Re: THE BEGINNING....

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Welcome Anita!!!

Jen and Luli - 28 months

Left tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA

http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/

THE BEGINNING....

Hi everybody!

Yesterday I took my (nearly) 5 month old little girl Charlize back to

the physio because I will still concerned about her flat spot (the

physio said bring her back if I was at all concerned about her

progress). Well my instinct proved right!

We discussed the helmet option and I was absolutely horrified of the

thought as I knew nothing about them let alone had ever seen one

before!

So I came home and got straight on the internet. I near cried at the

sight of all these little bubbies in their helmets - they looked so

cute!

My physio had taken photos of Charlize's head and was going to put

them on the computer to do the diagnosis as to whether she would need

a helmet to correct her head shape. Well I rang her today and told

her that my partner and I want to go ahead with the treatment

regardless of what the computer says because the results I have seen

on the net are remarkable. Also if the problem doesn't correct itself

how can I look my little girl in the eyes and say I could have chosen

to do something about it but I didnt.

I know I'm going to no doubt have a week of tears once the process

starts but I know my partner and I are doing the right thing. I'm

scared of her being stared at and laughed at and am also scared at

the reaction I will have at the people that do so because I'm not the

sort of person to just walk away. I guess it will be a learning curve

for myself as well.

I wanted to join this group because I think the support will help

majorly and am hoping to make some friends who will understand

exactly how I'm feeling.

Thanks for reading

Love Anita

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We will be here for you Anita the whole way through. The women and men here are so helpful and ready to answer all your questions. I would look into the various providers in your area, I am partial to the DOC band from Cranial Tech as my 4 month old son saw excellent correction in this band in 8 weeks. The time goes by fast and before you know it it feels like such a long time ago that he wore it! Good luck and do your research, firnd a good ortho with lots of experience. I mean one that is booked every day with only helmet fittings. Tammy

From: peachie_2008 <peachie_2008@...>Subject: THE BEGINNING....Plagiocephaly Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 4:20 AM

Hi everybody!Yesterday I took my (nearly) 5 month old little girl Charlize back to the physio because I will still concerned about her flat spot (the physio said bring her back if I was at all concerned about her progress). Well my instinct proved right! We discussed the helmet option and I was absolutely horrified of the thought as I knew nothing about them let alone had ever seen one before! So I came home and got straight on the internet. I near cried at the sight of all these little bubbies in their helmets - they looked so cute!My physio had taken photos of Charlize's head and was going to put them on the computer to do the diagnosis as to whether she would need a helmet to correct her head shape. Well I rang her today and told her that my partner and I want to go ahead with the treatment regardless of what the computer says because the results I have seen on the net

are remarkable. Also if the problem doesn't correct itself how can I look my little girl in the eyes and say I could have chosen to do something about it but I didnt.I know I'm going to no doubt have a week of tears once the process starts but I know my partner and I are doing the right thing. I'm scared of her being stared at and laughed at and am also scared at the reaction I will have at the people that do so because I'm not the sort of person to just walk away. I guess it will be a learning curve for myself as well. I wanted to join this group because I think the support will help majorly and am hoping to make some friends who will understand exactly how I'm feeling.Thanks for readingLove Anita

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I was the same way with my 9mos old son. We took him in for a eval when he was 8mos old and they told us that he could benefit from a band. My son, Christian, has tort on his right side and moderate-severe plagio. I worried and worried the whole way through. The day he was fitted I was a mess but never let him see that. I put on my brave face and acted like his band was the coolest thing since sliced bread. Although on the way home with my husband and him in the back seat and me driving I cried and cried. At first it was hard but I think its only because I had never experienced anything like this. My main concern was that my son be comfortable and not have to endure any hardships. Well come to find out, the band was way harder on me than it it is on him. The first night he slept well. The hardest part is getting them at the right temperature and in the right clothes so they don't overheat or get too cold through the night. Once I figured this out he was fine. The

