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Mom’s Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis While on Maternity Leave Sends Shockwaves
As I sit here, cradling my newborn baby in my arms, I am faced with the most daunting challenge of my life. Just as I was settling into my new role as a mother, my world was turned upside down with the devastating news that my mom has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.
I had been on maternity leave for only a few weeks, basking in the joy and exhaustion of new parenthood, when the phone call came. My husband and I were busy changing diapers, feeding, and cuddling our little one, when my mom’s words pierced through the silence.
"Mama, I have some bad news," she said, her voice trembling. "I’ve been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer."
My heart sank. I couldn’t breathe. I felt like I had been punched in the gut. How could this be happening? I was supposed to be focused on my new baby, not worrying about my mom’s health.
As we spoke, I couldn’t help but think about the countless moments we had shared, the laughter, the tears, the memories we had created together. And now, the thought of losing her is unbearable.
Stage 4 cancer is the most advanced stage of the disease, and the prognosis is grim. The thought of losing my mom, of not being able to watch my child grow up with her by my side, is a reality that I am struggling to come to terms with.
As I navigate this difficult time, I am reminded of the importance of cherishing every moment with loved ones. I am grateful for the time we have had, and I am determined to make the most of every second we have left.
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- maternity leave
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- cancer diagnosis while on maternity leave
- emotional journey of a new mom
- importance of cherishing time with loved ones
- cancer diagnosis
- cancer treatment
- coping with cancer
- cancer support
- cancer awareness
- women’s health
- parenting struggles
- new parent challenges
- mother-daughter bond
- emotional well-being
- mental health
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When I was 6 months postpartum with my first child my mom got diagnosed with stage 4 endometrial cancer and ascites.
The news literally broke me. I became a very stressed and unhappy person. All the things I would normally do to keep myself calm and mentally healthy I didn’t have time for anymore because I was a new mom to a needy baby.
I was unable to help in anyway because I didn’t have the capacity to. Nor was my mom able to be there during my daughter’s early life (we live across the country).
We resorted to daily baby FaceTimes and getting treatment updates over the phone.
A year and a bit later, she finished her treatments, things were looking up, we were planning meet ups and trips together. She was in remission, finally a positive milestone.
Last week we found out the cancer and ascites is back. My mom’s quality of life is poor. She’s met my daughter once and she’s 2 now. I’m broken again. I feel myself slipping back into a dark hole. I can’t imagine losing her. The pain that this has caused me is immense and during such a vulnerable stage in my life. A stage that I always imagined that I’d have my mom by my side. Life can be so cruel and unfair.
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I can totally understand how you are feeling. I lost my father 6 week postpartum. I couldnt stay with him or my mom for long time because of different countries and baby didnt have passport. I feel like I cant find time to deal with my emotions or cry alone or even sleep properly to forget everything for sometime due to the stage we are in. I am so sorry you are going through this. I wish I had some advice for you. But you are not alone.