Positive thoughts please!!

jenzie06
jenzie06 Member Posts: 708
edited 29. May 2011, 07:05 in Living with Arthritis archive
My Mum who helps me care for my son everyday whilst hubbie is at work got diagnosed with cancer yesterday. Her treatment starts almost straight away. So she needs some mega positive thoughts sent her way.
I've managed to beg the hospital to start my rituximab infusion earlier than planned (there weren't any spaces for a couple of months but I explained the situation and they've managed to pull some strings) so I have that next week. I'm a bit nervous as the last lot of meds closed my throat. But to be honest I don't have time to be ill at the moment as Mum needs my help.

My son is trying to cheer his Grandma up. He turned one last week and has taken to putting his head on the floor, his bum in the air and looking through his legs. Not sure why, but he finds it funny.

Trying to organise some more help for me. Paying someone to do my ironing and hopefully have found someone to do a few hours a day but my Mum always did more hours than she was contracted for so I'm worried that I won't cope. But I suppose we just have to try and see what happens.

So if everyone could attempt to gently cross their fingers and toes and send some positive healing vibes in our direction we will be extremely grateful!

Jen
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 3,635
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Dear Jen

    The thoughts of all the forum team will be with you at this very difficult time.

    Moderator AN
  • magenta
    magenta Member Posts: 1,604
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Jen,

    I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum. My thoughts are with you all, please let us know how you and your Mum get on,

    Take care,

    Magenta x
  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sending all the positive thoughts I can muster hun......
    Wish you all the best with everything...

    Keep us up to date..
    Make sure you look after yourself too, you've already said that you can't afford to be ill so you'll have to make sure that doesn't happen in the first place mi dear...

    Take care

    Tony
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  • SaitenMar
    SaitenMar Member Posts: 24
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wishing your mother all the best!
  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My best wishes, positive thoughts, buckets of support, strength and hugs are on the way to you and your Mum.
    Be strong, keep talking to us, vent, rant, cry, we'll all be here to help you any way we can.
    With much love xxx
    'grá agus solas'
    'Love and Light' translated from Irish. X
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jen

    Goodness little un one already, where does the time go? I do so remember waiting for our forum baby. :grin:
    Sending healing and positive wishes to you and your mum and am crossing everything for you both in the coming weeks.
    take care ((( )))
    Chris
  • cpontefract
    cpontefract Member Posts: 73
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Positive thoughts & prayers coming to you, your mum and all the family!!

    xx
    Claire
    Keep Smiling :D
  • madwestie
    madwestie Member Posts: 383
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Jen,

    I and send both you and your Mum all the positive thoughts i can
    I hope you Mum gets on ok with her treatment.
    You need to remember to pace yourself and not try to do everything as you said you need to say well to help you mum

    Tracey
  • julie47
    julie47 Member Posts: 6,041
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning jen

    I am too sending positive thoughts and hugs to both you and your mum.

    Take care both of you

    Love juliepf x
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jen
    Sorry to hear about your mum, I am sending you and your mum loads of good vibes and hugs (((((())))
    I will be thinking about you, lets us know how you and your mum are getting on.
    Love
    Barbara xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • jillyb1
    jillyb1 Member Posts: 1,725
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi , Jen , so sorry to hear your mums news and sending as much positivity and love as I can muster ; but as Tony said , you need to look after YOU too so that you can all help each other . Keep us posted , we are all with you . Jillyb
  • penny44
    penny44 Member Posts: 46
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Jen, seeing our parents ill is almost as hard as seeing your child sick. Im sending good vibes to you and your Mum, when my dad was diagnosed with cancer was one of my worst moments ever, but the best medicine was dad spending time with my son, im sure Harry will do just the same for your Mum. My dad is now well and about to be 5 years all clear.
    Im waffling now but my point is treatments are improving all the time so don't dispair.
    You are all in my thoughts and prayers

    Love Penny x
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    jenzie, I can only echo what everyone else has said.

    I do hope things go well for your Mum. You don't say what kind of cancer but some are completely curable these days. I know. I had breast cancer about 20 years ago.

    Do look after yourself. It'll be hard but you must do it. Besides, your Mum will want that.

    Take care. Keep us in the loop.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    every good positive vibe and wish for you both x
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 29,826
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh jen

    I am 100% behind you and so so so sorry this has happened to your lovely lovely Mum.

    You have done well getting as organised as you are so quickly.

    I will Cross EVERYTHING I have for her. If this forum has any power at all then she will be fine :grin:

    HUGE hugs to you

    Love

    Toni xx
  • woodbon
    woodbon Member Posts: 4,969
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, I send you lots of positive thoughts. I'm sure you'll find the strength and courage, at least you've got the hospital moving and thats not easy. I know its hard, but try and live each day as it comes and don't try to look too far ahead. Thinking of you, lots of love and hugs Sue xxxx xxxx (((((()))))) (((((()))))))
  • theresa4
    theresa4 Member Posts: 696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    wishing your mum a speedy recovery and sendng much love to you both xxxx
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those. --Michael Nolan



    Theresa xxx
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,110
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jen.
    i'm sending good vibes to your mum and i send hugs to you both. ((((((((jen)))))))) ((((((((jens mum)))))))).
    i will be thinking of you both take care.
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh Jenzie I am so sorry to hear this news and my thoughts are with you all. I hope that your Rituximab infusion goes without a hitch next week too - I had my first one last week and, although I was really worried about it, it was fine.

    Please do keep us posted.

    Thinking of you.

    Love Tilly xxx
  • caterina57
    caterina57 Member Posts: 1,424
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My positive thoughts are with both you and your mum hope it all goes well and keep us updated if you get the chance
    Cath
  • mp1952
    mp1952 Member Posts: 425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello Jenzie

    that has been a very quick year indeed..

    I am so sorry to hear about your Mum and hope everything goes well with her treatment and also with your infusion.



    Marion
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jen

    Little Harry sounds full of fun, so he will help to keep up your spirits. It hardly seems possible that a year has gone by since he was born. I'm so sorry to hear about your Mum, and I will send lots of positive thoughts to both of you. My best friend was diagnosed with cancer last year, but she has responded really well to the treatment, so I hope that your Mum will do too.

    Joan
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  • nanasue
    nanasue Member Posts: 465
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sending gentle (((()))) to you and your mum, hope all goes well for both of you.

    Sue x
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jen,
    Adding to the hug bucket and sending positive vibes to you and your mum.
    Fingers crossed for the infusion next week.
    Jen I am so sorry you and your family are going through this most difficult time.
    Lots of gentle hugs,
    Lv, I x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jen,

    Sorry i am late here but sending positive vibes and hopes to your Mum and to you as well. (((( )))) Cris xx