Hi, I'm back!

[Lachlan's Mum]

Hi everyone,

I have not posted much lately as we have had a family crisis to deal with and I'm just getting on top of things this week.

Some of you may have read earlier posts of mine regarding my DH's illness. His cancer has now spread and he has (currently) two tumors in his back and his liver is full of disease. He is 28. He has been told that his condition is terminal and he has had to give up work. Although "they" (the dr's) can't really give a time frame, they only expect at this stage that he'll live another say 2 years. Our baby is 6 months.... :(

Anyway, we have had alot to deal with but I think we are doing fantastically ;)

We are trying to stay positive....what else is there?? The bright side for Steven is that he gets to be a full time dad at the moment and is loving each day with Lachlan - who by the way is almost crawling, and sitting up really confidently (and sleeping through the night 12 hours most nights 7 to 7 but hush hush as I don't want to test my luck!!! :p )

The point of this post is not to make you all feel bad or to be a downer, but just to explain why I've been a bit quiet (not that anyone probably noticed!! :rolleyes: ) and to say:-

Hi to everyone new, congrats to all who have fallen pregnant, congrats for everyone's bub's milestones I've missed....and slow down the posts because I can't catch up!!!!

[razzle]

Well I don't know about anyone else Melanie - but I noticed you weren't around and missed you!!

I am so sorry to hear of your hubby's health, I think you're being so brave. We'll remember you and Steven and Lachlan in our prayers.

Sending lots of hugs your way! :p xoxoxox

[noniandlilysmum]

So sad to hear about your DH illness, It must be a very hard time for you and your family, and am happy that you are keeping positive in such a trying time... I am sure we(all the ladies from the bubhub forum) are thinking of you and our thoughts go out to you... ;)

It really makes you appreciate what you have got, and can really help put things into perspective, especially when you are so young and this is happening when your family has just begun... My husband and I are currently ttc baby #3, and he would dearly love a son also, due to his father passing away last year at the tender age of 42 from a terrible accident... He misses that relationship he had and could have had, and the feeling of guilt still lays upon him, and constantly asking why?

My husband and I read your thread together and really pray for the best outcome for your little family, I hope that whatever I have said, is received by you in a loving and caring way, as I realise sometimes in situations like these it is easy to be offended when it wasn't mean't to... Once again we are thinking of you, and it's wonderful to have you back... :D

[Eleni's Mum]

Hi Mel,,

So very glad to have you back on board. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love Jen :)

[Elfin]

Dear Melanie

I am so sorry to hear about your DH. My thoughts and prays are with you. I really admire your positive outlook.

With warm wishes
Easterlily :)

[rebecca]

Hi Mel,

Your thread has brought tears to my eyes....My heart and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.....It is great that your husband and son are able to spend quality time together and that you too are able to see that interaction...
I think you and your husband are amazingly strong and brave and are showing such grace and dignity about the situation.

Our prayers are with you, whenever you need to chat or just let us know how you are feeling, I am sure that I speak for all when I tell u we are here for you.

Much Love and hugs and kisses coming your way from our family to yours

Bec & Peanut & Dave

[bubbalove]

Hi Mel

You've definately been missed! I' just want to echo everyone else's posts and send our love and thoughts to you and your family. I'm glad the three of you get to spend some special time together now.

[H&B'sMum]

I've missed you Mel,
Sorry to hear about Steven, you sound so positive. All I can say at this time is that I'm sure you will be enjoying having him with you and Lachlan every second of every day. Take lots of photos of Steven and Lachlan together and the three of you.
Pop in whenever you need a chat or just to catch up.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers
((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))) and xxxxxxxxxxxxxkissesxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx to you all.

[jakobsmum]

Hi Melanie :)

I had wondered where you had got to. I am so sorry to hear about Steven :( It is good that he can spend all his time with Lachlan now. My heart goes out to you and your family and what you have to face. We are all here to support you.

All my love and prayers to you. (((((HUGS))))) xx

[Lachlan's Mum]

Thanks to all who have posted and offered their kind words of support :) I appreciate it.