Baby Fuzz

Maybe you remember, but maybe you don't. Back in August, I was having a hard time because my hair was falling out. Ok, not falling out but "thinning". It annoyed me but like a lot of things recently, it has gotten better.

I now have baby fuzz or something like that. I have all these little hairs that are sticking straight up all over my head. They're probably no longer than 2" but that is promising. I know my friends/family have said they couldn't notice the difference but I feel like the fuzz is a sign that it's real! No, I didn't make up the stuff about my hair thinning.

It's strange to appreciate things that I use to take for granted. Let's see if I can make a list:

• Thick, shiny hair
• Feeling my stomach grumble when it's hungry
• Going to work
• Sleeping 8 hours and waking up feeling refreshed
• Having energy to workout 
• Being able to run a 8:30 minute mile
• Throwing up 1 -2 times a year
• The smell of Five Guys, Penn Station and greasy french fries
• Not taking a bagillion pills a day
• Having clothes that fit

And now the list of stuff that I now appreciate more than ever

1. My husband: He is the best thing ever. He calls me when I'm not feeling good to check on me. He calls before coming home to see if I need anything to eat. He drops everything to take me to scheduled appointments or to the ER. He listens to me talk his ear off. He listens to me when I'm upset/sad/happy. He's my rock. I could write a whole post about how important he is to me. I am the luckiest girl in the world.
2. My friends: They know when to ask how I'm doing and when to ignore it. Almost all of them have taken off from work to take me to an appointment. They make me smile and laugh when I need it. They make every moment better.
3. My family: Basically repeat of #2. They listen to me cry, laugh or just talk. I love to talk. They are fantastic in all the right ways.
4. Food: Ok, nothing was going to be a good #4 after the first three. I love food and being able to eat it without my stomach imploding is so nice. Probably why some of the clothing issues have started recently
5. Crafting: If you haven't heard, I rediscovered crafting. It filled this part of me I didn't know was empty. It feels good to make something with my hands and to be creative. 
6. Health Insurance: We have great insurance. Like, I keep expecting the insurance company to call me and tell me that they want to disown me. We will pay less than $5k this year for insurance.
7. Wine/Beer/Alcohol: Yup, I appreciate it on a long day when everything is going wrong. A glass of wine, some pasta and cuddling up on the couch. 

I could go on and on. I'm in a good mood today and pleased that I have hair again.