Debbie

[Guest guest]

She hasnt actually went yet. Madison is the only one that has any

problem her sister is just fine. She hasnt been seeing a pt and I am

glad that I found this sight because now I know to talk to the Dr.

about one. What is the average length of wearing the helmet?

> > Just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Celeste and I live

in

> > Arizona I have twin daughters soon to be 8 months old. There

names

> > are Madison and MacKenzie. Madison has a second appt today with

> her

> > neuro surgeon. I am hoping that she gets fitted for her helmet

> very

> > soon. The neck exercises have not done anything for her head or

> > neck. I am just looking for some advice and help through this.

> Wish

> > me luck and I look forward to hearing from everyone.

[Guest guest]

What is the average length of wearing the helmet?

>

Celeste:

Average treatment time in a band is 4.5 mos.. Of course this varies

on the child's age & growth spurts. My daughter wore her DOCband

made by Cranial Technologies 4.5 mos.. But I have heard of

children " graduating " from their band in as short as 6 wks (started

at a younger age) and others being in bands for 8+ mos.. With your

daughter being considered a big " older " for treatment to begin, I

would say she'd most likely be in a helmet/band no less than 4 mos

time, but again, that varies.

Good luck at the neurosurgeon's today, please let us know how it goes

& what he suggests.

Debbie Abby's mom DOCgrad

MI

[Guest guest]

PS... I'm going thru those, IS HER HEAD going back phase... I stare

at it all the time... worrying. Sigh... I know, I know.... but wish

I had that mold to compare it to.

[Guest guest]

Hi Kelli:

Good to finally hear from you again . Abby's exit casting was done

6/22/01, I got her exit mold mailed back to me on 8/11/01, so it took

a good 6 wks or so. I remember the date so well, because I had a

dreaded dentist appt that same day we rec'd it back! You can call to

ask when you'll be getting it back - I know they won't mind - I

called them asking about Abby's too.

Abby is a huge pain wanting to go " ouside " (she leaves out the T)

constantly too! It's sooooo frustrating. And the great Michigan

weather is soooo stinking cold & windy this whole month of March! A

lot of the time, I'll leave our front door open so she can look

ouside, that seems to keep her happy for a few mins anyway. When we

let our dog out too, she tries making a mad dash out the door. Then

we carry her back in kicking & screaming! Welcome to the terrible

2's early Kelli!

I doubt Em's head has regressed any! Don't worry about it & stop

obsessing

Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad

MI

> PS... I'm going thru those, IS HER HEAD going back phase... I

stare

> at it all the time... worrying. Sigh... I know, I know.... but

wish

> I had that mold to compare it to.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

If you email me directly with 's full name and the center you

were treated at, I would be happy to make sure the exit mold gets to

you.

erickson@...

Thanks

Carol kson

Cranial Technologies

866-362-2263 ext 231

> Hi, just wondering... how long did it take you to get your exit

cast

> mold? We casted on Feb 5, and still haven't received it. When she

> asked if we wanted one, I told her yes. Should I bug them and

call?

> I mean after the terrible casting we had, I figure I should have at

> least that to compare her little noggin to now.

>

> Can we say, MAJOR TEETHING groucho?? OMG, she's a teenager, and

> crabby as all get out! She now thinks that being outside is the

> place to be, and screams when the dog goes out and she doesn't...!!!

>

> Kelli and DOCgrad