Re: close to getting a DOC & have a couple of questions

October 24, 2007

To piggy back on Becca's post, you can always share the risk of

leaving your son's head mis-shappened (TMJ, headaches, vision,

etc.) This really helped my family (although they were supportive

anyways) understand why we would want to band.

> >

> > Hi everyone,

> > We met with our doctor and a rep from cranial tech yesterday and

> > everyone says it is 50/50 as to whether or not we should band

our

> 9

> > 1/2 month old son . So we decided to see if the insurance

> > company would cover the cost. I'm wondering if anyone has

> > experience with Oxford Freedom Plan?!

> >

> > My other question is how do you deal with family members who

> > disagree with your decision to band. My mother in law, who I

love

> > dearly, is making me feel awful. When I told her of our decision

> to

> > move forward, she said " oh, I guess I'm just not critical and

love

> > him the way he is! " It truly hurt my feelings and I didn't know

> > what to say back to her. I;ve been struggling with the decison

as

> > it is (lots of crying) and I feel like she sent me back to

square

> > one. So now I am dreading having to deal with her when and if we

> > get the band. Any advice or hearing if others had to cope with a

> > similar situation would be very appreciated.

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

>

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