Thanks again Natalie! You gave me a great head start and I appreciate it!! I will let you know how it goes with everything. I still have my eyelashes and eyebrows now, but I think they go last after the scalp hair so we will see! Hope I keep them for now but I like to be prepared! Thanks again! Stay in touch!! Melissa

Thanks Natalie! Good to know that you can get over the fear of this AA and keep living! Did you loose your eyelashes and all that too?? Do you have to shave your head still?? Sorry for all the questions! I'm thinking of all my next steps in this process!!
Melissa

Hey Natalie,
I'm flying to Chicago next week and meeting with Karen for a fitting for a hairpiece. So excited. Just wanted to let you know. And may I repeat how fabulous you look. Have a good one.

Natalie! LOL! You are so RIGHT!! I wish you lived close to me! I would like to actually meet people like yourself that have been through this!! Thanks for all the feedback! How is your life now?? Do you even think about it anymore?? I started this when I was 38 years old, so I think it's been a shock since I read that most people get it when they are younger. But this disease doesn't discriminate! It is a crazy journey! I'm just trying to not drive myself too crazy about it! Thanks again and stay in touch!! :) Melissa

Thanks Natalie! You are right. I think it goes on a case by case basis and at some point you just decide to take control of your situation. I'm not there yet and still hanging on to a little hope but I'm also very tired of this process. Mine looks a lot like your pics too. Did you have the pattern underneath your head, like along your neckline? This is what I have. Anyways, thanks for the comment. It is nice to know that life does go on and you can still have a good life. Thanks! :) Melissa

Thanks Natalie, for your comment. I really have so many questions I am driving myself nuts!! =) But I have been talkin w/ Brody's Dr. a bit and that helps. Thanks again, Megan

Hey natailie,
Well I'm AU now. Lost the brows and the lashes in the summer. It sucks...but life could be MUCH worse. i continue to become an artiste at the brows and no one can tell until I tell them. Which cap did you get for the wig. I will be setting up an appointment with Karen soon...you sold me!!! It's the comfort thing that I look most forward to. Looks fantastic!!!!

I am so glad that you love your wig! I am sure I will be there soon! Oh Natalie...I am so sorry about your lashes....UGH! This disease stinks!!!!!!!! Do you still have you eyebrows? I am looking into getting my eyebrows tatooed on. Probably going to make an appt with Jeff Segal. I keep hearing wonderful things about him! I hope you find some eyelashes soon. Let me know what you find too. Take care and ttys :)

Hi Natalie! I love your new wig!!!!!!! You look amazing!!!!!!!!!! :)

Thanks for your responses, Natalie. It's great to see that there are great stylists out there for wigs and eyebrows. I think that makes a huge difference. I'll be sure to get some names when I'm at that place. Thanks, Shannon

Hey Natalie,
Gorgeous hair!! How is it feeling compared to your other wig. Looking to start the investment into the freedom wig.
Your looking fabulous!

natalie your freedom piece looks BEAUTIFUL!!! oh wow i'm so excited now for mine to arrive....so glad you are loving life w/ it.

PS...jeffrey segal is amazing for Eyebrows. i absolutely love the work he did on me. they look so natural and real...he is truly an artist and i'm not surprised he has come to highly recommended. i'm going to post pictures this week so stay tuned.

Hi Natalie,
I was just curious as to how you're adjusting to the lace wig. I've ordered my transition one from Debbie Fuller and then I will do the head shave and wait. I'm very worried about the security of the tape, and irritation to the scalp. I'm also wondering how often I'll have to shave and what's the best method for that? I have a very similar pattern of loss to yours and I have lost the hair on the lower halves of my legs. I wonder how long until eyebrows and eyelashes follow. I was also curious about how you knew where to get your wig styled and how to tell them to cut it. It looks great, by the way. Shannon

Hey, Natalie. I just stopped by because I haven't heard anything from you in a while and was wondering how things are going? From the look of your page, you moved right in and made yourself comfortable, great!

I was just checking in on a few friends I hadn't seen or herd from for a while, no big deal. If you ever need to talk, you can always click on me, I'll get back asap.

Be kind to yourself, Clayton

Hey Natalie, I see that you actually moved to DC. Good for you!!! Good Luck with Law School!!! i would love to see some pics of your Freedom Wig when you get it. Take care. Heather

I hate to say it but I'm actually a cubs fan. lol I grew up in chicago and i moved here at 13. Wisconsin is a beautiful place and there are so many great people. I'm sure my kids will grow up to be Brewer fans though lol I hope your having a great day :)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATALIE!

Hope it is a wonderful day!! Enjoy~

Heather

Thanks Natalie! I do have a few questions :). Where did you get your wig from? Is it lace or vacuum? Does it feel secure?

Hey Natalie! Your hair is absolutely beautiful!!!!!!! I am kinda new to this whole alopecia thing....my hair has been falling out slowly for the last 9 months. It is quickly reaching the point where I am going to need to make a decision :(. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! :)