hi ladies,before being diagnosed we were about 2 months away from starting to try for baby no. 2. Seeing all my close friends and mums groups putting up photos of bubs or announcing their pregnant again has made me sad that we can’t :(i know it’s best to concentrate on my health etc and am still only at chemo stage so still a long way to go treatment wise (surgery May, radiation June) but i was wondering if anyone has gone onto have a baby and when they were given the go ahead?i am on Zoledex in a hope to save my ovaries from the chemo and we managed to freeze 3 embryos so that’s something

I know that your question is also about safety of getting pregnant and I can't give you any advice on that but breastfeeding... don't ever let people, or yourself, beat you up about it. I did feed all of my kids for awhile but it was a nightmare each time. For the first, no-one could get him to latch on so it was pumping all the way; the second, we fought each time and didn't get to relax with each other until her first bottle; the third would fall asleep each time as she relaxed too much. I know breast is best, but only when it works - when it doesn't, it's worst. Wishing you the best for baby no 2 @JoeyLiz - whenever you're given the go ahead.

An acquaintance of mine also had a healthy baby after breast cancer treatment. As suggested, a referral to a specialist with some experience in this area may help too.

My take is that important as breastfeeding is, the most important thing is that you enjoy your baby, and if breastfeeding is stopping that, maybe it's time to rethink. Will always be happy to answer any questions you have around it ☺

Absolutely agree with what you've both said!! As I said earlier, if breastfeeding is interfering with your enjoying your baby, change to formula, no guilt

Why don't you ask for a referal to obstetrician/gyno that way you can dicuss your plans and see whats required for after treatment, and how long etc im seeing a gyno while on chemo but i don't want any more babies I've had 6 she told me not everyones ovaries shut down hence i keep getting told don't get pregnant while on chemo ,but i can't have birth control either

Future thoughts - when to start trying for a baby

youngdogmum
Member
6 years ago
Thank you! @SoldierCrab
SoldierCrab
Member
6 years ago
my bosses wife had one 2 yrs after her treatment finished she is now a healthy 4yr
iserbrown
Member
6 years ago
From the BCNA website

https://www.bcna.org.au/news/2016/03/new-fertility-related-choices-booklet/
Afraser
Member
6 years ago
So sorry, no I don't know and we are now long out of touch. Best wishes.
youngdogmum
Member
6 years ago
@Afraser out of curiosity do you know if your friends cancer was er/pr+?? Ta!!
Afraser
Member
8 years ago
An acquaintance of mine also had a healthy baby after breast cancer treatment. As suggested, a referral to a specialist with some experience in this area may help too.
JoeyLiz
Member
8 years ago
@SoldierCrab oh wow that’s encouraging thanks, yes I’m in that group but it doesn’t seem very active
SoldierCrab
Member
8 years ago
@JoeyLiz
my bosses wife had BC in 2012 they now have a very healthy active 2yr 6mth old ....
have you joined the Young womens group on here ?
Crusty
Member
8 years ago
Why don't you ask for a referal to obstetrician/gyno that way you can dicuss your plans and see whats required for after treatment, and how long etc im seeing a gyno while on chemo but i don't want any more babies I've had 6 she told me not everyones ovaries shut down hence i keep getting told don't get pregnant while on chemo ,but i can't have birth control either
lrb_03
Member
8 years ago
Absolutely agree with what you've both said!! As I said earlier, if breastfeeding is interfering with your enjoying your baby, change to formula, no guilt