Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 I guess you have already tried a rolled up receiving blanket under the shoulder of the flat side? It causes the head to fall to the other side. Repo'ing is something I certainly won't miss about babyhood. --- In Plagiocephaly , " kpdazzle " <kpdazzle@y...> wrote: > It's 4'ish (a.m. that is) and I've been up pretty much all night > repo'ing . Every time I put him on his tummy or side, he flips > straight to his back again. He was on a roll of sleeping on his > tummy for about a week, but I guess he decided he missed sleeping on > his back. He doesn't like co-sleeping or sleeping on my chest. He > just likes sleeping flat on his back in his crib.... =( > > I think I'm just tired and frustrated, especially since I feel like > I may have slipped in progress with him. I took some pics yesterday, > and it almost looks like his head has started to flatten again??? > > We have our follow up visit with the Neuro on March 10, so I guess > we'll see if there has been any change from his first visit to now. > Thank goodness they took scans of his head for comparison. > > It's times like this that the guilt can be overwhelming to me. I > just needed to get all of these thoughts out of my head...I knew you > guys would understand! > > I'm going to check on him one more time and try to get some sleep. > > Kel (currently repo'ing 7 month old ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2004 Report Share Posted March 3, 2004 Kel, I got tired just reading your post! It really brought back memories of the struggles we endured while repo'ing Remy. I know you have been giving it your all, and it must have been wonderful not to have to worry about nighttime repo during that week. It sounds like you are trying everything to repo at night, and he is just not cooperating anymore You can't go without sleep night after night, please take care of yourself, and repo as you are able! I'm happy to hear about his follow-up appt. in a week. Isn't it wonderful that you will have an official scan with which to compare his progress??? I know the results of that scan will be a huge help in your decision making process. Although our eyes can play tricks on us, it is certainly possible for regression to occur during repo, especially if there is a growth spurt and challenging night time repo. Remember, helmets and bands are out there as a treatment choice, and can do all of the work all throught the night, while you and your baby get a good night's rest. As is 7 months old already, and for optimum treatment results, I would encourage you to recognize a fast- approaching repo deadline, before which you should start some pre- work for a helmet or band if you are open to considering this sort of treatment. I can so identify with the guilt. At one point, I remember thinking, " I got Remy's head into this mess, and I'M going to get her out of it! " The pain and exhaustion of aggressive repo was almost cathartic for the guilt I felt remembering how many hours we kept her in the swing, bouncie, carseat, etc. Eventually I came to the realization that her head correction by any means was more important than assuaging my guilt, so then and there I decided to choose effective treatment for Remy, whatever it turned out to be. I don't know if that's how you're feeling, I just wanted to share how the guilt was in my life!! You are an awesome mom for doing everything you can to help ! If repo doesn't turn out to be in the cards for you two, so be it - there are so many wonderful parents in this group who have been down that helmet/band road, and they will help, support, and inform you every step of the way. I hope you got some sleep, and take care, Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy) --- In Plagiocephaly , " kpdazzle " <kpdazzle@y...> wrote: > It's 4'ish (a.m. that is) and I've been up pretty much all night > repo'ing . Every time I put him on his tummy or side, he flips > straight to his back again. He was on a roll of sleeping on his > tummy for about a week, but I guess he decided he missed sleeping on > his back. He doesn't like co-sleeping or sleeping on my chest. He > just likes sleeping flat on his back in his crib.... =( > > I think I'm just tired and frustrated, especially since I feel like > I may have slipped in progress with him. I took some pics yesterday, > and it almost looks like his head has started to flatten again??? > > We have our follow up visit with the Neuro on March 10, so I guess > we'll see if there has been any change from his first visit to now. > Thank goodness they took scans of his head for comparison. > > It's times like this that the guilt can be overwhelming to me. I > just needed to get all of these thoughts out of my head...I knew you > guys would understand! > > I'm going to check on him one more time and try to get some sleep. > > Kel (currently repo'ing 7 month old ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 I feel your pain! I think looking at the pictures makes you crazier. I kept taking 's head shots every other day to see if there was any improvement. Some days it looked much better, others it looked worse. It makes you second guess all the time. Finally, I stopped the crazy picture taking and concentrated on taking an occasional video. Film didnt seem to lie as badly I agree with everybody else in that repoing is such a pain. It's 24/7 and a state of mind you have to be in. Honestly, having the band sounds way easier. You don't have to freak all the time if they are on their flat spot for two seconds! There is hope, however. It sounds like you started repositioning fairly early so there is still time. Good Luck! CJ currently repoing --- In Plagiocephaly , " kpdazzle " <kpdazzle@y...> wrote: > It's 4'ish (a.m. that is) and I've been up pretty much all night > repo'ing . Every time I put him on his tummy or side, he flips > straight to his back again. He was on a roll of sleeping on his > tummy for about a week, but I guess he decided he missed sleeping on > his back. He doesn't like co-sleeping or sleeping on my chest. He > just likes sleeping flat on his back in his crib.... =( > > I think I'm just tired and frustrated, especially since I feel like > I may have slipped in progress with him. I took some pics yesterday, > and it almost looks like his head has started to flatten again??? > > We have our follow up visit with the Neuro on March 10, so I guess > we'll see if there has been any change from his first visit to now. > Thank goodness they took scans of his head for comparison. > > It's times like this that the guilt can be overwhelming to me. I > just needed to get all of these thoughts out of my head...I knew you > guys would understand! > > I'm going to check on him one more time and try to get some sleep. > > Kel (currently repo'ing 7 month old ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2004 Report Share Posted March 4, 2004 Kel, I feel for you! It can't be easy repoing a 7 month old. My hats off to you, I know how much hard work repo is. The 10th will be here before you know it. Please let us know how you make out. --- In Plagiocephaly , " kpdazzle " <kpdazzle@y...> wrote: > It's 4'ish (a.m. that is) and I've been up pretty much all night > repo'ing . Every time I put him on his tummy or side, he flips > straight to his back again. He was on a roll of sleeping on his > tummy for about a week, but I guess he decided he missed sleeping on > his back. He doesn't like co-sleeping or sleeping on my chest. He > just likes sleeping flat on his back in his crib.... =( > > I think I'm just tired and frustrated, especially since I feel like > I may have slipped in progress with him. I took some pics yesterday, > and it almost looks like his head has started to flatten again??? > > We have our follow up visit with the Neuro on March 10, so I guess > we'll see if there has been any change from his first visit to now. > Thank goodness they took scans of his head for comparison. > > It's times like this that the guilt can be overwhelming to me. I > just needed to get all of these thoughts out of my head...I knew you > guys would understand! > > I'm going to check on him one more time and try to get some sleep. > > Kel (currently repo'ing 7 month old ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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