Guest guest Posted February 6, 2002 Report Share Posted February 6, 2002 , Congratulations on 's official graduation! It was so good to read of the success experienced with her helmet and that you are happy and satisfied with your decision. I'm sure your words were very inspirational to those who have just begun treatment. Thanks for sharing the good news! Marci (Mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2002 Report Share Posted February 7, 2002 Congratulations !! You did it! ' Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 7, 2002 Report Share Posted February 7, 2002 Congratulations , and especially to you !!! So glad to hear your little noggin is looking soooo good!!!!! Good-luck to you both!!! AnnMarie & (12 mo.) STARbanded -- 08/22/01 Official Graduate!! Hi everyone. I posted a few times quite a few months ago, and have been reading the board on and off. My daughter just officially graduated from her helmet yesterday. She has had her helmet since she was 7 1/2 mos and she is now 12 1/2 mos (5mos). I was really good about her wearing it for the first 3 months, but then her head growth started to slow and we didn't see much progress. The last month or so I just have been having her wear it at night. Our ortho said we could have stopped a month or more ago, but she still has a slight very very slight flat spot on the back of her head. Since the helmet didn't really bother her and she hadn't totally outgrown it, we continued on. My daughter had moderate bracho, and her head looks great now. Like I said, just a little tiny flat spot in the back but I don't think anyone can notice it except for me. With her hair it is completely unoticible even by me. We just had our final apt with her Pediatric Plastic Surgeon, and he says it looks great and no need to continue on. He thinks the small little flat area will round out as her head continues to grow. He can't guarantee that, but he thinks it will. I am so happy I decided to put a helmet on . I have absolutely no regrets. If I chose not to do it and her head didn't round out on its own, then I would have been regretful. For those of you new mommies who have just put the helmet or band on your babies...I know its shocking to see your baby with it on at first, but believe me you totally get used to it and it becomes second nature. The time goes by so fast, and then your baby has a normal head. I have a friend of mine who chose not to band her current 13 month old. She regrets the decision now because now she feels it is too late and her son has not rounded out at all. I hope his head does round out as time goes on. It may. But, I know for sure that no one is going to tease my daughter about her head.Anyway..just wanted to give all of you an update and thank all of you for your support and wisdom over the last 5 months. I knew nothing about plagio when I first posted on this message board. I know so much now because of all the terrific moms and dads on this board. Keep it up.Thanks Again,CATHYFor more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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