The head shaving went very well. I was really worried that it would be a very emotional experience and actually it wasn't at all. It was fab!
My hairdresser took me upstairs to the training area of the salon so that we were on our own and I swear he must have spent 2 hours doing it! He took such good care of me....
First he cut, then he shaved and got closer and closer each time. He is so lovely - he then went out and bought a razor and foam at the local chemist and did a wet shave three times (!!!) to make sure it was as close as possible.
He then cut the wig again - it is amazing how much of a difference having no hair makes! He must have taken almost an extra inch off the fringe - he did a really great job.
I then went to see a friend who took some pictures of me as baldilocks and with wig. He is going to choose a couple and email them to me so I should be able to post them soon hopefully. I hate all photos of myself - I think I (genuinely) look rather pig like... which is unfortunate but true!
Just after I arrived home, our youngest son (Emmet - aged 9) got back from 3 days away with the school and was shocked to see me with new hair! He doesn't mind the wig too much but he hates my bald head!
I think Brendan (hubby) found my head quite shocking too. I really felt for him - I could see tears welling up in his eyes.... but he hid it well by going into the kitchen to get Emmet some ice cream. I'm yet to see Patch (Patrick - our 12 year old).
As I was remarking on how much I had got done over the last couple of days, I tossed into the conversation that when I had my little op (lumpectomy to you and me) they discovered that my veins aren't very good for taking medicine so they offered me a special thing to help me with that in future and that was what my new bandages were - I had to say something as these bandages are impossible to hide. He pretty much ignored me though as he just wanted to watch TV - perfect!! I hope Patch is as disinterested when he gets home later.
The nurses who have been dressing my wound asked if I would pop in to show them my shaved head. I popped in this afternoon - complete with wig. Both of them had a go at wearing it and they loved it! We decided we should start a club where we all buy wigs and then swap them between us..... They were so enthusiastic - it was lovely. I must say - even though it has really only been half a day, I am really happy I have done this and I'm really happy with my wig!
I am really looking forward to getting started with chemo on Monday.... I'm expecting nothing of myself initially - I'm just going to see how I go and do what I feel able to.
Brendan is coming with me as I've been told not to drive immediately afterwards - it will be his first visit to the Cancer Centre so hopefully it will be a good one.
I'll let you know how I get on.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Noj x
