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Comment by Rodeli on November 7, 2011 at 10:50pm

Thank you all SO much for your words of encouragement and cheer! Aimee and Susan, you made me laugh because I have done the same things! My favorite duck and escape to my bedroom to grab a wig to put on. So today, I was home all day (still sick) and didn't feel like putting on a wig again, so I just wore knit hat and headband even when my son's guitar teacher came over. I did go up to my room because i was on the phone but not before the teacher came in and I said he to him and told him I would be upstairs if they needed me. Aimee, thank you for your words regarding your kids' friends coming over and just wearing a scarf or something. My son is seems to be okay with that too even though he does not really want the other kids to know I don't have hair under "there." With the neighborhood kids, especially the little ones, do you explain to your neighbors to tell their kids or just wait and see if they ask. My neighbors kids are always coming over and have even been over for sleepovers. So far I have not said anything to them. But one night the 4 year old got up and came into my room because she got scared and wanted to know if she could sleep with me. I had my nightcap on and she didn't seem phased by it but I think in time she may question why I have things on my head so much. But I think what if my cap had come pff in my sleep as it often does and she had walked in and saw me bald and was already scared--would I have scared her more. Has anyone had any experience with how to deal with neighbor kids especially when they spend a fair amount of time in your home or have sleep overs at your house?

Comment by Mary on November 7, 2011 at 10:02pm

WAY TO GO, Rodeli! I think you'll be surprised at how things may continue to evolve for you as you take these baby steps. Once I started going out in a scarf, it became easier for me to go out bald, and once I went out bald a few times, I was amazed at how quickly I got used to being bald in public all the time. My earring collection expanded really quickly, too!

Comment by Susan Innes on November 7, 2011 at 10:37am

The stories are wonderful; thank you, everyone. A bald-head favorite covering during the hot days of summer are wide-brimmed cotton hats which are good to prevent skin cancer and aging (though not too effective in my case)... and these come with tie bands to keep them on during the windy days or unexpected encounters with immovable objects (or the dog). Some even have aeration holes so we can feel the breeze (well, can't say rustling through our hair) gently caressing our lovely smooth "uncarpeted" areas.

Yes, Aimee, I believe you wore your wig for 10 minutes to drop off your kids; I've dashed for the bedroom at the sound of the doorbell, bending over not to be seen until the hair conversion takes place. The neighbors and most friends have seen me bald but some of the delivery people show expressions that are too much to bear. I feel like responding with another similar response, like in the movie, ET, when the little girl sees ET in the closet and screams. That's what I'd like to do...scream, "Oh, my goodness, you have hair!" I have to be careful here as grieving widows have a real mean streak that comes out periodically:). Really glad to hear of everyone's progress and success. Hugs, Susan

Comment by Michelle on November 6, 2011 at 11:30pm

I just went out with a hat on today. I always wear the wigs and sometimes scarves but today I did the hat thing and took off my hat in the middle of the store to try on some others. Baby steps indeed.

Comment by lovelyjan on November 6, 2011 at 9:42pm

Rodeli, congrat!! You took that first step,you're closer than you think. I started out the same way. Now I am living life as a bald woman and loving it. Yes, the earrings is a must for me.

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