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      • May 23, 2017 at 4:44 am
      Lph
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      Hi there-

      I was diagnosed on May 8.  I am currently in hold pattern waiting for surgery to take a wider margin and sentinel lymph nodes for staging. I have 4 children. My oldest is 5.5 and the baby is 1 (all almost exactly 18 months apart).  This diagnosis has really made me sit and think too much/often about all the important things in my life. I am scared and a I hate the uncertainty.  While I agree with the post above regarding your children learning from you. I want them to know it is ok to be afraid and to be sad. I also want them to know that life moves forward and it is important to enjoy everyone and everyday.  You caught this early.  Be vigilant and take care of yourself so you can take care of your babies.  God bless you.

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