Our Story

During my first trimester my perinatal specialist discovered a tumor in my right ovary. I had surgery to remove the tumor and it was confirmed that the tumor was my colon cancer that had moved into my ovary. I then had 3 MRIs that all came back clear and met with 2 oncologists to discuss my care. Both agreed to wait until after delivery and then do a PET scan.

At the end of my second trimester my OB did a biopsy of my cervix and discovered my cancer had moved yet again. My colon cancer is now in my cervix and is in a spot that makes it inoperable.

My perinatal specialist and OB decided that the best course of action was to deliver the baby at 28 weeks 2 days with the assistance of steroid shots. I received my shots and little Ellis Harden Bamberg made his early debut on September 21st at 7:47 am. He weighed in at 2lbs 13oz 15 1/2 in.

Ellis and I are both stubborn. We don't want to be defined by a situation because we are more than just a premie and a cancer patient. We love books, food, and snuggle time. We are also occasionally fussy but we feel it's always justified =)