Guest guest Posted July 26, 2002 Report Share Posted July 26, 2002 Charlotte, I'm sorry I can't remember- but was your 15 month old the one in the DOC band? If so, the fittings would be less frequent than with a younger child- but I'm guessing since CT told you this-the experts(!), that you have a younger child in the band and you will need weekly trims possibly. My son wore the DOC band from 5-8 months, and the entire time we went weekly, with a shaving each time due to growth spurts!!! If that is your case, check with your CT office and see if they can arrange for you to go to the other CT office for the fitting. Good luck- have a great trip showing off your beautiful daughter if it all works out that you can go!!! ' Mom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2002 Report Share Posted July 26, 2002 My daughter will be banded on Aug. 15 and the very next day we are supposed to go out of state for two weeks on our annual trip to see family and so that everyone can meet our 15 month old, newly adopted daughter. Cranial Technologies says they strongly discourage our leaving becasue she may need care after being banded. I'd love feedback. Did your children need to be seen again soon after being banded? I also read that a Cranial Tech was opening in Durham, NC. Can anyone confirm? That's near the family we will be visitng and I'm curious to know if the CT lab there can help us if we have problems. Many thanks, Charlotte in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2002 Report Share Posted July 26, 2002 Charlotte - Dane had to have at least one adjustment (maybe two) the first couple of days he was banded. It may take a couple of times to get a perfect fit. Congratulations on your daughter's adoption. We will be adopting, but not for a few years. Dane's mom DOC Grad > My daughter will be banded on Aug. 15 and the very next day we are > supposed to go out of state for two weeks on our annual trip to see > family and so that everyone can meet our 15 month old, newly adopted > daughter. Cranial Technologies says they strongly discourage our > leaving becasue she may need care after being banded. I'd love > feedback. Did your children need to be seen again soon after being > banded? > > I also read that a Cranial Tech was opening in Durham, NC. Can > anyone confirm? That's near the family we will be visitng and I'm > curious to know if the CT lab there can help us if we have problems. > > Many thanks, > Charlotte in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2002 Report Share Posted July 26, 2002 Charlotte, In my daughters case,yes she needed to be seen by CT shortly after she got her band. She's only had it since July 3rd. I've been having to make a trip to CT once a week since then. All I know about the Durham clinic is what it says on the CT web page. Cranial Technologies, Inc. (Opening in July 2002) 200 Meredith Drive, Suite 100 Highway 55, Durham, N.C. 27713-2287 Phone: 704-344-1290 Toll Free: 866-344-1290 Clinician: Klemm, MS OTR/L I'd call the 866 number and ask them when they will be open. I don't see why they wouldn't be able to treat your daughter while your in NC. Good luck, PS have a nice time on your trip! > My daughter will be banded on Aug. 15 and the very next day we are > supposed to go out of state for two weeks on our annual trip to see > family and so that everyone can meet our 15 month old, newly adopted > daughter. Cranial Technologies says they strongly discourage our > leaving becasue she may need care after being banded. I'd love > feedback. Did your children need to be seen again soon after being > banded? > > I also read that a Cranial Tech was opening in Durham, NC. Can > anyone confirm? That's near the family we will be visitng and I'm > curious to know if the CT lab there can help us if we have problems. > > Many thanks, > Charlotte in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2002 Report Share Posted July 26, 2002 Charlotte, Frequent adjustments are often necessary at first. It is possible that the very next day she will need an adjustment - my daughter did! The CT in North Carolina should be able to help you with your adjustments though if they are needed. I'd give them a call first and let them know what is going on. It would be a shame to cancel your trip. Try the NC CT thing first. Marci (Mom to ) Oklahoma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2002 Report Share Posted July 26, 2002 Charlotte: I'm not sure if the CT in NC is open yet or if it's still in the works. There are many babies who need to go back to the clinic immediately after they receive their new bands for adjustments. It's quite difficult to get a perfect fit right at the beginning. I was lucky enough thought that my Abby's new DOCband fit perfectly from day one and we didn't need to return for a week. It's hard to say how your daughter's band would fit her, but I can understand why CT is advising you as they are. Is there any way she could receive her band a bit earlier? Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad MI > My daughter will be banded on Aug. 15 and the very next day we are > supposed to go out of state for two weeks on our annual trip to see > family and so that everyone can meet our 15 month old, newly adopted > daughter. Cranial Technologies says they strongly discourage our > leaving becasue she may need care after being banded. I'd love > feedback. Did your children need to be seen again soon after being > banded? > > I also read that a Cranial Tech was opening in Durham, NC. Can > anyone confirm? That's near the family we will be visitng and I'm > curious to know if the CT lab there can help us if we have problems. > > Many thanks, > Charlotte in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2002 Report Share Posted July 27, 2002 There is a cranial tech in Charlotte North Carolina- it is only 3 hours from durham NC. I am not sure about one in Durham. Sorry I can not be of any more help than that. Happy Vacationing in beautiful NC! Marilyn- Hayden's mommy NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2002 Report Share Posted July 27, 2002 Charlotte, My twins needed an adjustment about 3 days after getting their bands. Its very common withhin the first week or so to go back to the ortho to ensure that the band is fitting properly. Hopefully the Durham clinic has opened by now. If not, is it at allpossible to postpone your trip by a few days, just until you've got any kinks worked out? Good luck! Niki Kaylie & Danny (STAR grads) Phila., PA > My daughter will be banded on Aug. 15 and the very next day we are > supposed to go out of state for two weeks on our annual trip to see > family and so that everyone can meet our 15 month old, newly adopted > daughter. Cranial Technologies says they strongly discourage our > leaving becasue she may need care after being banded. I'd love > feedback. Did your children need to be seen again soon after being > banded? > > I also read that a Cranial Tech was opening in Durham, NC. Can > anyone confirm? That's near the family we will be visitng and I'm > curious to know if the CT lab there can help us if we have problems. > > Many thanks, > Charlotte in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2002 Report Share Posted July 27, 2002 Charlotte. My daughter Mya will be getting her second band on AUg 15th as well and we are planning an overnight stay in Charlotte NC because for one CT advises its the best decision but plus when Mya got her first band we stayed overnight as well and it was needed! Im so glad I did because we had to go back several times for adjustments because she had several red spots that wouldnt go away and we needed to return a week later and we did weekly appts and then they finally spaced them to every 2 weeks. Mya was 9 months though when she first got her band and they were shaving it every appt. I dont know how the visits will go with the 2nd band because she will be 13 months old so probably wont be growing as quickly. But I do think CT is right about them needing to see her but I know the CT clinic in Durham will be open by AUG 15. SOmeone told me and I cant remember who but they told me it will be definetly running on AUG 1. Im not sure how accurate that is so you may want to call. The number to the durham office is 866-344- 1290. Actually now that Im looking at it thats the same as the Charlotte office but call anyway and ask them Im sure Carla at the Charlotte office would be happy to give you the info you needed. Good luck and congrats on your newly adopted daughter!!! Christi mom to MYA > My daughter will be banded on Aug. 15 and the very next day we are > supposed to go out of state for two weeks on our annual trip to see > family and so that everyone can meet our 15 month old, newly adopted > daughter. Cranial Technologies says they strongly discourage our > leaving becasue she may need care after being banded. I'd love > feedback. Did your children need to be seen again soon after being > banded? > > I also read that a Cranial Tech was opening in Durham, NC. Can > anyone confirm? That's near the family we will be visitng and I'm > curious to know if the CT lab there can help us if we have problems. > > Many thanks, > Charlotte in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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