Icecaps

Hi

I don't have kids so it may be a bit different but I decided after 2nd EC to have the lot shaved off (grade 2 - any shorter can be uncomfortable) as it was just far too annoying.  I probably lost 40% of hair (with cold cap - which was fine btw) but annoying to find bits falling out everywhere all over the house, also It exacerbates the loss if you try and style it so what's the point?  I wouldn't have done this anyway but looked pretty darn good with very little hair and am seriously considering it again given the lack of hairdressing facilities around currently!  You'll need some hats as its pretty cold up there with little covering adn chemo caps to wear inside & in bed are good idea - as is a silk pillow case (reduce friction on head).

I donated my long tresses to the Little Princess Trust (had it initially cut short to aid effectiveness of cold cap).  

Also having short hair is a good reason to wear bigger earrings, more make-up and false eyelashes...which I took full advantage of though probably resembled a drag queen at times!!!

Good luck with treatment & however your hair ends up.

Sam

Hi 

I can understand how u must be feeling. Losing my hair was a huge thing for me, bit I didn't have the added worry of children. I don't know what age they are and whether u could talk to them about it and explain what's going to happen..... I didn't shave my head before hand and did try the cold cap but the majority of my hair came out after the first treatment regardless. It knotted very badly as it was coming out and hubby had to cut with scissors. So on hindsight I should have went shorter. I wore wigs.outside....curly ones are amazing, but wore wee beanies sometimes with scarves. At home tho I would mostly wear nothing unless as Sam said, my head would get cold. It's a hard situation to be faced with and you just have to do what's right for you. It was my biggest fear but actually I coped with it better than I thought. I wish you all the best whatever you decide. Take care. X

Wow, you've been through it haven't you. Thank you so much for the advice. Take care. X

Totally agree with the daft n staying positive. If you can't make light of the situation then we'll just be miserable the whole time. My children have help me by being a lil cheeky. All the best. Take care. 

Thank u so much for the advice, it really has helped. All the best, take care. X