More Chemo Effects

Tuesday, September 3, 2024. My hair is starting to fall out. I'm not sure why or how I thought I might escape this - it's much more common to lose one's hair with chemo than it is to NOT lose it. I think I just had that hope in the back of my head. Not gonna lie - It's harder than I thought it would be. And there's that tiny little fear that it won't grow back. Because, although not common, it could happen.

It's not falling out in chunks leaving me with big bald spots or anything. It's more like an amped up shedding when I touch it/comb it. I've shed all my life. I had think hair growing up and probably lost a handful a day just from regular maintenance. But, the shedding is more obvious. A lot more. I'm just kind of leaving it alone for now. I'm not ready to do anything dramatic such as shave my head. Just taking it day by day for now. I go back and forth thinking this is the worst thing in the world to hey, it could be worse. I'm alive and feeling good. And, it's temporary.

I saw Eddie off to school this morning. Ninth grade! Still trying to wrap my head around that. Today's an easy day for him - mostly just an all day orientation. He was up and ready without having my wake him which is shocking since just last week he was sleeping until noon (or later) every day! I think he's ready. The toughest part will be his CEMS classes as I've heard there's a lot of homework right out the gate. Hoping that will go well for him. Since paring back my work schedule a bit, I hope to be here for him to help make sure he has what he needs to stay focused, get it done and stay on top of it. He's done a of growing and maturing this past summer so I'm hopeful we'll see him take this seriously!

Saturday was the perfect pool day! Warm & sunny! It was also the first time I was able to get in the pool all summer. I hope it's not the last! Maybe a few more days? Look at that lucky kid ... livin' the life. :)