So Annoying

Hi Jacqui,hope those antibiotics have kicked in today.Don't get me started on the hair!!!!!!-it's like watching paint dry.I had the chemo-Taxotere(docetaxil)and it's alot harder on your hair follicles so beware.After I finished chemo I remained completely bald for 2mths and then it slowly started coming through- mousy grey and curly(as opposed to blonde and straight).And the advice that it comes back thicker and better than ever-forget it! Being bald really was the last straw so to speak.I became quite depressed about it and  taking Tamoxifen didn't help either.I bought a nice human hair wig when my hair fell out but I haven't worn it much -it was about $380.It doesn't fit very well,I feel fake in it(like people know I'm wearing a wig)and it's hot and uncomfortable in the heat.I get hot flushes and want to rip it off.With human hair wigs you have to wash and maintain them.You don't have to with acryllic hair wigs-they are cheaper but look abit more shiny and wiggy.You'll still pay up to $200 for a good one.It's good to have a wig if you have some special occasions coming up but otherwise I'd save my money.I mostly got around in cotton bandanas/scarves and caps/hats. I made some soft cotton squares 55cm x55cm,overlocked the edges.You can fold into a triangle,over your head and tie at the back for washerwoman/peasant look! As my hair grew,I folded them over a few times to create a thick headband that tied at the back.I've also made some other headbands 50cms x 7cm(fabric doubled so 14cm wide)and put thinner ties at each end. There is a great American website that you can order all sorts of head gear and wigs too -much cheaper,delivered to your door. www.headcovers.org.

 After 8mths hair growth I only have about 2cms in length but good covering. I plan to get it coloured and trimmed next week so fingers crossed that I don't come out of the hairdressers in tears!

                                      Tonya xx