I thought it would never happen, but my hair is finally starting to grow back! Yay, yay, yay! It's fuzzy rather than a real "hair-like" texture I expected. It has grown in about a centimeter so far. Right on time too, it's getting way too hot to wear hats anymore. I went shopping this weekend sans hat and, although I got a few stares (mostly from kids), it didn't bother me too much.
I've had a rough week so far. A migraine on Tuesday, followed by Wednesday blues. I took myself shopping, spent way too much money, and painted tonight trying to improve the mood. Hopefully, I'll be back to normal soon. I can't afford much more retail therapy.
Have been exercising as much as possible, and trying to keep up with yoga. Every little bit helps, mind and body. Some good news: Kate got into several of the colleges she's applied to. Yay and yay. When is August?
Surgery still scheduled for April 21. I'm now in prep mode. Reading up on reconstruction, buying some necessary post-mastectomy garments (who knew!), and trying to prepare myself for the post-surgical shock (pain and scars). No wonder I'm down, this sucks.
I've been expecting hot flashes and night sweats now that I'm supposed to be menopausal, but so far, nada. Either I'm incredibly lucky (ha!) or things are just getting started. Whatever, I'm enjoying the time while it lasts.
I've been working a lot and it is leaving me pretty tired. It is hard trying to get my life back to normal with this surgery hanging over my head. I'm not really sure what normal is anymore, or that I will ever be there mentally after this year. I'm sure it gets better, but for now, I'm still in the trenches trying to get through the last part of the treatment. After that...who knows.
Hope the shopping helped....it always helps me. I know when I went through menopause I used a natural product called Black Chokosh, it is an Asian thing. It worked, for me. It seems that your spirits are up some. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Sorry you had a rough week. Stay strong - you are doing so awesome getting through this! Always willing to show my sympathy, I joined in the retail therapy, as well, this week.
ReplyDeleteShopping helps me too, but as you and I discussed with the food thing, it's good to have other therapeutic reinforcements! You are so creative: painting is a great idea. Much love Bonnie, you are awesome!
ReplyDeleteYay for hair! Boo for bad weeks. Mine was a downer, too. Meh. I hate cancer.
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