Making it Matter Ep. #47 – Being a Father with Cystic Fibrosis

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Making it Matter with Gunnar Esiason and Julia Rae

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Jon Whitbred, 36 living with cystic fibrosis and father of 3, joins the podcast to talk about what it's like to be both a dad and CF patient. Infertility is very common among men with CF, so Jon talks about he and his wife's path through IVF as well as some of the emotional burden that comes along with it. Aside from being a family man, Jon also works full time, so he talks about balancing life as a CF patient, father and workingman. He says that his routine and support system are invaluable to his health. His advice to other people with CF who might be thinking about starting a family, is to make sure everything is in place, health, finances and support system before taking the next big step!