Am I Resuming Cancer Treatment? - Postpartum Q & A

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Published 2023-04-09
I filmed this a little over a month ago when my baby was 2 months, but a lot of it is still the same! Hope you enjoy this postpartum Q & A. We've been doing a lot of traveling lately, so sorry this is late!

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0:00 Intro
0:20 Postpartum Depression & Overall Mood
2:08 Do I get bored?
2:54 Going back to work?
3:40 Is Alaska winter darkness tolerable?
4:27 Getting post-pregnancy scans?
4:53 Hardest part about being a mom?
6:39 Why I stopped cancer targeted therapy (Kisqali)
7:51 Will I resume cancer treatment?
8:29 Happy I got an epidural?
11:50 What surprised me about motherhood and the baby?
12:53 How has the cat adjusted?
13:33 Did my husband take off work?
14:56 Most unexpected thing about postpartum?
16:31 Are we sharing the baby's name and face?
17:40 Thank you!

All Comments (21)
  • @shannonb2817
    Always follow your dreams! Babies are always on my brain. I just finished radiation 2 weeks ago. I finally got a positive ovulation test last weekend! I was soo happy. I was born and raised in Fairbanks in 1977. I was going to adopt embryos. But stage 3b showed up. Grrr. Not stopping my dreams tho.
  • @Dandelion_flight
    Such a blessing to be gifted a baby after going through so much with cancer. You are such a strong person. x
  • Hi, there! You seem like one of the calmest new mamas I have ever seen! There is nothing wrong with keeping her face/ name private. You are doing what you think is best for your child. Best wishes to you, and your new family. And, I love that your precious cat, alerts you about baby girl! Happy Easter.🐰🐣And, thank you for the update!
  • Thanks for the update. Sounds like you are really loving motherhood. Enjoy every moment. There’s never another time in life quite like that with your first baby. It’s really magical❤
  • @pitabury
    Samantha, you are so beautiful, inside and out. It is clear that you are very happy with motherhood. You guys don't need to apologize for keeping her name private and not showing her very much. What little we have seen of her, she is absolutely precious! And her hair, just adorable!! In my own humble opinion, part of your job as parents is to protect her in life. Good for you for doing exactly that. Thank you for the update. I'm so glad to hear that things are going relatively well. It can really be a rollercoaster of a ride in these early years. I have always appreciated your candor. Update when you can and know that we are all here to support you, not judge you. Love and prayers to your beautiful family. ❤
  • Your life, your choices. Other you tubers share way too much. Thank you for answering our questions. You really put a lot of thought in to your answers and we appreciate the time you put into the video. Motherhood agrees with you. You have a very serene appearance about you. So happy you are able to experience motherhood😊😊 Am glad you are considering having follow up scans. You have always maintained a positive attitude about your treatment choices on treating your cancer.
  • @mulamoney4022
    I ❤ you for being the “voice” for us stage 4 gals. People always try to seem to put a label on something that we still clearly trying to understand and find a cure for. You are now cancer free and living your best life, you give me hope❤. Your story should be EVERYWHERE!!! Truly my inspiration, I’m so thankful I found your video and I wish you many more years and kids and love and life …. Your a warrior 💪🏾💗
  • @juststuff9945
    Glad you all are doing well and thriving in parenthood! Happy Easter 🐣! ❤️😎
  • @callyflower
    I had a similar epidural “late in labor” story. I understand the distress and frustration. My daughter is about to be 26 and it still bugs me! LOL She was my one and only, my “one shot wonder,” so I don’t know if things would be different with a second. You know…we just do the best we can with the information we have/had. Enjoy your little sweetie!
  • @joshow926
    Thanks for the update! So nice that you're enjoying motherhood. :) Sounds like things are going well and I'm glad. Always love watching your videos; must be your calm, matter-of-fact manner. Love to you all and Happy Easter!
  • @LenkaSaratoga
    So happy to see you enjoying your time with your baby, sweetheart. Happy Mother’s Day 👋💗
  • @susanford2388
    Congratulations to you on your precious baby. I wish you & your family decades & decades of health & happiness.
  • Wow. I haven't been notified for ages about this channel. You look so dang pretty and happy! I love seeing this.
  • Was just beginning to wonder where you'd gone ! Good to hear from you, and know you are thriving so well. Thanks for bringing us up to date . Happy Easter and look after each other. Best to Gray. Janice 👵 🇬🇧 xxx
  • I’ve been watching your vlogs for quite a while now. After all that you and Gray went through, I am SO glad to see you doing what you love. I’m so happy that you’re getting up live your dream. A childhood friend of mine got breast cancer young, after having a son, and she didn’t get a chance to enjoy him. It’s so nice to see you get that chance. (RIP Angela Chavez May).
  • @Salamander-us3ys
    I asked a question on one of your videos feom one year ago but I have seen your other videos so I know your story. Bless your new baby! 💕
  • @tammyorr721
    I have no idea but maybe a video of you talking to her where she can watch it and see your face would help keep her calm? Just a thought.
  • Im the same i do not like being around a lot of people. I love being to my self and in my home.
  • Glad you are doing well with motherhood it definitely seems to agree with you! Take it one day at a time and enjoy it though it sounds like you are! It really does go fast. My oldest is finishing his freshman year of college in a few weeks. 😮