Re: ph has more photos up- Please check when you can!

[Guest guest]

Hi Krissy!

I can see the back left side is growing a little more than the right

but I am still so impressed with his progress overall. Since I

really do not know, what do you mean by " has to fit the left more

than the right. " ? Do they remove material from each side/area at

every visit no matter what? Or should they keep the layer where it is

on the left so that it doesn't grow out more in that area but just

holds it? Sorry for the questions, as I know you really would like

some answers! Anticipating that you will get some good advice

soon....

Sue

Colin F. 9/24/03 (brachy, rt plagio)

STAR soon

Buffalo, NY

--- In Plagiocephaly , " Krissy Cook " <krissycook@m...>

wrote:

> Hi Everyone-

>

> I took a photo of 's back of head. He has been in his helmet

for 6 weeks now, but

> really full-time for 4 weeks. What do you think?

>

> I see the left back side rounding more than the right side. Is it

because he was Plagio on

> the right side in the beginning? He became more Brachy shape

because of me turning his

> head off the right side. Now with the helmet, it seems things are

reversing. His head is

> growing faster on the back left than the back right. You cannot

really see it in the photo.

> But there is definately more of a bump on the left. Anyone else

experience this? The

> Orthotist always has to fit the left more than the right. Could

this be a problem?

>

> Krissy

> ph's mom

> Starbanded 4/28/04

> Palm Harbor, FL

[Guest guest]

Krissy,

I don't think you should worry about one side growing a little faster.

As long as your ortho seems fine with it. I've been thinking about

how the head shifts it's plates around in repsonse to the active

helmet. I imagine thats just the way it starts repairing itself.

is still building the back of his head strangely too. It's

slowly filling out from the base and the middle (not completely

symmetrical either). I guess the last to correct will be the top of

the back.

You should be so ecstatic with 's results in four weeks. Just

seeing the back of his head photo shows the major changes going on. I

would love to see a profile of him too. He's doing just great.

Take care,

Crista

Mom to -8 mo old- DOCBanded 5/13

--- In Plagiocephaly , " Krissy Cook " <krissycook@m...>

wrote:

> Hi Everyone-

>

> I took a photo of 's back of head. He has been in his helmet

for 6 weeks now, but

> really full-time for 4 weeks. What do you think?

>

> I see the left back side rounding more than the right side. Is it

because he was Plagio on

> the right side in the beginning? He became more Brachy shape

because of me turning his

> head off the right side. Now with the helmet, it seems things are

reversing. His head is

> growing faster on the back left than the back right. You cannot

really see it in the photo.

> But there is definately more of a bump on the left. Anyone else

experience this? The

> Orthotist always has to fit the left more than the right. Could

this be a problem?

>

> Krissy

> ph's mom

> Starbanded 4/28/04

> Palm Harbor, FL

[Guest guest]

Krissy,

I am very impressed with 's 4 week full-time wear progress with

his Starband. I just took a look at the photos, and feel that his

rounding is very significant. Thank you so much for posting these

photos, since they are bound to provide encouragement to other

parents of brachy/plagio babies! I noticed, as well, that it

appears his back left side is rounding out a bit faster, so no

wonder the ortho has to keep adjusting that side (since the growth

is occurring on that side,) but it does look like the right side is

rounding out as well (just not quite as quickly.) I know you must

be pleased, it looks like you caught a great growth spurt with

.

Take care,

Christie (Mom to Repo'd Remy)

-- In Plagiocephaly , " Krissy Cook " <krissycook@m...>

wrote:

> Hi Everyone-

>

> I took a photo of 's back of head. He has been in his helmet

for 6 weeks now, but

> really full-time for 4 weeks. What do you think?

>

> I see the left back side rounding more than the right side. Is it

because he was Plagio on

> the right side in the beginning? He became more Brachy shape

because of me turning his

> head off the right side. Now with the helmet, it seems things are

reversing. His head is

> growing faster on the back left than the back right. You cannot

really see it in the photo.

> But there is definately more of a bump on the left. Anyone else

experience this? The

> Orthotist always has to fit the left more than the right. Could

this be a problem?

>

> Krissy

> ph's mom

> Starbanded 4/28/04

> Palm Harbor, FL

[Guest guest]

Wow Krissy, ph is really looking great! You must be

thrilled to see so much progress! I can definitely see where he is

filling in. I still just love that " in his space shuttle " pic-

-it's just too cute! Too bad Orthomerica doesn't do a calendar

contest, huh?

, mom to Hannah, DOCband #3 3/30

Cape Cod, Ma

> Hi Everyone-

>

> I took a photo of 's back of head. He has been in his helmet

for 6 weeks now, but

> really full-time for 4 weeks. What do you think?

>

> I see the left back side rounding more than the right side. Is it

because he was Plagio on

> the right side in the beginning? He became more Brachy shape

because of me turning his

> head off the right side. Now with the helmet, it seems things are

reversing. His head is

> growing faster on the back left than the back right. You cannot

really see it in the photo.

