Hair today, Gone tomorrow!

Well, it’s starting.  The hair (notice I’ve de-personalized it ;-) has been noticeably thinning the past couple of days, but I was TOLD - by the “professional” people - IT would happen between days 14 and 21!!!  According to my virtual pink sisters, however, the time varies based on chemo drugs and individuals, and while most have said day 14-15 was IT for them, a couple have said IT started happening around day 7.  Well folks, it’s ONLY day 6!!!

The signs???  

• Tingliness began a couple of days ago - I thought it was the chemo, of course indirectly it IS, right?
• Itchiness in the morning - even though I’m using a mild, moisturizing shampoo
• Hair in my sink!!! (“Dammit” - time for a whacking of the doll!!!)

I scheduled an appointment for a shave to put me in CONTROL of something ;-) this Friday morning (call, message, or email me if you want to see it in person!!!).  I wanted to do Saturday, but already have something on the books - thinking that would be plenty of time to prevent going through the hair on my pillow, in my shower, down my shirt, on my carpet, in Cooper’s mouth...  Sigh.

You all know I have Bertha on standby, but I’m just not keen to wear her everyday - it’s a personal decision, and regardless of how many people tell me, “Oh, it looks JUST like YOUR hair!” or “That looks so natural,” I’m just not inclined to be a daily wig wearer.  I AM glad I have her for those professional occasions when I’m not comfortable broadcasting, “Hey, I have cancer!”

I’ve found some super cute ways to wear scarves (check the out here and here) and, thanks to a friend, found a great site to order some cute hats :)  I also had a hat done recently for my precious daughter, and got one for me TOO:

Cute, huh?  Let me know if you’re interested, a friend makes them :)

Oh well, if THIS is part of what it takes to knock out those nasty lingering cells, I’m in :)

On a POSITIVE note, I learned last night at the Look Good, Feel Better session (check out the link and share with others who might benefit) how to use makeup to create an eyebrow, thicken thinning eyelashes, cover dark circles and de-emphasize chemo puffiness!

AND - drum roll please...

I can put on a regular shirt ALL BY MYSELF!

I also think my new “sister” looks pretty good :)