Guest guest Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 Have a wonderful vacation and let us know what you decide!! Dustie > Hello > > Jordi went back to the U of A today for another check-up prior to our > trip to Spain. I had called the therapist about 2 weeks ago stating > that we had decided to get the helmet when we returned from the trip. > We thought this appt. would just confirm what we needed to do and set- > up a casting date for when we returned. > > The therapist thinks that we are doing a really good job with the > repo and says that she just isn't sure that Jordi will even need the > band. I am just not so sure that things will continue to happen and > therefore think I will still want the band. > > Jordi's ears are still off and his forhead has the sloping effect. > She says not to worry because this stuff is the last to change and > that he is really getting good rounding at the back which is the > first stage. > > We decided to wait till we get back (no change to our original plan) > and then we set an appt. for the same week we get home. We have a > longer appt. booked so that if we decide to go ahead with the helmet > they will just cast him the same day. > > I am happy to hear that the repo has been doing its job but I just > have a hard time believing that the rest is going to happen. I am > basically telling myself that if I can't see a good change in either > of those things when we return that I will want to band for sure. The > therapist said it was going to be our choice when the final decision > comes so I am glad to know that. > > Well thats it for now I guess. We will continue to repo as much as > possible on our trip although I know its going to be harder than at > home. We will think rounding thoughts while we are away!! > > I will post again when we get back after the next appt. and either > way I will have good news....even more round or casting completed! > > Bye for now and thanks again for all of the support and advice! I > really appreciate it. Talk to you again in June. (Next appt. is June > 12th) > > Carolyn, Jordi's Mom (7 months, repo since Feb) Edmonton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 Can't wait to hear your update in June. Have a great time in Spain. > Hello > > Jordi went back to the U of A today for another check-up prior to our > trip to Spain. I had called the therapist about 2 weeks ago stating > that we had decided to get the helmet when we returned from the trip. > We thought this appt. would just confirm what we needed to do and set- > up a casting date for when we returned. > > The therapist thinks that we are doing a really good job with the > repo and says that she just isn't sure that Jordi will even need the > band. I am just not so sure that things will continue to happen and > therefore think I will still want the band. > > Jordi's ears are still off and his forhead has the sloping effect. > She says not to worry because this stuff is the last to change and > that he is really getting good rounding at the back which is the > first stage. > > We decided to wait till we get back (no change to our original plan) > and then we set an appt. for the same week we get home. We have a > longer appt. booked so that if we decide to go ahead with the helmet > they will just cast him the same day. > > I am happy to hear that the repo has been doing its job but I just > have a hard time believing that the rest is going to happen. I am > basically telling myself that if I can't see a good change in either > of those things when we return that I will want to band for sure. The > therapist said it was going to be our choice when the final decision > comes so I am glad to know that. > > Well thats it for now I guess. We will continue to repo as much as > possible on our trip although I know its going to be harder than at > home. We will think rounding thoughts while we are away!! > > I will post again when we get back after the next appt. and either > way I will have good news....even more round or casting completed! > > Bye for now and thanks again for all of the support and advice! I > really appreciate it. Talk to you again in June. (Next appt. is June > 12th) > > Carolyn, Jordi's Mom (7 months, repo since Feb) Edmonton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 2003 Report Share Posted May 2, 2003 Hi Carolyn It seems that you are in the same boat as I was, repo worked well, but to me, not well enough. I don't have to repo any more (Ethan is almost never on his back) and I still notice that his ears are a bit off and there is slight bossing in his forhead. I was told that all of this would correct itself, and it hasn't by a long shot. I haven't noticed much improvement in Ethan from about 9 months onwards (he is 11 months now), but there was significant improvement with repo from about 3 - 8 months. Whatever you do, don't ignore those niggly feelings about getting the band....I did (I had four