So I'm a little upset lately, depressed almost. I was doing well until this last Wednesday. We found out that my mothers test results (CAT scan) came back bad. She's been fighting cancer for I think about 5 years now, she's had 3 surgeries to try and remove it... it just keeps coming back. The apointment before the last one the Dr said he may not be able to remove the cancer on the left side due to the scar tissue from her previous surgeries. She's had ribs removed, mesh put into her chest to keep everything in place and had to have a metal post put in her back as the last serious operation she had they had to scrape a couple of her discs.
This last scan was to check how big the spots were getting, and we found out that they've multiplied and the cancer has moved into her blood system. They don't know how long she has, could be 3 months, could be upto 2 yrs... the doctor told her she would be able to enjoy the birth of her grandchild (The Wee One), and they'd do another scan afterwards to find out how far its moved. The cancer could pop up anywhere at anytime, it could lie dormant for a little while then all of a sudden spike up. Apparently the spots they've found are marble size now. The only way to treat it would be to remove it, which is no longer an option due to the fact it's become part of her blood system...
We knew it would eventually come to this, of course we had always hoped they would remove it all and it wouldn't come back but of course that's no longer the case. My baby only has a grandmother for we don't even know how long... David's mum passed away a year and a half ago from cancer, and now my mother will be as well. At least she'll be here for the birth and the beginning, I hope the cancer moves slow, but when the time comes and it's hard for her that it takes her quickly.
I feel really sad knowing I have limited time left with my mom, I have so much to learn from her about raising my own child. I get so pi$$ed off that it took so long to finally get pregnant... at least she'll be here for the birth.
I've been feeling okay other than the above story. The baby is getting bigger and when it gets the hickups its rather funny - my entire belly moves hehe. It happened at work last week and everyone thought it was really cool.
Taking the 3D U/S was cool, it was good to see the baby looks healthy. It was nice to the his/her little smiles :), after s/he finally moved it's little arms.
I find out the new diet regime and such on thursday. Hopefully they can explain things a little better for me too.
We may be moving into Dqavid's fathers old house... we find out in two weeks. They're building a new one due to his needs from the accident. Everything needs to be accesible (he was paralized waste down ina trucking accident just over a year ago). So they're checking to see if they can get a second mortgage and we'll rent out the original house until our credit is good enough to purchase it. David has already told me that mum would move in with us so we can help her through what she's going to be going through. I really hope we get the house, please keep us in your prayer and wishes that they get a second mortgage.
I think that's all that's new for now, take care ladies!
TTYL
XOXO
8 comments:
goodness this is crappy
Wow, I am so so sorry to hear about your Mom. I lost my Dad a couple of years ago and I remember how angry I was that he would never get to meet his future Grandchildren. The list of things that IF takes away from us is never ending. Let me know if you have any questions about GD, unfortunately it is something I know a lot about.
Thinking of you and your family at this tough time! Take care!!!
I am so sorry to hear about your mum. I pray that her last few months on earth will be special and peaceful. God bless!
i just found your blog from L&F, seems we are going through similar things... I am about the same weeks pregnant as you (31 weeks?) and my mom is battling uterine cancer, in the midst of chemo right now actually - she was just diagnosed in June so we are at the beginning of the fight but she's stage 3C so its already fairly advanced :( -- I was terrified she wouldn't be here to meet her new grandson when we first found out so I know all the fears you are experiencing, I'm so sorry. Cancer sucks. My prayers are with you and your mom (((hugs)))
my blog is at
www.ajourneyofhope.wordpress.com
I'm so sorry.
I've been following your story as we're almost the same stage of pregnancy - to the day.
I lost my Dad about 5 yrs ago and it breaks my heart that my little one will never meet him. I hope your Mum gets the longer of the Dr's estimates. I wish I could say more. Thinking of you xx
my mum's got stage 4 lung cancer and has survived for more than 2 years now. but we really don't know how much more time she has. i'm in the 2ww of my 2nd iui and hope i can make it happen soon. there's no one like your own mother for advice on raising kids, right?
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