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Parenting after 35
robynlesley
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Bronx Zoo: Summer 2013
To read my blog, click on the giraffe pic below!
DS is done with the helmet [edited]
robynlesley
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At his last appointment on 4/14, Aaron's clinician at Cranial Technologies said the adjustment may have been the last but there was a possibility for one more on 4/28. But he's been getting red marks on his forehead and the skin started bulging around it due to the pressure, so I can only assume he's outgrown his 2nd DOC Band.
I'm calling Cranial Technologies when they open in a few minutes to see how to proceed. But I took off his helmet yesterday afternoon and I don't think it will be going back on.
This is 8 weeks into his 2nd one (though that first week, he didn't wear it consistently due to fit issues) and his head looks really good. Not "perfect" but nobody who isn't well versed in brachycephaly would ever know his head was once so flat it was concave in a spot.
I'm pretty excited yet nervous. But I love being able to snuggle up to his fuzzy head (not much hair yet) again.
After his "graduation" and exit photos, I'll share here and around the Bump. I hope my experience with helmet therapy can help others. It's a big part of why I've blogged about it and have been so open.
UPDATE / 8:50 AM: I called and spoke to Aaron's clinician. We're done. Exit appointment is on Friday morning. Eek! Yay! Eek!
Bronx Zoo: Summer 2013
To read my blog, click on the giraffe pic below!
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Re: DS is done with the helmet [edited]
Oooh, I hope so. He's been such a little trooper wearing it for these month. I hope everything looks great and he can be helmet free!!
Yay this is great news!!
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Awesome news Robyn!
Robyn, your family has been dealing with so much lately! I'm so excited for you all and this good news!
DD -- 5YO
DS -- 3YO
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Yay, Aaron! Bye-bye helmet! Just in time for warm weather.
Snugglin' up to that peach-fuzz covered head sounds so sweet!
Big - 1 year old
Bigger - 6 years old
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Thanks, guys!
I'm looking forward to seeing the exit photos and to get his numbers (I need them). But I'm glad he sleeps on his sides and tummy, too, so my worries of regression are slight.
Bronx Zoo: Summer 2013
To read my blog, click on the giraffe pic below!
He's currently blonde... my DH was blonde until he was a teenager and I was blonde until I was 4. His eyes look to be a greenish gray right now.
And, pahokie, I'm also looking to see the difference for his final pics. I hope there is a noticeable difference between 6 weeks in and 16 weeks so I can "know" I made the right choice to continue after he outgrew the first band.
Bronx Zoo: Summer 2013
To read my blog, click on the giraffe pic below!
Sweet!!!
Feels like he just finished getting fit for the second helmet? I'm sure my sense of time is all out-of-whack....
Bronx Zoo: Summer 2013
To read my blog, click on the giraffe pic below!