Round 4!

Feb 5th

Each round of chemo starts with a visit to my oncologist for blood work to make sure I can tolerate the chemo. In getting ready for this I put lidocaine cream on my port site to numb it for when they insert the needle. So as I prepared that morning I did my thing and when we were in the office getting ready for my blood work I was like…I can feel everything what is happening? DA – of course I could feel everything – it turned out that I put cortisone cream on my port site instead of lidocaine cream…can you say chemo brain! Oh my cray cray over here in Charlotte. So on Wednesday Aunt Antiope and I went home to continuing round 4 chemo till Friday when my pump came out at 1:15 pm. Wednesday’s infusion started with bringing all the chemo team and health team donuts as a thank you for all they have done for us during this phase of treatment. My lunch date with Betty was so delightful and such fun to visit with her. Astrid was on pick up duty and she kept me smiling and laughing even though my speech and tongue and lips were all tied up!

Wednesday night was tough as I struggled swallowing anything but water and my jaw was locking up. So I went to bed a 830 and in the morning I was much better! Mom arrived – and we were all in better shape because of it. Dinner Thursday was Rachel’s stuffed shells and dessert was a taste test of ginger snap cookies sent by Lucy and Chan to determine which are the best – such a fun treat from my wonderful friends. Suzy sent ginger juice to add into warm water every morning to help with nausea and much more. Check out the dog collar scarves that were created by Pat – Ollie and Chloe are representing the fight so well!

Friday my pump came out and I was so psyched for its removal. Scans are scheduled for Feb 13th where we will learn what the next steps are and if we are ready for surgery. If nothing else this will give my body a break from chemo and time to build up my strength. I am looking forward to feeling a little like myself who I have really missed – I really do like myself and all the cool things I do which I haven’t been able to do for a while – but all good cause all my energy is going to slaying Lucifer. So still haven’t had to shave my legs and my hair on my head is still there – so this is a win win! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and spent time with those you love and who love you. Remember to always surround yourself with love and support! All my love to each of my warriors and my mob who continues to surround me with love as we eradicate Lucifer, I love you all.