doctors tell me everything would be fine without getting a helmet) and I regret it so much. I just hope that when we get the helmet in a couple of weeks that we will see some improvement. Enjoy your holiday and have fun!! , mom to Ethan > Hello > > Jordi went back to the U of A today for another check-up prior to our > trip to Spain. I had called the therapist about 2 weeks ago stating > that we had decided to get the helmet when we returned from the trip. > We thought this appt. would just confirm what we needed to do and set- > up a casting date for when we returned. > > The therapist thinks that we are doing a really good job with the > repo and says that she just isn't sure that Jordi will even need the > band. I am just not so sure that things will continue to happen and > therefore think I will still want the band. > > Jordi's ears are still off and his forhead has the sloping effect. > She says not to worry because this stuff is the last to change and > that he is really getting good rounding at the back which is the > first stage. > > We decided to wait till we get back (no change to our original plan) > and then we set an appt. for the same week we get home. We have a > longer appt. booked so that if we decide to go ahead with the helmet > they will just cast him the same day. > > I am happy to hear that the repo has been doing its job but I just > have a hard time believing that the rest is going to happen. I am > basically telling myself that if I can't see a good change in either > of those things when we return that I will want to band for sure. The > therapist said it was going to be our choice when the final decision > comes so I am glad to know that. > > Well thats it for now I guess. We will continue to repo as much as > possible on our trip although I know its going to be harder than at > home. We will think rounding thoughts while we are away!! > > I will post again when we get back after the next appt. and either > way I will have good news....even more round or casting completed! > > Bye for now and thanks again for all of the support and advice! I > really appreciate it. Talk to you again in June. (Next appt. is June > 12th) > > Carolyn, Jordi's Mom (7 months, repo since Feb) Edmonton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2003 Report Share Posted May 5, 2003 Hi Carolyn, Enjoy your trip to Spain! Good luck with your decision upon your return. I'm glad to hear that the repo has been working pretty good. That's great news! Marci (Mom to ) Oklahoma > Hello > > Jordi went back to the U of A today for another check-up prior to our > trip to Spain. I had called the therapist about 2 weeks ago stating > that we had decided to get the helmet when we returned from the trip. > We thought this appt. would just confirm what we needed to do and set- > up a casting date for when we returned. > > The therapist thinks that we are doing a really good job with the > repo and says that she just isn't sure that Jordi will even need the > band. I am just not so sure that things will continue to happen and > therefore think I will still want the band. > > Jordi's ears are still off and his forhead has the sloping effect. > She says not to worry because this stuff is the last to change and > that he is really getting good rounding at the back which is the > first stage. > > We decided to wait till we get back (no change to our original plan) > and then we set an appt. for the same week we get home. We have a > longer appt. booked so that if we decide to go ahead with the helmet > they will just cast him the same day. > > I am happy to hear that the repo has been doing its job but I just > have a hard time believing that the rest is going to happen. I am > basically telling myself that if I can't see a good change in either > of those things when we return that I will want to band for sure. The > therapist said it was going to be our choice when the final decision > comes so I am glad to know that. > > Well thats it for now I guess. We will continue to repo as much as > possible on our trip although I know its going to be harder than at > home. We will think rounding thoughts while we are away!! > > I will post again when we get back after the next appt. and either > way I will have good news....even more round or casting completed! > > Bye for now and thanks again for all of the support and advice! I > really appreciate it. Talk to you again in June. (Next appt. is June > 12th) > > Carolyn, Jordi's Mom (7 months, repo since Feb) Edmonton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 Hi, Glad to hear that Jordi is progressing so well! I too was amazed when I saw 's headsicle. Keep us posted on his progress. > Hi Everybody > > Jordi had another follow-up today and he is really doing great. We > had another adjustment and the area with the flatspot is really > filling in. It is really amazing how much it has filled in actually!! > His forhead is also improving and