Cancer is a scary disease that can strike anyone, anytime and anywhere. The least one would expect was Sarah Whitney, she was 22 weeks pregnant when she was told that she has breast cancer. She could be enjoying her precious time documenting her baby’s growth inside her like any mums-to-be, but the time was spent on chemotherapy followed by a mastectomy instead.
Is this the end? NO! This brave mum did not give up because of the baby growing inside her. When Sarah gave birth at 36 weeks, she knew she had to breastfeed her baby immediately. It was the only few moments that she had before she went for another round of chemo. With her hair gone and her left side of her breast removed, Sarah stood firmly on her decision to breastfeed her baby. And that was such a touching and beautiful moment. No doubt, it was the moment that Sarah had been waiting for.
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Sarah has two other children, namely, six-year-old Pheonix and seven-year-old Corah. She was glad that her children were healthy and was thankful for being able to breastfeed her newborn for 2 weeks. Although Sarah was not able to breastfeed after her Chemotherapy resumed, she was blessed and overwhelmed to receive the support from many breastfeeding mothers around the World. Sarah even posted the expressed milk that these new friends has sent over to Baby Kal El on her Facebook page.
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It was not an easy path to recovery for Sarah as she also suffers from depression. Sarah has to be on cancer medication for the next decade to keep the illness at bay. Unfortunately, this medication conflicts with her antidepressant drug that has been consuming. It was tiring but it’s her baby and the support of her spouse, family and ‘friends’ that gave her the strength to carry on.
Baby Kal El at 6 months old! He is the pillar of strength for his Mum and Dad!
The journey ahead is long and tough but the support from family and friends keep them going. We wish Sarah and her family stay strong and healthy, may they overcome this obstacle soon! Do you know of any inspiring stories out there? Share them with us!
By Crystal Tan | Source: Northwest Florida Daily News & Babyology
