Opinions please

October 7, 2005

Hi Carolyn,

I pasted this link from the Thyroid Helpers board - I have been told

that DO's are very good at treating Thyroid problems - better than endos

as a general rule (not in every case of course).

<http://www.osteopathic.org/index.cfm?PageID=findado_main>

http://www.osteopathic.org/index.cfm?PageID=findado_main

regards,

Kerry

Re: Opinions Please

Gail, I checked out that top docs list you told me about. I found an

endocrinologist there that people said good things about. I hope

they are right. I made an appointment today. Of course I can't get

in till December so I have a while to be patient. Anyone out there

ever had a really good doc they loved in the Dallas area? If so,

please tell me about them, maybe I will check them out.

I figured it out today, since January I have gone from 175mcg (where

I was okay for almost a year) to the 225mcg I am on now. Is this

common? To me it says something is wrong. Maybe I just get a little

too worked up though. I'd love opinions from anybody.

Thanks for the tip Gail,

Carolyn

> > Thanks for the info Gail, I will add fibromyalgia to my list of

> > possibilities. There is a disease called myasthenia gravis that

> > sounds a lot like me too.

> > I'm thinking I need to go see a different dr but don't know which

> one

> > since I don't really know what it is. If its adrenal then I

would

> > need an endo, right? But if its a neuro-muscular problem then I

> > think I would go to a nuerologist. I guess I just need to make

up

> my

> > mind and start somewhere. Worse case, the one I picked would

send

> me

> > to someone else.

> > I've been reading this book about hypo and got the idea that

maybe

> my

> > medicine is making me feel bad. I take 225mcg of levothroid a

day.

> > (in two seperate pills cause they don't make a 225) And the only

> > other thing I take is hydroclorathiazide. I'm wondering if I

> should

> > try switching to another brand of thyroid or maybe its the

> > hydroclorathiazide doing it to me. Or the combination. I do

take

> > them together. Any one else out there experience problems on

> either

> > of these?

> > Carolyn

> >

>

October 7, 2005

Carolyn, I highly recomend Dr. Fred F. Ciarochi. He is in Duncanville.

I went to him in the early 1990's until I moved. He got my Hypothyroidism

under control and it's still doing fine. I don't know his telephone number.

Joyce

Re: Opinions Please

Gail, I checked out that top docs list you told me about. I found an

endocrinologist there that people said good things about. I hope

they are right. I made an appointment today. Of course I can't get

in till December so I have a while to be patient. Anyone out there

ever had a really good doc they loved in the Dallas area? If so,

please tell me about them, maybe I will check them out.

I figured it out today, since January I have gone from 175mcg (where

I was okay for almost a year) to the 225mcg I am on now. Is this

common? To me it says something is wrong. Maybe I just get a little

too worked up though. I'd love opinions from anybody.

Thanks for the tip Gail,

Carolyn

> > Thanks for the info Gail, I will add fibromyalgia to my list of

> > possibilities. There is a disease called myasthenia gravis that

> > sounds a lot like me too.

> > I'm thinking I need to go see a different dr but don't know which

> one

> > since I don't really know what it is. If its adrenal then I

would

> > need an endo, right? But if its a neuro-muscular problem then I

> > think I would go to a nuerologist. I guess I just need to make

up

> my

> > mind and start somewhere. Worse case, the one I picked would

send

> me

> > to someone else.

> > I've been reading this book about hypo and got the idea that

maybe

> my

> > medicine is making me feel bad. I take 225mcg of levothroid a

day.

> > (in two seperate pills cause they don't make a 225) And the only

> > other thing I take is hydroclorathiazide. I'm wondering if I

> should

> > try switching to another brand of thyroid or maybe its the

> > hydroclorathiazide doing it to me. Or the combination. I do

take

> > them together. Any one else out there experience problems on

> either

> > of these?

> > Carolyn

> >

>

October 8, 2005

Thanks Joyce. I'm on the north side so duncanville is a little too

far but I appreciate it.

Carolyn

> > > Thanks for the info Gail, I will add fibromyalgia to my list

of

> > > possibilities. There is a disease called myasthenia gravis

that

> > > sounds a lot like me too.