> But there is definately more of a bump on the left. Anyone else

experience this? The

> Orthotist always has to fit the left more than the right. Could

this be a problem?

>

> Krissy

> ph's mom

> Starbanded 4/28/04

> Palm Harbor, FL

[Guest guest]

Hi Krissy,

WOW what great improvement. I am impressed. looks

great!!!!!!!!! I do see the " road map " lol as you say but hey girl

that a good thing. SHows he is growing out in crucial areas. How

much longer did his doc say he will need to be banded?

I think he looks great!!!

Sheri mom to Kadie tort/resovled plagio/repoing

> Hi Everyone-

>

> I put some new photos of up. I did the right side because it

is his worse side. I also

> did a close-up on the bumps. My Neuro and Orthotist say that the

bumps are positvie

> growth. I just want to get your opinions. Like I mentioned before

it is like a bumpity road.

>

> Also I had to put up a cute photo of my Hubbie with on

Father's Day. Proud Mommy!

>

> Thanks for looking and for your expert motherly advise!

>

> Krissy

> ph's mom

> Starband 4/28/04

> Palm Harbor, Fl

[Guest guest]

WOW Krissy:

I'm very impressed w/his progress. He's looking a lot rounder

About how much longer do they think he'll be wearing it? Thanks for

the great pics! I'm so happy for you guys.

Debbie

>

> > Hi Everyone-

> >

> > I put some new photos of up. I did the right side because

it

> is his worse side. I also

> > did a close-up on the bumps. My Neuro and Orthotist say that the

> bumps are positvie

> > growth. I just want to get your opinions. Like I mentioned before

> it is like a bumpity road.

> >

> > Also I had to put up a cute photo of my Hubbie with on

> Father's Day. Proud Mommy!

> >

> > Thanks for looking and for your expert motherly advise!

> >

> > Krissy

> > ph's mom

> > Starband 4/28/04

> > Palm Harbor, Fl

[Guest guest]

Krissy he looks FANTASTIC!!!!!!!

Bumps, by the way, are a good thing.

ph looks just like his father. Too cute.

Crista

Mom to -9 mo old-DOCbanded 5/13

--- In Plagiocephaly , " Krissy Cook " <krissycook@m...>

wrote:

> Hi Everyone-

>

> I put some new photos of up. I did the right side because it

is his worse side. I also

> did a close-up on the bumps. My Neuro and Orthotist say that the

bumps are positvie

> growth. I just want to get your opinions. Like I mentioned before

it is like a bumpity road.

>

> Also I had to put up a cute photo of my Hubbie with on

Father's Day. Proud Mommy!

>

> Thanks for looking and for your expert motherly advise!

>

> Krissy

> ph's mom

> Starband 4/28/04

> Palm Harbor, Fl

[Guest guest]

Krissy!

That is NOT ph!!! OMG I seriously have tears in my eyes

for how good he looks. I am so overjoyed with happiness for you and

ph. His progress is truly, truly inspiring!! I may just

move to Florida to see your ortho if we don't get these results too.

LOL You must be so happy.

I really cannot see the bumps - perhaps it's the focus? I just think

that the overall roundness of his head is so so beautiful. What has

your neuro said about them other than that it is positive growth?

Will they probably smooth out as he continues to grow? I still feel

that the overall shape is most important and he just looks truly

amazing. I am surprised to hear that you think it might be longer

than 2 months but I guess I will just be patient and see what you

think as time goes on. BTW, your hubby is CUTE! Wasn't there a

picture of you on here before? You are a beautiful family. :-)

Take care!

Sue

Colin F., 9.5 mos., brachy rt plag. STARband 6/29

Buffalo, NY

--- In Plagiocephaly , " Krissy Cook " <krissycook@m...>

wrote:

> Hi Everyone-

>

> I put some new photos of up. I did the right side because it

is his worse side. I also

> did a close-up on the bumps. My Neuro and Orthotist say that the

bumps are positvie

> growth. I just want to get your opinions. Like I mentioned before

it is like a bumpity road.

>

> Also I had to put up a cute photo of my Hubbie with on

Father's Day. Proud Mommy!

>

> Thanks for looking and for your expert motherly advise!

>

> Krissy

> ph's mom

> Starband 4/28/04

> Palm Harbor, Fl

[Guest guest]

Wow Krissy, he's really looking great! You guys must be very happy

w/his progress! Those bumps are a great sign of more to come too!

, mom to Hannah, DOCband #3 3/30

Cape Cod, Ma

> Hi Everyone-

>

> I put some new photos of up. I did the right side because it

is his worse side. I also

> did a close-up on the bumps. My Neuro and Orthotist say that the

bumps are positvie

> growth. I just want to get your opinions. Like I mentioned before

it is like a bumpity road.

>

> Also I had to put up a cute photo of my Hubbie with on

Father's Day. Proud Mommy!

>

> Thanks for looking and for your expert motherly advise!

>

> Krissy

> ph's mom

> Starband 4/28/04

> Palm Harbor, Fl