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• fieldpetal member

  January 2014 edited January 2014

  It is not that bad, and I am totally here to commiserate with you! This is exactly how I felt. It could be worse, but it still sucks. 

  
  

  I see the kids at PT who have so much more to deal with, and that makes me grateful. But I still feel sad and guilty about him getting the helmet. I teared up just yesterday looking at him in the helmet. But it really isn’t as bad as I thought it would be. It’s been an adjustment for all of us. I think we’re getting though each day because I’m more focused on LO, and not his helmet. 

  
  

  Snuggling and kissing were my biggest worries. Both my husband and I were always kissing his head and face, so we’ve both just needed to find new places to kiss him. I kiss his hands a lot now and his cheeks and ears and he loves that. I’ve kissed and patted his helmet so many times, but the good news is he still wants to cuddle. I think he’s even become more cuddly. I get whacked a bit by the helmet, but I don't care as long as he needs a cuddle. 

  
  

  We have gotten nothing but nice, supportive comments from everyone including strangers. We’ve met several parents at Costco, the mall, Gymboree and restaurants who have dealt with it, or are dealing with it. I guess it's a lot more common than I thought. 

  
  

  The thing that helps me get through it the most is how well LO has adjusted to it. It took a couple nights for him to sleep comfortably, but other than that he doesn’t notice it. He smiles when I have to put it on him after his breaks--I was worried he’d cry or fuss. 

  
  

  The other really good thing about it is that it protects him. He’s sitting great, but sort of flings himself around trying to get his toys or the dogs. He’s also trying to stand and he’s hit his head several times because he’s getting more and more adventurous--and hasn't noticed at all. With crawling around the corner, this is definitely the right time to have a helmet. 

  
  

  It's ok to be sad about it. It isn't the worst thing that could happen, but that doesn't mean it's not hard, especially for us moms. It'll be worth it in the end. I started seeing a difference really fast. 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• fieldpetal member

  January 2014

  ramy3695 said:

  I'm just going to butt in to say that @fieldpetal's little boy is so cute with his helmet. He seems happy whenever I've seen him and he's so sweet! His smiles are amazing. Good luck @MRads. I'm sure it will be fine!

  And it definitely helps to have supportive friends like @ramy3695 around!

  
  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• saphires member

  January 2014

  Not trying to butt in but it's not that bad! Big hugs though. I was also worried about the same things you are, especiAlly what others would think. We have had nothing but positive comments. I am so used to the helmet now it's weird seeing hIm without it. Also, it doesn't phase him at all. Just know you are doing what is best for your baby. I am here too if you ever need to talk/vent.

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

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• MRads member

  January 2014

  Thank you. I feel like this process has just draaaaaaaged out. We've always known the outcome. I just want to get over the anticipation of it. He's 7 months this week, too, so I feel like we're behind. Ugh. I just wish I would have pushed harder earlier.
  
  But I m glad there are others. There is actually a little girl at DC who just started with a helmet. Her mom is the one who had her back in DC three days after a positive flu swab and who I am blaming for giving B the flu. She's on my shit list.
  
  It's just nice to know I will have support. Even though it really is trivial. And it will be over before we know it.

  
  
  Baby boy 7.10.13

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