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Chica650


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my mom and other things...
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I know I don't post much anymore, but I could really use any prayers that are available right now.

My mom went into the hospital on monday w/what we thought was pneumonia that she was just having a hard time getting over.  It turned out to be stage 3 lung cancer (adnocarcinoma).  She's going to be starting chemo next week and they're being pretty aggressive w/it (chemo once/week for 3 months) but I know w/it being stage 3 and all, that it's pretty serious and the prognosis is pretty grim.

Up until Monday, when she went into the hospital, she's been my baby-sitter for my kids.  She's watched them since they were born. (she's watched Brooklyn since she was 1 and Madison since she was born).  She has been our complete rock and now that has been ripped out from under us.  Due to the chemo and not knowing how she will feel, she has stepped down from being our babysitter.  So, on top of finding out all of this about my mom, I have to, for the first time EVER put my kids in daycare.  Because it was such short notice, I'm not pleased w/the daycare I've found, but I have to go back to work on Tuesday, so I had to take pretty much the first thing I found that I felt relatively comfortable with and that we could afford.  I have my name on a waiting list for a really nice place, but who knows how long that could take??

Anyway, I pretty much feel like my worst nightmare has come true this past week. I feel like I'm losing my mom AND she is no longer there for my babies to stay with.

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Shawnda, I am so sorry. I have no words, but know you have my prayers.

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i am so sorry. what a scary and emotional time for you all. sending many prayers your way.

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Michele


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I am so verysorry.  It is not easy facing an illness with a parent.  I will say many prayers for your mom and entire family.  :hug

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I am so sorry.  You are all in my prayers.  ((hug))



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shawnda,

i'm so sorry your mom is facing all of this and you are forced to go through it with her. i can't imagine how scary all of this is for both of you.

we are here for you and are praying like crazy. and please let us know what we can do to help.

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praying for your mom and family.

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oh, shawnda, i'm so sorry all of this is happening.

your mom will be in my thoughts. and i hope you can figure out the daycare situation asap.

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Jilly


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I am so sorry. Your entire family will be in my prayers. cry 

You are so blessed to have had her to support you, and she is so blessed to have a loving daughter to help her through this now. (hope that sounds right, can't quite find the words to say what I'm feeling!)

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Lots of prayers for all of you, Shawnda. We're always here for you.

Hugs.

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Oh no, Shawnda. I am so sorry to read this... what a nightmare.

Prayers for your mother, and for you and your family. Please keep us posted.

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sbucking


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I am so sorry. You are all in my prayers.

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Chica650


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Thanks so much guys! I talked to my mom this morning and they are releasing her from the hospital today. She'll start chemo next week, but until she starts, she's going to come and watch the girls. She's very positive about this and is determined to beat it. She's even talking about how the chemo probably won't make her as sick as she thinks it's going to and that she only wants the girls in daycare a few days/week. We'll see, but that would really help out. It would probably help her spirits to be here w/them too. Those babies are spirit-lifters, for sure :). Anyway, I will keep you guys updated and I appreciate you guys being here! I never knew when I joined an ivillage message board 5 years ago that I'd be finding such a great group of supportive friends! You guys are seriously the best.

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Juni


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This is so hard but your mom sounds like a total fighter! ITU about your mom watching the kids. My boys are at my parents and I have often thought about what I would do if something happened, and it's hard to even think about.

I'm sorry you guys were thrown for such a loop but I'm glad your mom is positive and determined to fight! Many prayers are coming to your family.

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I'm so sorry Shawnda.  Your mom will be in my prayers...

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Chrissie


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You and your mom are in my thoughts!!

I'm glad to hear that she has such a positive outlook!!!!

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I'm so sorry :)  Praying right now!

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wow, i dont know what to say.  you have my prayers absolutely.

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Shawnda, I'm so sorry you and your family are dealing with this.

I hope your mother responds well to the treatments, and that you find a place that you are comforable with for your children.

Please update us, and we are here when you need to vent.

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SerenityNow


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I can only imagine what you are going through with that diagnosis! My dad was just diagnosed with stage II lymphoma and has started chemo. Scary, and not lost on us how one minute they are a little sick to a big sick. My prayers are with your mom. And you, and your kids who are thrust on to another situation.

You will find the right daycare, just think of this as interum care as you find a good fit. In the meantime, my thoughts are with you and your mom.

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