Friday 16 December 2011

Letter from The District Health Board - I have an appointment with the Auckland Radiation Oncology Department on wednesday. They move fast so this is super great news! Fingers and toes crossed that they will give me my first dose on wednesday then! Or at least tell me when my Radiation treatment will start.
 Im not sure what the story will be - I have read some people need to go EVERY DAY for weeks on end for treatment. Who knows.... Im kind of stressing about childcare - Max and Harry cant come with me everyday. And breastfeeding - will I have to give that up! People might think its weird I keep going on about breast feeding but me and simon are very PRO the boob, im not keen on Formula at all. Maxwell stayed on till 9months and I was hoping to get harry that far also. Will be devastated if I have to stop.
I am guessing this is where we bring in a family member to help out - we havnt been short of offers either, me and simon are feeling very lucky, lots of family members that are wanting to help out.
I think Simon wants his mum here the most, understandably x

6 comments:

  1. I feel you on the boob factor, its a choice you should be able to make, not have forced upon you... I dont know what/if any meds you would be on, but it might be doable, even if you have to mix it up between the two?

    Simons mum sounds like an ideal choice... Hopefully the course isnt too long... x

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  2. I have just sat here and read thru your journey so far, I read it aloud so Andrea could hear it too as she is interested. As we went along reading day by day i am not ashamed to say that our eyes welled up and were left thinking that you are a much stronger person than myself, you are an inspiration, maybe one day when this is far behind you I would like for our kids to meet, and for mine to meet the amazing aunty that i have told them about. Keep up the positivity, but don't be afraid to release your emotions to. love from the Mokomoko whanau xx

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  3. Oh Leigh. All I want to do right now is hug you really tight. You seem to be in the right head space, and I believe that leads to a positive outcome. Strong mind = strong body.

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  4. keep thinking about breastfeeding, in the very least you have already given H the very best start in life, which is more then many babies get... While its not ideal, formula isnt going to hurt the little one, he loves his milk, I am sure he will grow up big and strong :) x

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  5. Hope all went well for you today leigh much love dad & I xxxx

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  6. Thanks guys for your lovely comments! Even though I dont have family up here, just hearing your kind words makes me feel supported. Corrie, you will see my boob answer in the new post :) x

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