Re: New to Group - Looking for advice from veterans

[Guest guest]

hi Jacintha,

The first time I clicked on the link it went to a religious site

then when I typed it in I found your blog. Hmm. Anyway your

children are adorable!

My daughters have small heads - 50th % versus length and weight

between 90-125%. So mine have the opposite problem, but they are

consistent from check to check no big moves. It could be he is

developing plagio that is making the circumference look much larger

(possibly a wide and flat), not sure. Can you post some pics from a

birds eye view, straihgt on and from each side? That might help us.

na, DOC Grad Feb 04, Tort Resolved

Kiersten, DOC Band 1/10/06, Tort

www.thefilyaws.com

>

> Hi all!

> I came to this group after researching the possible causes of my

> son's large and slightly assymetrical head. I would like to tell

my

> story and see if you can give me some feedback.

> I have 6 month old twins - a boy and a girl, who were born 6 weeks

> premature. My son was the bottom and smaller twin. I ended up

having

> them by C-section, but he had already spent some time descended

into

> my birth canal, and his head was quite misshapen when he was born.

> His head appeared " normal " within a few days.

> Once we came home, he very obviously preferred sleeping with his

> head facing one direction, and he started getting a flat (and

bald)

> spot on the right side of the back of his head. The Dr said it was

> not a big deal and would even out by the time he was 1 years old -

> especially once he started sitting, etc. I researched flat spots

on

> the internet, and found some suggestions - ie. putting him to

sleep

> facing opposite directions, varying feeding positions, etc. Since

> then I have been diligent about giving him adequate tummy time,

etc.

> and he now sleeps with his head to each side fairly evenly. For

the

> past month, he will no longer stay on his tumy for playtime, as he

> has learnt to roll over. However, he is now strong enough to be in

> the " Exersaucer " and " Jumperoo " type toys, so he is spending more

> time in those.

> His head is still flatter on one side than the other, but not

> dramatically. His ears and face are straight and are not showing

any

> distortion at all. You can see pictures of his head on my baby

blog

> at http://maddenandbellamy.blogpsot.com

> At his last Dr visit (Where I live in Canada, we see a GP for the

> twins general health, and are only referred to the pediatrician

> (only one in my area) if there is a specific problem.) at 4.5

> months, the Dr. was concerned with the jump in his head

> circumference (according to the growth chart), and said that he

> wanted to see my son again in 6 weeks to make sure his head is not

> growing too fast. I assumed his head was just starting to even out

> and the change in shape was responsible for the change in head

> circumference.

> When we returned on Monday, he had jumped several more lines on

the

> growth chart. He is in the 10th percentile for height/weight, but

> the 75th for his head circumference. The Dr. said that he was

> concerned that he may be at risk for intracranial pressure, and

> referred us to the pediatrician. Of course, I have to wait several

> weeks for the appointment, and now I am in a panic about my poor

> son's head.

> I have a large head, and so does my husband, and I have always

just

> thought that my son's head was just a little misshapen and would

be

> fine in time. I still want to believe this! I don't want to start

> thinking about problems like intracranial pressure.

> My questions are: did any of you have problems with your baby's

head

> circumference growing rapidly? Looking at pictures of my son's

head,

> and hearing his situation, would you say that it is probably

> positional plagio? Can you recommend any further ideas to help me

> with keeping him off his flat side? Any other advice while I am

> waiting for our pediatrician appointment?

> Thanks and take care,

> Jacintha

>

[Guest guest]

hi Jacintha,

The first time I clicked on the link it went to a religious site

then when I typed it in I found your blog. Hmm. Anyway your

children are adorable!

My daughters have small heads - 50th % versus length and weight

between 90-125%. So mine have the opposite problem, but they are

consistent from check to check no big moves. It could be he is

developing plagio that is making the circumference look much larger

(possibly a wide and flat), not sure. Can you post some pics from a

birds eye view, straihgt on and from each side? That might help us.

na, DOC Grad Feb 04, Tort Resolved

Kiersten, DOC Band 1/10/06, Tort

www.thefilyaws.com

>

> Hi all!

> I came to this group after researching the possible causes of my

> son's large and slightly assymetrical head. I would like to tell

my

> story and see if you can give me some feedback.

> I have 6 month old twins - a boy and a girl, who were born 6 weeks

> premature. My son was the bottom and smaller twin. I ended up

having

> them by C-section, but he had already spent some time descended

into

> my birth canal, and his head was quite misshapen when he was born.

