It started falling out in huge handfuls a few days ago. Its amazing how much hair I have. I never thought my hair was very thick but it must be. The amount that has fallen out and the amount that is still on my head makes for a lot of hair.
There are no bald patches or anything. The only thing that is visably noticeable about my hair loss is the fact I am covered in it. Its all over my clothes, I am finding it all over my son. Everywhere. That drives me crazy. One thing I have always hated is finding strands of hair in and on things.
I am debating shaving my head in the next few days. I am not sure if I would go completely bald if I wait and see what these drugs do. I really don't want to wait and see. I would rather keep my sanity and get rid of anything that has the potential of falling in my food or anything else and annoying me.
The cancer agency has wigs. I am going to book an appointment for next week to go and try some on. It could be fun. Now is a good time to change my hair style as I seem to have had the same one for about 15 years. Time for a change and I probably would not have ventured off into different hair styles if it were not for these drugs.
I went for my Oncologist appointment today. It was routine, I guess I will have to meet with her a few days before each round to chemo to check in and discuss any side effects or issues that have come up due to the chemo.
She seemed quite surprised that I am just fine. I was told that I am looking really good.
I have gained weight since I have started the treatments. That is actually opposite to pretty much everyone else out there on these drugs.
I go for blood work on Monday. Hopefully all will be good and there will be no delays for the next round.
The next round puts me at half done already!! yay, something to look forward to, the half way mark already.
We also discussed hormone treatment for the next year.
My priorities were to have another baby as soon as the chemo was out of my system which would be six months after the last round.
I am actually sold on the idea of waiting a year and taking tomoxofen in the mean time.
I was not thrilled at this idea at first as all I can think of are babies. On the way home, I thought a lot about it. I do actually think that regardless of what the reason(s) are, I should wait a year before thinking of having another baby. This way I can be there more for Ethan and give him my full attention which is what I now believe a first child needs. I have never done this before and Ethan has everything to learn and experience. This way I can give him 100% of my time and energy. We both have so much to learn. In another year I know I will be more ready for another challenge. another wonderful baby.
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