Hair Affair: Gettin Wiggy With It

If there is one thing I am not good at it is updating this blog.
Life is great right now. I have officially finished 3 treatments. 9 more to go!  Chemo infusion days have been moved to Thursdays followed by me going back to the office on Fridays for a shot called Neulasta which helps to stimulate my bone marrow.  Following the first treatment, my white blood cell and granulocyte counts were down in the dumps. The Neulasta has brought all my blood levels back to where they should be.

Each Chemo, my mother, sister and I pick out a stackable ring. Here is my collection so far :)


So the hair started falling right around the second treatment on Sept 20th. It came out in bundles. No clumps like movies depict. It added an extra hour on to my morning routine because I had to clean the shower and wipe down the bathroom floor. There was literally a trail of strands following me around. The sensation of the hair on my body was gross. So without hesitation, after working a night shift, I had some coworkers assist me with cutting my hair. It was styled into a gorgeous mullet.

I came back to the apartment and cried because the realization of what I did hit me. I had tears streaming down my face as I told Christian, "I am so ugly, how will you be able to love me bald?" He hugged me and reassured me that his love is for my soul and it's not going anywhere. Besides, of course I was upset, my haircut wasn't flattering on anyone but rednecks.

So he and I went out and found a barber and shaved it off. IT WAS SO LIBERATING. To all the ladies out there who can never feel a shaved head. You are missing out. I love being bald. Every breeze feels amazing. Getting ready now is devoted to perfecting my make-up. I still can't stop rubbing my head and smiling.

But of course I am not alone in my head trimmings!  Mom and Sophie, you two completely blew me away. I love our shaved do.

So now with being beautifully bald, the wig can make it's debut! Here she is in her box!

And here she is on. The color is amazing. I still need to get comfortable styling but that will take time.  My childhood friend Ashlie Killian (now Mrs. Hall) got married on the 5th and I was able to show off. CONGRATULATIONS ASHLIE! You make a beautiful bride <3 I love you so much!

I am back at work full time and it feels FABULOUS!

This is one reason I adore HKU. Without planning, we show up in the same outfits!  Working with the kids makes me completely forget about my diagnosis and gives me the best escape. I LOVE my coworkers and my job



The apartment is great. Belle is a fabulous mean diva.

I will write soon!

XOXO

Sarah