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Comment by Sunshine on July 8, 2011 at 3:32am

I ventured to the market for the first time with no wig. I was out 1 hour that day. I put on my large earrings my eyelashes and kept it moving. The next day I put my wig on againg as I only had it off an hour the day befor. Well I tell you what that 90 degree day had me in a very hot dripping sweaty wig mess. I took it off that day and haven't put it back on since. Going to the pool was a challenge because. 8 coulnt wear my lashes but 8 put on small hoop earrings and eyeliner and kept my head up. Jumping in that water with no wig or swimcap was wonderful. It's the only way I want to swim and my daughter. Is happier that I will swim with her. Anyway take your time and step out on faith and courage when your ready. Take care. Happy to be shiney in VA.

Comment by Rodeli on July 7, 2011 at 12:10am

Hi Debbie, I am in the process of taking my baby steps of "coming out" and in my frustration with not wanting to go without something on my head but not wanting to wear wigs in the pool so I could actually enjoy spending more time in the pool with my son, he loaned me one of his doo-rags to wear. The added water googles may have helped with going under the water. My son told me later it was the most fun he's ever had with me in the pool We did it a couple times when no one but family has been around. The doo-rag felt much better than wearing a wig and once wet it kept my head cooler in the sun. Like Natalie, my head is very white too. I didn't want to burn my head or blind anyone with it's brilliance. ;-) LOL! If you are not comfortable going totally bald yet, try the doo-rag.

Comment by Mary on July 4, 2011 at 12:02pm

I've been out of town and just saw your post. You're going to love "just doing it".'
Please check out my earlier Blog posts and photos and videos....I won't repeat it all hear. As I've said before, it's all about 'BABY STEPS" , I kept track of my first time bald to the library, to the grocery store, to the gym...then I just stopped keeping track and didn't care. It because who I am.

Comment by Debbie on July 4, 2011 at 9:48am

Hi Tracy, that is what I had in mind. We are going to the bech for a week at the end of Aug and I hoping to swim with nothing on. I def. feel the same way as you, thanks so much for the encouragement :)

Comment by Tracy on July 3, 2011 at 8:59pm

Hi Debbie--I have had AU (since Feb. of this year), went to Maui with my husband, our 23 year old son and his girlfriend in March. They encouraged me to jump into the surf without any "head gear". It was extremely freeing and no one on the beach seemed to have an issue! It helps to have family or friends supporting you. I am now on a yearly vacation with 60+ friends and family and have not worked up the courage to jump in the water bald. It is a struggle but I really feel I care more about it than those around me. Embrace what you are comfortable with---for me this changes on a daily basis!! I agree with Tan B--going to Maui where I knew no one and had my family's support (and humor) was a great place to start.

Comment by Debbie on July 3, 2011 at 6:33pm

Hey Aimee can i see a pic of you in the scarf? Thanks :)

Comment by Lisa Santer on July 3, 2011 at 8:25am

At this point, I loooooove swimming bare-headed. The physical sensation and the feeling of freedom are hard to top. I consider this one of the advantages of being bald. It took a while to get here. Once I realized both how much a beach offers to look at and how much I love being there it got easier. My hips, and my bald scalp, are really not so compelling for others--especially if I'm looking like I'm having fun rather than like I feel ashamed. Swimming and playing in waves are compelling for me, so I focus on that. I like the diving board analogy. I hope you dive in soon and enjoy the summer of 2011! Please let us know what happens.

Comment by Debbie on July 2, 2011 at 4:06pm

Thanks Aimee what a great thing they came out with, I am def. ordering one, it's awesome, I can even go jogging with it on, again Thanks So Much!

Comment by Debbie on July 2, 2011 at 5:18am

That does sound good Terri, Thanks so much xxxx

Comment by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on July 1, 2011 at 8:45pm

I know how you feel as I went thru the same thing the first day I went swimming being a bald woman. I gave up swimming years ago for the slow hair loss I was facing. When I finally shaved my head, I decided I wanted to swim again. I bought a swim cap and did wear it a few times. But on a slick head the cap would suction off. LOL. Let me tell you how weird that feels. LOL. Anyways I got tired of constantly tugging it back down, I ripped it off. After my initial panic/anxiety attack I gritted my teeth, breathed deeply and continued to swim. Pretending the entire time I was alone. I found that going to the pool when I knew it was quiet was very helpful for the first few visits. Maybe try going when your son is in school afew times to get comfortable with your surroundings. Just remember to breath and try not to think about what others are doing. Enjoy the pool and the time with your son.

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