Is it? I’ll admit this last week I’ve really been thinking about losing my hair and I guess I’m a bit conflicted. Part of me thinks, “it’s just hair, it’ll come back.” Another part of me thinks,”how cool would it be to do chemo and not lose my hair.” I also think about how the kids will feel when they see their Mom has lost her hair. I’ve searched the interweb for different head coverings. Should I wear a wig, hats, scarves, etc?
I decided to go get my haircut short before I start chemo. As I was driving to my appointment I had time to think about this hair thing. This was probably the hardest haircut I’ve had, actually it really wasn’t. However, it did really hit me that this is real and happening. I realize I do love having long hair, but ultimately that doesn’t make me who I am. The last time I cut my hair short I donated my hair. It’s a bit ironic. I will do this and darn it I’m gonna rock it!
Zane took this picture of me before I left to get my haircut.
Kyla took this picture of me when I got home!!
There are many side effects to chemotherapy, besides hair loss. My Oncologist gave me 4.5 pages of the different side effects. Everyone reacts differently, so I don’t know what to expect. The nurse who scheduled my chemotherapy told me that it’s common to feel as if you have the flu a few days after. Some common side effects are nausea, fatigue, neuropathy, joint and muscle pain. To help with some of these effects I’ve been prescribed a medicine cabinet of drugs, it seems. I’ll hope and pray for the best! I have to fight like an Eagar! Just like this Eagar!
Our good friend has started a You Caring page to help raise money for medical expenses for our family. If you would like to donate or share our page, please check out the page by clicking the picture of Isaac above.
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Your attitude is amazing!!!! Thinking of you,and your family.
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You got this! I am thinking of you and your family.
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Attitude is everything, and you my fearless friend are showing us that is true! You’re simply amazing! You’re a fighter and will kick this…bald and beautiful…Team T all the way! Our thoughts and prayers to you today as you start on this rocky road! Xoxo
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Love you Tamara. Can’t even begin to say how awesome you are❤️
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I like how you refered to your son, Isaac as a fighter. You have an amazing attitude. You got this girl! Here to cheer you on. XO!
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You are beautiful!
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You are in my thoughts and prayers! I am Sara Mauro’s mom and my heart breaks for you and your family. I pray daily for healing for you! My husband and I pastor a small church in Dacono and will be praying for you as a church body. Please let me know if there is anything we can do. Pat Findley
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I totally understand about the hair–been there, done that! Growing up, I had always been told I had beautiful hair. To think about losing my “crowning glory” was hard. I bought a wig (which I ended up not having styled or wore). I bought some cute chemo hats (headcovers.com), which I wore once in a while (when my head got cold, I’d put one on; after a few minutes my head would get hot, and I’d pull it off). Before chemo, I never, ever thought I would have short hair. Now look at me! You are beautiful with hair, and you will be beautiful without hair! Praying for you and your family.
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