11.5 inches later...

I finally did it! After much deliberation and many months (years) of growing, I went in tonight for a much needed haircut. 10 inches of a ponytail and another 1-1.5 inches of hair cut off, and I feel significantly lighter...which is hard to do for a 29 week pregnant lady:) It will definitely take a bit of an adjustment...and might end with me going back next week to get blond highlights put back in, haha, but I can say no tears were shed in the process. And it feels good to be able to donate my hair to Locks of Love - "a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis."

Before - definitely the longest my hair has been in quite awhile.

The Cut!

In the process - all smiles:)

The final side view...

At home - got the okay from the husband (with a slight plea for blond:))

Thanks Angie! I'm sure you'll be seeing me sooner than later.