My mom has a brain tumor....*update*

[Imp]

I'm sorry Heather. I'll keep my fingers crossed for your mother, and your entire family.

Imp

 

[CarolJ]

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I have to echo these sentiments. Over the past few years while my granddaughter was undergoing treatment for leukemia, we have met many children who have brain tumors. That who you meet when you spend lots of time on a hospital oncology floor. There are so many kinds of brain tumors and stages and where it is located makes a difference. So try to relax as much as possible and remember that a brain tumor is not an automatic death sentence.

Also - I agree about taking someone with her to every single appointment - whether it's to see the doctor or for treatment. Encourage her to get a binder/notebook to keep track of all the information she's given - and to take notes when she talks with a doctor. The amount of information initially can be overwhelming.

My prayers are with both you and your mother.

Thank you! One of my sisters lives in Portland, too...so I'm sure she could go with her....I'm almost 8 hours away and in no condition to drive anywhere....I feel so helpless....

Although I know you feel helpless - especially now when you don't have specific information - you really aren't. You are carrying that grandchild that will make such a difference to your mother. I am a grandmother, and I well remember when that first grandgirl was born. When I get down, thinking of my grandkids always brighten my day. So please know that you, your siblings and especially that grandbaby will be so vital to your mom during her treatment.

 

[TigerLilly]

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No kidding!

She uploaded from her cell phone and from the doctor's office, I think? She's still not answering....

Try not to be upset with her over the way you found out...there's a good possibility that she's in shock from getting the news. Strange reactions with bad news is not uncommon.
Prayers go out to you & your entire family. Hope you get her on the phone soon. Take care of yourself AND the baby!

 

[Elite Silkies]

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Thank you...I know...maybe she didn't think I'd see that on FB? Or maybe that's why she's not called? I have to make it to the middle of next week before going into labor or they'll ship the baby out to Spokane (3 hours away).....

My twins were air flighted and it's not a good feeling. Much better when you get to keep your baby(ies) close to you. This may sound way off, but maybe, FB is the only way she could tell you? I am sure things are flooding her mind and she may not be able to talk to anyone right now. Everyone is so different in the way they speak out.

My prayers are with you, your baby and your mom

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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thank you

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

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Thank you! One of my sisters lives in Portland, too...so I'm sure she could go with her....I'm almost 8 hours away and in no condition to drive anywhere....I feel so helpless....

Although I know you feel helpless - especially now when you don't have specific information - you really aren't. You are carrying that grandchild that will make such a difference to your mother. I am a grandmother, and I well remember when that first grandgirl was born. When I get down, thinking of my grandkids always brighten my day. So please know that you, your siblings and especially that grandbaby will be so vital to your mom during her treatment.

Thank you! I'm glad I'm so close to having the baby....

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

Thanks everyone....she doesn't know anything other than it's a tumor on the back of her head...she doesn't know the kind or the size, either....my sister is with her now....I'm going to call in a few minutes....I'm just trying to gather up the courage...

 

[MammaBear]

Stay calm. You don't know anything until you know for sure. Go out and do your feeding and let you animals give you the comfort that you need. They will sense your worry and will respond in kind.

You are in our prayers too.

 

[EweSheep]

 

[PotterWatch]

Make certain that she gets a second opinion! Many years ago now; my brother was told, after having a seizure and fainting episode, that he had a couple tumors in his brain near the base. They were incorrect. He went for a second opinion and a second scan and it came back negative. Even if they are correct in their initial diagnosis for your mother, a second opinion can help flesh out options that the first doctor may not consider or know about. I hope you find out more soon and there is a good outcome!