Bigmama

Female

NH

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Married
About Me:
I have had alopecia since I was a child. It wa always treatabke or hidable until my first child was born. I lost 25% after that birth it came back and after my second child I have now lost about 30%. I am new to this site and looking for support.

I avoid having my picture taken. Therefore I don't even have an updated photo of myself to post.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hi and welcome! You will find a lot of support here.
    I lived in New Hampshire for awhile -- I worked in Peterborough and lived in Jaffrey. Beautiful country up there, but very cold!
    I have had aa for about 30 years. I just wanted to say hello and see how you are today.
    LeslieAnn

    Jul 28, 2008

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Let me know if you need to talk or need my help. My book might help, too -- find out about it on my page.
    Hugs!

    Jul 28, 2008

  • Cheryl, Co-founder

    Hi, I wanted to welcome you to Alopecia World. I can honestly say that we are a great community here and I hope you enjoy the time you spend with us. Cheryl, co-founder

    Jul 28, 2008

  • Debbi Fuller

    Hi Bigmama,
    You're from Maine or NH?? I live in Langdon NH. Where are you?
    I lost all my hair about 20 years ago. Was a mess at first, but slowly came to grips with it and now I actually like it! Since I also got involved in Freedom Wigs, I have a 'stable' of them to wear and I love the fun and freedom I have from being able to change my look, not go grey and have hair about 40 years younger than I am!! In some ways, 30% is harder than 0% as you are left in a sort of limbo. Feel free to call or write whenever you want to talk. Maybe we can have lunch one day??

    Jul 28, 2008

  • Debbi Fuller

    Hi Amy!! I had no idea you were Bigmama! I was picturing someone from an Eddie Murphy film!!! How did you come up with that name?? Just let me know when you want to come back and I'll be happy to meet you. Bring your stylist too!! August is a very busy month for me with lots of travel, but the rest of July is still good.
    Debbi

    Jul 29, 2008

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Okay, just let me know what you need!

    Jul 29, 2008

  • traci

    hello bigmama! =) thanks for the add. how are you doing?
    have a beautiful day! =)

    Jul 29, 2008

  • traci

    that's wonderful, congratulations! i'm glad you're getting a lot of support from the people around you! =)

    Jul 29, 2008

  • Debbi Fuller

    Try not to let it get to you. I did the exact same thing when I told my supervisor at Pan Am. I usually put brown cover cream on my spots so they wouldn't show when I pulled my thinning hair into a ponytail with the regulation blue bow. To show her what was happening, I didn't put the cover cream on. When I took off my hat, she gasped and I started sobbing. After that, she did whatever she could to help me!! It was a nightmare, but getting it over with helped. Let me know how it goes.
    Debbi

    Jul 29, 2008

  • JeffreySF

    Hi Big Mama,

    Stopped by to say hello

    Jeff

    Jul 30, 2008