Falling out

I want to shave my head and get it over with! I don't know what's going on, but all I know is that I've stopped following my every other day hair washing routine because handfuls upon handfuls of my hair have been filling my shower drain for the past month. I'm afraid to wash my hair anymore. It's coming out in gobbs! I'm freaking out!

In an effort to maintain a few strands of hair I went to my local GNC and bought biotin shampoo and biotin vitamins, both of which have helped none! Now, strangely my hair loss is barely visible, but I know it and it bothers me.

I'm guessing my hair loss is due to either a hormonal change, a change of seasons (which seems unlikely since I've experienced fall before) or a delayed reaction to the illness I had from August to September in which I ate only peanut butter and pita bread while in Egypt.

I'm calling my doctor for blood tests on Monday. Any other suggestions?

Lead infestation

Lead. It's everywhere these days. I just don't get it. How does this happen? First it's our toys; things our precious little ones put in their mouths. They teeth on them, they love them, and they trust us to keep them safe and healthy. What are we to do?

Now it's in our lipstick. I was shocked to learn that L'Oreal - my favorite lipstick - has high amounts of lead in their lipstick and it can cause infertility. Is this why I'm infertile? I've worn lipstick for many years, only having a sneaking suspicion that it could contain something reproductive prohibiting. But, I dismissed this gnawing feeling, not wanting to be too paranoid as I had already examined every facet of my life from night light (light coming into your bedroom at night) to soy-laden foods to cleaning products. When watching the news report on lead-laden lipstick, I discovered that it was only present in red lipstick. Still not comforting.

Another report came out this morning on a particular Curious George doll that has been recalled due to lead paint on the face. Not "Curious George!" I thought. I have all the Curious George books and several Curious George dolls I plan on passing down to my children someday.

As we prepare to adopt our child, I am mentally preparing for war. What kind of toys will I give my children? Will I have to make them myself? Or should I go to a special store? I know there are special toy stores out there. Hmmmmm. . . . These are options.