Today marks Jude’s 17th of 33 treatments, so we are over 1/2 way done with his radiation treatment. His hair is falling out like crazy. I can now place my entire hand in his bald spot at the back of his head. It is very crazy looking bald spot — it actually looks exactly like the state of Texas. Andy thinks we should just shave Jude’s entire head. But, I think that would be traumatic for him and will not go along with that. Jude doesn’t know yet about the missing hair. Thankfully, we don’t have to worry about what he looks like around Jill’s House or the treatment center since he still has more hair than many of the kids. I just feel self-conscious in public. Last night in the park, I insisted that he keep his hat on since I don’t want other kids asking him where his hair is or teasing him. Â
Today was toy day at the proton radiation treatment center and Jude opted for a $10 Target gift card instead of a toy from the toy shelf (which we never knew was an option until today). I guess they rightly pegged Jude as an instant gratification type and didn’t offer the gift card until today. He really agonized at Target about what to buy and finally opted for a Ninjago Lego set for $7. He’s planning to get another $10 gift card next Friday from the treatment center and then use the $13 to buy something really cool since most of the things he really wanted were $12 and out of his budget.Â
Tomorrow we are planning on going to yet another state fair — this time the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis.