Cruisin'

Just thought I would throw some pictures from our cruise up!

getting on the ship!

me and Carli in Freeport

mom and her fruity drink

a nice dinner on the last night

Week 15

Uh oh! I skipped a week and I apologize. I went on a cruise to the Bahamas and did not get a chance to take a picture or upload it for that matter. I was too busy getting a suntan :) I just got a job yesterday too! yay! It's at the Medina Country Club. I'll be the beverage cart girl--which means big monayyy honayyy in the summer time! But sometimes I'll have to be the server and I don't know how I feel about that. I've never done it before so we will just have to see how it goes.

It seems like everyone I come across these days has Hodgkins or knew someone who had Hodgkins I swear. My boss( I think he's my boss??) said his wife had it when she was about 30. She's ten years out and still goin strong. Also, I was at a party at Ohio State this past weekend and I met a kid my age that has it now and is in active treatment! He was kinda weird.... but still. It was great he was getting out and everything. Such a small world! Before I had cancer I never met anyone else that had Hodgkins, or even heard of it for that matter. Now its something new relating to it every day! BIZARRE.

Well, hair is growing nicely. I can't wait till its mowhawk length :) a few more weeks prob. I don't remember if I mentioned it or not, but I am taking the pre-natal pills. I think they're making my nails stronger but who knows about my hair. It's doin its own thing.

Alrighty, well good day!

Week 13

Same old, same old. I've got hair yay! The top is growing in at least 7 different directions while the back is growing straight down. It is very odd. I wonder if it grew like this before I lost it all. I guess the weight of it will eventually turn it to normal. I also wonder if and when it's going to start curling! Only time will tell.

I started waiting a few days between washing my hair. I was using that Nioxin, but it is almost gone and I figured everyday was too much and maybe the natural oils of my scalp will help the hair grow more healthy.

In other news, I am leaving for a cruise this Friday! I am really excited! It is only a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas but it is definitely better than nothing! I am going with just my mom and sister so there will be no drama. Just pure fun in the sun!

Until next week...!

do not be fooled, I do not have bedhead! This picture was right out of the shower and how my hair naturally dried! its a crazy thing.

Week 12

Well! It is officially 3 months since I ended chemo. My oncologist said by the time I see him again (we scheduled an appointment at the 3 month mark) that my hair would be growing like a chia pet! And he was right haha. Atleast he has a sense of humor. I also finished my STNA course yesterday! Officially certified=] But it was funny because one of the girls in my class said my hair reminded her of a chia pet as well haha!

Also, I started taking those Biotin pills but I decided to stop them. Because after a few days my nails started to really hurt. I don't know if it was from them or not but the pain seems to be going away at least! Stupid cancer.

I am just worrying now about second cancers and it coming back blah blah blah. Hopefully the blood work I get this Friday will show now signs of anything bad a brewin'! Until next week my cancer babies=]

NOW THATS WHAT IM TALKIN ABOUT!  I love the back, it is cooperating nicely.

I think depending on the angle I take the picture for my top hair really makes a difference.  It looks less here than last week. I don't know! Its just doin its thing for now I suppose. I have to stop worrying about it and realize that worrying will not make it grow any faster!

Week 11

So, again nothing too much to post about. I think it is finally starting to look like I just cut my hair rather than it growing back. If that makes sense. It's starting to do a weird swoop thing in the back you will see too! Today was the first time I went without a hat to my English class, and the guy that sits next to me told me he liked my hair cut! What a sweet guy! Granted he is pushing 60 and probably just trying to be nice but thats okay! I'll take what I can get at this point. I also started taking these pills called Biotin. I don't know if its supposed to really work or not but I just figured any extra little thing I could do wouldnt hurt! 

Week 10

I wish my hair would grow faster. I am trying not to be greedy but it is just not filling in like I would have hoped. Maybe I am just crazy but I cant help it! I am still taking the vitamins, using the Nioxin and eating healthy. Hopefully all these things will continue to help the hair growth process :)

the top is simply taking its good ole time! grrrrrrrr! (like my wings in the front near my forehead?? SO WEIRD)

NO HATS!

It is not time for my weekly post just yet, but I have decided to go out WITHOUT hats or scarves or wigs! This past Wednesday I went out for the first time and it was so nice. It was a rare but lovely 60 degree day in early March and I decided what the heck! I have just enough hair to look pretty normal. I went to my STNA class and nobody cared at all. I mean why would they, but still. It's more of a mental thing than anything. Of course I miss my long hair like crazy but having some right now is way better than nothing. Its super super soft and thin at the top but that is okay! I have a picture too! I am at my sisters best friends bridal shower :)