Guest guest Posted April 7, 2002 Report Share Posted April 7, 2002 Hi Velma & welcome to our group! Cheer up - you're doing the right thing for your son! Believe me though, I know exactly how you feel! My daughter has been a " graduate " of her band now for almost 10 mos (that long already?), but I can remember the first day she wore her band like it was yesterday! Abby didn't care for one second that she was wearing her band, but me, I cried & cried about it! I was so upset! I felt so sad for her wearing this hunk of plastic on top of her pretty head. But with each passing day, I got more & more used to it.....and after a while, I actually thought Abby looked " different " when she was NOT wearing her band! Honest! I am sure you'll feel the same way too. It sounds like your son is handling it just fine, that's terrific. How old is your son? Which area of his head is flat? Relax & watch little 's head round out in the next few mos!! We're glad you have joined our group, we all know how you feel. Be sure you stick with us & keep us updated on 's progress. Best of luck. Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad 6/01 MI > My name is Velma, and I just subscribed today. Our son, , was > just fitted with his DOC band today. This was the most difficult > decision I have ever made. (I know...just the first of many.) I > didn't want to do it, but I had to think of over my own > feelings. Plus, my dh has Alopecia (hair loss), which is quite > often genetic, so there are many reasons to go through with the > treatment. > > Today wasn't as bad as the day they took the mold of his head. It > was so hard not to cry (I didn't want to make things more stressful > for him). Today he only cried when the lady we've been working with > came close to him with the band. He's been good all day, but when I > take it off to check for red spots, he gets upset when I put it back > on. He's sleeping now, and seems to be okay. I know I'll be > sleeping lightly tonight. Hopefully each day will get easier for > him. They said he should only need it for about 3 months...I hope > that's right. I've been looking at things on the net, and it seems > there are quite a few who go through 2 bands. > > He only liked to sleep on his back, and would cry until he managed > to get over from his side. He'd cry whenever I put him on his tummy > during the day. Do I sound like I'm feeling guilty over this > happening? I do. It's weird though. My girlfriend has a boy 6 > days older than mine, and he sleeps on his back all the time too, > and his head didn't do this. > > Well, looking forward to getting to know you all. > > Velma Gallant > " When you get to the end of all the light you know and it's time > to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one > of two things shall happen: either you will be given something solid > to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly. " ~~ Teller > http://BetterLife.themomteam.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 7, 2002 Report Share Posted April 7, 2002 > How old is your son? Which area of his head is flat? > Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad 6/01 > MI That's why I joined! I knew I'd be talking to other moms just like me. It feels good. is 10 months (June 10/01). It's the back of his head, but it leans a little to the right I think. It's almost perfectly flat on the back. He looks normal from the front, but the back is quite flat. It's started rounding a bit on the bottom of his head, but the top is having a tough time. I think it would correct somewhat on its own, but certainly would still be noticable. He's getting more and more used to it. He only cries a little when I put it back on. I don't see any real pressure points, so I'm leaving it on all day until his bath tonight, and then on all night again. Going to see the in-laws today. Hopefully there's no " you should have " comments. They are really great people...they just sometimes say things they shouldn't. Velma Gallant (Mom to ) Calgary, AB " When you get to the end of all the light you know and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things shall happen: either you will be given something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly. " ~~ Teller http://BetterLife.themomteam.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 8, 2002 Report Share Posted April 8, 2002 Hi Kerry, You know, I've been so focused on how reacts to this I don't even remember the name of the lady who's been helping us! That's so bad! All I remember is that the lady who fitted 's band on Friday was the same lady that took the mold of his head. We started decorating it this weekend too. I've taken down both your email and Kendra's email so we can make arrangements towards the end of the month. It will be so nice to talk to other mums about this. I haven't seen another child with the DOCband yet, so it will be good for both and me. Velma Gallant (Mom to )Calgary, AB"When you get to the end of all the light you know and it's time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things shall happen: either you will be given something solid to stand on, or you will be taught how to fly."~~ Teller http://BetterLife.themomteam.com From: "Kerry " <kerry_jg@...>Subject: Re: I'm new...Hi...Hi Velma.I am looking forward to meeting you and Kendra it will be good for us tochat as we have or are going through the same circumstances with ourchildren, and as i am fairly new to Calgary i have not met many people so iwill really enjoy chatting.So my in-laws arrive this thursday for 2 weeks (we have not seen them for 7months) so i am free after they leave so we will make arrangments then. Doyou see Judy at the Childrens Hospital?Best wishesKerryCalgary,AB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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