its not as off as it was to start. > We looked at the headsicle today and that was such a give away about > how it looked before! I am was so pleased with the appointment. I was > thinking that he was really progressing lately and them to see that > it was really true was great. > > We have been on a little holiday to British Columbia and boy was it > hot. It was +40 celcius there for about 3 days in a row. That is too > hot and I felt bad for Jordi. He took his hour off each day as we > would go swimming in the lakes. He loved that!!!! > > Glad to hear there is lots of good news from everyone on their > progress. I am still trying to keep up with everyone on the board. > Talk to you all soon. > > Carolyn, Mom to Jordi (now 10 months and DocBanded June 25/03) > Edmonton, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2003 Report Share Posted August 6, 2003 Carolyn, that is great news about Jordi! Isn't it great how their little noggins are rounding out! Ethan's is rounding nicely too, and I couldn't be happier. You are right, it has been too hot here in BC recently. There were a few days that Ethan had the band off for the better part of an afternoon. I don't know how the little tykes can handle it in the southern USA in the summer - it must be stinking hot down there! Glad you enjoyed your trip to BC and that Jordi is doing well. Take care , mom to Ethan Vancouver, BC > Hi Everybody > > Jordi had another follow-up today and he is really doing great. We > had another adjustment and the area with the flatspot is really > filling in. It is really amazing how much it has filled in actually!! > His forhead is also improving and its not as off as it was to start. > We looked at the headsicle today and that was such a give away about > how it looked before! I am was so pleased with the appointment. I was > thinking that he was really progressing lately and them to see that > it was really true was great. > > We have been on a little holiday to British Columbia and boy was it > hot. It was +40 celcius there for about 3 days in a row. That is too > hot and I felt bad for Jordi. He took his hour off each day as we > would go swimming in the lakes. He loved that!!!! > > Glad to hear there is lots of good news from everyone on their > progress. I am still trying to keep up with everyone on the board. > Talk to you all soon. > > Carolyn, Mom to Jordi (now 10 months and DocBanded June 25/03) > Edmonton, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 Carolyn, that is wonderful!! I just love happy updates!! Dustie > Hi Everybody > > Jordi had another follow-up today and he is really doing great. We > had another adjustment and the area with the flatspot is really > filling in. It is really amazing how much it has filled in actually!! > His forhead is also improving and its not as off as it was to start. > We looked at the headsicle today and that was such a give away about > how it looked before! I am was so pleased with the appointment. I was > thinking that he was really progressing lately and them to see that > it was really true was great. > > We have been on a little holiday to British Columbia and boy was it > hot. It was +40 celcius there for about 3 days in a row. That is too > hot and I felt bad for Jordi. He took his hour off each day as we > would go swimming in the lakes. He loved that!!!! > > Glad to hear there is lots of good news from everyone on their > progress. I am still trying to keep up with everyone on the board. > Talk to you all soon. > > Carolyn, Mom to Jordi (now 10 months and DocBanded June 25/03) > Edmonton, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2003 Report Share Posted August 7, 2003 Glad to hear that everything is going well for Jori! Keep up the good work and the awesome rounding! donna and xavier DOCband 7/25 > Hi Everybody > > Jordi had another follow-up today and he is really doing great. We > had another adjustment and the area with the flatspot is really > filling in. It is really amazing how much it has filled in actually!! > His forhead is also improving and its not as off as it was to start. > We looked at the headsicle today and that was such a give away about > how it looked before! I am was so pleased with the appointment. I was > thinking that he was really progressing lately and them to see that > it was really true was great. > > We have been on a little holiday to British Columbia and boy was it > hot. It was +40 celcius there for about 3 days in a row. That is too > hot and I felt bad for Jordi. He took his hour off each day as we > would go swimming in the lakes. He loved that!!!! > > Glad to hear there is lots of good news from everyone on their > progress. I am still trying to keep up with everyone on the board. > Talk to you all soon. > > Carolyn, Mom to Jordi (now 10 months and DocBanded June 25/03) > Edmonton, Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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