Round 10

6.24.25 Round 10 went smooth! We checked in for a blood draw, met with the PA and headed up to the infusion center. They put us in a room with a bed AND its own bathroom! The infusion went pretty quick since they were only doing pre- meds, fluids, and Irinotecan. Then they filled the pump with FUDR and sent me home with the 5-FU pack. 

Over the last week my side effects were a little harder than the last round but not as harsh as the rounds before surgery. I had some stomach cramping and a lot of constipation which was something new. I am still trying to figure out what foods agree with my stomach and once I think I have it figured out it doesn't end up agreeing. Over the week I was very tired and also felt a lot more brain fog.

Now that it has been a week since my infusion I am starting to feel like myself again. One of our little ladies has been having a lot of "BIG feelings" these last few weeks requiring extra help around the house. Luca is officially 1 and I am so happy to be able to carry him around. He is about 25lbs now so I can only really pick him up for a quick minute or two. Because of the HAI pump- I can't really rest him on my left hip or his legs hit the pump so I have to hold him lower putting more weight on my arms. Then holding him on my right hip his feet kinda reach the pump, so figuring out the best way to carry him around has been a challenge. Then while i am feeding him I am very nervous with all his squirming while he is on my lap. I am still pretty slow but I am getting more and more use to the feeling of the HAI pump every day. I did a workout class today and I took it easy with light weights- it was very humbling- I can't even do a single crunch but showing up felt good and I am going to continue to go. Yesterday I did a high dose Vitamin C IV yesterday.