hair loss

My Dr didn't think I would lose my hair but it really started thinning 

I let Clara cut it short just to take some of the weight off.  One of my symptoms was that my scalp was on fire.  It hurt so bad.  I had read that if you cut off some of your hair it can really help.  It for sure helped at first but after a while my scalp was on fire all the time and I broke out in blisters. 

trying to cover it up

This was a rough day when my hair started falling out in the shower.  It was crazy

getting bald. 

I held on as long as I could.  I was hoping it would just thin out. 

So many people brought me scarves and head coverings.  So thoughtful and sweet.  Susan Fajardo brought me this cute one with hearts.. 

The day came when I couldn't handle the pain anymore and I had Dave shave my head.  This was one of the worst days of my life.  It was so humiliating.  I felt so ugly and helpless.  I cried harder than I maybe ever had.  My nose started to bleed.  Chemo is terrible.  My body was a wreck.  After my head was shaved I found special caps for sleeping that were so comfortable.  Clara had gotten me some silk lined beanies for Christmas.  I loved them.  I spend the next 6 months covering my bald head.  

On Superbowl weekend the Kings brought me a few superbowl beanies, flowers and a treat.  It was so nice of them.  We were so blessed by our friends during this time.