martyzl update/pregnancy after bc

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martyzl
martyzl Member Posts: 196
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hello all... just thought I'd pop in again and see how everyone is doing. So many new beings, all my best to all of you!!
Just updated my webpage and thought I'd look around for others who've gotten pregnant after bc. Yes, I got pregnant for my birthday!
The Onc. suggested waiting a year after treatment to try, in spite of the fact that the ovaries weren't even thinking of firing up at that point. The plastic man said everything should be perfect, not to worry about "what I've done to you." *grin*
Anybody out there with a similar experience?
For those of you who were here 2yrs ago when I first came on board, you will remember that Dean & I had to go with an abortion because of the severity of the cancer & the fact that I was in first trimester, the most dangerous to expose to chemo... so this is just amazing!
Here's to a good long life, full of fun for all of us!
~Marty

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  • live42day
    live42day Member Posts: 64
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    Congratulations Marty!! Hoping for an uneventful pregnancy and birth experience.
    I had had a hysterectomy before bc, so can't share the experience of pregnancy after bc.
    You must be so excited. I don't know you, but I'm really happy for you.
    Janet
  • martyzl
    martyzl Member Posts: 196
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    live42day said:

    Congratulations Marty!! Hoping for an uneventful pregnancy and birth experience.
    I had had a hysterectomy before bc, so can't share the experience of pregnancy after bc.
    You must be so excited. I don't know you, but I'm really happy for you.
    Janet

    Hello Janet!
    Thank you so much! It's been a bit of a shock but the excitement is brewing. *smiles*
    Like so many of us, I was in here daily during my dx, surgical period & chemo treatment... then the real world came right back, bit me in the bum and I was off & running! I try to check back in to keep track of my peers and to cheer on those coming after me.
    Thanks again Janet, be well & know that I am cheering you on too!
    Marty
  • ktinkey
    ktinkey Member Posts: 170
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    Hi Marty,

    Congratulations! That is wonderful news! I know this baby means a lot to you and what a great miracle for you and Dean. Glad to hear you are doing so well. Keep up the good work and keep us informed. I have missed your sense of humor.

    God Bless,
    Kathy
  • bobbiejo
    bobbiejo Member Posts: 23
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    Hi Marty. I share in your excitement. I read the board alot when you were here a couple of years ago. I had my lumpectomy in June 2000 and I just found out I am about 5 weeks pregnant. My cancer was estrogen negative, so the oncologist was fine with my condition. I go to my OB next week. I am going to inquire about having my ovaries out when I give birth. I have a little girl who will be 4 in April. She is so excited about having a brother or sister. Keep us updated.

    Congratulations!!!!!

    Bobbie Jo
  • martyzl
    martyzl Member Posts: 196
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    ktinkey said:

    Hi Marty,

    Congratulations! That is wonderful news! I know this baby means a lot to you and what a great miracle for you and Dean. Glad to hear you are doing so well. Keep up the good work and keep us informed. I have missed your sense of humor.

    God Bless,
    Kathy

    Thank you Kathy!
    *Laughing* I didn't think anyone would remember me. *grin*
    I will try to keep current in here so that perhaps I can be of help to someone down the road.

    Good to see you again Kathy! How are you doing??
    ~Marty
  • martyzl
    martyzl Member Posts: 196
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    bobbiejo said:

    Hi Marty. I share in your excitement. I read the board alot when you were here a couple of years ago. I had my lumpectomy in June 2000 and I just found out I am about 5 weeks pregnant. My cancer was estrogen negative, so the oncologist was fine with my condition. I go to my OB next week. I am going to inquire about having my ovaries out when I give birth. I have a little girl who will be 4 in April. She is so excited about having a brother or sister. Keep us updated.

    Congratulations!!!!!

    Bobbie Jo

    Hello Bobbie Jo!
    Congratulations to you too! I have yet to get through to the Onc- unfortunately there are too many new cancer patients and he's horribly busy. Sad thing, eh? Meanwhile, my OB is freaking out. *smiles*
    I was hormone neg. as well but Her2neu pos... My onc simply said to wait a year after chemo before trying to get pregnant. *shrugs* Who was trying! *wink*
    Are you worried about ovarian cancer too? Funny how it's so difficult to not worry about all these things now, eh?
    We are in week 5ish as well... shall we race? *waggling eyebrows, grinning impishly*

    Thanks for the note! Have fun!
    Marty
  • bobbiejo
    bobbiejo Member Posts: 23
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    martyzl said:

    Hello Bobbie Jo!
    Congratulations to you too! I have yet to get through to the Onc- unfortunately there are too many new cancer patients and he's horribly busy. Sad thing, eh? Meanwhile, my OB is freaking out. *smiles*
    I was hormone neg. as well but Her2neu pos... My onc simply said to wait a year after chemo before trying to get pregnant. *shrugs* Who was trying! *wink*
    Are you worried about ovarian cancer too? Funny how it's so difficult to not worry about all these things now, eh?
    We are in week 5ish as well... shall we race? *waggling eyebrows, grinning impishly*

    Thanks for the note! Have fun!
    Marty

    I read alot about the genetic testing. Cancer doesn't run in my family and I didn't feel I wanted all that information and worry! If it had came back positive they would have recommended to have my ovaries out and double masectomy. I got pregnant really fast and since I can't take birth control and my husband cringes at the word vasectomy, I thought it might be an option. I am going to talk to my OB next week and oncologist in April. Did you look into the genetic testing at all? Email me sometime if you want at bobbiejowhitaker@yahoo.com. It is nice to have someone almost with the same circumstances. Best of luck. Keep us updated!

    Hugs,
    BJ

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