Re: Bella goes for casting next week

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April,

Yes all the appointments for PT and adjustments can get a little

crazy! We're going through it a second time. I'm just kind of on

auto pilot. My oldest asked me to see her helmet last week. She

never realized that she didn't have one. She seemed to think all

babies get them!

Anyhow, the casting wasn't fun for us either time. It does only last

about 10 minutes. Our kids screamed a lot, but as soon as it was over

they were fine. I handled the second casting much better because I

knew she would be traumatized. As soon as it's over you can pop Bella

in the tub. She'll probably just be splashing around like normal!

We've had lot of fun decorating too! It makes it less sterile and

puts a fun touch on it.

Good luck at the casting! She's a very good age for correction!

Mom to Dane 4yo (DOC Grad) and Cece 11 mo (DOC Band)

[Guest guest]

April,

Yes all the appointments for PT and adjustments can get a little

crazy! We're going through it a second time. I'm just kind of on

auto pilot. My oldest asked me to see her helmet last week. She

never realized that she didn't have one. She seemed to think all

babies get them!

Anyhow, the casting wasn't fun for us either time. It does only last

about 10 minutes. Our kids screamed a lot, but as soon as it was over

they were fine. I handled the second casting much better because I

knew she would be traumatized. As soon as it's over you can pop Bella

in the tub. She'll probably just be splashing around like normal!

We've had lot of fun decorating too! It makes it less sterile and

puts a fun touch on it.

Good luck at the casting! She's a very good age for correction!

Mom to Dane 4yo (DOC Grad) and Cece 11 mo (DOC Band)

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April,It might help you to look at Dominick's website. My Banded Baby It shows the whole process from start to finish. There are pictures of the casting, progress pics, and tells what it was all like. Good Luck! CAROLG >> Hello Everyone,> > Just wanted to say that I used the posts on this group to help make> the decision between the helmet and DOC Band. We have chosen the DOC> Band - like everyone else, I'm hoping we made the right decision. We> were worried insurance wouldn't pay - but to our surprise they will> pay 100% because there are no in-network providers in our area!!! > > I'm a bit nervous about how this will all go - appts. band and> physical therapy each week and working full-time, but us moms do what> we need to do, eh? Bella (6 months) is in the infants and toddlers> program, sees a physical therapist and is starting the band. She is> pretty severe - was 2 mo. premature and spent time in the neonatal> intensive care unit. I've tried to stop kicking myself for not> noticing her head before it was so bad - the guilt is horrible, but> the hospital didn't tell me about repositioning, I just thought she> was comfortable that way, she was that way in the hosp. because of all> of the chords that were in her and got used to it.> > Question - what is it like going through the casting process - how did> you prepare yourselves emotionally for the day and then what was it> like afterwards? It would just be nice to hear from another mom what> to expect. We're going to Cranial Tech - they seem really great - but> I'm still nervous, Bella's been through so much already...Advice?> Wisdom? Please?!> > Thanks in advance, I look forward to going through this process with> you. Will post pictures after we get the band - I'm already thinking> about decorating ideas. One good thing - she can't wear bows in her> hair yet, so this will give me something pretty to do for her!> > Sincerely,> > April mom to Isabella (6 months) DOC casting 12/21 - will begin> wearing band 01/04/06. polis, land>

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April,It might help you to look at Dominick's website. My Banded Baby It shows the whole process from start to finish. There are pictures of the casting, progress pics, and tells what it was all like. Good Luck! CAROLG >> Hello Everyone,> > Just wanted to say that I used the posts on this group to help make> the decision between the helmet and DOC Band. We have chosen the DOC> Band - like everyone else, I'm hoping we made the right decision. We> were worried insurance wouldn't pay - but to our surprise they will> pay 100% because there are no in-network providers in our area!!! > > I'm a bit nervous about how this will all go - appts. band and> physical therapy each week and working full-time, but us moms do what> we need to do, eh? Bella (6 months) is in the infants and toddlers> program, sees a physical therapist and is starting the band. She is> pretty severe - was 2 mo. premature and spent time in the neonatal> intensive care unit. I've tried to stop kicking myself for not> noticing her head before it was so bad - the guilt is horrible, but> the hospital didn't tell me about repositioning, I just thought she> was comfortable that way, she was that way in the hosp. because of all> of the chords that were in her and got used to it.> > Question - what is it like going through the casting process - how did> you prepare yourselves emotionally for the day and then what was it> like afterwards? It would just be nice to hear from another mom what> to expect. We're going to Cranial Tech - they seem really great - but> I'm still nervous, Bella's been through so much already...Advice?> Wisdom? Please?!> > Thanks in advance, I look forward to going through this process with> you. Will post pictures after we get the band - I'm already thinking> about decorating ideas. One good thing - she can't wear bows in her> hair yet, so this will give me something pretty to do for her!> > Sincerely,> > April mom to Isabella (6 months) DOC casting 12/21 - will begin> wearing band 01/04/06. polis, land>