Hair Today Gone Tomorrow

Meet Maxine.

Single White Cougar Seeking Prey. Loves romance novels, a stiff drink, and singing "Endless Love" at her favorite Karaoke Bar. Willing to relocate permanently for love or temporarily for a good time.

. . .or maybe that is just Erin in Liz's new wig.

Cheers from Maxine!

Liz began Chemo this week which meant us girls began testing out our new looks. And the initial reviews are fantastic!

Perhaps you have not met the newest addition to our family....Butch. She's nice, but with that awesome mullet, we're not quite sure what Johnny sees in her...

Becky sports some luxurious locks.

If you know Paige at all, you know she is a firm believer in the mantra, "The Higher The Hair, The Closer to God." Her new look is no deviation from that flawless premise...as evidenced here:

Paige test-drives fancy follicles

Liz has been feeling really good following her first treatment. She has religiously taken her anti-nausea meds and it seems to be working. While she does not need the wigs yet, she has noticed some thinning of her hair already but such loss is also a side-effect of anesthesia (to which she has been no stranger lately). She may be a bit more tired than usual and she reports moments of "Chemo-fog," a phenomenon that sometimes leaves therapy patients with a bit of absent-mindedness. But at least now Liz has a good excuse. I can't remember what I just ate for dinner...and heaven knows I've got no major medical procedure to blame for that!

Tomorrow she goes to visit another oncologist at UCSF to ensure she is on the right track with all these chemicals. Erin, Paige, and Becky will probably leave the wigs at home for that trip.

Maybe we'll just sport our ADORABLE new head wraps. . .

Liz loves your good thoughts and your blog comments (though keep any derogatory ones about our sweet new style to yourself). It's amazing how loved and supported we all feel. This is a journey she can take without her hair, but not without you.