So we have a game plan! I will be 41 weeks tomorrow and can only remain pregnant until 42 weeks so induction will be done a week from today if Alex is not out on his own.
In the mean time I have an appt Tuesday morning where I will be taking Castor Oil under the supervision of my midwife and I will also have my cervix/membranes stretched and swept to induce labor I am hoping this works. If that doesn't work Thursday morning my midwife will insert Cervidil as a last resort and finally on Friday or Thursday night I will be in the hospital being administered Pitocin which I absolutely want to avoid so PLEASE pray for me. I really think I am holding back the inevitable tears/breakdown because I really don't get why my body won't do this on its own.
I am scared and frustrated and a lot of those around me have not helped to make me feel any better but I am not giving up hope and if I can help it Alexander will be a JUNE baby, meaning he will be here by Wednesday!
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- Simply Me...
- I am a 26 year old woman married to my best friend. I am also a new mom of a beautiful baby boy, Alexander Kelson, who I can not get enough of! 3 months after the birth of my son I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma of the Breast or "Breast Cancer."
Breast Cancer Timeline:
- 09/2009 Discover a small lump in my breast. Disregard as me being anal and never look back.
- 10/2009 BFP!!!
- 03/2010 Realize the lump in my breast has now gotten pretty large
- 04/2010 Visit Doctor she sends me for an Ultrasound. Ultrasound reveals a "cystic mass." I am told I can get the mass aspirator after I give birth.
- 06/2010 Visit a Lactation Consultant to discuss concerns about the "cyst" interfering with Breast feeding she encourages me to go see a breast surgeon immediately. So I make an appointment for June 28, 2010.
- 06/28/2010 Oooops Miss my appt with the Breast Surgeon because...ALEX is born!!
- 09/27/2010 Finally go see Dr. Teal who decides to immediately do a biopsy of the mass. I can already sense the concern.
- 09/29/2010 DX with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in the Right Breast. Cancer is at a stage 2a. Have immediate Mammogram and Ultrasound done. Both reveal suspicious Lymph Node.
- 09/30/2010 Stop Breastfeeding in order to receive a radioactive injection for Breast Scans. Also have a Biopsy of suspicious Lymph Node done. Surgery set.
- 10/12/2010 Due to family history and age we choose to have a bilateral mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. With nipple sparing on the left side.
- 10/19/2010 Drains removed!!
- 11/3/2010 Second surgery due to death of my nipple :-(
- 11/5/2010 Medi port inserted.
- 11/8/2010 Plastic Surgeon gives the all clear to start Chemo. Return to work after a month long Hiatus.
- 11/10/2010 Meet with fertility specialist to discuss options for preserving fertility. After a long heart to heart we decide to take our chances with doing nothing.
- 11/18/2010 Begin first half of Chemo. Adriamycin and Cytoxan biweekly with a Nulesta injection on day 2, for 8 weeks.
- 12/2/2010 Minor set back :-( Infection in right tissue expander immediate surgery to remove expander and hospital stay
3 comments:
I hope the castor oil works! How much are you going to take?
I think he's going to come sometime before Friday anyway (and hopefully before you have to take caster oil - yuck!) and it will be a quick and easy labor for both of you.
I was just checking to see your progress and read this post. I really believe your body will do this on its own and it's just taking LO a little bit longer to kick things off. I hope things progress fast enough so that you can avoid the taking of anything; however, if need be, know that you're doing what's best for the baby and for you. Pray and you'll definitely be in my prayers as well. I wish you a safe, natural and speedy labor!
This is me checking in as well, since I'm not sure my facebook message went through or not. Update when you can!
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