Hi, I’m fairly new to this site but wanted to tell my little story as I found some comfort finding out about others at the time.
I found out I was pregnant at 32 (our first baby) but around 8weeks (it’s a bit of a blur) I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was just before christmas last year so I had to wait a couple of weeks before my lumpectomy. There is no history of cancer in my family so it all came as a big shock to us.
We were never really pressured into making a decision about the baby but we took each step at a time, waiting for test results etc. My consultant only had experience of one other lady who had treatment whilst pregnant so they could only advise me how they knew best.
My husband and I decided that as long as my treatment wasn’t compromised then we would try and keep the baby as the research the obstetrician showed us was positive. I had 4 rounds of AC chemotherapy starting in February and had my last one in April. After each round we had a scan and the baby was growing well. The decision was made to deliver the baby early at 36 weeks so that I could start my radiotherapy. As it happens my waters broke the morning of my caesarean!
On the 29th June we had a beautiful baby boy, all 10 fingers and toes – and hair!!! Five days later I was being scanned in preparation for radiotherapy and two weeks later I started on tamoxifen and began my 20 sessions of radiotherapy.
Im now writing this with an amazing 3 month old on my knee and cant believe that almost a year has passed since my diagnosis. Its still scary and i’m probably still coming to terms with everything but for now everything is good.
I just wanted to tell a little bit about my story incase there was anyone else that was faced with pregnancy and cancer.
xxxx
Awww,how wonderful,congratulations on the birth of your most precious son. Your story will bring a huge amount of comfort to any pregnant ladies now undergoing treatment, there’s been a couple of new ladies on the forum this week & im sure reading this will help them immensely. BC is hard enough without pregnancy & the worry of wondering if your baby will be ok. But thankfully he is, u must be so chuffed & so proud of him.
This post has brought a smile to my face today, its so good to hear happy news, congratulations again, take care x
Hi Berti
That is such a lovely story I’m so pleased everything turned out good for you, I know there is someone else on this forum in a similar position that you found yourself in, I’m sure if they read this they will find great comfort from reading it.
All the best for for the future xx
Sue
Wow, what a lovely heartwarming story.I am so pleased to read that your journey was so worthwhile. I find it so sad to read of young women being diagnosed with BC at what should be one of the happiest times in their lives.Wishing you and your family all the best in the future.
Love n hugs
Dot
xxx
Thank you for sharing. Bought a tear to my eye. Many congratulations!!
Sadie Xx Xx
Hi Bertie-g
So pleased to read your story and lovely that you had a happy ending to your pregnancy after such a dreadful start.
I am also bumping this up for another new lady - forum name ‘Igotsoul’ - who is 5 weeks pregnant and seeking advice. Not only is it great that you have taken the time out to tell your story but it couldn’t have come at a better time for Igotsoul and other ladies in the future.
Your little boy will give you so much joy and what a story to tell him when he is older!
Take care and best wishes to you all. Love xxx
Thank you for your story. I am 8 months pregnant and I’ve just finished my chemo treatment and I am a bit worry because my baby is small and I am waiting for the next scan to see how she is doing. I hope for the best. Could you tell me how were you coping with early motherhood, radio and hormontherapy? It seems to be a bit too much for me but the worst is over so I keep the fingers crossed.
All the best for you and your boy.