In order for everyone to have a part in shaving my head this morning, we were all up by 7am! Kylie had called dibs on finishing it all up after Kent and Tara each took a turn. Kent got to do the first swipes through the middle! Here’s a 1-minute video to show you how it all went down:
I’m actually relieved that this part is done!! I’m not concerned about my hair shedding everywhere, or wondering if it’s going to fall out in clumps, or wondering if it’s just looking too thin… I was ready!! Now it’s a bit breezy and cool, and I love wearing my warm hats – even around the house! But I know you are all dying to find out what my wig looks like, so…
FYI, I’m still feeling better today than I did the day after my first treatment! I was able to exercise this morning, and laid down for a rest this afternoon, although I didn’t quite get to sleep. I could tell that my taste buds weren’t quite right when I ate lunch today, but still don’t think the burned feeling is as bad as it was last time either. Hooray!! I have one last dose of oral steroids tonight, and I’ll take more melatonin with those as it worked better than Benadryl the night before. Last time it was the second day after treatment that the fatigue hit pretty hard, so my plan is to try to exercise again in the morning to help boost my energy!
Carissa
Love your blonde! Thanks for sharing your video. I’m so glad all your family has been around you for a few weeks. The boys have been very concerned about you losing your hair, so the video of you laughing through it was relieving for them I think.
Amy Warden
Awwwww, that’s so sweet!! Yes, it was quite the adventure, and I’m also very glad the whole family could participate! ♥️
Allyson Loper
I love your wig! And thank you for sharing that video. I think that is something that is so personal for you to be open to share. And I’m glad your family could participate because cancer affects each person in your family in some way (not just the person with cancer) and for them to share in that was so cool! You are truly an inspiration!
Amy Warden
I’m so grateful that the girls are old enough to participate and have really been supportive through this journey. And of course my husband is a rock star as well!! 😀
Kathy Ford
Your wig is cute. Prayers and hugs. You are so strong!
Amy Warden
Thank you, Kathy!! The wig is definitely nice to have, and the Olathe Cancer Center gives you one for free! 🙌
Deb
Thank you for sharing the video. I love the way your family is so there for you!
Amy Warden
Thanks, Deb!! The timing worked out perfectly for everyone to be there before Tara headed back to school! 😀
Steven Noren
Fun video! The wig looks good! Have you also considered a Sinead O’Connor look, for when it warms up?
Amy Warden
Thanks!! I could definitely rock the bald head when it warms up!! 😀
Linda Laughrey
You are beautiful with or without your cute wig. You are such a trooper. Your family is certainly a blessing to be on your team during your journey. Sending hugs.
Marie Nadeau
wow, you are sooooooooooooo beautiful and full of life! Lots of kisses and hugs xxxx
Amy Warden
Thank you, Marie!! So nice to hear from you! ♥️
Angélique Heiligers
I am so proud of you, you are such a strong person!! It’s great to see how your family supports you in this difficult time!! Ooooh and I L💖💖VE the new look. Sending you lots of love, big Swiss hugs and many prayers 💕💕
Amy Warden
Thank you, Angelique!! I am so very blessed!! Appreciate your continued prayers and hugs! 😘
Jacki
Sexy blonde. You might need to keep being a blonde!!!
Amy Warden
You never know!! 😉
Cathy Fain Arndt
I have to say that you look just as beautiful without hair! I love the wig too. I have a wig. I’ll wear it tonight if you’re going! It was such a blessing to see you experience that moment with your family and with a big smile on your face! Only by God’s mercy, love, hope and grace!🙌🏻
Amy Warden
Thank you, Linda!! I am very blessed to have them all by my side!! 😀
Amy Warden
I wasn’t planning to go tonight, but maybe next week? I saw your Arielle wig on Halloween – it’s amazing!! 😀
Anhoki
You’re a rock star. You are beautiful with and without hair. You’ve got this.
Amy Warden
Thank you, Anhoki!! ♥️
Dawn Kirchmer
You can rock all three looks .. your so beautiful!
Amy Warden
Thank you, Dawn!! ♥️
Denise Wilhelm
Thank you for sharing the shaving adventure with us! That must have been quite a shock to your head – all the cool breeze! That wig is super cute on you!!
Great to hear you had a good day after the last treatment and that you’ve found something to help offset the hyped feeling from the steroids. Continuing to pray for you. Your courage and grace is inspiring!
Amy Warden
My pleasure, Denise!! I slept a solid 5 hours last night – woo hoo!! Thank you for your continued prayers! 🙌
Melissa
You are so beautiful with and without hair! Love is being sent from Michigan… do you feel it?
Amy Warden
Absolutely!! Much love back to you!! ♥️♥️♥️
Diane
Amy, when I first saw your picture on Instagram after shaving your hair my first thought was: You look so beautiful! You can definitely wear hats, wigs as well as the Sinead O’Connor look. I follow your story and think a lot about you, hoping you’ll recover soon! Do you feel it’s getting smaller? I dearly hope so!
Take care, Diane
Amy Warden
You’re so sweet, Diane!! It’s difficult to say how effective the treatment has been so far, but I believe it’s definitely doing something. I truly trust that God’s got this!!
Sara Sander
Your family is so cool. Love you all! We are keeping you in our prayers. 💖
Amy Warden
Thank you, Sara!! ♥️
Aysha
What a great share! You look amazing without hair. You will be in my prayers. God bless you and your family.
Amy Warden
Thank you, Aysha!! Fortunately it is growing back now. ♥️
APARNA KUMARI
Omg Amy u r really pretty 🦋😗
Amy Warden
Aw thank you, Aparna!