Now officially a 'Nude Nutt'

Hi ladies, my hair is thinning but because it is so fine I am just letting it wisp out a bit more.  I have had a Nos 4 blade put through (with a lot of laughter).  My scalp was like itchy sunburn after chemo one.  After I had the blade put through I put some olive oil on my head and gently massaged.  My mum used to do this to us when we were kids because we were in the ocean and water so much.  Felt great and now no more itchy soreness.  Just walked around with any oily head for a day then washed it out at night.

My oncologist suggested goats milk soap as a gentle scalp cleanser.  And moisturise when needed.

I get around without a hat.  But I have started an assortment of skull caps and hats for the cold days and nights.  Currently loving my merino skull cap.  Soft and warm in the chilly evening. Also like the headcovers.com site - American site with lots of head gear etc for cancer patients.  My caps arrived in 2 days - and are fabulous.   Have decided since I am not going back to work I wont worry about the wig.

I use weak green tea with a slice of ginger; or weak apple cider vinegar with a touch of honey and arrowroot biscuits to keep the nausea at bay.  Also following the "chemo 101" advise of small meals every 2 hours.  Havn't resorted to back up maxalon yet, but I will if I need too. 

Missing my wine in the evening.  Got a big NO from the oncologist as I am super sensitive to the steroids and alcohol will be bad.  So I just live vicariously through everyone else.  14 more chemos and 6 weeks radiation and I am going to have a celebratory glass.

Enjoy the look good feel better workshop.  I went last week with my sister. Lots of laughter and good tips. 

Take care and be gentle on yourselves