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Susan,
I can so relate to how you are feeling. I was diagnosed at 37, 3 years ago this month. My children were 5 and not yet one. I can't tell you how many times I cried thinking I would never see them grow up and that my son would not even remember me.
I know it does not seem like it, but your emotions will settle. I too had multiple tumors(larger than yours) I had a mastectomy with tissue expander reconstruction(then implants). I actually went back 1 year later and had the other breast removed as well and have no regrets, it has brought me peace of mind. Followed by chemo, herceptin and rads. The great thing about being her2+ now is herceptin is out there and availble---I really had to fight for it.
Also I found school starting to be a huge help for me with my oldest. I changed her from 1/2 day to all day kindergarten as soon as I was diagnosed. This allowed her to have a lot of normality to her day reguardless of what was happening with me.
Hugs and prayers,
Kim
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