The lady at the wig shop said day 17 was the most popular day for hair to begin falling out. One girl at the infusion room said hers was day 13. The other girl said hers was day 14.
Mine was day 11.
I noticed it when I went to pull a gray hair out (yes, I know you're not supposed to do that) and it came out way too easily. Hardly even a tug. Then I ran my fingers through my hair and a whole handful came out.
The next day I took the boys and some of the Adams boys to the pool. When I got out of the pool and dried my hair I think half of it came out onto the towel. Will was standing right in front of me, and I was worried that he was going to be a little upset - it's not everyday that you see someone's hair just fall out like that. I breathed a sigh of relief when he started laughing and ran off saying he was going to go tell Ethan. Whew!
I knew I had to do something about it then. So Vicki was so nice to bring her clippers over (along with chocolate and Jelly Bellys - gotta have comfort food) and take care of it for me. We thought the boys would want to give me a mohawk or something fun while she was cutting it. I mean, how many chances do you get to do that to your mom? We were wrong. They kept coming in to see what was going on but wanted nothing to do with it. Just wanted to play with their friends.
Surprisingly no tears were shed. I thought it would be more difficult than it was. I'm having a hard time getting used to seeing myself with such short (and quickly thinning) hair, but I'm ok with it. And I'm really fine with the wraps and scarves and caps I have to wear. For some reason they make me feel better, that I have something on my head.
The wig and I are coming to terms. She gives me a headache and is really hot to wear in this heat. But I wear her sometimes anyway. She has a name now. Gertie. Short for Gertrude, which Vicki suggested because it means "adorned warrior". We thought that was the perfect fun name. Vicki should really win a prize or something, huh? It should be a good one too, since she not only found the name but even endured the 2 hour wig shopping! Yeah, I'll have to think on that.
2 comments:
No prizes please, I'm just so relieved that no tears were shed. It doesn't feel like a "good-friend" thing to do to buzz your friends hair off! I wanted to call you every hour for the next 48 hours to see if you were still ok ...but I know from experience someone constantly asking if you are ok can put me in a not-so-ok mood! :)
Jonica,
I was thinking of you today. I am in charge of prayer service tomorrow night and remembered to put you on the prayer list. Then, tonight, I read your blog. I burst into tears when I saw the picture of your hair on the floor. You are so brave and your expressions of faith and love for your family are a tiny example of the wonderful lady you have become.
I am so thankful that you and your family have so many friends and faith in God is already well established. I am picking up Dee Ann's kids tomorrow. She wants to visit with you. I hope the reunion works out.
God, please continue to bless Jonica and her family. Send angels so she will know that she is never alone and that her friends on Earth are praying for her. Nurse Kay
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