Hello Anon2, 

Welcome to our forum. What a stressful time it must be for you. I can imagine this is spoiling the last few weeks of pregnancy for you and I am so sorry to hear you are having to go through this with all the covid stress too added to it. Try not to anticipate the worst or read anything into what the doctor told you at this stage or don't read anything into the fact that they offered you that cup of tea and biscuit and put you in the quiet room. I can imagine all this was a bit frightening and you will only know for sure what is going on once you get your results. Being at such a late stage of pregnancy, perhaps they also thought it was best for you to bring someone to your appointment. What unfortunate timing though that your appointment to get your results almost coincides with your due date. 

You did the right thing in getting this lump checked out when it started to become sore and it's great that they have been thorough and referred you quickly to the breast clinic. All you can do for now really is wait, and I really feel for you as it is probably no easy thing to do especially in the final weeks of pregnancy when mobility is often reduced and time seems to drag on while waiting for the baby's arrival. Try to focus if you can on the positive news of your baby's imminent arrival and on your cute little toddler and avoid looking anything up online as this will only bring you upset at a time when you need to be as relaxed as possible. Dr Google is famously unreliable anyway and only gives you the worst case scenario. Perhaps this is a good time to watch something nice and entertaining to pass the time. It won't be long now before you get your results and I am keeping everything crossed that it all turns out to be fine for you. Keep us updated if you get a moment on when you find out more. 

I hope that you will also hear from others who have been in a similar position before and that they will be along shortly to share their story with you. 

Sending you also positive vibes ahead of your baby's birth. I hope that it all goes well and smoothly for you and that despite these difficult circumstances you still manage to enjoy the last few days of pregnancy. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator 

Hello Anon2, 

Welcome to our forum. What a stressful time it must be for you. I can imagine this is spoiling the last few weeks of pregnancy for you and I am so sorry to hear you are having to go through this with all the covid stress too added to it. Try not to anticipate the worst or read anything into what the doctor told you at this stage or don't read anything into the fact that they offered you that cup of tea and biscuit and put you in the quiet room. I can imagine all this was a bit frightening and you will only know for sure what is going on once you get your results. Being at such a late stage of pregnancy, perhaps they also thought it was best for you to bring someone to your appointment. What unfortunate timing though that your appointment to get your results almost coincides with your due date. 

You did the right thing in getting this lump checked out when it started to become sore and it's great that they have been thorough and referred you quickly to the breast clinic. All you can do for now really is wait, and I really feel for you as it is probably no easy thing to do especially in the final weeks of pregnancy when mobility is often reduced and time seems to drag on while waiting for the baby's arrival. Try to focus if you can on the positive news of your baby's imminent arrival and on your cute little toddler and avoid looking anything up online as this will only bring you upset at a time when you need to be as relaxed as possible. Dr Google is famously unreliable anyway and only gives you the worst case scenario. Perhaps this is a good time to watch something nice and entertaining to pass the time. It won't be long now before you get your results and I am keeping everything crossed that it all turns out to be fine for you. Keep us updated if you get a moment on when you find out more. 

I hope that you will also hear from others who have been in a similar position before and that they will be along shortly to share their story with you. 

Sending you also positive vibes ahead of your baby's birth. I hope that it all goes well and smoothly for you and that despite these difficult circumstances you still manage to enjoy the last few days of pregnancy. 

Best wishes, 

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator 

Hi Lucie,

Thank you for your reply and support. It really means a lot. 
 

You are right that I have a lot to be thankful for and to focus on the present. It's hard not to jump to worst case scenario and I don't like it when I fee I don't have any control over the outcome.

I certainly do need to avoid Google. I looked at it for about 24hours and exhausted myself, so I feel like I have now got it out of my system.

I hope to chase the hospital next week to see if I can get an appointment sooner, although part of me doesn't want to know!

xx