It's a boy!

emrose
emrose Member Posts: 136
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
Hey everyone

Just thought I'd pop on and given an update.

We had an ultrasound yesterday (between chemo weeks - yay!) and found out we are having a boy! We are SOOOOO excited!! We woulda loved a little girl, but for some reason we were both hoping for a little boy :)

My husband made the switch from folfox to folfiri and is doing much better. No more hives, he can actually get fluids down, no vomiting all night, etc. He gets tired and doesn't feel good, but its doable.

In fact, he's been to china between treatments, been to all my appts for the baby, and is in Wisconsin right now for work - this man doesn't let anything stop him! I can't explain how much I love and admire him... and I hope our son takes on many of his traits (minus the cancer please)

Pregnancy during his chemo - its an interesting ride... not one that I'd recommend to others, but something I'll never EVER regret. He should finish August 25th and we are still on track to deliver a happy healthy little boy on October 10th.

Thanks for all of your support. It's helped more than you'll ever know.

Laura

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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
    #2
    WooHoo
    God's blessings upon you all. What wonderful news that you have a little one on the way. My congratulations to the both of you and let your hubby know he is being thought of.

    Kim
  • Buzzard
    Buzzard Member Posts: 3,043 Member
    #3
    Congratulations on the Little one.......
    Its a great thing to know that soon it will be 2 am feeding times...LOL...Oh, but their sooo worth it.....A boy, good jobs guys and gals....enjoy........
  • johnnybegood
    johnnybegood Member Posts: 1,117 Member
    #4
    Buzzard said:

    Congratulations on the Little one.......
    Its a great thing to know that soon it will be 2 am feeding times...LOL...Oh, but their sooo worth it.....A boy, good jobs guys and gals....enjoy........

    good
    to hear from you.congrats on a boy i have a girl and a boy,my boy is a mamas boy but thats ok with me.as for my treatments not doing so well.#5 kicked butt.i am glad your husband is doing better and able to do all of those things.take care and keep up the good work Godbless......johnnybegood
  • VickiCO
    VickiCO Member Posts: 917
    #5
    Yippee!
    Aw Laura, I am so happy for you and hubby! I am glad he is doing as well as he is on the chemo. Keep on fighting. I can't wait for October on two fronts now - My one year anniversary of the DX that saved my life, and now your great bundle of joy! I want pictures! LOL!

    Many hugs, Vicki
  • PhillieG
    PhillieG Member Posts: 4,866 Member
    #6
    Yea!
    Great news, congrats!
  • colon2
    colon2 Member Posts: 183
    #7
    PhillieG said:

    Yea!
    Great news, congrats!

    Congrats
    I know you are so happy. Have you thought of any names yet? Best wishes, and I hope your pregnancy goes smoothly, also hope your husband continues to do good.
    Carletta
  • 2bhealed
    2bhealed Member Posts: 2,064 Member
    #8
    Awesome news!
    So what are your names?

    peace, emily

    (I didn't tell mine BTW)
  • jenben59
    jenben59 Member Posts: 136 Member
    #9
    All cancer aside...
    congrats on the baby! It's an exciting and trying time for both of you. I wish you happiness, health and a long life.
  • emrose
    emrose Member Posts: 136
    #10
    jenben59 said:

    All cancer aside...
    congrats on the baby! It's an exciting and trying time for both of you. I wish you happiness, health and a long life.

    THANKS EVERYONE!!
    Johnnybegood - sorry you are still having such a rough ride. My husband could have never finished 12 rounds of folfox. It just wasn't meant to be. He couldnt keep fluids down and that wss enough for the DR to make the switch. I am very impressed that you (and others) keep on pushing through!

    Emily - it's good to hear from you! We've been given the green light to juice during treatments, although on the actual days he gets the infusions he doesn't feel like it! I don't blame him. He's been taking supplements and between treatments feels really good. We talked about going your route, but in the end - he just didn't feel disciplined enough to go all the way! He has definitely changed his eating habits and maybe in the long run, he'll live a longer healthier life because of all this! Sorry we were never able to connect, but I appreciate your support and insights SOOO much!

    Colon2 (and Emily) - we do have a name. It's Aven Marcus. Aven is pronounced like Aiden, but with V - just for kicks :) Marcus is my husbands middle name so we thought it would be fun for them to share middle names.

    Buzzard, Vicki, Kim, Jen, Phil - THANK YOU!! I appreciate that you are thinkin of us and all your well wishes for our little boy.
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #11
    SOOOOO cool!!!!
    Hugs to you both!!!!

    Hugs, Kathi
  • dmdwins
    dmdwins Member Posts: 454 Member
    #12
    KathiM said:

    SOOOOO cool!!!!
    Hugs to you both!!!!

    Hugs, Kathi

    Ultrasound
    I hope you had a wonderful caring sonographer do your ultrasound. I have been a sonographer at a major women's hospital for over 22 years and I am still amazed when I put the transducer down and see that little miracle of life. It doesn't get any better than that. Wishing you a wonderful pregnancy and birth.

    Dawn

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