Hair

Yesterday saw the first day that Mums hair started to fall out.

Although we were warned and we knew that this is what would happen as a result of the chemo, its still a shock when it starts to happen.

She said it just started coming out in clumps.

My sister was taking her for her wig appointment, so it looks like that has come at a good time.

When I heard about her hair falling out I suppose I was a bit scared to see her, in case it was really bad, I think its so upsetting, how would I react, maybe that would be my crumbling point? When I did see her, it actually wasn't that noticeable, for now anyway.

Its strange think don't you think that the hair loss is one of the most distressing parts of this, and its actually a side effect of the treatment and not a symptom of the illness.

Part of me thinks that its a small price to pay for longevity, and its actually a part of your body that we take for granted but it actually serves no real physical purpose, I mean we can live without hair.

Maybe your hair is a sign of vitality or individuality, femininity and when this is gone you feel like you loose all of these things.

Maybe once you lose your hair people start to notice that you are ill, after all mum still looks so well at the minute, so then it becomes obvious that your not well.

She did ask me this morning about how I would feel if it were me, and I honestly don't know.

I DO know, however, that the wig that she has picked is superb, far better than I ever imagined, really, no-one would ever know, it just looks so natural, even the colour, style, looks like she has just stepped out from a salon.

I must point out at this time, It doesn't suit me.....................in the slightest!!!!

:)