Guest guest Posted August 3, 2001 Report Share Posted August 3, 2001 Way to go !!! Congrats you two on being helmet free! By the way , in case I forgot to mention, the picture of your family is absolutley beautiful! Looks like you've got a great family! Take care and enjoy snuggling that round head. Niki Kaylie (still in her Starband) & Danny (Star grad) Phila., PA > Hello All, > graduated!! We had our appointment yesterday > with the neurosurgeon and he was very pleased with the > outcome. Her ears a still misaligned, I won't know > for sure how much till we go for the exit cast on > August 15th, I'm guessing around 3-4mm. They will > measure her then. > It was so nice to pick her up out of her crib this > morning and snuggle with that little head. > Everybody out there in band therapy, hang in there, it > will all be over before you know it. > > B., Charlotte > , DOC Graduate 8/02/01 > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 3, 2001 Report Share Posted August 3, 2001 CONGRADULATIONS to & your family, what a relief!!! Glad you saw good results! Debbie Abby's mom DOCgrad 6/22/01 > Hello All, > graduated!! We had our appointment yesterday > with the neurosurgeon and he was very pleased with the > outcome. Her ears a still misaligned, I won't know > for sure how much till we go for the exit cast on > August 15th, I'm guessing around 3-4mm. They will > measure her then. > It was so nice to pick her up out of her crib this > morning and snuggle with that little head. > Everybody out there in band therapy, hang in there, it > will all be over before you know it. > > B., Charlotte > , DOC Graduate 8/02/01 > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2002 Report Share Posted January 18, 2002 Congrats !!! Way to go little guy! I can't get over how fast this went for you, and he truly looks terrific. I am so thrilled for you and your family! Niki Kaylie & Danny (STAR grads) Phila., PA --- In Plagiocephaly@y..., " Christi Tompkins " <markandchristi@a...> wrote: > Woohoo! is officially done with his DOC Band! He went in today for his exit pictures and casting, and did NOT cry during the casting! He fussed for a moment when the mold was removed, but quickly went back to laughing. What a relief! And his total time in the band was 5 weeks, 6 days. > > I have updated his website with the final pictures -- one of his finished head and two of him after the casting was over. Just go to http://www.exracers.com/nathan.htm and click the Plagio link. > > Christi and in TX > http://www.exracers.com/nathan.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2002 Report Share Posted January 18, 2002 Christi: Congrads to . Not only did he have amazingly fast & perfect results, he didn't even go crazy while he was exit casted??? Oh man, he is the perfect plagio baby! That's incredible. What a trooper. Congrads yet again, I'll say it one more time, I can't believe how fast & perfect it all turned out for you! Hooray! Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad MI > > > Woohoo! is officially done with his DOC Band! He went in > today for his exit pictures and casting, and did NOT cry during the > casting! He fussed for a moment when the mold was removed, but > quickly went back to laughing. What a relief! And his total time in > the band was 5 weeks, 6 days. > > > > I have updated his website with the final pictures -- one of his > finished head and two of him after the casting was over. Just go to > http://www.exracers.com/nathan.htm and click the Plagio link. > > > > Christi and in TX > > http://www.exracers.com/nathan.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2002 Report Share Posted January 18, 2002 Congrats to and Christi! He looks wonderfully round. You got some great results. Anne Mom of Livia DOC grad 12/01 Canada > > > Woohoo! is officially done with his DOC Band! He went in > today for his exit pictures and casting, and did NOT cry during the > casting! He fussed for a moment when the mold was removed, but > quickly went back to laughing. What a relief! And his total time in > the band was 5 weeks, 6 days.> > > > I have updated his website with the final pictures -- one of his > finished head and two of him after the casting was over. Just go to > http://www.exracers.com/nathan.htm and click the Plagio link.> > > > Christi and in TX> > http://www.exracers.com/nathan.htmFor more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 Congratulations !!!!! Congratulations Deidre. You're a good mama!! > Hi all! Just wanted to share our wonderful news! graduated > from her DOC band today. We were expecting one more week, but there > wasn't any room left to make another adjustment. > She does still have a slight flat area right behind her ear, but the > assymetry is gone, and her hair will cover any " flaws " she may still > have. I'm certain that if I hadn't been studying her head so > intently that I would not even notice the remaining area. I have > been smiling and crying all day. God is good. > > Deidre > Mom to and (DOC banded 9/2, DOC Graduated 11/19) > Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 Congrats to ! That was fast! Enjoy your snuggling time with her newly rounded head! Kim--Gus' mom