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Help me deal with chemo being a mum ?

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hi guys I'm a 28 year old girl who started chemo last week for bowel cancer. Basically I had my beautiful baby in April last year and have had lots of challenges to overcome since, I had a traumatic birth with c section and lots of infection then I had my gallbladder removed where they discovered part of my bowel didn't look quite right. After having the part of bowel removed the discovered cancer so I am now on chemo for 6 months, my daughter is honestly the best baby ever and is always so happy and content but I am having a really hard time juggling chemo and being fun mum to her. I feel she is passed too much from family members and I am struggling emotionally. Anyone got any help how to deal with this ?? I love my girl sooooooo much and want to be the best mum in the world to her. 

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    I understand how your feeling and know it can be difficult juggling the tiredness/sickness and making time for your children. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October and have being having chemotherapy since November. My youngest was 6 months old and my older son 2 & 1/2. I regularly feel that I'm not spending enough time doing fun things or being a good mum but have to remember that we need to look after ourselves to be a good mum and I just try to make up for it on weeks when I'm feeling better. Also at this age they are unlikely to remember and I'm sure your baby is having fun with your family. And if she's happy and content you should t worry as I'm sure your doing a great job. 

    All the best

     

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    I understand how your feeling and know it can be difficult juggling the tiredness/sickness and making time for your children. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October and have being having chemotherapy since November. My youngest was 6 months old and my older son 2 & 1/2. I regularly feel that I'm not spending enough time doing fun things or being a good mum but have to remember that we need to look after ourselves to be a good mum and I just try to make up for it on weeks when I'm feeling better. Also at this age they are unlikely to remember and I'm sure your baby is having fun with your family. And if she's happy and content you should t worry as I'm sure your doing a great job. 

    All the best

     

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