Guest guest Posted February 15, 2002 Report Share Posted February 15, 2002 Thanks everyone. I really appreciate all the good advice and wonderful support. It has been invaluable to be a part of this group. I have an appt. with Dr. Day on Monday and will keep you posted. I'm just so glad to get the ball rolling! Paige Re: new and confused!Paige-I just wanted to answer about the DFW part of your question, my sentiments are " ditto what they said " on the other replies.We are in Dallas and go to Cranial Tech at Hillcrest/LBJ. Our pediatrician that started this was Dr at North Dallas Pediatrics. She sent us to Dr Steve Byrd at Children's Medical Center Cranio-Fascial clinic. He is on the CT page as a specialist. I have heard Dr Day's name around town, he is also on CT's page of friendly Dr.I believe that some Drs and even CT will tell the truth - " wow this is severe and you should definately go with the band " - or - " well he falls into the grey area, you'll have to decide if you want him in the band.... " Sometimes the answer is ONLY up to you, the concerned parents.We are in that grey area now for our daughter's 3rd helmet. She was so severe that two were for sure, but now they want her in it until April at least, so why not get a new band with new holding pressures?? Nurse at Dr Byrds says no because there just isn't enough growth happening now on her head, CT says they'll do it (of course) if we want it. Its up to us.When we saw our nephew (up in Chicago) over Christmas, we were like - uh guys, he DEFINATELY has plagio you better get him to a dr and to CT. They said that their Ped did the old " round out on its own " thing. After we sent them a wealth of info and websites, they took him to a new Ped which said the same thing. So they made their choice in believing the two Drs and aren't proceeding anymore. As long as they are happy with their decision, its the right one. Parents are in control and always have the final say, mild or severe.So - as you see Dr Day and CT, ask questions, talk their ears off! Learn all you want to know and then you'll know what the right decision is for your baby. Best of Luck, I know that you'll love , Vickie and June at CT!!!For more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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