Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 In a message dated 7/12/2002 4:53:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, marilynheston@... writes: My family seems to have some stigma against seeing kids with helmets. They tend to think the child had major physical handicaps if they have to wear a helmet. How do I deal with these mixed emotions that my family is causing? Marilyn, Did I just write that? My family made me feel (as well as my Docs) like a worried little new mom, my Docs would say, look my eye is smaller, and my Dad would say, nobody's head is perfect, feel your mother's head! Luckily, through other's experiences here, I was able to educate myself and shed some new light on what was happening- and don't you know my biggest opposition soon became our strongest supporter, MOM AND DAD and even my ped! All of a sudden, they could see the problems, they could see the smaller eye, and then they thought he didn't look cute WITHOUT the helmet!!!!!! So, go with your own instincts! ' Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 12, 2002 Report Share Posted July 12, 2002 Thankyou everyone for your carseat repositiong and tort strecthing advise, it has all been very helpful. I am having mixed emotions that maybe I am over reacting to his misshapen head. Some family members think I am crazy for taking him for his evaluation- and say he'll grow out of it-and tell me some story about a child they knew who looked worse and did grow out of it. I have read up on it alot lately and know that at his age (6 1/2 mths) he most likely will not just grow out of it. I have noticed a big change in his head since he has learned to sit up unassisted to play, and since I have been doing stretching and repositiong for a few weeks. My family seems to have some stigma against seeing kids with helmets. They tend to think the child had major physical handicaps if they have to wear a helmet. How do I deal with these mixed emotions that my family is causing? I must add that my husband is incredibly supportive- and I see him doing stretches with Hayden when they are having their play time. Thanks again for your support Marilyn- Haydens mommy 6 1/2 months awaiting evaluation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2002 Report Share Posted July 13, 2002 Marilyn, Family can be so difficult - you love them so much and what they see or do really does matter even though we try to convince ourselves that it does not. In your case - it really DOESN'T matter what they think. Easier said then done, but they are not the ones that will have to live with the decision for the rest of their lives and I would take that stance with them. The time in the helmet is brief, but the results will last a lifetime. Ultimately it is your decision - you must go with your instinct. Best of luck with your decision - I know that you will do the right thing for your baby whether or not you decide to use the helmet. Just don't let anyone talk you out of it because THEY are not comfortable with the idea. Marci (Mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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