> > > I'm thinking I need to go see a different dr but don't know

which

> > one

> > > since I don't really know what it is. If its adrenal then I

> would

> > > need an endo, right? But if its a neuro-muscular problem

then I

> > > think I would go to a nuerologist. I guess I just need to

make

> up

> > my

> > > mind and start somewhere. Worse case, the one I picked would

> send

> > me

> > > to someone else.

> > > I've been reading this book about hypo and got the idea that

> maybe

> > my

> > > medicine is making me feel bad. I take 225mcg of levothroid

a

> day.

> > > (in two seperate pills cause they don't make a 225) And the

only

> > > other thing I take is hydroclorathiazide. I'm wondering if I

> > should

> > > try switching to another brand of thyroid or maybe its the

> > > hydroclorathiazide doing it to me. Or the combination. I do

> take

> > > them together. Any one else out there experience problems on

> > either

> > > of these?

> > > Carolyn

> > >

> >

>

October 8, 2005

You're welcome. I hope you find a good one.........Joyce

Re: Opinions Please

Thanks Joyce. I'm on the north side so duncanville is a little too

far but I appreciate it.

Carolyn

> > > Thanks for the info Gail, I will add fibromyalgia to my list

of

> > > possibilities. There is a disease called myasthenia gravis

that

> > > sounds a lot like me too.

> > > I'm thinking I need to go see a different dr but don't know

which

> > one

> > > since I don't really know what it is. If its adrenal then I

> would

> > > need an endo, right? But if its a neuro-muscular problem

then I

> > > think I would go to a nuerologist. I guess I just need to

make

> up

> > my

> > > mind and start somewhere. Worse case, the one I picked would

> send

> > me

> > > to someone else.

> > > I've been reading this book about hypo and got the idea that

> maybe

> > my

> > > medicine is making me feel bad. I take 225mcg of levothroid

a

> day.

> > > (in two seperate pills cause they don't make a 225) And the

only

> > > other thing I take is hydroclorathiazide. I'm wondering if I

> > should

> > > try switching to another brand of thyroid or maybe its the

> > > hydroclorathiazide doing it to me. Or the combination. I do

> take

> > > them together. Any one else out there experience problems on

> > either

> > > of these?

> > > Carolyn

> > >

> >

>

October 4, 2007

I have to agree with you, the band does not look like it is fitting

correctly. It is rotating way too much on the head and shouldn't be

touching the ears like that. Also, the opening around the ears seems

quite large. Personally, I would insist upon getting a new band.

Molly

California

Nicolas, 23.5 months, tort & plagio, STARband 4/25/06-9/12/06,

Graduate!

, 4.5

, 7.5

>

> Ok, I am finally getting around to putting pictures of my son Evan

up.

> I started a topic last week about Hanger helmets. I do not feel my

> son's helmet fits correctly especially after seeing pics. of other

> children. I have an appointment tomorrow with hanger for a check

up and

> I would really like your honest opinions. This way I can go there

> tomorrow and tell her exactly what's wrong. If you could please

> look up my pictures in photos under E. My son's name is Evan and I

> have posted 3 pictures of him (front and both sides)

>

> Thanks

>

> Jodie - Cleve. Ohio

>

October 4, 2007

Oh my goodness Jodie:

to be blunt -THAT is an ill fitted band if I ever saw one. Aweful

fit...too small, too tight, too crooked, WRONG.

Is your ortho experienced? Either way, experience or nt, demand a

new fitting, demand a new band (at NO cost to you or your ins), and

demand you start over w/this process, what a shame.

Debbie

>

> Ok, I am finally getting around to putting pictures of my son Evan

up.

> I started a topic last week about Hanger helmets. I do not feel my

> son's helmet fits correctly especially after seeing pics. of other

> children. I have an appointment tomorrow with hanger for a check

up and

> I would really like your honest opinions. This way I can go there

> tomorrow and tell her exactly what's wrong. If you could please

> look up my pictures in photos under E. My son's name is Evan and I

> have posted 3 pictures of him (front and both sides)

>

> Thanks

>

> Jodie - Cleve. Ohio

>

October 4, 2007

I also have to agree. The band definitely doesn't look right. It

is way too far on his face. I'm sure they will fix it when you

bring it in. Good luck.

Ginger

>

> Ok, I am finally getting around to putting pictures of my son Evan

up.