DOC Band 8/21/03 (almost done!) > Hi all! Just wanted to share our wonderful news! graduated > from her DOC band today. We were expecting one more week, but there > wasn't any room left to make another adjustment. > She does still have a slight flat area right behind her ear, but the > assymetry is gone, and her hair will cover any " flaws " she may still > have. I'm certain that if I hadn't been studying her head so > intently that I would not even notice the remaining area. I have > been smiling and crying all day. God is good. > > Deidre > Mom to and (DOC banded 9/2, DOC Graduated 11/19) > Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 Hi deidre - Congrats to you and your family!! I love hearing graduation stories!! Yay !! Donna and Xavier DOCband 7/25 and 10/8 > Hi all! Just wanted to share our wonderful news! graduated > from her DOC band today. We were expecting one more week, but there > wasn't any room left to make another adjustment. > She does still have a slight flat area right behind her ear, but the > assymetry is gone, and her hair will cover any " flaws " she may still > have. I'm certain that if I hadn't been studying her head so > intently that I would not even notice the remaining area. I have > been smiling and crying all day. God is good. > > Deidre > Mom to and (DOC banded 9/2, DOC Graduated 11/19) > Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 Yea, !!!!! Congrats Deidre - enjoy cuddling with her bare head! & Jordyn (DOCband 10/13) Dallas > Hi all! Just wanted to share our wonderful news! graduated > from her DOC band today. We were expecting one more week, but there > wasn't any room left to make another adjustment. > She does still have a slight flat area right behind her ear, but the > assymetry is gone, and her hair will cover any " flaws " she may still > have. I'm certain that if I hadn't been studying her head so > intently that I would not even notice the remaining area. I have > been smiling and crying all day. God is good. > > Deidre > Mom to and (DOC banded 9/2, DOC Graduated 11/19) > Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 Congradulations !! woohoo Diedre! Enjoy that beautiful band free head Debbie > Hi all! Just wanted to share our wonderful news! graduated > from her DOC band today. We were expecting one more week, but there > wasn't any room left to make another adjustment. > She does still have a slight flat area right behind her ear, but the > assymetry is gone, and her hair will cover any " flaws " she may still > have. I'm certain that if I hadn't been studying her head so > intently that I would not even notice the remaining area. I have > been smiling and crying all day. God is good. > > Deidre > Mom to and (DOC banded 9/2, DOC Graduated 11/19) > Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 did WHAT??? What great news!!! I hope you will stick around and share your story with others. Dustie > Hi all! Just wanted to share our wonderful news! graduated > from her DOC band today. We were expecting one more week, but there > wasn't any room left to make another adjustment. > She does still have a slight flat area right behind her ear, but the > assymetry is gone, and her hair will cover any " flaws " she may still > have. I'm certain that if I hadn't been studying her head so > intently that I would not even notice the remaining area. I have > been smiling and crying all day. God is good. > > Deidre > Mom to and (DOC banded 9/2, DOC Graduated 11/19) > Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 Congrats to ! Enjoy her bandfree head! Natasha > Hi all! Just wanted to share our wonderful news! graduated > from her DOC band today. We were expecting one more week, but there > wasn't any room left to make another adjustment. > She does still have a slight flat area right behind her ear, but the > assymetry is gone, and her hair will cover any " flaws " she may still > have. I'm certain that if I hadn't been studying her head so > intently that I would not even notice the remaining area. I have > been smiling and crying all day. God is good. > > Deidre > Mom to and (DOC banded 9/2, DOC Graduated 11/19) > Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 Deidre, That is wonderful news! Congrats to you and !!! - mom to Aidan STARband 08/26/03 GR MI > Hi all! Just wanted to share our wonderful news! graduated > from her DOC band today. We were expecting one more week, but there > wasn't any room left to make another adjustment. > She does still have a slight flat area right behind her ear, but the > assymetry is gone, and her hair will cover any " flaws " she may still > have. I'm certain that if I hadn't been studying her head so > intently that I would not even notice the remaining area. I have > been smiling and crying all day. God is good. > > Deidre > Mom to and (DOC banded 9/2, DOC Graduated 11/19) > Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2003 Report Share Posted November 19, 2003 !!! YIPPEE!!! Congratulations ! What a wonderful surprise. That's great. Have fun, rubbing & kissing her round head! It truly is wonderful. Tricia in CT Braeden & Spencer (Grads 11-11, DOCbanded 5-16 & 8-13) > Hi all! Just wanted to share our wonderful news! graduated > from her DOC band today. We were expecting one more week, but there > wasn't any room left to make another adjustment. > She does still have a slight flat area right behind her ear, but the > assymetry is gone, and her hair will cover any " flaws " she may still > have. I'm certain that if I hadn't been studying her head so > intently that I would not even notice the remaining area. I have > been smiling and crying all day. God is good. > > Deidre > Mom to and (DOC banded 9/2, DOC Graduated 11/19) > Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 Congrats, ! Wonderful news! Caro, Mom to Baby Mo, 1 year old, DocBanded 5/23/03 then again 7/30/03, about to graduate in 2 weeks > Hi all! Just wanted to share our wonderful news! graduated > from her DOC band today. We were expecting one more week, but there > wasn't any room left to make another adjustment. > She does still have a slight flat area right behind her ear, but the > assymetry is gone, and her hair will cover any " flaws " she may still > have. I'm certain that if I hadn't been studying her head so > intently that I would not even notice the remaining area. I have > been smiling and crying all day. God is good. > > Deidre > Mom to and (DOC banded 9/2, DOC Graduated 11/19) > Dallas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 I was lucky enough to see today bandless. He looks fabulous Hope your last drive tomorrow is carefree Tricia! It was nice to see you again!Mom to Dane 4 yo (DOC Grad) and Cece 10 mo (DOC 9/05) and Olivia 6 yo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2005 Report Share Posted November 11, 2005 I was lucky enough to see today bandless. He looks fabulous Hope your last drive tomorrow is carefree Tricia! It was nice to see you again!Mom to Dane 4 yo (DOC Grad) and Cece 10 mo (DOC 9/05) and Olivia 6 yo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 Thanks ! Good seeing you too & best of luck to Cece. It was good to be done today and I'm a little more at peace. Tricia > > > I was lucky enough to see today bandless. He looks fabulous > > Hope your last drive tomorrow is carefree Tricia! It was nice to see you again! > > > > Mom to Dane 4 yo (DOC Grad) and Cece 10 mo (DOC 9/05) and Olivia 6 yo > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 12, 2005 Report Share Posted November 12, 2005 Thanks ! Good seeing you too & best of luck to Cece. It was good to be done today and I'm a little more at peace. Tricia > > > I was lucky enough to see today bandless. He looks fabulous > > Hope your last drive tomorrow is carefree Tricia! It was nice to see you again! > > > > Mom to Dane 4 yo (DOC Grad) and Cece 10 mo (DOC 9/05) and Olivia 6 yo > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Tricia, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so happy for . Post the before and after pics when you get a chance. Regression fears are normal, but try to relax and enjoy the end of treatment. CAROLG --- In Plagiocephaly , " mrshebs3 " <murphy0630@b...> wrote: > > Hi All! I just wanted to pass along the great news that has > graduated from his DOC band. He has been in it for only 2 1/2 months > for his severe brachy and we saw wonderful changes in such a short > period of time. I'm so happy, but as the day wears on I find my self > a bit nervous about regression, which I know is rare. I was hoping for > the back to round or punch out just a little more, but they said he > will continue to round more as he grows. The rounding of his sides > are fantastic. > > I will not miss that 2 1/2 hour drive to Cleveland! One more time > tomorrow for the exit cast. When we started going is when the gas > spiked to $3.09. Makes the $2.09 I got it for Wednesday seem cheap. > > Thanks for all the support from this group, and to the > moderators...thank you! Your dedication to this group is priceless. > You help so many of us when we are down on ourselves, unsure what to > do, and need advice at all hours. > > Good luck to all & happy rounding! > > Tricia > Mom to (almost 10 months) > DOC band 8/27/05, graduated 11/11/05 > Severe Brachy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Tricia, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so happy for . Post the before and after pics when you get a chance. Regression fears are normal, but try to relax and enjoy the end of treatment. CAROLG --- In Plagiocephaly , " mrshebs3 " <murphy0630@b...> wrote: > > Hi All! I just wanted to pass along the great news that has > graduated from his DOC band. He has been in it for only 2 1/2 months > for his severe brachy and we saw wonderful changes in such a short > period of time. I'm so happy, but as the day wears on I find my self > a bit nervous about regression, which I know is rare. I was hoping for > the back to round or punch out just a little more, but they said he > will continue to round more as he grows. The rounding of his sides > are fantastic. > > I will not miss that 2 1/2 hour drive to Cleveland! One more time > tomorrow for the exit cast. When we started going is when the gas > spiked to $3.09. Makes the $2.09 I got it for Wednesday seem cheap. > > Thanks for all the support from this group, and to the > moderators...thank you! Your dedication to this group is priceless. > You help so many of us when we are down on ourselves, unsure what to > do, and need advice at all hours. > > Good luck to all & happy rounding! > > Tricia > Mom to (almost 10 months) > DOC band 8/27/05, graduated 11/11/05 > Severe Brachy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 --- In Plagiocephaly , " mrshebs3 " <murphy0630@b...