All that doctor talk about losing my hair in the first two weeks of chemo? Fake news!
But, 11/27 was day 15, and 2020 thinks stuff like this is hilarious. My head itched in the morning, and as I grabbed some hair, it slid out of my head into my hand. Tried it again in various cranial places. Same story.
I showered, used a ridiculous amount of hairspray, then told the family what was up. I asked the boys if they wanted to help cut my hair.
Eli (8): Nah, it's fine, it's fine. But when you're done, can I put whip cream on top and pretend you're a pie?
Cohen (13): I'm in! I'll be your barber.
Jensen (10): Eww. Blech.
Looks like my barber knocked it out of the park. Eli keeps rubbing my head. And Jensen won't look at me yet...change can be hard for that one.
Did you know that it hurts to lose your hair to chemo? I had no idea. Liz vaguely remembers the pain, but she had so much pain from that first round of chemo way back when that it didn't register as very important at the time.
So I can't sleep tonight. When I lie on the pillow, the very short hairs get stuck, each one screaming as it loses its grip on my scalp. Looks like I'll be using the shaving cream and razor next.
At least it'll look like whip cream on top. You're welcome, Eli.
You still look like a rock star. Cohen did a good job. Sorry for the pain. I cant even pretend to know what u r going through. I pray for all of u every day. Love you.
ReplyDeleteYou have a cool looking vibe with your new hair loss.....never knew there was pain with the hair. Thanks for sharing. This is a day by day process for you, your boys and Liz isn't it. I can't imagine all of the different variables of this process! Prayers continuing!!
ReplyDeleteI never realized how very little separated George Clooney and Billy Corgan! I keep expecting an alt Rock 90s video link somewhere ... take care! Keeping you in our thoughts.
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