Re: we are back home, Lucas has his band.

August 29, 2002

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I am so happy at how upbeat you are about all of this. Espeically

with your long drives and now Lucas being upset when the band is on.

That should definitely pass soon, hopefully VERY soon for mommy's

sake. It's quite rare for babies not to tolerate the band well.

Some take longer to adjust to it than others.

Please keep us posted on his progress, my fingers are crossed you

don't need to return before the 2 wks are up & he'll be a happy boy

again!

What a great mom you are to drive so far. I know hos tough it can

be, but you are right, the end results are worth EVERY last screaming

mile.

Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad

MI

> Yea!!! We are on the road to a nice round head. I am so excited!!!!

> Lucas got his band on Monday. He wore it Monday evening, it was off

during the night (he just screamed and I could not take it. Plus we

were not at home, he wasn't in his own bed, etc), he wore it

yesterday until late afternoon and there was a red spot that did not

go away. We went back today and they made some adjustments and we

immediatly made the 6 hour drive back home. He didn't wear it in the

car, they told me it was too hot to wear it outside, in the car in

this 90+heat. Once we got back home and in the hosue we puit it back

on. He immediatly started screaming, but soon calmed down.

> He is asleep now, but only after crying himslef to sleep, I would

frequently go in and reasure him unitl he fell alseep. I just keep

reminding myself of all the benefits of doing the band, because it is

killing me to hear him cry.

> We return in two weeks and hopefully no red spots that dont go away

in the meantime

> I am glad we went witth the pattern, it does look awefully cute. I

will try and get some pictures posted this weekend.

> They are aboslutely the best people in that office so helpful and

supportive, I am so glad we found them. They were so accomidating in

trying to schedule our appointments far ahead since we live 6 hours

away.

> Thanks to all of you for all of your support of encouragement. I

know I could not have made it this far with out your support.

>

August 29, 2002

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It sounds like you are really happy with the office and the ortho who

does Lucas' band. It sounds like they a re really accomodating,

which makes everything all that much easier for you! I hope Lucas

starts to like his band, and soon! It may take some babies a bit

longer than others, but the majority of babies get so used to the

band that they don't even realize that they are wearing it!

Keep us posted and good luck to you and Lucas!

Niki

Kaylie & Danny (STAR gards)

Phila., PA