No Hair, Don’t Care
Last night, I couldn’t take my little, barely-there ponytail anymore. I was sick of my only style being an itchy baseball cap. I needed the comfort and styling options of some bamboo caps. I also developed what I think is Folliculitis on my head from chemo. It itches and burns, so I needed to put lotion on my scalp, and my thin hair was getting in the way. So, I had Tom shave my head. He was really great about it, and there is something very intimate about your husband shaving your head under these circumstances. Being a military guy and watching how to do close shaves every week on his own head, he did a great job! My head feels great! I am telling you, it kind of feels sooooo good to have no hair. And it definitely feels great wearing a bamboo cap on your head! I am excited that I can get ready so fast now! Had to get A to school and P to the dentist by 8 this morning, and NO PROBLEM for this momma today! I love my bamboo caps, and I swore I hated itchy, hot wigs, but I bit the bullet and ordered a nice wig the other night. Well, I bought two, but I will return one. They come tomorrow in the mail! I am so excited about these wigs. They look totally natural, at least on the people on You Tube!, and if they do look great, I think I am going to stay bald the rest of my life! I got one with long hair, and one with really long hair. I figure, if I have to wear a wig, I’m going to get the hair I’ve always wanted! I did a lot of research on wigs before I bought them. I realized I needed a hand-tied wig, which are supposed to be lighter and more airy for people who have had major or total hair loss. I might post a pic if one of the wigs works out tomorrow. I am not too keen on pictures lately because I have gained a lot of weight. I don’t know what has been going on with me since chemo the last time. I’m almost afraid to work out, for some reason. I used to enjoy it so much, and now it has become a chore. But I have to remember that exercise is not a chore; it is a blessing. I dragged my big butt outside yesterday to take a walk with Tom, and it felt so good. I know I need to at least walk every day during chemo, so, hopefully, yesterday was the start of some weight loss and getting this body back in shape. I plan on getting on the treadmill this afternoon. Tomorrow is already chemo again. Big day — chemo and wigs arrive! Woo hoo! Will post again from the Chemo Café!