Re: 's casting!

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Dana:

Yippee!! It sounds like was a real trooper for the casting! Be

glad that's done & over with .

Next up is a rounder head for your little guy. I'm sure you'll be

thrilled with his results.

It is too bad your ped. was so laid back about it - but your mommy

instincts proved right.

Let us know when his helmet is in.

Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad

MI

> Hi everyone,

> We just got back from 's casting. I must say it was not as bad

> as I thought. The orthotist was very nice and knowledgable. It

> took 10 minutes to do and sat on my lap the whole time. He

was

> more upset with me having to hold onto his hands (so they wouldn't

> get into the plaster). The procedure was not very messy...just a

> quick wipe of the head afterwards and voila!

> I can't tell you how relieved I am that he will finally get his

> helmet. The orthotist couldn't understand why the specialist

> advised us against the helmet. He said that we can expect at least

> 65% correction within the next 4 months. I'm so glad my mommy

> instincts were right on the money here.

> The helmet itself is cute. It looks like a hockey helmet...not too

> scary at all :0)

> However, I can't believe the misinformation that is out there. The

> orthotist told me that if he would have seen at 4 months then

> we would have had almost 100% correction. I was floored

considering

> his ped. and the OT advised me that the orthotoist wouldn't even

> consider looking at until he was 6 mo. Needless to say I will

> be calling them to correct this piece of misinformation.

> As well, the orthotist believed 's head would probably not have

> rounded out anymore than it is now.

>

> Anyway, we'll pick up the helmet in 2-3 weeks. Will keep you

posted.

>

> Dana(mommy to )

> Ont.