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EMILIE

Female

Yuba City, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:: Married
About Me:: I am 28 years old, and a stay at home mom to my 1 year old son. I have been married for just over 2 years, and I have been diagnosed with AA about 8 years ago, got the injections, and my hair grew right back. When my son was about 4 months old, I started noticing that my hair was falling out. I was going through major Post-Partum Depression, and I knew I took way too long to go to the Dermatologist, but finally about 6 months ago I went, and I was almost 50% bald. She gave me topical steroids to do for 2 weeks, and then I was to go buy Rogain. I did just that. Yes, I have new stuble and hair growin in, BUT, my hair is still falling out more and more everyday. I pull HANDFULLS out. I dread taking a shower just because of the process. I hate the Rogaine.. I actually think it is making it worse, so I just stopped using it... I have tried to have a happy heart and be positive about this. I think I do a [retty good job, but sometimes, I just HATE that this is happening. I want to just shave it off, but am so Insecure to do so. Treatments I have found online are so much money, and I am not exactly rich. My husband has been an unbelievable support to me through this. He still tries his hardest to make me feel just as beautiful as he always thinks I am, and is so loving about it. I am just stuck in this place of not knowing what I want to do. I am tired of taking the time to TRY and cover it up, I almost just can't. I would love to meet you all and hear your stories and hopefully find and build some friendships through this. I need to talk with people that know EXACTLY what I am going through. I am so glad I found this site. Hopefully I can get soe help through this.
Do you have alopecia?: Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?: Yes

Comment Wall:

Zoey

Emilie!! I found you! :o) I am so glad you joined. Everyone here is so wonderful! So how long have you lived in Yuba City? I think its about an hour and 45 mins away from me.

Aug 31, 2008
Zoey

Well, when I first started wearing them I bought them. But they are so expensive! I wanted to get some that I could wear with certain outfits and it looked good, so I started making them myself :o) Its much much cheaper that way!
I just recently bought these cute knitted hats, I cant wait til winter so I can wear them with my hair.. I will be posting pics of them as soon as the coldness hits..

Aug 31, 2008
Zoey

I can email you the info Roger emailed me the info. He is on here too. I have never met anyone with Alopecia yet, so I am really looking forward to it.

I am glad I met you!

Aug 31, 2008
LeslieAnn Butler

Hi Emilie,
I know how hard it is! I have had alopecia for about 30 years. After I became the spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, a lot of women were needing my help and support, so I wrote a book called, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" It might make you feel better about everything. Check it out on my page -- and WELCOME!
LeslieAnn

Aug 31, 2008
Roger

Welcome.

Roger.

Aug 31, 2008
LeslieAnn Butler

I am here for you!
Big hugs!

Aug 31, 2008
rj, Co-founder

Hi, Emilie. Welcome to Alopecia World! This is a great place for great people, so be sure to make your positive presence known. :-) - rj, Co-founder

Aug 31, 2008
carly

hi emilie
welcome
how are you doing?

Aug 31, 2008
Dawn

Hi and welcome Emily. We are here for you.

Aug 31, 2008
EMILIE

I just want to say THANK YOU!! to everyone that has already welcomed me!! I apprecite it so much and am so happy to know there is SO much support out there in the world!!! I look forward to getting to know all of you!
Again.. thank you.... :)

Sep 1, 2008
JeffreySF

Welcome to Alopecia World Emile.

Jeff

Sep 1, 2008
Zoey

Where did you move from? Your son is sooo cute!
Treasure each moment.. I already miss my son being a little guy. He is almost ten.. He thinks he is an adult now...

Sep 1, 2008
Cheryl, Co-founder

Hi Emilie, 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 and we look forward to your input. Cheryl, co-founder

Sep 2, 2008
Billie

Hi Emilie! I am so glad to welcome you here to our place in the cyber world. I can understand what you are going thru. This place is a great source of support for all of us who have this dreadful diease.
You have a beautiful little boy and I am so glad to hear a loving & supportive husband.
Feel free to ask what you may have questions on. I will answer honestly.
Again, welcome!!!!

Sep 2, 2008
Dotty

Hi Emilie,
Welcome to Alopecia World. Just wanted to stop by and let you know that we are just like family here so if you need anything, be sure to let me know. I love your pics. Your son is adorable and it sounds like you have a very supportive hubby. That makes a huge difference.
Love and Hugs,
Dotty

Sep 2, 2008
Dawn

Hi and welcome Emilie

Sep 2, 2008
Rachel

Your son is so stinkin' cute!!

Sep 2, 2008
Zoey

I think families would be welcome, but I am not really sure. This will be the first meeting I will be attending. So, I am not really sure about anything. Sorry I am no help!

I was born and raised in Los Angeles area. Valencia California. Do you know where that is? Its right by Magic Mountain.

I wouldnt worry about what your little cutie will think when he gets older. I can tell you from my experience, my son being 9 years old in 5th grade. He hasn't been teased at all. Infact, all the kids come up to me and talk they want to hang out..lol Its cute!
I am the only parent they all run to on the block and ask questions.. Makes me feel pretty good that none of them run and scream from me. I am not sure if anyone asks my son what's wrong cause they have never asked me.
I have had one of his teachers ask if I was okay. I think they thought I had cancer. (I wear my scarf all the time)
Anyways, its so far away. I am sure everything will be okay!

Zoey

Sep 4, 2008
Gina

Hi Emilie,

I know exactly what you're going through and how you feel about it. My hair started to fall out right after my second baby was born but didn't get that bad till a year ago. I too tried to cover until I couldn't anymore; got a wig but didn't shave what I had left of my hair, it fell out short after that anyways. I still hate this, and some days really are a challenge but it gets better, you get to the point where you realize you can't let alopecia prevent you from enjoying your life, especially when you're a mom; I know my kids are happier when I'm happy :-) It's great that you have your husband's support and I'm glad you found this site, it helps to know we are not alone. So hang in there...

Sep 22, 2008
Eileen Simpson

I just joined tonight didn't even know there was such a sight out here. So this is very late in posting to you. I have had AA for less then a year and already about 30 of my hair is gone. its just such a weird disease, I can't understand it, my moods are up and down. I have felt like shaving it all off many times, but until I can find a good wig I wait.
Anyway looks like there are some good people out here,
Hugs to you, and keep your chin up you are not your hair, you are unique and special with or without it.

Dec 14, 2008
Eileen Simpson

Hi Emilie, I've been meaning to say hi,
So hi, how are you doing? My name is Eileen and I will be oving to Sacramento in June to live with my son and grandson. So maybe we could chat sometime. I think that your a very brave young lady with a beautiful baby. I hope that you have a great New Year.

Eileen

Jan 2, 2009