Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 Awww, aren't they so cute?! So I may be a bit biased! Isn't it a good thing they are cute. What a drag that would be having to look at not one, but TWO ugly babies all month long! Just kidding! I will try to keep this brief, but as we all know, I'm not very good at that ;o) Kaylie is my Baby A, and was very crammed way down in my pelvis. During the last few months, the ultrasound tech couldn't even measure her head because she was so low. In fact, I used to be in so much pain at times, that my OB explained to me that it was just my pelvic bones separating trying to accomodate Kay. Danny, on the other hand, was turning somersaults all the time, but then finally settled in on a breech position. I guess it was when they were about 2 months, my mom had noticed that Kaylie's head was a little flat on the left side and that her ears weren't symmetrical. So I started to lay her in her crib so that her feet would be where her head used to rest and vice versa, but she still looked to the one side. And of course when I mentioned it to the ped, he told us that once she starts to sit up more, then it will round out on its own. Shortly there after, when I was holding Danny on my lap, I noticed that his head was totally flat on the backside of his head. Around that time, my mom had come across an article at iwon.com on torticollis leading to flat heads, also known as plagiocephaly. With that I was able to do so much research and I found this group. At the twins 4 month appointment, my ped ruled out tort for Kaylie and gave me the number to a neurosurgeon. Our neuro wanted us to reposition them for another month and then come back. When we went back, he felt that they had improved enough that they wouldn't need a band. But I wasn't as sure and pushed until he wrote the prescription. Kaylie and Danny recieved their STARbands when they were just about 8 months old. Kaylie, who was diagnosed as mild plagio, wore her band for 4 months. Danny, who was diagnosed as mild/moderate brachycephaly, wore his band for 3 months. We received about 85-90% correction for both of them and I couldn't be more thrilled. We had a wonderful ortho, and all the members who were here while we were going through this all know how highly I think of my ortho ;o) Since graduating form their STARbands, Kaylie has had some minor rounding of her own. Once in awhile I think I can still see some facial assym. but I think its because I know it is there. Kaylie and Danny are now featured at Orthomerica's webpage as part of their All STAR team. (If this wasn't a long enough version of their story, you can read more there!) They were also a feature in the December STARnews, which is the STARband newsletter (Thank you Dulcey for all the copies!) As I wrap this up (hey, I only said I would TRY to keep it brief) I want to thank all of the friends I have made during the year-plus that I have been a member. You have no idea how much advice, solace, and laughs that you have brought to me. I just hope that I cam provide the same in return. To all the new people who are just finding us, you have come to a wonderful place. Long-Winded Niki Kaylie & Danny (STAR grads) Phila., PA > Introducing our Homepage Stars for April...... > Kaylie & Danny!!! > Niki, care to share?? > (Sooooooooo sorry it took me all day to get them up! ;o) > Kendra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 They are simply adorable!!!! > Introducing our Homepage Stars for April...... > Kaylie & Danny!!! > Niki, care to share?? > (Sooooooooo sorry it took me all day to get them up! ;o) > Kendra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 How sweet. I can see by that twinkle in their eyes that they NEVER cause any trouble, huh?! Dane's mom (DOC Band 2/14) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 2, 2002 Report Share Posted April 2, 2002 > Awww, aren't they so cute?! So I may be a bit biased! Isn't it a > good thing they are cute. What a drag that would be having to look > at not one, but TWO ugly babies all month long! Just kidding Niki: Yeah, how in the world can I handle looking at your 2 " ugly " babies all month long??? LOL - they are SO cute! I've never seen that picture before! You should be VERY proud! Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 3, 2002 Report Share Posted April 3, 2002 In a message dated 04/01/2002 11:43:44 PM Central Standard Time, niki_jay175@... writes: << You have no idea how much advice, solace, and laughs that you have brought to me. I just hope that I cam provide the same in return. >> Niki - you've provided tons of advice, solace and especially laughs to this group - you're a wonderful asset! Marci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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