When I got home my friend Yvonne came over and visited until I crashed - she also left some more of her yummy lemon chicken lasagna, which we had for dinner!
In the afternoon, I got one of my really bad headaches. I had talked with Dr. Rich about my headaches at chemo and he wasn't real keen on me taking too many Excedrin, because of the aspirin in it. So, I tried all kinds of tricks to get rid of it - heating pad, walks, tea, nothing worked. So, I compromised - when I went to bed I took 1 Excedrin instead of 2 and used the heating pad on my neck. It worked!!
Friday I got my rosy cheeks from the steroids, lost more hair, and still had a bit of a headache, but not too bad. I went and got my Nulasta shot and came home and took a nap. I got up just in time for Nancy Alder's arrival. She brought me lunch and we had a nice long visit. When I had to take a nap, she insisted on staying, so she just sat a read a book until Kent got home.
Still had a headache when I went to bed - I think it was because I was kind of freaking out about shaving my head. But, I used the heating pad and was able to sleep pretty well.
This morning I was losing even more hair. I was still freaking out about losing my hair. Everyone came over and helped shave my head. Once we began I quit freaking out. All of the Grandkids took a turn shaving - we don't have pictures of all of them - I'm sure someone in the fam - does but here are a few from our camera:
This is Jackson shaving, with Aspen observing in the background.
Now, Haley is taking a turn.
They all did a really good job - I was surprised at how gentle they were and how well they shaved it off.Daughter Becky, finished it off. And here I am, bald:
When I start figuring out how to look good in a scarf etc. I'll post more pics.
All in all - I am very grateful for the continued blessing of not suffering really bad side affects! And for all of the continued love and support from all of you! Your prayers are working!!!!
gosh, you're still so beautiful!
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