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08-22-2005, 08:31 PM

Thanks to all of you! I have to tell you all, since Stephanie asked, that I am Pr and Er positive. And yes, my first BC was after menopause, at age 55. And as far as all the pregnancies, I have to admit I "cheated". Only two were actually my own pregnancies, and I could only have two because I had serious problems and had to have c-sections back when there were no more than two possible. Two more were adopted, another boy and another girl, to make 2 of each, all within 2 years of each other in age! (That was fun!) My first husband was very abusive (probably why I went into psychology) so after a divorce, I married a man with 5 children, also with one adopted. His wife died. So together we have 9 children, 36 grands and 22 greats, but you know what?---We never think of yours or mine---they are all "ours" and dearly loved. Now you know a whole lot more about me! I think a large family has kept me young (there wasn't time to get old!) and I know the love and prayers of all of them have been a tremendous blessing to me. I still remember when I first was diagnosed, and my two oldest granddaughters lovingly confronted me because I had told the parents not to tell the grandkids I had been diagnosed with breast cancer. The two granddaughters chided me for this, telling me that they had a right to know and to be involved in loving me and praying for me and helping me get well. I have never forgotten that sweet moment. I am glad to hear of you sharing and helping each other in families, and all the sons and husbands who are helping their loved ones on this website!

08-22-2005, 08:31 PM	#11
triciak Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks to all of you! I have to tell you all, since Stephanie asked, that I am Pr and Er positive. And yes, my first BC was after menopause, at age 55. And as far as all the pregnancies, I have to admit I "cheated". Only two were actually my own pregnancies, and I could only have two because I had serious problems and had to have c-sections back when there were no more than two possible. Two more were adopted, another boy and another girl, to make 2 of each, all within 2 years of each other in age! (That was fun!) My first husband was very abusive (probably why I went into psychology) so after a divorce, I married a man with 5 children, also with one adopted. His wife died. So together we have 9 children, 36 grands and 22 greats, but you know what?---We never think of yours or mine---they are all "ours" and dearly loved. Now you know a whole lot more about me! I think a large family has kept me young (there wasn't time to get old!) and I know the love and prayers of all of them have been a tremendous blessing to me. I still remember when I first was diagnosed, and my two oldest granddaughters lovingly confronted me because I had told the parents not to tell the grandkids I had been diagnosed with breast cancer. The two granddaughters chided me for this, telling me that they had a right to know and to be involved in loving me and praying for me and helping me get well. I have never forgotten that sweet moment. I am glad to hear of you sharing and helping each other in families, and all the sons and husbands who are helping their loved ones on this website!