> I started a topic last week about Hanger helmets. I do not feel my

> son's helmet fits correctly especially after seeing pics. of other

> children. I have an appointment tomorrow with hanger for a check

up and

> I would really like your honest opinions. This way I can go there

> tomorrow and tell her exactly what's wrong. If you could please

> look up my pictures in photos under E. My son's name is Evan and I

> have posted 3 pictures of him (front and both sides)

>

> Thanks

>

> Jodie - Cleve. Ohio

>

October 4, 2007

Ughhhh! It makes me sick to hear your opinion, but I know it's the truth! I just needed to hear it from others. I feel so bad for my little man. When I called to make the first appointment, I asked about her experience, and the receptionest said she has been here for 12 years and has done many children. It sounded good to me. What do I do if they will not replace the helmet? I looked into CT and they are not in my insurance plan. I really wish they were. JodieDebbie <dj2kirby@...> wrote: Oh my goodness Jodie:to be blunt -THAT is an ill fitted band if I ever saw one. Aweful fit...too small, too tight, too crooked, WRONG.Is your ortho experienced? Either way, experience or nt, demand a new fitting, demand a new band (at NO cost to you or your ins), and demand you start over w/this process, what a shame.Debbie>> > Ok, I am finally getting around to putting pictures of my son Evan up. > I started a topic last week about Hanger helmets. I do not feel my> son's helmet fits correctly especially after seeing pics. of other> children. I have an appointment tomorrow with hanger for a check up and> I would really like your honest opinions. This way I can go

there> tomorrow and tell her exactly what's wrong. If you could please> look up my pictures in photos under E. My son's name is Evan and I> have posted 3 pictures of him (front and both sides)> > > > Thanks> > Jodie - Cleve. Ohio>

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October 4, 2007

Hello, Jodie,

My daughter is currently in a Hanger Helmet from Cinci, OH. In

looking at the pictures, the first thing that catches my eye is how

the helmet sits so far back on the forehead...it should to my

understanding be right above the eye brows. Also, the band is

touching the ears...occasionally, my daughter's ears will touch when

she is rolling all over the place on the floor, but never when she is

upright. Third, I agree with the other comment...it does look too

small. My daughter's helmet, moves some, gives a little and I see

gaps in places...ie: areas where the head is to grow into. I do know

that my daughters helmet sometimes appears off center, but she had a

moderate to severe plagio so her forehead protruded on one side, now

the forehead is even so the helmet seems to be sitting better on her

head. I do hope this helps. By the way, are you seeing any

improvement...red spots in areas where they should not be?

Good luck,

Becky

>

> Ok, I am finally getting around to putting pictures of my son Evan up.

> I started a topic last week about Hanger helmets. I do not feel my

> son's helmet fits correctly especially after seeing pics. of other

> children. I have an appointment tomorrow with hanger for a check up and

> I would really like your honest opinions. This way I can go there

> tomorrow and tell her exactly what's wrong. If you could please

> look up my pictures in photos under E. My son's name is Evan and I

> have posted 3 pictures of him (front and both sides)

>

> Thanks

>

> Jodie - Cleve. Ohio

>

October 4, 2007

WOW

That is one of the worst fitting bands I have seen. The ear holes are way too big... and severely rotated out of place; to the point that one of the sideburns is pressing on your child's cheekbone. The sideburns are a holding point... so it is using your son's cheeckbone as a holding point!!!! I would absolutely demand a new band (with a new orthotist, if possible). Not only does is it grossly mis-fit, you can also tell that it was not cut/made correctly. If it were me, I would call Hanger directly and speak to someone high up.. send them the pictures and tell them you would like someone to oversee the handling and re-making of the new helmet (and ask what will be done to hold those responsible for making and fitting such a poorly made helmet for your child). Time is of the essence, and something that is so poorly made and fitted can actually do harm. I would start raising some heck and demand it be fixed immediately.

I'm so sorry you have to go through this... how frustrating for you....

Please let us know how it goes tomorrow!

