No Hair Day!

I love my little girl so much! She is such a joy to me! She had a great time this Easter season with several egg hunts and parties with friends. She loves to talk about Jesus, too!

 She loved the Flying Easter Bunny experience!

 Her pretty new Easter dress.

Decorating eggs with her best friends.

 I started my second round of chemo Monday. It has gone much the same as the last time...no stomach issues, good appetite, a little tired, but nothing too unusual. I praise the Lord for these good days. I also heard the baby's heartbeat Monday. It was 154-156 bpm. We will have the "big" ultrasound on the 30th. I am so excited to find out what we're having!

 I have experienced my biggest change so far. My hair gradually started falling out last Wednesday, April 4, on day 17 after my first treatment. The loss was slow, steady, and painless. It was pretty strange to run my fingers through my hair and have so much come out. Yesterday (April 12), I could really tell how thin it had gotten. I decided to bite the bullet and get rid of the mess. We borrowed some clippers, and Stephen buzzed it off.

 We wanted Emmalyn to watch so that she could understand and not be scared by the change. At first, she was excited about helping to cut my hair like Rapunzel in one of her favorite movies. By the end, however, she got upset. It broke my heart to see her cry. We cuddled and tickled, and before bed, she said, "Your fuzzy hair is so funny." She has only mentioned my "fuzzy head" once today. I thank God that kids are so adaptable. I'm still just her mom! She helped me pick out a couple of new scarves online this morning. I will say that bald heads are pretty cold. I'm sure I won't mind it so much over the hot summer! I have had to do a few double-takes in the mirror today. Stephen says that my head has a nice shape :).  I think I will prefer scarves and hats. It is definitely something I'll have to get used to, but I just don't want to stand out too much in a crowd. I've never been one to try out new fashions. Maybe I'll set a new trend.

 I thought this was a fitting passage to share as a reminder of how much God cares about us...

 Are not two sparrows sold for a cent? And yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So do not fear; you are more valuable than many sparrows. (Matthew 10:29-31 NASB)

Stephen just sent me a dozen roses. I love him, too!