Our vacation went by so quickly, but was a lot of fun. It was so nice to spend the week in 85 degree weather, on a pontoon boat with DH and friends that feel like our family. Thankfully, I had them all there for me when I got the calls...
Unfortunately, I received some bad news about my dad while out of town. July 09 he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. The dr's weren't so sure he'd make it to my wedding in Aug 10. Well, he did! He handled treatment like a rockstar and in Oct 10 he was given the "cancer free" label. Then, he got sick last month and it turns out the cancer has returned.
Now he's having all sorts of horrible complications due to the radiation scarring and the new cancer development. It breaks my heart! On Memorial Day this year, I got a tatoo of the Superman logo on the inside of my left bicep. It's for my daddy. He is my real-life Superman. He cried when he saw it, and said "That's my girl". He's not doing so hot now. He had surgery while I was gone to remove an abcess, and they found he had a bowel perforation which was causing sepsis. He was released from the hospital yesterday but sent home with an IV. He cannot eat or drink for the next 4-6 weeks and needs to be plugged into this IV for 20 hours per day. UGH! Can you even imagine? He is too weak to do any treatment at this time, and he hasn't agreed to treatment if/when he is cleared. That man has gone through hell and back already.
Now that we are at cd9, I am really hoping this is THE cycle so I can tell my daddy that he's going to be a grandfather again. Obviously, I know not to put all my eggs in one basket (no pun intended), and I don't want to stress too much about ttc. I'm just remaining hopeful that I can deliver good news to him soon.
The best part is that DH is doing a phenomenal job at keeping my spirits high and optimistic. He is my rock. The outpouring of support from my friends and family is amazing. We'll get through it all. One day at a time. I'm happy to be home, and going to see Superman today!
Live today for what it is. Don't worry about tomorrow.
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I'm so sorry about your dad. Cancer is such an awful disease. One of my family members was diagnosed with stage 4 last year and it's such a battle.
I truly hope this is your BFP cycle!
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I am so sorry and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. My FIL has the same thing going on, he has Stage 4 esphogeal (sp) cancer. He is stable right now and doing well thank god..
My dad passed from cancer when I was 10
CANCER SUCKS, right there w/ya sister
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We are going through a similar situation right now, only it is my FIL. He also recently got out of the hospital when he had an infection that was starting to turn him septic. Since finding out, I am even more desperate to get pregnant and give him the chance to meet one more grandchild (definitely feeling stress and pressure to get KU). I have recently taken to crying when I get AF because I know it's one less month that he may not make it to meet the next grandchild. DH also seems more focused trying to get me KU and I can see the disappointment getting worse month after month for him too.
I'm sorry for what you are going through. I REALLY hate cancer. Feel free to pm me if you need to vent.
Me - 37 DH - 38
Married - Nov 2002
DS - born April 2007
DS - born Feb 2013
DD - due June 13, 2016
TTC #1 since October 2010 | Began Testing in January 2012
DH SA - low motility with 0% morph; varicocele (repaired); low T (on Clomid)
IVF w/ICSI (long Lupron w/ Repronex and Follistim) in September 2012
Together since 5/08 ~ Married 6/19/10 ~ TTC #1 since 8/10
BFP#1 3/26/11 ~ EDD 12/2/11 ~ Ectopic Twins left tube 7w3d
BFP#2 11/2/11 ~ EDD 7/14/12 ~ Robert Edgar born 7/18/12
BFP#3 9/28/13 ~ EDD 5/20/14 ~ Benjamin Clarence born 5/15/14
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