My amazing husband Tim helped me to remove the last few tufts and then massaged in some lovely oil that my dear friend @IsobelBowler sent to me. Perfect timing, it arrived on the day of the big fall-out.
I can honestly say, as someone who has always been complimented on my hair, especially as for most of my life it has been long, that losing it is just awful. I know all of the positives, I know it will grow back, but waking up every morning to hair on my pillow and throughout the day, moulting like a Persian Cat in Summer, is no fun at all.
On the other hand, I calculate that I shall save around £200 over the next few months, with no hair cuts, colouring and products! So that will go towards a treat when my treatment is finished!
The children are being incredibly brave and supportive. Harry keeps holding my hand and Betty tells me every day that it doesn't matter if my hair falls out, I will still be beautiful! Bless her! Then just to keep my feet on the ground, this evening little Freddy said "Night night Baldy!" when he went to bed. To which I replied "Nighty night Gappy!" as he has recently lost two front teeth.
They are why I fight, Tim is who helps me to have the courage to fight and to endure anything that this brings.
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Here you go again making me 'well up' with your strength, courage and love of your family. You're so going to beat this.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous too (and I wouldn't recognise you - again - if I passed you in a coffee shop)!
Ken xx
You look stunning! I couldn't pull it off with my moon face but I think you look fab x
ReplyDeleteI only know you from Twitter, but this has still brought tears to my eyes. The picture shocked me. For some reason, even as I read your post, I still wasn't expecting it. I guess no matter how much I felt like I knew you, 140 characters and an avatar don't really convey what one short blog entry and a proper photo can. Your courage is amazing, and you really do look beautiful in the photo. Keep kicking ass. x
ReplyDeleteAgain as someone who only knows you through twitter you have shown strength and courage in what you and your family are facing. I have worked in heamatology before and it has always shown the true strength of people. I wish you well and even without your hair it doesnt detract derom who you are!
ReplyDeleteYou are beautiful and brave and bold with and without hair - it's what shines through and it's all I see when I look at you. Sending you all much love and positive energy. Toula X
ReplyDeleteNot entirely sure I could admire your strength any more than I already do. I lurk from afar, feeling a bit useless when I offer words of sympathy, support or encouragement. But seriously, I want to be as strong as you when I grow up.
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I too only know you from Twitter, but you do look very pretty. Who knew that Phil Oakey fringe was hiding such a fabulous forehead?
ReplyDeleteAnother twitter pal.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favourite passages from a book has a fairly traditional (i.e. mildly sexist) young American male suddenly realise that good looking women stay that way with or without hair.
Your beauty, like your courage, is plain to see. And your family are equally tremendous.
Another tweeter offering love, admiration and a flipping huge hug. You're an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteNiki x
Thank you so much for the wonderful, touching comments. I really do appreciate them so very much.
ReplyDeleteI cannot tell you how much it helps to have this incredible support. You are all awesome. X