April 27. Chemo Round 2. At last.

Today I had Round 2 of chemo on the day we were expecting to do Round 3. I’m so glad to finally be back on track!

I had time to do my usual morning routine before arriving at Zimmer at 8 am, first for the port lab, then the visit with Dr. Robinson, and then the infusion at 9:30. Cold capping started 50 minutes before the 1st infusion.

I started to experience nausea during the pre-infusion meds, so I was encouraged to eat a little snack provided by Zimmer. I felt like I was back in elementary school, but it was so, so good!

The prescribed amount of both Taxol and Carbo was reduced for this infusion. We’ll see if this helps my body with recovery. The worst part of the three-hour Taxol infusion was keeping my hands and feet ice cold, but this is a necessary part of preventing neuropathy, and I am thankful for these new ice packs that are far superior to what we used the first round.

The Carbo infusion lasted one hour, and we were finished just before 3 p.m.

Crystal and I were out the door by 3 pm and headed home to continue cold capping for 5 more hours.

Best part of the day? Clara and her mom and dad came to visit!

Cold capping will be over about 7:45 pm. And I can hardly wait. It’s been a long day.

Tomorrow morning at 7:45 I have a CT scan that will give better insight into why my inhibins continue to rise.

The following is an excerpt from part of my morning reading, Joyful Anyway, by Kate Bowler.

A day in the life of a chemo patient. March 12, 2026

9:45 am

Today is the day I am scheduled to get my port inserted. We’ll leave for Novant Health Scotts Hill Outpatient Surgery Center in just a few minutes.

The worst part of the morning so far? Fasting. I'm hungry. 😂

Because of the later surgery time, I was able to walk at the beach this morning. For that I am thankful. As an added bonus, I found two shark’s teeth.

I bathed in the antibacterial soap… again. This soap and I have had too many meetings. I am not a fan.

10:25 am

Rick and I are here at Scotts Hill and waiting to be called back for prep.

11:15 am

Still waiting to be called back. Still hungry.

12:30 pm

The procedure is finished, and I wake up fairly easily. I’m hungry, so the nurse gave me a snack.

1:30 pm

I am discharged.

2:30 pm

I arrived home. But before that, because I was so hungry, Rick stopped at PTs and got me my favorite veggie burger. Now to rest up for the remainder of the afternoon. It is rumored Clara might stop by. That would make my day complete.

I’m likely to be a little sore for the next couple of days, but this puts me one step closer to being ready for Monday. Now it’s time to pack my bag for my infusion!