it's not growing AT ALL-seriously!

[me-T]

i hate making threads about my problems, but i'm really frustrated at this point.

in both march and may i did not get any growth-from the scalp. growth aids, vitamins, nothing was working.
i am retaining what i have *cough*forthemostpart*cough* but there is nothing actually growing, and i don't know why.

someone on fotki asked when i had my son because those hormones could still be at work messing with my hair growth. i had him in oct 7 of last year. i didn't get that "pregnancy growth", and once he was born, i only shed in one part of my hairline (which has grown back since).

i'm getting fed up of not being at a claimable bsl (i wear my strap right under the shoulder blades), so i fear that i'm at terminal length.
what do you think?

i said for the most part cause my son likes pulling my hair now

 

[Whimsy]

For hair not growing from the scalp that signals an internal problem. Have you been to the doctor?

Are you 100% sure it's not growing from the scalp? Are you relaxed or natural?

 

[lovenharmony]

You should wait at least 2 years before thinking anything about reaching terminal length Maybe your hair is in a resting phase. I say don't stress out about it... stress can also stunt hair growth. It could be that you're over doing it as well...simplify!

 

[Salsarisma]

I think your hair is growing!!! And it may not be growing 1/2 inch per month, but it's growing....just not so much that you notice it.

And not to get all in your business, but are you breastfeeding? B/c your hormone levels stay "out of whack" during BFing too.

Big hugs out to you, girl!! I know it's frustrating, but keep retaining what you have. Your body takes at least a full year to recover after having a baby!! Not to mention all the stress you are under with a new baby around. Hang in there. You may get a summer spurt to make up for these slow growing months.

 

[Salsarisma]

I think your hair is growing!!! And it may not be growing 1/2 inch per month, but it's growing....just not so much that you notice it.

And not to get all in your business, but are you breastfeeding? B/c your hormone levels stay "out of whack" during BFing too.

Big hugs out to you, girl!! I know it's frustrating, but keep retaining what you have. Your body takes at least a full year to recover after having a baby!! Not to mention all the stress you are under with a new baby around. Hang in there. You may get a summer spurt to make up for these slow growing months.

 

[dachsies_rule!]

Do you have pics for the time frame when your hair is not growing. Sometimes when you compare pics you can see a change in your hair you normally wouldn't notice.

 

[me-T]

For hair not growing from the scalp that signals an internal problem. Have you been to the doctor?

Are you 100% sure it's not growing from the scalp? Are you relaxed or natural?

transitioning w/ bkt. i'm always watching the pot so i KNOW when i see a lil bud. i figured since i'm drinking more water & exercising, & taking vits, i'd have more growth than when all i used were growth aids.

I think your hair is growing!!! And it may not be growing 1/2 inch per month, but it's growing....just not so much that you notice it.

And not to get all in your business, but are you breastfeeding? B/c your hormone levels stay "out of whack" during BFing too.

Big hugs out to you, girl!! I know it's frustrating, but keep retaining what you have. Your body takes at least a full year to recover after having a baby!! Not to mention all the stress you are under with a new baby around. Hang in there. You may get a summer spurt to make up for these slow growing months.

i only grow 1/4" per month naturally, so anything less is pretty much no growth at all. my son stopped wanting to breastfeed, but i'm still lactating although it's slowing down (tmi, sorry)
a whole year to get right? i wanna be wl by then!

Do you have pics for the time frame when your hair is not growing. Sometimes when you compare pics you can see a change in your hair you normally wouldn't notice.

from the pics i do have, i've been around the same length for months

 

[belldandy]

transitioning w/ bkt. i'm always watching the pot so i KNOW when i see a lil bud. i figured since i'm drinking more water & exercising, & taking vits, i'd have more growth than when all i used were growth aids.



i only grow 1/4" per month naturally, so anything less is pretty much no growth at all. my son stopped wanting to breastfeed, but i'm still lactating although it's slowing down (tmi, sorry)
a whole year to get right? i wanna be wl by then!


from the pics i do have, i've been around the same length for months

Hey girl! You still lactating so your hormones may still be stabilizing as well. Also, as someone said, your hair my be in a resting stage. I would be pissed too I think you should give it more time. i know its hard.

 

[me-T]

thanks ya'll. i'll keep it out of sight for a while that way i'm not watching the pot. plus retention is a major priority right now. once it starts growing again, i'd hate to have to regrow what i lost.

 

[gn1g]

I know it's not a popular idea but One sure fire way to find out . . . take a small section and apply color to the root or new growth and see.