your opinions on this- am I out of line? And, can anyone

refer

> me some links to articles that may mention the danger of even the

smoke

> particles to kids with CF? I'd like to have some medical reference

> material handy because I am sure there will be some arguments if I

try

> to keep her from visiting.

>

> Elias- Dad of Uriah, 4 w/o CF, and Soley- 11 months w/CF

>

> _____ ACG_____

> Alumni Consulting Group

>

> Elias Cobb

> Senior Technical Recruiter

>

> ecobb@a...

>

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