> wrote: >Hi, Congratulations!!! I know you are happy. Isn't it nice to be able to kiss that little head! Best wishes to you. > Hi All! I just wanted to pass along the great news that has > graduated from his DOC band. He has been in it for only 2 1/2 months > for his severe brachy and we saw wonderful changes in such a short > period of time. I'm so happy, but as the day wears on I find my self > a bit nervous about regression, which I know is rare. I was hoping for > the back to round or punch out just a little more, but they said he > will continue to round more as he grows. The rounding of his sides > are fantastic. > > I will not miss that 2 1/2 hour drive to Cleveland! One more time > tomorrow for the exit cast. When we started going is when the gas > spiked to $3.09. Makes the $2.09 I got it for Wednesday seem cheap. > > Thanks for all the support from this group, and to the > moderators...thank you! Your dedication to this group is priceless. > You help so many of us when we are down on ourselves, unsure what to > do, and need advice at all hours. > > Good luck to all & happy rounding! > > Tricia > Mom to (almost 10 months) > DOC band 8/27/05, graduated 11/11/05 > Severe Brachy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 15, 2005 Report Share Posted November 15, 2005 --- In Plagiocephaly , " mrshebs3 " <murphy0630@b...> wrote: >Hi, Congratulations!!! I know you are happy. Isn't it nice to be able to kiss that little head! Best wishes to you. > Hi All! I just wanted to pass along the great news that has > graduated from his DOC band. He has been in it for only 2 1/2 months > for his severe brachy and we saw wonderful changes in such a short > period of time. I'm so happy, but as the day wears on I find my self > a bit nervous about regression, which I know is rare. I was hoping for > the back to round or punch out just a little more, but they said he > will continue to round more as he grows. The rounding of his sides > are fantastic. > > I will not miss that 2 1/2 hour drive to Cleveland! One more time > tomorrow for the exit cast. When we started going is when the gas > spiked to $3.09. Makes the $2.09 I got it for Wednesday seem cheap. > > Thanks for all the support from this group, and to the > moderators...thank you! Your dedication to this group is priceless. > You help so many of us when we are down on ourselves, unsure what to > do, and need advice at all hours. > > Good luck to all & happy rounding! > > Tricia > Mom to (almost 10 months) > DOC band 8/27/05, graduated 11/11/05 > Severe Brachy > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 WooHoo! is a DOC Grad! I know you are thrilled, especially with all number 3 or less. That is wonderful. let us know when you get the pictures posted. So has he bonked his head yet and figured out it isn't there? That was the hardest thing for my girls (besides casting which they didn't take as easily as ). na, DOC Grad Feb 04 Kiersten, DOC Grad Apr 06 www.thefilyaws.com/plagio/plagio.html > > It's offical! has graduated! We took him yeaterday for his exit > pictures and casting! He was so good! Just drank his bottle. It > always amazes us to watch him. Afterwards he waved buy buy and > clapped his hands! So funny. He doesn't even seem to notice that > it's gone but he keeps touching his hair. Maybe he does. They did > some more measurements and they were all between 0-3 so he got even > more correction. His pictures look great and I will post them soon. > Thank you all so much for your help and support. I couldn't have > gotten through this without you! I will continue to participate > though! I might need help if there is regression but I hope this > doesn't happen! > > Carol > 9 1/2 months. DOC BAND GRAD!!!!!! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 Yep! He realized this morning that if he bangs his head on the crib it doesn't make a ding ding sound anymore and it actually hurts. That's the end of that! LOL! > > > > It's offical! has graduated! We took him yeaterday for his > exit > > pictures and casting! He was so good! Just drank his bottle. It > > always amazes us to watch him. Afterwards he waved buy buy and > > clapped his hands! So funny. He doesn't even seem to notice that > > it's gone but he keeps touching his hair. Maybe he does. They did > > some more measurements and they were all between 0-3 so he got even > > more correction. His pictures look great and I will post them soon. > > Thank you all so much for your help and support. I couldn't have > > gotten through this without you! I will continue to participate > > though! I might need help if there is regression but I hope this > > doesn't happen! > > > > Carol > > 9 1/2 months. DOC BAND GRAD!!!!!! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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