> His head appeared " normal " within a few days.

> Once we came home, he very obviously preferred sleeping with his

> head facing one direction, and he started getting a flat (and

bald)

> spot on the right side of the back of his head. The Dr said it was

> not a big deal and would even out by the time he was 1 years old -

> especially once he started sitting, etc. I researched flat spots

on

> the internet, and found some suggestions - ie. putting him to

sleep

> facing opposite directions, varying feeding positions, etc. Since

> then I have been diligent about giving him adequate tummy time,

etc.

> and he now sleeps with his head to each side fairly evenly. For

the

> past month, he will no longer stay on his tumy for playtime, as he

> has learnt to roll over. However, he is now strong enough to be in

> the " Exersaucer " and " Jumperoo " type toys, so he is spending more

> time in those.

> His head is still flatter on one side than the other, but not

> dramatically. His ears and face are straight and are not showing

any

> distortion at all. You can see pictures of his head on my baby

blog

> at http://maddenandbellamy.blogpsot.com

> At his last Dr visit (Where I live in Canada, we see a GP for the

> twins general health, and are only referred to the pediatrician

> (only one in my area) if there is a specific problem.) at 4.5

> months, the Dr. was concerned with the jump in his head

> circumference (according to the growth chart), and said that he

> wanted to see my son again in 6 weeks to make sure his head is not

> growing too fast. I assumed his head was just starting to even out

> and the change in shape was responsible for the change in head

> circumference.

> When we returned on Monday, he had jumped several more lines on

the

> growth chart. He is in the 10th percentile for height/weight, but

> the 75th for his head circumference. The Dr. said that he was

> concerned that he may be at risk for intracranial pressure, and

> referred us to the pediatrician. Of course, I have to wait several

> weeks for the appointment, and now I am in a panic about my poor

> son's head.

> I have a large head, and so does my husband, and I have always

just

> thought that my son's head was just a little misshapen and would

be

> fine in time. I still want to believe this! I don't want to start

> thinking about problems like intracranial pressure.

> My questions are: did any of you have problems with your baby's

head

> circumference growing rapidly? Looking at pictures of my son's

head,

> and hearing his situation, would you say that it is probably

> positional plagio? Can you recommend any further ideas to help me

> with keeping him off his flat side? Any other advice while I am

> waiting for our pediatrician appointment?

> Thanks and take care,

> Jacintha

>

[Guest guest]

Jacintha,

Welcome to the group

My oldest daughter had an enormous head. She was in the 90th

percentile for head circumference and the 20th for weight for quite a

while. She caught up to her head by the time she turned two. She

actually is my only kid whose head never flattened.

Is it possible to get on a cancellation list to see the specialist?

Mom to Dane (4 yo) and Cece (14 mo) DOC Grads

[Guest guest]

Jacintha,

Welcome to the group

My oldest daughter had an enormous head. She was in the 90th

percentile for head circumference and the 20th for weight for quite a

while. She caught up to her head by the time she turned two. She

actually is my only kid whose head never flattened.

Is it possible to get on a cancellation list to see the specialist?

Mom to Dane (4 yo) and Cece (14 mo) DOC Grads

[Guest guest]

>

> hi Jacintha,

> The first time I clicked on the link it went to a religious site

> then when I typed it in I found your blog. Hmm. Anyway your

> children are adorable!

>

> My daughters have small heads - 50th % versus length and weight

> between 90-125%. So mine have the opposite problem, but they are

> consistent from check to check no big moves. It could be he is

> developing plagio that is making the circumference look much

larger

> (possibly a wide and flat), not sure. Can you post some pics from

a

> birds eye view, straihgt on and from each side? That might help

us.

>

>

>

> na, DOC Grad Feb 04, Tort Resolved

> Kiersten, DOC Band 1/10/06, Tort

> www.thefilyaws.com

>

Thanks for your quick response. Here are the pictures of his head.

http://maddenhead.blogspot.com/

[Guest guest]

>

> hi Jacintha,

> The first time I clicked on the link it went to a religious site

> then when I typed it in I found your blog. Hmm. Anyway your

> children are adorable!

>

> My daughters have small heads - 50th % versus length and weight

> between 90-125%. So mine have the opposite problem, but they are

> consistent from check to check no big moves. It could be he is

> developing plagio that is making the circumference look much

larger

> (possibly a wide and flat), not sure. Can you post some pics from

a

> birds eye view, straihgt on and from each side? That might help

us.