band never really has bothered him up to this point. The first couple of days he would get mad but only when we would take it on and off. The velcro noise at his ear would irritate him so I started covering his ear closest to the velcro to try and minimize it. Now, almost two weeks into it, not even the noise bothers him. He actually uses his cool new hat as a weapon now. He'll bop you in the head and grin any chance he can get. : ) The support from the members of this group is phenomenal. You learn so much about how to make your little one's life better with the band. I know as fellow moms and dads that we can only comfort you so much. Just know that your little one will be fine. Its us Moms that take it the hardest...but its only because we love them so much. Take care and good luck! Tammy (mommy to Christian, banded 04.18.08) peachie_2008

<peachie_2008@...> wrote: Hi everybody!Yesterday I took my (nearly) 5 month old little girl Charlize back to the physio because I will still concerned about her flat spot (the physio said bring her back if I was at all concerned about her progress). Well my instinct proved right! We discussed the helmet option and I was absolutely horrified of the thought as I knew nothing about them let alone had ever seen one before! So I came home and got straight on the internet. I near cried at the

sight of all these little bubbies in their helmets - they looked so cute!My physio had taken photos of Charlize's head and was going to put them on the computer to do the diagnosis as to whether she would need a helmet to correct her head shape. Well I rang her today and told her that my partner and I want to go ahead with the treatment regardless of what the computer says because the results I have seen on the net are remarkable. Also if the problem doesn't correct itself how can I look my little girl in the eyes and say I could have chosen to do something about it but I didnt.I know I'm going to no doubt have a week of tears once the process starts but I know my partner and I are doing the right thing. I'm scared of her being stared at and laughed at and am also scared at the reaction I will have at the people that do so because I'm not the sort of person to just walk away. I guess it will be a learning

curve for myself as well. I wanted to join this group because I think the support will help majorly and am hoping to make some friends who will understand exactly how I'm feeling.Thanks for readingLove Anita

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Anita,

We've all been in your shoes before so don't feel alone. I made the decision to band for the same reason as you and I think it is good to do whatever you can for your children to give them the best in life. The only time I cried was when I decided that I was definitley going to band because then it became a reality, from that point forward, I was just anxious to get it all started and get through the process and see some good results. I've had a great experience so far and have seen good results with my son. Good luck, everything will work out great!

Sybil

Son Adam, 9 months, 6 weeks with DOCband, CT in NJ

From: JenandLuli@... <JenandLuli@...>Subject: Re: THE BEGINNING....Plagiocephaly Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2008, 6:55 AM

Welcome Anita!!!

Jen and Luli - 28 monthsLeft tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CAhttp://www.babieson line.com/ babies/j/ jens5th/ THE BEGINNING... .

Hi everybody!Yesterday I took my (nearly) 5 month old little girl Charlize back to the physio because I will still concerned about her flat spot (the physio said bring her back if I was at all concerned about her progress). Well my instinct proved right! We discussed the helmet option and I was absolutely horrified of the thought as I knew nothing about them let alone had ever seen one before! So I came home and got straight on the internet. I near cried at the sight of all these little bubbies in their helmets - they looked so cute!My physio had taken photos of Charlize's head and was going to put them on the computer to do the diagnosis as to whether she would need a helmet to correct her head shape. Well I rang her today and told her that my partner and I want to go ahead with the treatment regardless of what the computer says because the results I have seen on the

net are remarkable. Also if the problem doesn't correct itself how can I look my little girl in the eyes and say I could have chosen to do something about it but I didnt.I know I'm going to no doubt have a week of tears once the process starts but I know my partner and I are doing the right thing. I'm scared of her being stared at and laughed at and am also scared at the reaction I will have at the people that do so because I'm not the sort of person to just walk away. I guess it will be a learning curve for myself as well. I wanted to join this group because I think the support will help majorly and am hoping to make some friends who will understand exactly how I'm feeling.Thanks for readingLove Anita

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