Tonight while I was showering and shampooing, my hair started coming out by the handful. I knew it was coming, and I thought I'd be okay with it, but I cried. Hair is a stupid thing to cry about in the grand scheme of things, but unexpected tears came anyway. :o(
My little sis always says I have enough hair for five people, and I still have plenty left, but at the rate it was coming out, it won't be long until it's all gone.
I guess it just makes all of this seem more real.
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I cried too when I read about your hair. You have always had the most beautiful hair and it just makes me sad. I think you should have cried but I know this is just a part of the process toward your healing. I love you!
((((HUGS))))
The hair loss is such an outward sign of, "I have cancer." no hiding from it. And even the least vain woman in the world would have a hard time with losing her hair. I'd be shocked if you didn't cry.
Bald is beautiful too. It means you are fighting. It also means you'll be a heck of a lot cooler this summer than I will :D
My mom and Emma. 9 years later they BOTH have tons of hair :D
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/kmomto6/mybaldies.jpg
You and Lucy....a little less than 4 years ago.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/kmomto6/sharon_lucy.jpg
Sandi and K, thank you both for your sweet comments. They have lifted my spirits this morning.
Sandi, yes, exactly right. The loss of my hair means the healing process is moving along, and that's a good thing! I love you, too.
K, your wise words and experiences with your mom are so comforting and helpful. Thank you. And thank you for the links to the pictures. Emma and Lucy almost look like the same baby! And your mom does look beautiful.
Oh :(
It will grow back!
Remember that news lady who went through chemo and did one of her news report bald? Now she has all her pretty hair back. :)
I love you.
Oh gosh, don't feel alone...I cried and cried off and on for hours. I was like you, even though I knew it was going to happen and I thought I was prepared, still it's completely different when it actually happens. Good news though...it comes back:) Mine came back curly and has stayed although some told me it probably wouldn't stay curly, I'm three years out, so I think it's probably this way now, and it's about three times thicker than it was originally.
Wish I were there to give you big hugs, the hair is a hard thing. I also know that it seems silly considering all things, but for us women, it's such a personal thing, so cry if you need to, and remember we are asking for comfort for you :)
God Bless, and tons of cyber hugs sent your way,
Jennifer (Gracie)
Kelly, yes, that was Leslie Mouton and she is an inspiration! I think her story even went national. It was fun spending the afternoon with you today. Thanks for going with me to get my hair cut. :o)
Jennifer, it helps to know I'm not the only one. :o) It will be interesting to see how mine comes back. I can feel those hugs--thanks!
My grandma, God rest her Norwegian soul, had two strokes. Both times all her hair fell out . . . both times it grew back in thick and brown with lovely curls. She had a new springtime with her hair in her 60's. I look forward to the day yours comes back - it could be very different, yeah?
It is just hair, but darn it! we miss it if it's gone!
You have my prayers.
Sarah, I'm curious to see how my hair will come back. Several people have told me they know people whose hair came back a different color, thicker or curlier. I think it will be interesting to see what happens. :o)
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