Jessie decided to take the bull by the horns and just have her head shaved. She talked it over with a few people and decided to take control over this instead of being devastated every morning when she wakes up with more and more hair in her bed. Our lovely hair dresser Bianca came to the hospital to help us. Thank you B. It's done and I must say she looks beautiful. I haven't seen that head for about 16 years, but I loved it then and I love it now! She is wearing a soft stretchy cap from my friend Teresa who has been through this already. Thank you Teresa. She said it keeps you warm when you sleep at night and it's easy to get on.
The doctors are trying to see if they can get Jessie home before this weekend. The only thing that's keeping her here is that she needs platelets and sometimes blood. If they can get her to a point where she can go a few days without needing platelets, then we can get her home. The other problem which is contributing to the platelet and blood issue is that she is on a marathon period- 10 days and counting now. Once they get that to stop things will get better faster.
Well done, and I think she made a solid choice.
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It is symbolic...shedding the weight of this burden.....besides, you cannot hide true beauty.Beauty is what's inside you, not whats on or around you Jess. anyone who knows you or meets you will see that in a matter of minutes.....shine on! You ROCK and we ALL Love you!
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Jess, everyday I think about you I am amazed at the mature young woman you've become. Even though you are facing a huge challenge in your life, you've handled it with such strength and grace. You are such a wonderful person and I feel privileged to have you in my life. We love you so much and are in awe of you each and everyday!! Love, Kyle, Dave, Sam & Alex
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