Thanks for your idea Joicy, but I have one of those little pointy heads
that would scare small children! You are very gutsy to shave your head.
I think about, though.
Can you give me an idea as to where to get a comfortable, soft-inside,
hat? I have turbans, but no hats yet. This is all new to me.
I appreciate your prayers. What can I specifically pray for you for?
oicy Becker-Richards wrote:
>
> Hi, Nita,
> When I started losing my hair from chemo a few years ago, I decided to
> be proactive about it -- that it would be on MY terms. So, I went out
> and had my stylist shave my head! I had my husband videotape it, and we
> probably made quite a sight. At any rate, I was glad I did. I wore hats
> mostly, scarves now and then, and sometimes just went bald. It's a
> personal decision, but I was glad to get it over with...
>
> You're in my prayers, Nita. All the best to you, friend! Love, Joicy
> >
> > Today I had my second taxotere chemo. I figured I was not going to lose
> > my hair...well...we were at Home Depot yesterday, I raked my fingers
> > through my hair AND IT CAME OUT! Surprise, surprise, surprise! So now
> > it's thinning, and I'm not sure whether to get it cut really short (it's
> > still cold here in Phila.), keep raking (it's like having a ripe pimple)
> > or start wearing a turban as a catcher.
> >
> > I know this is not of major importance in the whole scheme of things,
> > but it's what our today is. My 4 year old can't wait til I'm bald!
> >
> > Bathtime for Shayna...
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