Guest guest Posted June 27, 2002 Report Share Posted June 27, 2002 ann- Hang in there, we have all been there and had the tears so don't feel bad it is pefectly normal. I can truly say this is harder on the parents than the child. My son has been in his six weeks and is doing great, and I think were even getting used to it. We also had the red spots and CT will fix that so it is fitting perfectly. Everything you described is normal. Hang in there, remember one day at a time. Keep us posted -Mom to Ian & 7 months Sacramento > Boy oh boy, what a day. As I anticipated, didn't do well initially > with his new DOC band. But to my surprise, after about a half hour, he > was sleeping in the car on our way to lunch! He moaned from when we > left the office and got into the car. He cried and squirmed when I put > him in the car seat but as soon as we drove off, he was off in la la land! > When we returned to the office, I nursed him and he did well in his > band during the nursing. When he was done and his little tummy full, > he was back to his old self, babbling away. He did much better than > my husband. He is really having a difficult time with this, dispite > me reminding him how happy we will be that we did this when it is > all over. I, too, feel bad, but as soon as I feel the tears welling up, > I picture my son with a more normal shapped head and the tears > go away. > > He had the band on all the way home. I removed the band after > 4 hours and here were 2 red spots. One went away within the hour > and the other was still there when I put him to bed. It faded to a > light pink but I was afraid to put it on over night. I'll have to call > CT tomorrow. Unfortunately, our OT will not be there - she went > to another office and won't be back until Monday. I'm thinking to > put the band back on tomorrow morning and checking it again after > 3 hours. Depending on what CT says, I may have to leave it off until Monday. > > Well, our anticipated ordeal didn't turn out so bad. Now the real hurdle > is getting him to sleep in it. > > ann/ > NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2002 Report Share Posted June 27, 2002 ann: I am so happy to hear is doing so well in his band already! I am sure it's quite an adjustment for mommy to breast feed with that band, I'm glad that went well too! Have you called CT yet this morning about the red spot? If so, what'd they say? Trust me when I tell you, Daddy & Mommy will get used to seeing in his band - I had such a hard time getting used to seeeing Abby in her 1st band, I cried too. But after a week or 2, it no longer bothered me & I forgot the band was ever on her pretty head. Also, like you mentioned, once you see 's head rounding, you'll be so excited & relieved. Don't worry, it gets easier & easier with each passing day. Keep us updated on his progress. Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad MI > Boy oh boy, what a day. As I anticipated, didn't do well initially > with his new DOC band. But to my surprise, after about a half hour, he > was sleeping in the car on our way to lunch! He moaned from when we > left the office and got into the car. He cried and squirmed when I put > him in the car seat but as soon as we drove off, he was off in la la land! > When we returned to the office, I nursed him and he did well in his > band during the nursing. When he was done and his little tummy full, > he was back to his old self, babbling away. He did much better than > my husband. He is really having a difficult time with this, dispite > me reminding him how happy we will be that we did this when it is > all over. I, too, feel bad, but as soon as I feel the tears welling up, > I picture my son with a more normal shapped head and the tears > go away. > > He had the band on all the way home. I removed the band after > 4 hours and here were 2 red spots. One went away within the hour > and the other was still there when I put him to bed. It faded to a > light pink but I was afraid to put it on over night. I'll have to call > CT tomorrow. Unfortunately, our OT will not be there - she went > to another office and won't be back until Monday. I'm thinking to > put the band back on tomorrow morning and checking it again after > 3 hours. Depending on what CT says, I may have to leave it off until Monday. > > Well, our anticipated ordeal didn't turn out so bad. Now the real hurdle > is getting him to sleep in it. > > ann/ > NJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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