RE: Re: New to this and need support...

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Thank you so much. I'm so glad that I've found a support group for this condition.

The pediatrician called me today and gave me the appointment time for the surgeon. will go May 17th. So until then we're working really hard on repositioning him. So far so good.

Thanks again!

Michele

-----Original Message-----From: niki_jay175 [mailto:niki_jay175@...] Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2002 11:29 PMPlagiocephaly Subject: Re: New to this and need support...Hi Michele, and welcome to the group! It sounds like you are working with a really proactive doctor, and that is wonderful!! Its only natural to feel upset over this. I cried so much over this too. I felt like I had failed my kids somehow, and that it was my fault they needed to wear bands. But it wasn't my fault, and its not your fault either. The parents here are wonderfully supportive and have all been in your shoes at one point or another, so we can all relate on some level. Definitely check out the website that Debbie gave you, it is very informative. Good luck Michele, and please keep us updated!NikiKaylie & Danny (STAR grads)Phila., PA> Hi my name is Michele and my 6 month old son has been referred to a > plastic surgeon in regards to a flat spot on the right back side of > his head. I took him to the Dr. on Friday to check his ears, because > he's had several ear infections. While I was there his Dr. began > measuring my son's head. We then began talking about this and he > told me that his right ear is aligned slightly forward. He wants him > to be seen by the surgeon to possibly be fitted for a helmet. As he > was telling me this my heart dropped. I knew I couldn't cry just > then because I needed to listen carefully to the Dr. I feel so sad > and angry. I feel helpless. I know nothing about this problem and I > know of no one who's child has gone through this. I need someone to > turn to so I can be educated on this. > > It's funny how we as parents want a child that sleeps well. Now that > I have that he sleeps too well. You put him down and he's in that > same position all night. My now 3 year old daughter moved so much > that we didn't have to worry about her head! :-)> > Any info would be greatly appreciated.> > MicheleFor more plagio info