Hi everyone, I don’t really know where to start. This is all really new to me but reaching out to try and gather some support and thought this was the best place.
My mum has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer which has spread through her womb and lymph nodes to different parts of the body. She is due to start chemo next Wednesday. it is terminal and only palliative care. They have said without chemo she would have only 4 months but with there is a chance at a year or two.
I’m so close to my mum, she’s my best friend and I talk to her everyday and I feel like I’m not ready in anyway. She is being amazing, strong and positive and I’m trying my best to do the same for her. I am finding it extremely challenging to navigate.
To add to things I’ve got a newborn who is only 2 months old. Pretty overwhelming. I’m in a different city 2 hours away from mum and they have said that we need to be so careful and for her not to travel during chemo. How do you find the balance? I want to see her as much as possible but don’t want to put her at risk or exhaust her in anyway. It’s so difficult. I’d love some advice from anyone who has had similar situations. Thank you
