Another treatment down today! Callie is very itchy and red. This is the most intense reaction she has had so far. I am wondering what this means? The dermatologist says we should give it a few more months before we stop for awhile. So we will keep the positive mojo flowing and forge ahead.
On a side note, we had a rough emotional week. Callie was in the play area with a friend at a restaurant for a kids night, when she barreled out of the door with tears down her face. After consoling her for a few minutes I realized that she had been made fun of when she took off her hat to beat the heat. First of all, I am proud that she is finally getting comfortable with her new appearance, but what a kick in the face. I reminded her that what was important was that she knew she was beautiful, smart, and perhaps the best little girl in the world. Then I told her to put up her chin, and keep playing with her friend. Inside I was crumbling, it's difficult to watch your child suffer for a condition you have zero control over.
Then I realized how lucky she is because twenty years from now her skin will be thick and she will surround herself with wonderfully supportive people. I know she will keep getting stronger! I also have to note that her friend had already leapt into action telling the child how mean their words were and how it hurt her feelings. What a courageous little girl (her parents should be so proud)! So it just shows me that Callie is finding those who have big hearts and she is making a difference even if it is just one child at a time. "Bald is beautiful". :-)
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