Just my two cents,

Colleen

Opinions Please

Ok, I am finally getting around to putting pictures of my son Evan up. I started a topic last week about Hanger helmets. I do not feel my son's helmet fits correctly especially after seeing pics. of other children. I have an appointment tomorrow with hanger for a check up and I would really like your honest opinions. This way I can go there tomorrow and tell her exactly what's wrong. If you could please look up my pictures in photos under E. My son's name is Evan and I have posted 3 pictures of him (front and both sides)

Thanks

Jodie - Cleve. Ohio

October 4, 2007

I agree with the others. The fit is off. Please let us know what the ortho has to say tomorrow. I think a new band will need to be made. What facility are you going to? maybe someone in the group has gone there and can share their experience with you.

Angie and jenna(STAR grad)

Opinions Please

Ok, I am finally getting around to putting pictures of my son Evan up. I started a topic last week about Hanger helmets. I do not feel my son's helmet fits correctly especially after seeing pics. of other children. I have an appointment tomorrow with hanger for a check up and I would really like your honest opinions. This way I can go there tomorrow and tell her exactly what's wrong. If you could please look up my pictures in photos under E. My son's name is Evan and I have posted 3 pictures of him (front and both sides)

Thanks

Jodie - Cleve. Ohio

October 4, 2007

I am going to Hanger is Westlake Ohio.Angie P <apope04@...> wrote: I agree with the others. The fit is off. Please let us know what the ortho has to say tomorrow. I think a new band will need to be made. What facility are you going to? maybe someone in the group has gone there and can share their experience with you. Angie and jenna(STAR grad) Opinions Please Ok, I am finally getting around to putting pictures of my son Evan up. I started a topic last week about Hanger helmets. I do not feel my son's helmet fits correctly especially after seeing pics. of other children. I have an

appointment tomorrow with hanger for a check up and I would really like your honest opinions. This way I can go there tomorrow and tell her exactly what's wrong. If you could please look up my pictures in photos under E. My son's name is Evan and I have posted 3 pictures of him (front and both sides) Thanks Jodie - Cleve. Ohio

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October 4, 2007

Obviously I cannot say what is wrong with the inside - but I can definatley tell you it looks twisted - it shifts too much. The side burns should be over the sideburns - not the cheek. And it should not be squishing the ear. It also looks a little high on the forehead too.

HTH!

Jen and Luli - 22 months

Left tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA

http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/

Opinions Please

Ok, I am finally getting around to putting pictures of my son Evan up. I started a topic last week about Hanger helmets. I do not feel my son's helmet fits correctly especially after seeing pics. of other children. I have an appointment tomorrow with hanger for a check up and I would really like your honest opinions. This way I can go there tomorrow and tell her exactly what's wrong. If you could please look up my pictures in photos under E. My son's name is Evan and I have posted 3 pictures of him (front and both sides)

Thanks

Jodie - Cleve. Ohio

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October 4, 2007

Call your ins. and tell them you went with who they said to go to and that the abnd is ill-fitting by someone who does not know what they are doing. That you would like them to please cover a DOC becuase if you were to continue treatment with who they sent you to there could be irreversable damage to your sons head and they would be liable for that damage.

Maybe then they will do what needs to be done.

Or maybe try the approach that this band is ill fitting and would they please get reimbursed for what they have paid and then apply that amount to DOC and you pay the difference??

Jen and Luli - 22 months

Left tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA

http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/

Re: Re: Opinions Please

Ughhhh! It makes me sick to hear your opinion, but I know it's the truth! I just needed to hear it from others. I feel so bad for my little man. When I called to make the first appointment, I asked about her experience, and the receptionest said she has been here for 12 years and has done many children. It sounded good to me. What do I do if they will not replace the helmet? I looked into CT and they are not in my insurance plan. I really wish they were.

Jodie

Debbie <dj2kirbysbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote:

Oh my goodness Jodie:

to be blunt -THAT is an ill fitted band if I ever saw one. Aweful

fit...too small, too tight, too crooked, WRONG.

Is your ortho experienced? Either way, experience or nt, demand a

new fitting, demand a new band (at NO cost to you or your ins), and

demand you start over w/this process, what a shame.

Debbie

>

> Ok, I am finally getting around to putting pictures of my son Evan

up.

