Re: We're New Plagio Parents

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Hi and welcome!

Maggie hated the casting and squirmed so much they had to do it

twice. However - the second time we gave her a bottle and she did

just fine. Kaycee in Albany, NY

> Hi Everyone,

> For the last 3 days I have logged on and read everyone's emails

about plagio.

> This group has been very encouraging for us. We found out last

week that

> our 8month old needs the DOC band. I have so many questions and

fears about

> the process. My first fear is the CASTING EXPERIENCE. Im

frightened to take

> Luke to get molded. They showed us pictures of how its done and im

very

> nervous about it. Does any one have any advice to make the ordeal

smooth.

>

> My next concern is how old my son is. The doctors say it works

best if the

> kids are in it by 6 months. We have decided to start any way. Im

very upset

> with the ped's. We have had concerns about his " funny " shaped head

since he

> was 3months. One doctor told us " baby's heads aren't shaped like

bowling

> balls, " OH really........I couldn't believe he said that.

>

> We are waiting authorization from our insurance company to get

started. A

> week has gone by and Im getting more and more antsy to get the show

on the

> road. In the meantime we have stretching exercises we're supposed

to

> do........the big problem is that Luke HATES them. He twists and

turns any

> time we try. Any help on how to get through these?

>

> Thanks in advance for any responses!

> Heidi & Mark

> Luke (still waiting)