Thanks for the update @RainyDays86! It sounds trite but your positive attitude through all this is legitimately inspiring. Some days I have my little pity party about being busy and pregnant but I cant imagine the roller coaster of emotions and symptoms that you've endured through this. Yay for such great progress!
I'm so happy to hear this latest update! Not to sound like a creeper, I was actually telling someone earlier today a little bit about you and how you've been kicking ass. She recently found out that she has the BRCA1 gene so she's figuring out how to deal move on with that information and it seemed to help her some to hear about what you've done to
I'm glad you and baby are doing well after the chill attack and that you get a much needed break from chemo. Fx y'all get to go home asap and have an easy going night
You are so incredibly brave! I'm so glad to hear that your body responded well to the treatment and you're done with chemo until after baby is born. Also glad the side effects weren't anything more serious. Thanks for keeping us posted.
Congratulations on your last round of chemo!! That's such great news about your doctor barely feeling the tumor!! I will continue to be praying for you. Keep us updated as your mastectomy approaches! Annnnnd don't forget, you are a total badass!
So glad you and baby are both doing well and congrats on your final round of chemo! Sorry your reaction to the chemicals sucked this time, I'm glad that this is the last round so you don't have to deal with that again.
Congratulations on this last round of chemo! And such awesome news from the doctor about your tumor size. I still am amazed at how much you've been kicking ass at this whole cancer while pregnant thing!
Married 03.09.09 Sweet Baby H 12.21.11 Sassy Baby P 03.26.14 Little Brother Due 05.22.17
I'm so very happy for you. We have pretty similar due dates, I think off by a day? And to say I've been amazed by your journey is an understatement. I can't imagine going through this unpleasant journey called pregnancy, plus cancer. You are seriously a rock star.
That's a fantastic update tumor wise and that the chemical is working. Sorry you had a rough time home and ended up in the ER. Glad you and baby are doing well! Thanks for the update!!
What a great update @RainyDays86! It's so good to hear that the tumor seems to be shrinking and that you're getting at least a short break from chemo. I know you've probably heard it a million times, but your bravery and attitude is really inspiring.
Great update!!!!!! I am continually amazed by your positivity and ability to handle this so gracefully! You are one strong mama! Continued thoughts and prayers.
So glad to hear things are going well and that you get a break from chemo! Are you having the mastectomy before the baby is born? Best of luck with the surgery and recovery.
Me: 29, DH: 31 Married: October 2014 Began TTC: April 2015 BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w) BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w) BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17 BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
Yay for a wonderful update! I agree with everyone else that your positive spirit and kick butt attitude are truly admirable (even more so while pregnant.) Best of luck with the mastectomy!
Congrats on your last round! That must feel amazing! I second @mamatowildones, you are such a strong gal and it is very admirable how you've dealt with such a difficult diagnosis!
@RainyDays86 Wow! Still in awe of your story. Like others, I've shared with other nurses what you've been going through and they, too, were incredibly impressed and shocked that a pregnant mom can undergo chemo. That heartburn must've been super bad for you to pick the chills/teeth chattering/etc over. FX you kicked that cancer's ass and that you won't need radiation.
I'm so glad you made it through this first hurdle and with such an amazing attitude. You're truly an inspiration of positivity. Thank you for updating us.
TTC1: May 2015
Primary IF May 2016; Failed HSG; Scheduled Lap Sept. 2016
What a wonderful update! Congrats on being done with this round! And it's so great that the doc said the tumor shrunk, that really is an amazing step in the right direction. Lots of hugs & good vibes!
I'm so glad you hit the "end of chemo" milestone!! FX that the mastectomy is smooth...thanks for posting the update! I think about your situation often and echo the others in saying that you are a total inspiration!
@RainyDays86 So glad to hear you're done with chemo for now! You've handled this whole experience with such grace and positivity; it's truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing in your journey with us. Keep us posted. I'll be thinking about you!
Thanks for all the love ladies, I really appreciate it! We ended up staying in the ER for like five hours while they gave me two bags of fluid. To anyone who has had to spend significant time in a hospital bed this pregnancy - I feel for you! I was thinking about you all while sitting in a super uncomfortable ER bed trying to keep my arm straight for the IV.
Anyway I slept in today and am feeling pretty good now.
@pshaortao I'm sorry about your friend's BRCA1 results. That's a tough thing to find out I'm sure. I'm BRCA- but I've met a lot of women through my moms with cancer Facebook group who are BRCA+. The good news is your friend knows and can take preventive measures. Let me know if she wants to chat; I'd be happy to connect with her even though our situations are different.
@kns1988 that's the plan. They're working on scheduling the mastectomy now - probably the week of April 17th or 24th which is 4-5 weeks before my due date.
@ShadeofGreen816 you have every right to have a pregnancy pity party any time! 3rd tri is rough, cancer or not.
Hi ladies, I have been MIA lately and I apologize for that. As I mentioned in a randoms thread a while ago, surgery was scheduled a bit earlier than I would have liked so it has been a mad rush to get everything done at work. I also think I've had a bit of a mental block about the whole thing and have been throwing myself fully into work to avoid thinking about anything else.
