Jenny Davison, 39 years old with cystic fibrosis (CF), happily married, the
proud mother of her 10 year-old daughter Dara and LIVING BREATHING SUCCEEDING on
a daily basisâ
A little over a decade ago marriage and starting a family seemed to be an
unthinkable dream for adults with CF. Through advancements in treatment of the
disease and being compliant the dream became a reality for Jenny and her husband
Tim.
Jenny Davison grew up in Long Island and is one of 9 children.
âFamily is Extremely important to meâ? states Jenny.
Deciding to have a family when you have CF can be risky business butâ
âStarting a family while you are healthy and always being compliant is keyâ?
âIt is challenging for a woman with CF to have a child and you and your
husband should know the risks but most importantly, take care of yourself
firstâ? states Jenny.
Jenny maintained her career as a nurse for seven months of her pregnancy
and believes in the importance of a strong support system.
Jenny states: âAlthough I have cystic fibrosis, Tim and I never regret
having a childâ Dara has added so much to our livesâ?
Jennyâs advice: âHaving CF does not mean you stop your life â you just
keep living and have a career, think about getting married and starting a
familyâ you do what everyone else does â I just have to work a little harder
at it with CFâ?
âEverybody has something and cystic fibrosis is what I haveââ?
This âLIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING.â? Podcast/Vodcast series is the 3rd
of 12 made possible through and unrestricted educational grant from
Genentech to The Boomer Esiason Foundation.