> I started a topic last week about Hanger helmets. I do not feel my

> son's helmet fits correctly especially after seeing pics. of other

> children. I have an appointment tomorrow with hanger for a check

up and

> I would really like your honest opinions. This way I can go there

> tomorrow and tell her exactly what's wrong. If you could please

> look up my pictures in photos under E. My son's name is Evan and I

> have posted 3 pictures of him (front and both sides)

>

> Thanks

>

> Jodie - Cleve. Ohio

>

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October 4, 2007

ya, I know it looks crooked. If I center it, it is completely over his one ear.christineashok <christineashok@...> wrote: Hi Jodie,dumb question, but are you sure you are putting the band on correctly?It looks completely twisted. Does it fit if you center it more? I'massuming not, but just had to ask.I would try and have them make a new band. If they don't agree thencall someone at corporate, send them your pics etc. Hanger can be agood product, and I'm sure they don't want bad publicity. Try to getthem to

fix it, but don't waste months. I would give them a few weeksto get it right.-christinesydney 21 mo starband grad> >> > > > Ok, I am finally getting around to putting pictures of my son Evan > up. > > I started a topic last week about Hanger helmets. I do not feel my> > son's helmet fits correctly especially after seeing pics. of other> > children. I have an appointment tomorrow with hanger for a check > up and> > I would really like your honest opinions. This way I can go there> > tomorrow and tell her exactly what's wrong. If you could please> > look up my pictures in

photos under E. My son's name is Evan and I> > have posted 3 pictures of him (front and both sides)> > > > > > > > Thanks> > > > Jodie - Cleve. Ohio> >> > > > > > > ---------------------------------> Building a website is a piece of cake. > Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.>

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he was casted.Debbie <dj2kirby@...> wrote: JodieI too had an ill fitted STARband that my daughter wore for almost 3 mos time, granted this was 6 yrs ago already, but I remember it all tooooo well. Take a look at Abby's ill fitted STARband, it's in the files section too under "getting a good fit" "Abby". Your son's pics reminded me of Abby's STARband with it's assymetry, tightness, etc..the good news is, you're on top of it and know better!! (I didn't! grrr).We've had many many ill

fitted band stories over the yrs, the good news for you, I can't remember any one of them not being replaced at no charge - they HAVE to replace it for you - you're the customer, you're the parent, you have to be satisfied w/your product and treatment. So don't worry about them not fixing it, have you called yet? Was he scanned or casted?Hang in there, you're doing great!Debbie> > > > >> > > > > > Ok, I am finally getting around to putting pictures of my son Evan

> > up. > > > I started a topic last week about Hanger helmets. I do not feel my> > > son's helmet fits correctly especially after seeing pics. of other> > > children. I have an appointment tomorrow with hanger for a check > > up and> > > I would really like your honest opinions. This way I can go there> > > tomorrow and tell her exactly what's wrong. If you could please> > > look up my pictures in photos under E. My son's name is Evan and I> > > have posted 3 pictures of him (front and both sides)> > > > > > > > > > > > Thanks> > > > > > Jodie - Cleve. Ohio> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------> > Building a website is a piece of

cake. > > Small Business gives you all the tools to get online.> >>

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Jodie- CT wasnt in my insurance plan either. At first they were willing to cover it as "out of network" but then I got them to cover it as in network after talking to the right people... I am nto saying you have to go to CT, but I wouldnt rule it out just bc they arent in your plan. I dont know if I know ANYONE who it was in their plan... Tricia Hayden 12 ms docband 9-28-07 plageo and tortJodie <jmancik@...> wrote: Ughhhh! It makes me sick to hear your opinion, but I know it's the

truth! I just needed to hear it from others. I feel so bad for my little man. When I called to make the first appointment, I asked about her experience, and the receptionest said she has been here for 12 years and has done many children. It sounded good to me. What do I do if they will not replace the helmet? I looked into CT and they are not in my insurance plan. I really wish they were. JodieDebbie <dj2kirbysbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote: Oh my goodness Jodie:to be blunt -THAT is an ill fitted band if I ever saw one. Aweful fit...too small, too tight, too crooked, WRONG.Is your ortho experienced? Either way, experience or nt, demand a new fitting, demand a new band (at NO cost to you or your ins), and demand you start over w/this process, what a

shame.Debbie>> > Ok, I am finally getting around to putting pictures of my son Evan up. > I started a topic last week about Hanger helmets. I do not feel my> son's helmet fits correctly especially after seeing pics. of other> children. I have an appointment tomorrow with hanger for a check up and> I would really like your honest opinions. This way I can go there> tomorrow and tell her exactly what's wrong. If you could please> look up my pictures in photos under E. My son's name is Evan and I> have posted 3 pictures of him (front and both sides)> > > > Thanks> > Jodie - Cleve. Ohio> Building a website is a

