Brittany Bates

Joined February 2018

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Stay at home mama, to a Cystic Fibrosis warrior. He is 21 months old, full of life, love & salt. Married to my best friend of 12 years, with one fur baby. Our story is just begining. Stay tuned!

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65 Roses
Today has been very humbling for me. The annual Strides for Cystic Fibrosis is coming up, and we've been in a rush to prepare. Every year we create a new team shirt for the walk to represent CF as well as my son and all of his supporters.
By Brittany Bates7 years ago in Longevity
Today Is Tomorrow’s Yesterday
Today was one of those days. You know the ones you wish you could just redo? Today wasn't completely horrible, so to speak, but it was a pretty bad day. Between issues with my son's CF and his toddler tantrums, to receiving an extremely high power bill. This mom has reached her limit for the day.
By Brittany Bates8 years ago in Families
Toddler Tantrum Central
I was one of those women who thought: My child will be so well-behaved at home and in public. I also thought I could handle anything with my childcare background. Let me just say, that's a huge lie. Biggest lie I ever told myself. In fact, I find myself balled up in the fetal position after my son has gone to sleep, trying to regain my sanity and peace of mind long enough to shower and clean up after supper.
By Brittany Bates8 years ago in Families
And All the In-Betweens
Most, when they think of marriage, they think of life long commitment. Or a new last name. In some cases, they see ownership and a way to keep someone tied down, which is one of the many reasons the divorce rate is sky high.
By Brittany Bates8 years ago in Humans
Reminiscing
Looking back on my life, prior to the birth of my son. I reflect on the "what could have been's" at times. The "should have been's". And all the "what if's". I seldom catch myself thinking about the impacts I've made on people.
By Brittany Bates8 years ago in Journal
Curing the Chaos
Considering sickness when you have children, can often create chaos. Especially when their system is already compromised. In our case, it's due to CF. In other cases, it could be anything. As everyone knows, the flu has seemed to create an epidemic. Lives have been lost, mostly in children.
By Brittany Bates8 years ago in Families
Trials and Tribulations
As I reflect on the topic of cystic fibrosis, I think about all the people who know nothing about it. People who have never even heard those words. Families that weren't effected by the monster that no-one can prevent, nor get rid of.
By Brittany Bates8 years ago in Families
The Salty Mama
When you're going into labor, the last thing you think about is: what could possibly go wrong? You don't think about the "what ifs," you think about the pain. You think, can I really do this?
By Brittany Bates8 years ago in Families

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Today Is Tomorrow’s Yesterday

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