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post #21 of 43
5/19/08 at 5:19pm
Charlene, I'm so sorry you received such devastating news I would like to pray for you & your family also. I hope that you can delay treatment until baby is full term. It is reassuring to hear that Hodgkins treatment is so effective. If you need anything at all, please PM me and I'll do whatever I can. Sending you lots of healthy & healing vibes

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post #22 of 43
5/19/08 at 5:27pm
I'm so sorry mama Hope and prayers for healing...
post #23 of 43
5/19/08 at 11:23pm
post #24 of 43
5/20/08 at 12:00am
I'm so sorry mama. Sending hugs and good vibes your way.
post #25 of 43
5/20/08 at 12:11am
just a big hug and support from me momma!
post #26 of 43
5/20/08 at 9:27am
You will be in my thoughts mama!!!
post #27 of 43
5/20/08 at 11:18am
Thread Starter 
Thank you all for your kind words and prayers.

We have an appointment on Friday with the doctor who will give us the nitty-gritty details of what we're dealing with.

...now that I know I have hodgkins, I want to get the process started asap!

I'm concerned that I won't be able/allowed to nurse this little one because of treatments...one thing at a time I suppose

I'll keep you all update.

please keep us in your prayers,
Charlene
post #28 of 43
5/20/08 at 1:07pm
HUGS to you!!! You will be in my prayers!!!!!
post #29 of 43
5/20/08 at 1:08pm
not in your ddc but i had to respond with a great big .
post #30 of 43
5/20/08 at 3:57pm
definitely keep us updated.

in re: Bfing--you may be able to create a hometown milk donor group. i don't know where you are, but i'd definitely be willing to help with this for anyone in my area.
post #31 of 43
5/20/08 at 5:41pm
Sending good thoughts to you and your family!!
post #32 of 43
5/21/08 at 8:01pm


You are in my thoughts and prayers.
post #33 of 43
5/22/08 at 1:33am
Quote:
Originally Posted by geo_girl View Post

I'm concerned that I won't be able/allowed to nurse this little one because of treatments...one thing at a time I suppose
You could also pump and dump until your treatments are over. Keeping your supply up. It is not an easy life, EPing but if you are determined you can do it. Also you may be able to work out a way with an IBCLC for your babe to "nurse" off of you without actually drinking your milk. Like an SNS with formula and some sort of nipple sheld to prevent your milk from letting down into your babes mouth. This would still allow for all the bennifits of BFing that go beyond just the food aspect, also a huge huge aspect would be reducing the chances of nipple preference so when you are able to nurse again the transition to the breast will be seamless. This would look crazy of course but we as Mom's will do anything for our babes!

I hope you get great news at your next appointment!
post #34 of 43
5/22/08 at 1:40am
You will be in my thoughts as well!
post #35 of 43
5/22/08 at 11:00am
Thread Starter 
I went to our midwife yesterday...I like her more and more.

She confirmed my fears that we can most likely be expected to be induced anywhere from 32 to 36 weeks...depending upon my prognosis.

we'll have to see how this all proceeds, but I feel like I'm letting baby down...

...going to see our family doctor today...he's into holistic medicine, so I'm interested to hear what he has to say....

thank you for your continued support
Charlene
post #36 of 43
5/22/08 at 11:18am
I'm sorry your fears were confirmed. Maybe your prognosis will allow baby to stay in longer than you think. Sending lots of hope, prayers & hugs mama
post #37 of 43
5/22/08 at 1:13pm
Lots of for you. Praying and wishing for the best.
post #38 of 43
5/22/08 at 4:55pm
I have been thinking of you. My heart is heavy for you. Just wanted to give hugs. I am praying for your healing and strength!
post #39 of 43
5/30/08 at 4:30pm
Thread Starter 
*UPDATE*

We had our appointment at the cancer agency this week, and the news was as good as can be expected.

The results of the biopsy indicate that the subtype of Hodgkins is the least aggressive, and is slow growing. The recovery rate from treatment is also very optimistic.

This means that we will NOT have to induce baby, and that further diagnostic tests (involving radiation & chemicals) can resume AFTER baby is born.

...we can expect chemo to start about one month after the birth. I'm not sure what this means with respect to breastfeeding (i.e. if I can continue), but I'm feeling very blessed with the prognosis, and the fact that we don't have to 'push' baby, and that (s)he will have at least one month of breast milk.

...We also found out this week that my FIL has inoperable lung cancer...so my cancer pales in comparison, and thoughts of my treatment have been mentally set aside until we know what is happening with him.

Please pray for our family, particularly for DH...

thank you,
charlene
post #40 of 43
5/30/08 at 7:03pm
So glad to hear your good news! Sorry to hear about your FIL. Will continue to keep your family in our prayers.
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