Oh my God, I'm so sorry. What I will say, having gone through something similar recently is that having an idea of how long you have, even if it is way too short is a good thing. I kept being told he could have 3-5 years (I knew they were wrong but figured we probably had 6-9 months, not 2). Had I had a better estimate, I would have taken a full leave of absence and spent more time with him and less time worrying about balancing his needs and work. Anyway you can take some good quality time off and make his last weeks a time to celebrate him while he is still here?
I am so very sorry you got this news. It is heartbreaking to see a parent suffer and know they will not be here. I will keep you all in my prayers for strength and peace. And rock on Phoenix, we are all counting on you!!
I don't think my office offers a paid leave of absence...and I can't afford to take non-paid leave with the new baby coming in May. I have 6 days left for the year and I'll definitely use as much as I can when the end is nearer. Problem right now is he's not at peace with it and he's very angry and doesn't really want people around him, including us. So it's tough. Hopefully he'll come to terms with it soon and we can visit...maybe after he gets home...I don't know. I'm depending on my Mom to give us the go-ahead.
I am so sorry. I'm thinking of you and your family and cannot imagine how hard it must to be balance all that is running through your head (and heart) right now.
Words are never enough in situations like this. My heart goes out to you and your family. Even with "notice", one can't ever really be prepared for news like this. Your dad, his medical team and your family are in my prayers.
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I am so sorry about your dad. I can't imagine. I know you are going the best you can. I don't believe you being really upset will have a negative impact on your little Phoenix, just remember to eat and drink.
Huge hugs to you and your family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Emi, I am completely choked up at this news..."I'm sorry" doesn't begin to touch how I feel for you. I think Phoenix is a most appropriate nickname for this sweet new life you've created. Sending hugs to you and your family.
This as well. I hope you can get away from work to deal with the news and spend time with your family.
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They arrived at 36 weeks after PTL and bedrest for 14 weeks.
I think you should take some time off work. Not just today. Do you have any personal time you could take?
First, I am so sorry about his verdict. It is heart breaking and shocking and shitty.
I found out my dad might have cancer on a Monday; the next Tuesday he died. I know this sucks, especially when you are pg, but spend as much time with him as you can. I didn't realize how sick he was; I didn't think people died so quickly from cancer so I thought I had time on my side to sit around at home during my 38th week of pregnancy during a heat wave. I didn't; my ass should have been with him.
It isn't enough time, but it is something. You'll never regret taking time off of work to spend with him.
Re: They're giving him weeks, maybe a month or two.
I don't think my office offers a paid leave of absence...and I can't afford to take non-paid leave with the new baby coming in May. I have 6 days left for the year and I'll definitely use as much as I can when the end is nearer. Problem right now is he's not at peace with it and he's very angry and doesn't really want people around him, including us. So it's tough. Hopefully he'll come to terms with it soon and we can visit...maybe after he gets home...I don't know. I'm depending on my Mom to give us the go-ahead.
I am so sorry about your dad. I can't imagine. I know you are going the best you can. I don't believe you being really upset will have a negative impact on your little Phoenix, just remember to eat and drink.
Huge hugs to you and your family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
They arrived at 36 weeks after PTL and bedrest for 14 weeks.
Your little Phoenix will get you through the tough days ahead.
Take care and my hope is for peace within.
I am so sorry. ANd you never know how strong your dad is.
YOur family is in my thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lean on those as you need to and get the support you need to work through this. So very, very sorry. ((Hugs))
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First, I am so sorry about his verdict. It is heart breaking and shocking and shitty.
I found out my dad might have cancer on a Monday; the next Tuesday he died. I know this sucks, especially when you are pg, but spend as much time with him as you can. I didn't realize how sick he was; I didn't think people died so quickly from cancer so I thought I had time on my side to sit around at home during my 38th week of pregnancy during a heat wave. I didn't; my ass should have been with him.
It isn't enough time, but it is something. You'll never regret taking time off of work to spend with him.
Again, I am so sorry.