Ciara's Casting is tomorrow.....

[Guest guest]

Lora,

Glad to hear that CT was willing to go for it! I would leave Adara and

Danyon at home if at all possible- if Ciara is like most kids (some Moms have

said thier kids slept through it!) then she will hate sitting up with the

warm plaster on or just the initial stocking over the face (holes cut out for

eyes and nose- you can try playing more peekabo and see if it will help get

her used to something over her face). It literally is over in about 10

minutes, they will layer strips of plaster and it will get a little warm when

hardening. Anything that might console her, a pacifier, bottle, musical toy

she can hear, etc. might help, and if Dad could come or anyone for moral

support or just extra relief where needed would be ideal. Don't be surprised

if nothing does, but again, its over so quickly and then its off to the bath

tub to rinse off the plaster. It's really neat when the mold comes off, it

seperates in two pieces and is really no big deal coming off. Good luck and

please keep us posted!

' Mom

[Guest guest]

We are taking in Ciara tomorrow to get her casting done for her band.

What should I expect? Anything I can do to calm her down during this

event?

Lora

[Guest guest]

Lora:

So I guess Cranial Tech agreed to go ahead with the band, that's good

news!

I suggest bringing your husband or someone else to help with the

casting process. Being Ciara's older, she probably doesn't have a

bottle anymore, but if she still takes a pacifier, bring that along.

Also take her favorite toy, blankie, loud & distracting toys too.

Music might also help.

It is difficult, but she'll recover quickly and get a bath afterward.

Best of luck tomorrow, please let us know how it goes.

Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad

MI

> We are taking in Ciara tomorrow to get her casting done for her

band.

> What should I expect? Anything I can do to calm her down during

this

> event?

>

>

> Lora

[Guest guest]

Lora,

Good luck tomorrow with Ciara's casting! Please let us know how you

make out!!

> Lora,

> Glad to hear that CT was willing to go for it! I would leave Adara

and

> Danyon at home if at all possible- if Ciara is like most kids (some

Moms have

> said thier kids slept through it!) then she will hate sitting up

with the

> warm plaster on or just the initial stocking over the face (holes

cut out for

> eyes and nose- you can try playing more peekabo and see if it will

help get

> her used to something over her face). It literally is over in

about 10

> minutes, they will layer strips of plaster and it will get a little

warm when

> hardening. Anything that might console her, a pacifier, bottle,

musical toy

> she can hear, etc. might help, and if Dad could come or anyone for

moral

> support or just extra relief where needed would be ideal. Don't be

surprised

> if nothing does, but again, its over so quickly and then its off to

the bath

> tub to rinse off the plaster. It's really neat when the mold comes

off, it

> seperates in two pieces and is really no big deal coming off. Good

luck and

> please keep us posted!

>

> ' Mom

[Guest guest]

Hi Lora,

Will someone be going with you? It helps to have one person to hold the baby

and the other to provide the distractions and entertainment. If Ciara is a

favorite blankie or toy you might want to take that. Also, toys that make

music or noise would be good. Ciara is a little older so maybe take a

favorite snack or juice in a sippy cup.

Best wishes to you and Ciara - she will do great!

Marci (mom to )

Oklahoma

[Guest guest]

Hi Lora,

I was just wondering how you and Ciara made it through the casting!

Let us know when you get a chance!

Niki

Kaylie & Danny (STAR grads)

Phila., PA

> We are taking in Ciara tomorrow to get her casting done for her

band.

> What should I expect? Anything I can do to calm her down during

this

> event?

>

>

> Lora