Well, we knew it was coming...now it is here. Cynthia said her head was getting very sensitive to the touch last Sunday. By Tuesday, she noticed a few extra hair follicles in her brush. But on Wednesday, it started some serious exodus. I left early on Wednesday morning and drove 28 miles to work only to find out that our office was closed one extra day for the Thanksgiving holiday. I received the e-mail but forgot to put the extra day on my calendar. Well, it was a nice day for a drive. When I returned at around 10:45, I found the sink that she dries her hair in front of filled with hair. I knew I was going to be playing Floyd the Barber later that day (like the Andy Griffith reference).
Now, I cut my own hair from time to time with a Wahl electric trimmer and I use a number 1 blade guide. Since I have a fairly wide center part in my hair, I don't have too much to worry about. However, I was nervous about cutting off Cynthia's hair for some reason. So I set up a little barber shop in the lower level bathroom and when Cynthia got home, we got to it. Using a number 7 blade guide, I proceeded to give her the shortest haircut she has had in a long, long time. Although I thought she would be a little weepy during this process, she was actually fine. She said she was ready. Cutting it off was better than having it fall out during meetings at work. Actually, I was the one who was a little weepy. But we both made it through the process. Then, as a reward for a job well done, we treated ourselves to a beverage (yes, they included alcohol).
This experience led to our first outing with her wig on...Thanksgiving at Uncle Frank and Aunt Joanne's. Cynthia, her mother and I made the trip to Pewaukee on Thursday and had a very nice Thanksgiving with the family. Had we not told anyone, no one would have noticed that she was wearing a wig. However, she was very happy to get it off when we returned home. Her head is still sensitive and probably will continue to be until it is all gone.
No other major issues related to the treatment at this time (thank goodness). Her next treatment is Monday, December 1st. They say to hope for the best, but plan for the worst. Well, we are both very hopeful that future treatments will be as relatively uneventful as the first. However, we are also planning for new challenges as she continues with this journey.
Thank you all again for all of the well wishes and prayers. Cynthia is very appreciative of the support you all have given her. She wanted me to send a very special thanks to Lynn Steinle. The bracelet that you made for her is beautiful. She may stop by and see you to have some adjustments made in the near future.
We hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and wish you well for the upcoming holiday season.
Bobby
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Cynthia and Bob, I'm sure you are the cutest bald couple in the Falls. You are continually in my thoughts and prayers, you have both always been such positive thinkers that will continue to hold you strong through the weeks ahead. Enjoy your holiday weekend and have another beverage......doc be damned :^)
Bob and Princess, So glad to hear from you and hope you had a great Thanksgiving. You both are in our thoughts 24/7 and we are counting the days until we see you in in the spring. Cynthia, I am still working on your special gift, please be kind when it finally arrives. We are spending our Sunday indoors as it is raining like crazy and cold and damp. Sometimes those are the best days. We love you both and continue to be amazed (although not surprised) at your strength and attitude. By the way, I won the bet about that "no alcohol thing" really who do these doctors think they are dealing with. Love you guys and we will talk to you soon.
Hi Guys,
Bald is beautiful! Not to mention very low maintenance. There is something empowering about the head shaving thing.
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow Cynthia - go get 'em!!
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