Tuesday, November 22, 2011

New do

So, I did it. I cut off my hair (12 inches) and donated it to Lock of Love.

It was a good in between step to prepare for losing my hair which can be any day now.
I don't think I've ever had my hair this short before. It's fun for a change!
Second chemo treatment was yesterday. Again, I've been feeling pretty good. I have occasional yucky moments which thankfully pass quickly. I've had a fairly consistent headache much of the time centralized on my scalp. I wonder if that's a sign of my impending hair loss. I've been told the feeling is more like a too tight ponytail or a tingling sensation. I guess everyone is different. Time will only tell! I just hope it's after Thanksgiving because we'll be getting together with family and I don't want to have to worry about it then. Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

14 comments:

Tera said...

Love the haircut! It's really cute. Glad to hear that you are handling the chemo so well. You are such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your experience. Hugs!

Sarah said...

Cute 'do! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving... (and did you and Ammon watch the BYU men's cross country nationals? John and watched in on ncaa.com. They were awesome! Fun memories...)

maia said...

saw it sunday and loved it!

Ashley said...

Melanie you are amazing! I am super proud of you and inspired by you. I think you look beautiful in the pictures and so happy. I hope you guys have a great Thanksgiving!

Mariah said...

It's a way cute style on you. I think it's really cute. Don't let anyone breathe on you during the Thanksgiving get-together. There are so many germs swirling around right now it makes me paranoid for you. Have a good Thanksgiving!

Ava Nielson said...

Melanie, I love, Love, LOVE your hair! I think you've found a new style when your hair grows back in! :)Have a wonderful time with family!!

Sharron said...

I love the cut. I wasn't sure I would since I have only known you with the longer hair with the soft curls. Glad that the treatments haven't been too bad so far, hope it continues for you.

Love you!

Chestnut Grove Academy said...

I agree ,it's a great cut on you! Glad things are going well with the treatments. Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!

nancy said...

Melanie I love the new hair...You are amazing and such a strong woman..Our prayers are with you everyday..Love you

Linda said...

I love the new haircut! I'm so glad you are sharing your experience with others through your blog. Not only will others be uplifted by your faith and thoughts, but it will be therapeutic for you as well. Life is such a journey. I look forward to your next post.

Laine said...

It looks great, Melanie! Thinking of you. I hope you're doing okay.

Sherri said...

You look darling--just wish you felt that way too. Thinking of you and hoping the treatments continue to go well.

Patricia Potts said...

Melanie, you look beautiful. Thanks for your courage and your faith.

Rayburn Family said...

Beautiful Melanie!