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I think now after going around with a bare head it is time to reflect on what to do and what not to do. I’m almost over the gaping stare reactions. Sometimes I even get a secret “right on sister” smile from passers by, mainly women older than me. Maybe reflecting on bra burning rødstrømper days. Anyway, I keep my interpretations the way I want them to be. I sure hope people aren't smiling because they think I deserve this.

There’s still more head stubble falling out, as my pillow tells me, so I guess eventually I will have a smooth pate (not to be confused with pâté). Given the state of our weather these days, which is to say, sunny fabulous, I have been conscious about whether one should put sunscreen on a bald head. It is an extension of one’s face and having not fully seen the sun, it should be protected. I tried to use my daily moisturizer with factor 20 as normal sunscreen seemed a bit thick to me. Unfortunately, I developed a bit of folliculitis on my head. Plugged pores perhaps? Tea tree oil helped with that.

There’s also this bit about washing. Shampoo or facial cleanser? Googling didn’t help much there, only to say I should keep my scalp clean indeed with a mild shampoo and be gentle to it. Funny I should still consider shampoo. My son seems to be convinced we should not shampoo too much because it strips the natural hair oils. Hard to do if one is engaged in hot yoga. I don’t see that coming.

What surprised me the most were many discussions among BC gals about using Johnson and Johnson’s baby shampoo! Hullo…have we forgotten the reformulation/formaldehyde/cancer issue?

I am at war with my sports bra. It hits too high, right near the armpit. Due to the swelling, it rubs at the edge, and now it is diving me crazy. I’ve switched to a strapless bandeau top I’ve used for yoga, and that seems to help some.

I thought I would be wise about it and put a bandaid in my armpit. After all, bandaids are used against nipple chafing, a runners trick. Nope. After several hours, my condition worsens. Other suggestions include: Vaseline petroleum jelly (yuck), dressing properly (duh), and wearing my bra inside out (hmm).

My knockers arrived today in the mail, all wrapped in cellophane and ribbon in a subtle off-white shade. Notice the single prosthesis compared to the knitted pair. Aren’t they adorable?

At this point, I don’t know if I will use them, there is hardly any room right now in my sports bra. I’ve read however, that they are a comfy post-operative alternative because they are light and soft and non-sweaty against that mastectomy scar. What’s more, you know that someone has been thinking of you with each stitch.

Makes me feel a bit pre-pubescent. But in those days we used Kleenex.

I have another pair waiting for me at my sister’s house. They are neon pink. My party pair.