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October 4, 2007

My son has a helmet made in Nashville. When he was fitted we noticed the left ear hole was too far forward, the back of his ear looked like it was being pushed forward. When we questioned it the tech told us she could not make it bigger because it would mess up the fit of the helmet. So she shaved some of the foam back. We were still not happy, but she said it was not pushing his ear. We went for our 1 month check up at Vanderbilt this past Monday. The Cranial Specialist looked at it and said it was unacceptable and we needed a new helmet. Of course my first question was "Who is paying for a new helmet?". The doctor got on the phone and told them to be expecting us and to make a new helmet at their expense. A mold was made from my son's current helmet and we go to pick up the new helmet Monday. I know how you feel about all of the travel time and taking off from work. We live 2 hours

away from our doctor. Luckily we have family in Nashville and are able to stay with them. I don't work and my husband being a firefighter only works every third day so we are able to stay the night afterwards. The appointments take so long and both you and the baby are drained by the time you leave. Good luck! Mother of , 9 months

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October 5, 2007

I'm confused...if the first helmet is wrong, why would they do the

new helmet from the second helmet? I would think they'd need to re-

scan or cast your son's head.

>

> My son has a helmet made in Nashville. When he was fitted we

noticed the left ear hole was too far forward, the back of his ear

looked like it was being pushed forward. When we questioned it the

tech told us she could not make it bigger because it would mess up

the fit of the helmet. So she shaved some of the foam back. We

were still not happy, but she said it was not pushing his ear. We

went for our 1 month check up at Vanderbilt this past Monday. The

Cranial Specialist looked at it and said it was unacceptable and we

needed a new helmet. Of course my first question was " Who is

paying for a new helmet? " . The doctor got on the phone and told

them to be expecting us and to make a new helmet at their expense.

A mold was made from my son's current helmet and we go to pick up

the new helmet Monday.

>

> I know how you feel about all of the travel time and taking off

from work. We live 2 hours away from our doctor. Luckily we have

family in Nashville and are able to stay with them. I don't work

and my husband being a firefighter only works every third day so we

are able to stay the night afterwards. The appointments take so

long and both you and the baby are drained by the time you leave.

>

> Good luck!

>

> Mother of , 9 months

>

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October 5, 2007

I was thinking the same thing. Plus more time has passed and he has probably grown. since the original casting.

Angie

Re: Opinions Please

I'm confused...if the first helmet is wrong, why would they do the new helmet from the second helmet? I would think they'd need to re-scan or cast your son's head.>> My son has a helmet made in Nashville. When he was fitted we noticed the left ear hole was too far forward, the back of his ear looked like it was being pushed forward. When we questioned it the tech told us she could not make it bigger because it would mess up the fit of the helmet. So she shaved some of the foam back. We were still not happy, but she said it was not pushing his ear. We went for our 1 month check up at Vanderbilt this past Monday. The Cranial Specialist looked at it and said it was unacceptable and we needed a new helmet. Of course my first question was "Who is paying for a new helmet?". The doctor got on the phone and told them to be expecting us and to make a new helmet at their expense. A mold was made from my son's current helmet and we go to pick up the new helmet Monday. > > I know how you feel about all of the travel time and taking off from work. We live 2 hours away from our doctor. Luckily we have family in Nashville and are able to stay with them. I don't work and my husband being a firefighter only works every third day so we are able to stay the night afterwards. The appointments take so long and both you and the baby are drained by the time you leave. > > Good luck!> > Mother of , 9 months> > > ---------------------------------> Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! > Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Games.>

October 5, 2007

My thought too - Maybe call your ortho and talk to them about it.

I know that my dd's helmet was delayed for some reason and they were going to give it to me 1 month after the scan - it wasn't until I brought up "industry standards being within 2 weeks of the cast or scan" that they agreed to rescan.

Not only was your 1st band wrong BUT if it is going to be more than 2 weeks since the last cast or scan you need a new one - your babies head will have grown and changed too much for tha band to be correct.