Well, I wanted to post this, since it is significant.
I started losing my hair tonight - after dinner. My head has been itching alot for about 3-4 days now . . . and I went up to scratch it, and came back with a large hunk of hair. It really surprised me.
Today when picking Damon up at school, I spoke with a friend, Marcia Huebel - and she had said that when it starts, no matter how prepared I am for it, it would "affect" me. I thought "Naaaaa, I know what they told me it would be like, and I'm ready for it to happen." Well, that wasn't the case. . . . she was right. It really threw me for a loop. I'm worried about what my Hubby will think of me.
I know it's a shallow and stupid thing to worry about - especially when you have the best husband in the world. . . . . but I'm worried about him still finding me attractive, etc. I'm sure all the women out there can relate ! This isn't that big of a deal to a guy - guys go bald all the time - but for a woman, it's a drastic thing! Philip is so good, though, he said "You're my wife aren't you? . . . . Then it doesn't matter - I'll always think you're beautiful."
I've had my tears with Philip right by my side - and I'm OK now.
So, tomorrow I'll go get my wig that is waiting for me and get it all set. I also have several little hats and bandanas to wear - so I have a variety for the LONG road ahead. You'll probably see me both ways . . . I mean, hey - I'm not fooling anyone. Everyone knows that I'm going through Chemo, and won't have any hair for quite a while.
Just wanted to update everyone on what is going on in our lives .
TTYL!
CHRISTY
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