>

>

>

> na, DOC Grad Feb 04, Tort Resolved

> Kiersten, DOC Band 1/10/06, Tort

> www.thefilyaws.com

>

Thanks for your quick response. Here are the pictures of his head.

http://maddenhead.blogspot.com/

[Guest guest]

I can definitely see it from the top view. Hmm, can you see forehead bossing on the left side? I can't really tell in the photos. Also, does his left ear appear to be further forward than his right? These would both be indications of traditional plagiocephaly. Based on the left side shot it looks like there is some head height, pushing up and flattening behind the left ear. This could make the head circumference measure bigger. Your son's position inutero definitely could have caused plagio. I'm not a dr but it does look like plagio that coupled with his paretns having large heads means the kiddo has a large misshaped head.

I wouldn't worry too much but watch for signs of intracranial pressure. If you see any call the dr and don't take no problem for an answer. I think the signs are lethargy, loss of appetite, shift in mood/personality, headaches, vomitting.

Here are some links that might help...

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040615/2863.html

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030501/1953.html

http://www.geocities.com/leighasmygirl/leigha-printout.doc

http://www.faces-cranio.org/Disord/Cranio.htm

I really don't want to scare you I just want you to have as much info as possible. I'm not sure what your options are in Canada. I know their are a few facilities that do helmet/band treatments. I would get your research all together before you see the ped. That way you can ask for the referral and RX for a band if you so desire.

na, DOC Grad Feb 04, Tort ResolvedKiersten, DOC Band 1/10/06, Tortwww.thefilyaws.com

> >> > hi Jacintha,> > The first time I clicked on the link it went to a religious site > > then when I typed it in I found your blog. Hmm. Anyway your > > children are adorable! > > > > My daughters have small heads - 50th % versus length and weight > > between 90-125%. So mine have the opposite problem, but they are > > consistent from check to check no big moves. It could be he is > > developing plagio that is making the circumference look much > larger > > (possibly a wide and flat), not sure. Can you post some pics from > a > > birds eye view, straihgt on and from each side? That might help > us.> > > > > > > > na, DOC Grad Feb 04, Tort Resolved> > Kiersten, DOC Band 1/10/06, Tort> > www.thefilyaws.com> > > > Thanks for your quick response. Here are the pictures of his head.> http://maddenhead.blogspot.com/>

[Guest guest]

I can definitely see it from the top view. Hmm, can you see forehead bossing on the left side? I can't really tell in the photos. Also, does his left ear appear to be further forward than his right? These would both be indications of traditional plagiocephaly. Based on the left side shot it looks like there is some head height, pushing up and flattening behind the left ear. This could make the head circumference measure bigger. Your son's position inutero definitely could have caused plagio. I'm not a dr but it does look like plagio that coupled with his paretns having large heads means the kiddo has a large misshaped head.

I wouldn't worry too much but watch for signs of intracranial pressure. If you see any call the dr and don't take no problem for an answer. I think the signs are lethargy, loss of appetite, shift in mood/personality, headaches, vomitting.

Here are some links that might help...

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040615/2863.html

http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030501/1953.html

http://www.geocities.com/leighasmygirl/leigha-printout.doc

http://www.faces-cranio.org/Disord/Cranio.htm

I really don't want to scare you I just want you to have as much info as possible. I'm not sure what your options are in Canada. I know their are a few facilities that do helmet/band treatments. I would get your research all together before you see the ped. That way you can ask for the referral and RX for a band if you so desire.

na, DOC Grad Feb 04, Tort ResolvedKiersten, DOC Band 1/10/06, Tortwww.thefilyaws.com

> >> > hi Jacintha,> > The first time I clicked on the link it went to a religious site > > then when I typed it in I found your blog. Hmm. Anyway your > > children are adorable! > > > > My daughters have small heads - 50th % versus length and weight > > between 90-125%. So mine have the opposite problem, but they are > > consistent from check to check no big moves. It could be he is > > developing plagio that is making the circumference look much > larger > > (possibly a wide and flat), not sure. Can you post some pics from > a > > birds eye view, straihgt on and from each side? That might help > us.> > > > > > > > na, DOC Grad Feb 04, Tort Resolved> > Kiersten, DOC Band 1/10/06, Tort> > www.thefilyaws.com> > > > Thanks for your quick response. Here are the pictures of his head.> http://maddenhead.blogspot.com/>