Post Band, Post Cancer Miracle Baby On The Way

[mumof2boys 71]

Hey there everyone...some of you may know me and some may not...I have been here for a while but haven't posted in a long time (and never posted in this forum).

Here's my story (and I'm sticking to it...lol)

April 30, 2007.............got banded

March 2008.................found out husband was having an affair

March 2009.................after "doing the right thing" and "trying to make it work", asked the cheater to leave

April 2009....................after losing 130 pounds, had lower body lift and breast lift with augmentation

July 2009....................wore my first bikini out in public while on family vacation :-)

May 2010...................Divorce was final

December 2010..........Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

September 2011.........Surprise...I'm pregnant

November 2011..........Got engaged to an absolutely WONDERFUL man (yay...I'm getting married)

Today.........................Pregnant, engaged and FAT (lol)

So...here I am...pregnant at the age of 38, following my battle with breast cancer. The baby and pregnancy is a surprise and was not planned but I could not be happier. I currently have two boys (age 11 and 8) and another boy on the way. I had my band drained back in October and I have been gaining weight like crazy...I'm getting depressed about it but I know that after the baby is born I'm going to be working out like a freak. I worked waaaaaay to hard to just gain the weight back and not do anything about it.

Now...about the pregnancy...because of my age and because of the recent cancer I am high risk. Of course I have to undergo several tests, none of which have come back favorable. It's pretty stressful but I am dealing with it. The blood test came back with very low counts for PAPP-A (whatever that stands for), and my risk of the baby having Downs Syndrom are 1/13. I'm terrified but I'm leaving it in Gods hands. I have opted not to have an amnio because of the risks involved and instead they are monitoring me via sonogram on a monthly basis. So far, everything looks great and there does not appear to be any birth defects or abnormalities...keep me in your prayers...(I'm due May 29)...I'm half way there.

On another note, the cancer may be back...I had a breast ultrasound which found four cysts with abnormalities. I see my Oncologist on January 16 and it looks like most likely I will be heading in for another biopsy. He has assured me that even if the cancer has returned, I can undergo surgery and everything will be fine, even with being pregnant.

So...I have lots going on, huh?

I hope that you all are doing well and having wonderful pregnancies. I haven't been through this in 10 years and goodness things have changed...lol

I would love to hear your experiences, especially those who have had "not so favorable" blood tests results.

[Kristi Twisti 18]

Congrats on your pregnancy and engagement! Prayers sent regarding the cancer!

[Jachut 487]

Huge congratulations! Being immediately post rectal cancer your news brings tears to my eyes. You deserve such happiness after what has obviously been a few tough years. xxx

[TracieR 88]

Congratulations and best wishes for a happy and healthy mommy and baby!!!

[elcee 3,343]

Sorry to hear that the cancer may be back. It is possible that this is linked to the pregnancy - I believe that pregnancy hormones and cancer are not a good mix. I hope that everything goes well and that you are soon blessed with a bonny bouncing healthy bub.

You have had a whirlwind couple of years with some pretty rotten luck. Lets hope that your luck is about to change and that things start getting better.

All the best.