Introduction
I didn't ever think I would find myself writing a blog like this.
Hi. I'm Angela. I'm 31 years old. And this was the year I was going to really start making things happen in my life. I enrolled in ...
Forum Discussion
Hi Ange
I'm 35 with 2 little ones and another on the way - diagnosed the week before Xmas, surgery 3 days later, discharged on Xmas day, Chemo started mid Jan.... They have to induce me early to fit in with chemo cycles.... (I'm amazed that I can have chemo whilst bub is on board)
I have had a horror couple of years, losing my mum to cancer (blood), both my Nans, watching my niece (18months) spend 12 months in hospital fighting leukemia, full works including bone marrow transplant... This was supposed to be my good year.
After all that I cannot imagine having to decide about children years beforehand.
It is a huge thing to comprehend, let-alone deal with. It sounds like you have given yourself at least the future option for kids and your man sounds like a keeper - what a wonderful thing he has done for you.
The only advice about how to get through (I'm currently 9 days post round 2 AC and it has hit me like a ton of bricks) I can give is to take each day at a time. You sound like you are doing all you can health wise so just rest up, allow yourself to rest (mentally as well) and just do things when you feel up to it. I used to walk my dogs everyday, take the kids on bike rides etc, now I'm lucky to walk for 20mins once a week - and then it takes me 2 days to recover. Be kind to yourself and remember this is temporary! It is all so we CAN be better.
Venting on here is wonderful therapy, and everyone is so supportive - I have found this site an immense help. Remember you dont have to be strong about this - it is horrible but it will be worth it in the end.
Hang in there, sending hugs
Em xxoo