Dad just diagnosed with Mesothelioma

Hi my Dad has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma and given months to a year to live. This has just knocked me for six as he was such a strong man and I am going to be so lost without him. What also isn't good is that I am currently 35 weeks pregnant and am so worried he might not meet my little one or they won't get to know him in the way my 3 year old already has and he absolutely adores him. Just feel awful really, he starts chemo tomorrow and am worried how he is going to be too. Just wondered if anyone has any advise on how to stay strong for him at all? :-(

  • Hi Ch1980,

    I am so sorry to hear about your dad.

    I am currently in a similar position and what ive always kept in my head is "if he sees me sad, then hel be sad". I try to think what he is thinking and i think if he sees me hurting he will n ot want to put you through that pain anymore and give up. Stay strong for him and youl find hel be so excited to meet your new arrival!