Ok this is my first blog ever so here it goes. My name is Nicole and I'm 24. I have a beautiful 4 year old princess and an amazing fiancé. Back in November 2012 I noticed a small spot on the back of my head. I didn't think anything of it. Come January it grew bigger and I finally went to my doctor. I found out it was alopecia areata. I assumed it was from my birth control mirena. I got my bc removed in January and noticed growth. I came back to reality about a week ago when I found another spot and noticed some thinning. I shaved all my hair off in march so I didn't have to see it fall out. I finally get to see a dermatologist next week to get some treatment options. My hair was the best thing I loved of myself. I felt lost without it but the support I had made me such a better person.