Re: Zack & Zoey - we're going ahead with the helmets

[Guest guest]

Ken:

Your appt sounds like it went very well today & you actually sound a

bit relieved that you have come to a decision to get the twins

helmets. I'm sure you'll never regret your decision. Let us know

when you get your casting appt scheduled

Also, what terrific news about your insurance first knowing what

plagio is and then saying they'll be covered at 80%! Let's hope that

will be the case.

I can't remember ever hearing of Nopco horror stories. I'm sure

they'll hit good growth spurts & have excellent correction being so

young yet!

Thanks for your update.

Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad

MI

> Howdy all...

>

> Well after meeting with our cranio-facial plastic surgeon today,

> we've decided to go ahead with helmets. The doctor didn't have his

> calipers in his suburban location (apparently 95% of plagio parents

> like to meet him in his city office..weird). But since he was

> relaxed and in suburban mode he actually spent some time feeling

the

> babies heads. Zack has a corn kernel headshape still, though it's

> starting to round out..and Zoey has a pretty round head..but it

could

> still use some rounding. He thought that Zack definitely needed it

> and in our heart of hearts we thought the same. Since Zoey will be

> in the car for the casting/adjustments we figure she might as well

> get one too.

>

> I talked to our insurance (Tufts HMO) and the lady on the phone 1)

> knew what plagio was?! and 2) said 80% coverage for helmets was

> standard. If it actually work this painlessly I'll be amazed given

> the nightmare stories I've heard from everyone here.

>

> We don't have the appointment yet, but we're going to go with the

> NOPCO (local) helmet and have it cast in their Burlington, MA

> location. I went through the message archives looking for horror

> stories and couldn't find any, so I'm pretty confident I'm doing

the

> right thing.

>

> If everything goes as planned they'll have the helmets at 5 months,

> so I'm hoping for a growth spurt right after!

>

> Now, I just need to find some stickers! (my helpful colleagues at

> work have suggested bringing the helmet to a Harley shop and having

a

> cool custom design added -> I haven't totally rejected the idea LOL)

>

> Ken

> Zack and Zoey's dad

[Guest guest]

Ken,

We are at the same stage. Kayla just rec'd her helmet today, she is

also 5 months old today. She is adjusting very well. She doesn't

even realize she has it on. We are also using a locally made helmet

through the University of Michigan. We've experienced a couple of

red spots so I suspect she will need a few adjustments at first.

Like you my husband and I were very prepared for the outcome. Please

keep me posted as you move forward and get your helmets.

Sincerely,

Kathy

> Howdy all...

>

> Well after meeting with our cranio-facial plastic surgeon today,

> we've decided to go ahead with helmets. The doctor didn't have his

> calipers in his suburban location (apparently 95% of plagio parents

> like to meet him in his city office..weird). But since he was

> relaxed and in suburban mode he actually spent some time feeling

the

> babies heads. Zack has a corn kernel headshape still, though it's

> starting to round out..and Zoey has a pretty round head..but it

could

> still use some rounding. He thought that Zack definitely needed it

> and in our heart of hearts we thought the same. Since Zoey will be

> in the car for the casting/adjustments we figure she might as well

> get one too.

>

> I talked to our insurance (Tufts HMO) and the lady on the phone 1)

> knew what plagio was?! and 2) said 80% coverage for helmets was

> standard. If it actually work this painlessly I'll be amazed given

> the nightmare stories I've heard from everyone here.

>

> We don't have the appointment yet, but we're going to go with the

> NOPCO (local) helmet and have it cast in their Burlington, MA

> location. I went through the message archives looking for horror

> stories and couldn't find any, so I'm pretty confident I'm doing

the

> right thing.

>

> If everything goes as planned they'll have the helmets at 5 months,

> so I'm hoping for a growth spurt right after!

>

> Now, I just need to find some stickers! (my helpful colleagues at

> work have suggested bringing the helmet to a Harley shop and having

a

> cool custom design added -> I haven't totally rejected the idea LOL)

>

> Ken

> Zack and Zoey's dad

[Guest guest]

> Please

> keep me posted as you move forward and get your helmets.

>

> Sincerely,

>

> Kathy

____________________

you got it Kathy! We're busy kissing their naked noggins as much as

we can right now. Though knowing we can finally put them on their

backs guilt free will be great. Supervising 6 hours of tummy time a

day has been killing my wife Anja.

Ken

Zack & Zoey's dad

[Guest guest]

Ken,

Maybe thats what's wrong with some of this medical community...they

aren't in suburban mode! You really sound comfortable and relieved

with your decision to go ahead and get helmets for the twins, and

that is awesome! We have had quite a few members use NOPCO, and I

honestly can't remember anyone not being satisfied. You are very

fortunate to have a very proactive specialist who doesn't scoff at

the idea of helmets. And congrats on insurance covering 80%!!

You know, my dad works in a Harley shop (the man is 50 and we can't

get him off his bike) and I never thought to get my twins custom

designs on their bands!! I could kick myself, I bet that would have

looked so cute on my son. But I don't think my hubby would care for

me turning our daughter into a biker chick ;o)

Keep us posted and let us know when you get the appointment for the

casting. Good luck!

Niki

Kaylie & Danny (STAR grads)

Phila., PA

> Howdy all...

>

> Well after meeting with our cranio-facial plastic surgeon today,

> we've decided to go ahead with helmets. The doctor didn't have his

> calipers in his suburban location (apparently 95% of plagio parents

> like to meet him in his city office..weird). But since he was

> relaxed and in suburban mode he actually spent some time feeling

the

> babies heads. Zack has a corn kernel headshape still, though it's

> starting to round out..and Zoey has a pretty round head..but it

could

> still use some rounding. He thought that Zack definitely needed it

> and in our heart of hearts we thought the same. Since Zoey will be

> in the car for the casting/adjustments we figure she might as well

> get one too.

>

> I talked to our insurance (Tufts HMO) and the lady on the phone 1)

> knew what plagio was?! and 2) said 80% coverage for helmets was

> standard. If it actually work this painlessly I'll be amazed given

> the nightmare stories I've heard from everyone here.

>

> We don't have the appointment yet, but we're going to go with the

> NOPCO (local) helmet and have it cast in their Burlington, MA

> location. I went through the message archives looking for horror

> stories and couldn't find any, so I'm pretty confident I'm doing

the

> right thing.

>

> If everything goes as planned they'll have the helmets at 5 months,

> so I'm hoping for a growth spurt right after!

>

> Now, I just need to find some stickers! (my helpful colleagues at

> work have suggested bringing the helmet to a Harley shop and having

a

> cool custom design added -> I haven't totally rejected the idea LOL)

>

> Ken

> Zack and Zoey's dad