Day 2 after Chemo Session #2

Since my Facebook post I have received so many caring and loving messages. I have been blessed with visits from friends, care packages to cover all my cancer systems, like lemon drops to take away the metal taste, “fuck cancer socks”, journals, blankets, wraps, gift baskets. Prayers and more Prayers. I have also received cards, phone calls and text messages all have meant so much to me. I feel the support and love! The truth is a simple text goes a long way…

So I will start with the Good! I had a great night of sleep. I feel good and only feel a little head ache. I do have the tingle in my face and scalp. But overall it is all good! I even made a few sales calls today.

The bad! My hair is coming out in clumps. I had to call someone as I cried like a baby. I mean cried with snot and all! So I called Juan and just cried to him. He was supportive and even said he would turn back around and be with me but I said no, I had to get work done. It is the must emotional thing for me. I know people say, “it will grow back”, but the reality is for women, well at least for me it is beauty. Lets face it, when you have a bad hair day you just don’t feel good. Plus if you see me now you don’t see me as a person with cancer. Without my hair I will now have the cancer stamp on my forehead.

The Good! I am prepared. I have been blessed with an ex-colleague that brought me his wife’s wigs. And for that I thank Brad and Lynn! I am also blessed with two dear friends that drove up to see my yesterday and we went wig shopping. I tried on 9 different wigs and finally found one that I could feel okay with. I also ordered some wraps and scarfs. Those are still in the bag. So I have options. Ge’ez I might even rock the bald look. Truth is I don’t know what I am gonna do. What I do know is that I will need to shave my head in the next few days and I am scared….. But as I say, “I GOT THIS”!

6 comments

  1. Veronique❤️❤️'s avatar
    Veronique❤️❤️ · August 23, 2018

    Itzi,

    Just wanted to say I am thinking and praying for you. You are a beautiful and strong woman. Stay positive and remember how loved you are.

    Love
    Veronique

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  2. Virginia Watson's avatar
    Virginia Watson · August 23, 2018

    Itzi, you are always in my thoughts and prayers. You are a survivor and I have no doubt that you will not kick cancers butt. 🙏😘

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  3. Veronique❤️❤️'s avatar
    Veronique❤️❤️ · August 23, 2018

    Itzi,
    Just wanted to say I’m thinking and praying 🙏 for you. You are a beautiful and strong woman, you got this.
    Love,
    Veronique

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  4. Nina Schultz's avatar
    Nina Schultz · August 23, 2018

    You are such a strong lady, I have no doubt you are going to be fine. 🌸 Prayers and much love your way. 🙏🏻❤️😘

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