Treatment 6

My sister came into town with her family a couple days before treatment and it was so nice to get out and do all the "normal" things. We took the kiddos to the beach (to play in the sand because it was cold and windy), spent an afternoon at the park, and even got to go out for breakfast together. 

We started treatment 6 with the normal blood draw but this time they took extra blood for another Tempus test. Then we went upstairs to meet with Dr Kasi's PA- Scott Thompson. He is also very kind and compassionate. We reviewed the bloodwork and he went over any questions we had. Then we went upstairs to the infusion center.

We have been so spoiled and usually have a spot with a window but this time we had an equally comfortable spot it was just along the interior. We held the Avastin for the treatment (you are not supposed to have it within 6 weeks of surgery) and will resume 6 weeks after surgery. While getting treatment they had someone come around and offered hand and foot massages. I of course took them up on the offer and it was so relaxing and wonderful. I also used my cryotherapy mittens and socks to try to help with the cold sensitivity I have been having after my treatments. They are a challenge to keep on because they are so uncomfortable but hopefully they will help with long term neuropathy. I thought holding off on the Avastin would give me a little break from feeling crummy but unfortunately I felt like this round hit me extra hard. I felt extra weak, extra tired and had so much brain fog. My temperature even started to get elevated which made me concerned but thankfully it stayed within the Drs perimeters.

My cousin Molly came into town to help with the kiddos and we were so thankful to have her. She kept my sprits up, cooked for us, entertained the girls, and helped with all of the household chores. She even helped me get things ready for Bellas upcoming 6th birthday. 

The side effects- eating during the treatment weeks is my biggest challenge so on the weeks off chemo I call it "bulking season" and I try to eat as much as possible. I hate seeing my weight dip on the scale! Another pain point is my hair- this round I started to loose a couple eyelashes. I also try to only wash my hair once a week but it seemed like I lost more than usual after this wash. I am prepared for the thinning and am still hopeful but im not as confident it will make it another 6 rounds.