Hi
I am a long time lurker and I’m now in need of advice myself. I am 42 years old and was diagnosed with cancer just over two years ago. I was lucky enough to only need surgery and have been cancer free since. I have just passed out of the period in which the cancer is most likely to return and I’m beginning to feel as if I can start planning life again.
I had hoped to start trying for a second child just before I was diagnosed but knew something wasn’t right with me so didn’t try then. When I got my diagnosis I thought that any chance of having a second child had gone but now I find myself thinking about it a lot. I am worried that I’m too old, what the risks would be and if I would cope.
I work full time as a nurse (I am the main breadwinner) and my husband is supportive but I’m worried. I’m also worried that if I don’t try I will regret it and worried for my dc (8) being an only child .
My husband would like another child but says that the decision is mine to make as I would be the one pregnant.
Please can you give me some advice to help me make a decision one way or the other?