I wanted to give a quick update. Surgery is today, scheduled for this afternoon at 2:30. I had my last day of work yesterday and as I mentioned, I've been incredibly busy for the past two weeks getting ready. My plan even before diagnosis was to stay home permanently when this baby was born, and since there are only a few weeks between surgery and delivery I made the decision to stop working now. My last day was ok. The people who know me best knew not to make a big deal out of it because I think most people understood how emotional it was for me. I've been with our school for six years and was one of the original teachers (third person hired). Leaving would have been hard anyway, but it was especially hard because I'm being forced to do it on a surgeon's timeline. I held it together pretty well at work but everything really hit me on the drive home and I had a good cry. It's actually the first time I've really felt how unfair this all is. I don't think I was prepared for how emotional a mastectomy would be. I went into chemo feeling really good about it. I was nervous about side effects but I really wasn't sad or scared or anything else. Obviously the difference makes sense; physical side effects of chemo are temporary and this is forever. It sucks to loose a boob and I'm really sad about having a big gross scar. I know its necessary and it is absolutely worth my life, but I'm still having a hard time with it. Anyway then I got home and DS was super happy and cute and my mom was here and I felt better.
I've had a few moments of sadness this morning but I've mostly been getting ready. Initially they told me I couldn't eat after midnight but when I did my pre-op appointment I made them double check because hello, pregnant and starving. The anesthesiologist wasn't pleased but caved a bit and told me I could wake up at 3:00 in the morning and have some toast. So I absolutely did. And some yogurt.
Anyway, we're heading to the hospital pretty soon here for pre-op stuff. I'll try to update once I'm out of surgery and not woozy. I so so so appreciate all of the support - it really means more than I can say.
For real though, @RainyDays86 you are immensely stronger through everything you've been through, than I could imagine I'd be. So many positive thoughts for you and baby today.
Re: *TW* Diagnosis (updated again)
I'm glad you and baby are doing well after the chill attack and that you get a much needed break from chemo. Fx y'all get to go home asap and have an easy going night
badass!
Me:31 DH:32 Married 11/06/10
DD: Born 8/23/13 (clomid+ovidrel+IUI)
BFP 9/9/16 EDD 5/19/17
Sweet Baby H 12.21.11
Sassy Baby P 03.26.14
Little Brother Due 05.22.17
hoping for continued good progress!!
Married: October 2014
Began TTC: April 2015
BFP #1: 9/18/15. EDD 5/18/16. MC 10/26/15. (9w)
BFP #2: 2/27/16. EDD 11/7/16. MC/D&E 4/20/16 (11w)
BFP #3: 9/22/16. EDD 5/29/17. DS born 4/24/17
BFP #4: 5/20/18. EDD 1/23/19.
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What a great update. Congrats on being done. Hopefully the mastectomy goes smoothly and no radiation is needed either. FX crossed for you...
You've really been such a trooper through this and true inspiration. Kuddos to you @rainydays86 !!!
#1 DD Aug 2014 @39weeks via CS
#2 Due May 2,2017 hopeful VBAC
Married 8/27/2011
BFP #1 9/28/2011 DS born 5/22/2012
BFP #2 4/24/2013 m/c 4/25/2013 at 4w
BFP #3 1/31/2014 DD born 10/14/2014
BFP #4 1/20/2016 m/c 2/12/2014 at 7w2d
BFP #5 8/19/2016 DS2 born 4/29/2017
BFP #6 3/7/2018 EDD 11/18/2018
Anyway I slept in today and am feeling pretty good now.
@pshaortao I'm sorry about your friend's BRCA1 results. That's a tough thing to find out I'm sure. I'm BRCA- but I've met a lot of women through my moms with cancer Facebook group who are BRCA+. The good news is your friend knows and can take preventive measures. Let me know if she wants to chat; I'd be happy to connect with her even though our situations are different.
@kns1988 that's the plan. They're working on scheduling the mastectomy now - probably the week of April 17th or 24th which is 4-5 weeks before my due date.
@ShadeofGreen816 you have every right to have a pregnancy pity party any time! 3rd tri is rough, cancer or not.
I have been MIA lately and I apologize for that. As I mentioned in a randoms thread a while ago, surgery was scheduled a bit earlier than I would have liked so it has been a mad rush to get everything done at work. I also think I've had a bit of a mental block about the whole thing and have been throwing myself fully into work to avoid thinking about anything else.
I wanted to give a quick update. Surgery is today, scheduled for this afternoon at 2:30. I had my last day of work yesterday and as I mentioned, I've been incredibly busy for the past two weeks getting ready. My plan even before diagnosis was to stay home permanently when this baby was born, and since there are only a few weeks between surgery and delivery I made the decision to stop working now. My last day was ok. The people who know me best knew not to make a big deal out of it because I think most people understood how emotional it was for me. I've been with our school for six years and was one of the original teachers (third person hired). Leaving would have been hard anyway, but it was especially hard because I'm being forced to do it on a surgeon's timeline. I held it together pretty well at work but everything really hit me on the drive home and I had a good cry. It's actually the first time I've really felt how unfair this all is. I don't think I was prepared for how emotional a mastectomy would be. I went into chemo feeling really good about it. I was nervous about side effects but I really wasn't sad or scared or anything else. Obviously the difference makes sense; physical side effects of chemo are temporary and this is forever. It sucks to loose a boob and I'm really sad about having a big gross scar. I know its necessary and it is absolutely worth my life, but I'm still having a hard time with it. Anyway then I got home and DS was super happy and cute and my mom was here and I felt better.
I've had a few moments of sadness this morning but I've mostly been getting ready. Initially they told me I couldn't eat after midnight but when I did my pre-op appointment I made them double check because hello, pregnant and starving. The anesthesiologist wasn't pleased but caved a bit and told me I could wake up at 3:00 in the morning and have some toast. So I absolutely did. And some yogurt.
Anyway, we're heading to the hospital pretty soon here for pre-op stuff. I'll try to update once I'm out of surgery and not woozy. I so so so appreciate all of the support - it really means more than I can say.
For real though, @RainyDays86 you are immensely stronger through everything you've been through, than I could imagine I'd be. So many positive thoughts for you and baby today.