Author: Melanie Putnam

Hi, my name is Melanie. Thanks for checking out my blog! I have two amazing kids and the best husband anyone could be lucky enough to have. To put it simply, I have been through a lot. I was diagnosed with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) when I was pregnant with my youngest. I talk about what the disease is here: What is LAM? Essentially, it is an incurable lung disease that took away my breath literally and put me on death's doorstep by the time I was 28. I was very fortunate to receive a lung transplant and get a new shot at life. I talk about what a lung transplant involves here: What is a Lung Transplant? I have utilized this blog to share my story of a very rare lung disease and give hope to other women who struggle with it as well. I also hope to show that through all of the difficulties that life has thrown my way, it is a CHOICE to live every day as if it is my last. It very well could be, so I will never let a day go by where I do not appreciate and love all of the blessings that God has given me in this life. Starting with the extra time that this double lung transplant has given me.

Cincinnati Lung Appointment

Hi everyone! Well, I just got home late last night from my appointment in Cincinnati this past week.  I have been there since Wednesday.   I have really been struggling in the past 2 months with my lung function.  I have been much more short of breath with every little movement in every area in the... Continue Reading →

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What has been going on with me??

Christmas was amazing as usual.  I cannot love it any more than I do.  The kids had so much fun!  We all did.  It was great watching Josiah open his gifts and playing with their new toys.  Through having LAM I do have such an appreciation for the moments like that.  Every holiday means the... Continue Reading →

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Christmas is in 2 days!!

WOOHOO!  I am like a little kid, I am so excited!!  YAY!!  So, we have been staying really busy getting things done for Christmas.  I did go shopping a few times.  And used a lot of hand sanitizer.  We took the kids to Corralville Mall last week so they could do a few fun things,... Continue Reading →

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I love Fall/My next trip to Cincinnati

Fall is such a great time for me.  It is so much easier to breathe in nice, crisp Fall weather.  That is the first thing.  The second thing is that I absolutely LOVE the Fall Season b/c of what comes right after...THE HOLIDAYS!!!  Jay and I have been talking about Thanksgiving and Christmas for months... Continue Reading →

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My husband.

Jay and I have been together since I was 16 years old.  I knew after our first date when we watched "Beauty and the Beast" at his parents house that he was the guy for me.  I knew that I would be marrying him. He has just been such an inspiration and such an amazing... Continue Reading →

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So, am I on the drug or not???

I have been wondering that for the past month while I have been taking this drug.  The main side-effect is canker sores.  And, I should post a pic on here right now of my face, but I will spare you the disgustingness.  My bottom lip is the HUGEST CANKER SORE I have ever seen.  It... Continue Reading →

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First day with oxygen

Well, yesterday, I spent a lot of my day with Apria Healthcare getting my oxygen delivered and learning how to use it.  And then, I had my very first experience in the public with my new set up.  I will be honest...I was extremely self-conscious and felt like everyone was staring at me.  Now, let... Continue Reading →

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