Hello,

I just got back from belly dance tone & sculpt class. I talked some friend sinto trying it, we are all sorts of sizes it is 10 wks of fun. & lots of laughs. My hair is real human hair, brand name is luxurious, not sure what you mean monfilament?????????can you explain, this is so weird a journey we are one eh? It happened really fast for me, April 25 & all off within about sya 6 wks total, & now new wonderful friends. So with every bad comes some greatness, that is how I like to look at it. i like yours too. Yes I am still thinking of going to conference. I work tomorrow & am going to see if I can get the time off. ? Are you still thinking for sure, I would like to go, & maybe we could hang out together. We could go thru this experience as newbies . Are you totally bald too? I have somw shadows but they move around & then fall out & then reappear soemwhere else, but never even a centimete in height, only shadows. I will email again Saturday, 12 hr shift tomorrow & nights Sund. Yes & picking something to have on our heads to be us is a hard decision. I was luck she fitted me with almost like my old self, except bangs. have a great day talk to you tomorrow night. Denise PS they say there will be lot sof good info & Doctors, & sessions to help us learn more about our new world. so maybe it would be great & a good emotional help also, cause 95% of the time I am good, but hten that 5% sneeks in and makes me feel (I don;t even know how to really describe it???) I am still trying to figure it out. chow for now. where exactly are you from again?

Hi Annete, thanks fo rthe invite. I have 2 real ones, & 2 fakes ones, they stay on really good, it is a mesh cap, I can hang upsid edown and they stay on, but come off with nothing but my fingers, no glue, nothing, Yah, a little hot in the summer heat, but working out, I thorw it on the chair & work out (at home I have a gym in my living room)
I appreciate the poepl on this site too, they are amazing, they support each other & it keep sme going, mentally. I am 44 , and loving life otherwise.... but there are moments when I still have a hard time knowing this is me, for my whole life now, with time it will get better, or just used to it??????which ever as logn as I can still smile, all is good. Talk toyou soon. Denise

Hi Annette,

This will be my 3rd NAAF Conf. Only 136 days to go.

Happy Sunday!

Jeffrey

Silly me, I left you a comment on MY page..lol

lol..thats hilarious...see how easy we can turn a thing into something positive??..lol

Did you get much snow? I remove my wig with 91 or 99% alcohol. It comes off very easy! I went with a full lace wig because my hairloss is diffuse, it's thin all over especially on the sides and in the back, kinda weird pattern. I have not worn my wig in the summer yet, I just started wearing them in December, I'm hoping it's not too bad. I cut my bio hair underneath fairly short. I do love to do yard work so I may not wear it then if it's too hot. I have worked out on my treadmill with it on and it didn't get real hot. The lace allows your head to breathe. Just got my 3rd wig last week and went to have my sister cut it last night and then I put some highlights in it myself, turned out good! Have a great weekend!

Thanks for the invite!! I love to dabble in every kind of art and hobby things as well. The best hairpiece I like is when its hanging off my styrofoam head!! Some of our fellow alopecian women are soo brave and all are so beautiful. I just can't bring myself to walk in public with my bald head. I am a very happy and well rounded individual, but I like my self either way. Look on line at Jennys hair sense and click on the lace front wig catagory..I love them and they don't cost a fortune ( approx. 159.00 ). I have had extremely expensive wigs, custom made etc ranging from 2000.00 to 800.00 and so on. Like I have said before try on different styles and colors, you'll be amazed at the difference. Good luck and keep in touch!..btw I am 48 and have had AU for 20 yrs now. Still seems like yesterday!!hahaha!!

Hi Annette,

How are you?
So going on 4 years with the alopecia eh? I'm going on 3 years.
There must be a group up your way. I hope so.
I'm glad you like the pics. I love all my bald peeps!

Jeffrey

Hi Annette !

I live in Maple Valley and work in Seattle. Right now Im across the mountains at the place in my pict helping my mom she is ill. Glad you found this site and me!

Thank you Annette, I'm new too, about 3 days into this site, it is pretty great! I too am not new to Alopecia, 16 years of wigs, ahhh they suck but are fun when you need to shake things up in your life.

Hi Annette, Thanks for the encouragement. Like many of us, it took time for me to start to see my uniqueness, but I must say that I am happy, regardless of my hairs condition. You have a great smile, warm and sincere. I am sure it uplifts many :)

Hi Annette, I live in Bennington it's about 10 miles north of Salina. I've been to Overland Park many times. I am wearing a full lace human hair wig that I get from China. I bond it with supertape, it has a lace base. They are very natural looking. It took some practice with the bonding and all, but now I can attach in less than 10 minutes whereas it used to take 20 to 30 minutes. I remove my wig nightly. Let me know if you have any more questions I can help you with. ;)

Hi Annette, thanx for the friend request....maybe it's something in the water here in Kansas!!! Nice to meet you!

Hi Annette - thank you for the friend request! I've been out of internet contact for several weeks, and am just now back online. I'm happy that my photos and postings have helped...It's meant a lot to me to be able to turn this experience into something positive.
All the best,
Mary

Hi Annette: What days do you have off? I just got back from being away, and am just getting things organized. Kids go back to school tomorrow. So I should have a bit of time during each week for meeting up. Let me know what works for you, and we'll figure something out. If you want to e-mail me direct, my e-mail is deeann@cdrsports.com

Oh, I'm a painter. Thanks for asking! You can see my work on my web site: www.leslieannbutler.com.

Annette, let me know how you like my book!
What kind of artist are you?

Hello and welcome, Annette!
I'm a NW girl too -- I'm in Portland.
How are you today?
LeslieAnn

Hi Annette: Yes, I live in the Mt. Vernon area. It would be good to get together sometime for coffee or tea, and talk. I hope you are well.