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My DD3 has stage 4 Cancer

550 replies

ToddlerMumma · 18/08/2021 21:46

We are in shock, horror, disbelief. Last week she had a sore leg and went to A&E, now she has stage 4 Neuroblastoma and chemo starts on Tuesday.
She's only 3 but she's taking it in her stride. She cried the other night and said 'I don't want to be sick, I just want to go to nursery with my friends' it broke my heart.
The implications are just hitting, our whole lives are turned upside down for at least a year. One of us will have to give up work, how will we cope? Financially, emotionally.
I have a black lump in my stomach and can't believe this is happening to us

OP posts:
pipiandbelle · 17/11/2021 08:04

Thinking of you and your family today. What’s brave little girl you have. Wishing her a speedy recovery from the surgery xx

GU24Mum · 17/11/2021 08:09

I remember your posts from when you first got the diagnosis. I hope everything goes really well for you all today. x

CPDubs · 17/11/2021 08:14

Thinking of you all and sending big hugs Flowers

Happyorchidlady · 17/11/2021 08:21

Thinking if you all today. I hope the surgery goes well and she has a speedy recovery. X

notapizzaeater · 17/11/2021 09:08

Thinking of you today, hope you can find something to distract you so you're not clock watching. X

GlitterBiscuits · 17/11/2021 09:08

I've just had a read through your thread.
I'm so incredibly sorry to read your posts.
Your daughter, you and your family will be in my thoughts today.

Snipples · 17/11/2021 11:14

Thinking of you today OP and your brave little girl. I hope everything goes well for you and you are able to put the whole experience behind you. I have a three year old daughter so wanted to comment and show support ❤️

mineofuselessinformation · 17/11/2021 12:16

I'm still justly shaking my pom poms, OP

stormy11 · 17/11/2021 12:46

Thinking of you all today. I hope the surgery goes well. Flowers

Fooshufflewickjbannanapants · 17/11/2021 12:58

Good luck for today xx

GirlFromMars1 · 17/11/2021 13:12

Thinking of you x

mineofuselessinformation · 17/11/2021 13:12

'quietly'

Rocketpants50 · 17/11/2021 13:13

You have one super little girl, she sounds just wonderful. I hope the op goes well today.

Ruple · 17/11/2021 13:29

Was sat here feeling sorry for myself and browsing Mumsnet, then read this thread. Bam was like a punch in the face. I'm SO sorry.

You're an amazing mother and your little girl just sounds such a special human. I am praying hard for you both today xx

JPixie · 17/11/2021 13:36

The absolute best of luck today. Your DD sounds like a superstar. xx

booksandhearts · 17/11/2021 13:37

Wow what a brave family and such a brave little girl. Wishing the best of luck today, your daughter will be in our prayers x

sofakingcool · 17/11/2021 13:54

Hope all has gone ok today @ToddlerMumma xx

liliainterfrutices · 17/11/2021 16:17

Thinking of you and your lovely girl today toddlermumma

episcomama · 17/11/2021 17:26

Sending you prayers from across the pond, OP. I hope you are getting through this and knowing that so many people are rooting for your daughter is bringing you some comfort.

LadyCatStark · 17/11/2021 17:33

Gosh just seen your thread and hoping that it is all going well 🙏.

TitsalinaBumSquash · 17/11/2021 19:09

Wishing you and your precious girl all the strength and love in the world today.
Leaving a child in theatre is one of the hardest things a parent can do, especially for something like this. You're in my thoughts. ThanksThanks

FabricPigeon · 17/11/2021 19:12

I hope today went really well. You are in my thoughts Thanks

mommybear1 · 17/11/2021 19:27

Thinking of you all and hoping the operation has gone as well as it possibly can 💗

NinaJames · 17/11/2021 19:29

Think of you all. Hope today was a huge success xx

Bwix · 17/11/2021 19:35

🙏🏼 for you and your family today OP