Don't think of it as going bald... think of it as gaining a mustache.

So for my first words here I need to address my scalp post baby.
I have long hair , very long hair. And I take pride in the fact that it's pretty , well most of it is now. Unfortunately I am in the 1991 stage of Micheal Bolton. From afar it still looks like lovely long locks , but the scalp is more visible the closer you get . I am scared that the normal hair loss that one may experience after giving birth may have exceeded in my case and now I may have to admit the problem and consult the hair club for women.
I have just started taking prenatals again , as I haven't taken any supplemental vitamins since she was born ( almost 8 months ago) and I am aware of the damage I have already caused. Being the dumb ass that I am I should have just kept taking the vitamins , but hindsight being 20/20 really doesn't make my mange any less of an issue. I solely breastfeed Fiona until she was 6 months old , and it has taken an obvious toll on me. And even though FiFi loves her mama , hair or not , mama is not so happy to see herself in the mirror at this time.
I am sure I am no where near the only person who has lost some hair after having a child , but am I the only person concerned about the fact that I have gained a thicker , darker more luxurious MUSTACHE ? Granted it looks awesome in theory , if I was say , a 70's gay leatherman. But since that will only help me out on October 31st , I really need a plan for maintenance and grooming of the , shall I dare call it a MISSTACHE.
Why couldn't I lose armpit hair , or some bikini line pubes , you know , something useful that would actually save me time instead of making things worse. You see there was a time years ago that I could actually get away with bleaching the few dark hairs that popped up from time to time. But if I dared to try that now I would so closely resemble Hulk Hogan that I really don't want to take the risk. Anyone understand how this doesn't exactly have a quick fix? I find it hard to find the time to brush my teeth now more than once a day , and showering , well thats 2 times a week if i'm lucky. So if I have to start maintaining a mustache , and well, dare I say a beard if things get really out of control , where do I find the time. I have been feeling guilty for not looking "pretty" when John gets home from work most days IE: unwashed face , dirty unbrushed hair , still in pjs etc, and even though he says nothing about what I look like , because he understands that our daughter is more important than being a fashion statement. I really do believe that he will have an issue with coming home to "Crockett" with the five o'clock shadow. Not a pretty picture.
Please make me feel better about myself , by telling me about your unwanted hair or lack of , in places seen or unseen. As this would make a poor hairy new mother feel like she can make it another day having the support of those hairier than she. And to continue to have the courage to shave and pluck during those few stolen moments alone. And for those of you who do , say a prayer for me that, years from now , a candid random photo of me will not give the world proof that Sasquatch does really exist , and it's a woman and she 's a knitter. I don't think the world is ready for this kind of revelation.