Guest guest Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 Hi Taryn, I'm so happy to hear the casting went well. When Ray first posted about the Ballert helmet, I knew I had heard/read about it somewhere. So I searched the archives and sure enough ppl had posted about it. (When I first joined I was a lurker, I read just about every post from the day this group was formed) Every post that was posted about the Ballert helmet basically stated that the baby that wore it, wore it for a year plus. So for this type of helmet I don't think it's all too uncommon. That makes me think it's a passive helmet. But didn't Ray post that is an active band, like the DOCband and the STARband? I do know that for an active band the usual time in it is 4.5 months.(Sometimes less) Unless the baby requires 2 bands. Hopefully someone will be able to answer your questions fully. Let us know when you get it. > Here are two pictures from 's casting today. She didn't cry while he put the material on the back of her head but as soon as he put the second stocking cap on she started wailing. She really did very well...I was so surprised and proud of her. I am also happy to report I didn't cry once!!!! It only took about 5 minutes before we were all done. The orthotist answered all my questions and was very nice. He is the same person Ray of the group saw. Anyway, he said will probably need 2 helmets and could possibly wear one until 18 months. Is this common and have any of you had to do this? She gets fitted next Tues. and will be going back every 2-3 weeks for checkups and adjustments. Thanks to everyone for supporting us through this and for the kind words. > > Taryn and (casted today) > Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 Taryn: before I forget, Kelli, our new member is looking for some help in the Indianapolis area, are you nearby?? Poor little tike I am gld to hear she did so well! Yes, it is very common for 2 bands to be worn by the child. Good luck next Tues., let us know how you all do! Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad MI > Here are two pictures from 's casting today. She didn't cry while he put the material on the back of her head but as soon as he put the second stocking cap on she started wailing. She really did very well...I was so surprised and proud of her. I am also happy to report I didn't cry once!!!! It only took about 5 minutes before we were all done. The orthotist answered all my questions and was very nice. He is the same person Ray of the group saw. Anyway, he said will probably need 2 helmets and could possibly wear one until 18 months. Is this common and have any of you had to do this? She gets fitted next Tues. and will be going back every 2-3 weeks for checkups and adjustments. Thanks to everyone for supporting us through this and for the kind words. > > Taryn and (casted today) > Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 Hey Taryn, That's really excellent news!! Don't forget to give big hugs from us. Glad things went so shwell for ya.. & good luck with the fitting; D will get her's on Oct. 14 (hopefully she'll be alright with it). -mary > Here are two pictures from 's casting today. She didn't cry while he put the material on the back of her head but as soon as he put the second stocking cap on she started wailing. She really did very well...I was so surprised and proud of her. I am also happy to report I didn't cry once!!!! It only took about 5 minutes before we were all done. The orthotist answered all my questions and was very nice. He is the same person Ray of the group saw. Anyway, he said will probably need 2 helmets and could possibly wear one until 18 months. Is this common and have any of you had to do this? She gets fitted next Tues. and will be going back every 2-3 weeks for checkups and adjustments. Thanks to everyone for supporting us through this and for the kind words. > > Taryn and (casted today) > Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 D will get her's on Oct. 14 (hopefully she'll be alright > with it). > -mary - She'll do great! Better be thinking of a dun way to decorate it for Halloween! Dane's mom DOC Grad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 Re: 's casting pictures Taryn:before I forget, Kelli, our new member is looking for some help in the Indianapolis area, are you nearby??Poor little tike I am gld to hear she did so well! Yes, it is very common for 2 bands to be worn by the child.Good luck next Tues., let us know how you all do!Debbie Abby's mom DOCGrad MI> Here are two pictures from 's casting today. She didn't cry while he put the material on the back of her head but as soon as he put the second stocking cap on she started wailing. She really did very well...I was so surprised and proud of her. I am also happy to report I didn't cry once!!!! It only took about 5 minutes before we were all done. The orthotist answered all my questions and was very nice. He is the same person Ray of the group saw. Anyway, he said will probably need 2 helmets and could possibly wear one until 18 months. Is this common and have any of you had to do this? She gets fitted next Tues. and will be going back every 2-3 weeks for checkups and adjustments. Thanks to everyone for supporting us through this and for the kind words. > > Taryn and (casted today) > IndianaFor more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2002 Report Share Posted October 2, 2002 Thanks, . It was really a lot better than I thought it would be. was so strong about it and I was so proud of her. I can't remember if Ray had said it was active or passive either. I haven't seen him post lately. I will ask the orthotist on Tues. exactly what it's considered...I know I asked him yesterday but I have so much going through my head right now I can't remember. Below is something from their website. The helmets are designed with several layers of padding, making it easy to adjust the helmet to a growing skull without having to make a new helmet. Taryn and Indiana Re: 's casting pictures Hi Taryn,I'm so happy to hear the casting went well.When Ray first posted about the Ballert helmet, I knew I had heard/read about it somewhere. So I searched the archives and sure enough ppl had posted about it. (When I first joined I was a lurker, I read just about every post from the day this group was formed)Every post that was posted about the Ballert helmet basically stated that the baby that wore it, wore it for a year plus. So for this type of helmet I don't think it's all too uncommon. That makes me think it's a passive helmet. But didn't Ray post that is an active band, like the DOCband and the STARband? I do know that for an active band the usual time in it is 4.5 months.(Sometimes less) Unless the baby requires 2 bands. Hopefully someone will be able to answer your questions fully. Let us know when you get it.> Here are two pictures from 's casting today. She didn't cry while he put the material on the back of her head but as soon as he put the second stocking cap on she started wailing. She really did very well...I was so surprised and proud of her. I am also happy to report I didn't cry once!!!! It only took about 5 minutes before we were all done. The orthotist answered all my questions and was very nice. He is the same person Ray of the group saw. Anyway, he said will probably need 2 helmets and could possibly wear one until 18 months. Is this common and have any of you had to do this? She gets fitted next Tues. and will be going back every 2-3 weeks for checkups and adjustments. Thanks to everyone for supporting us through this and for the kind words. > > Taryn and (casted today) > IndianaFor more plagio info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 3, 2002 Report Share Posted October 3, 2002 Taryn, So glad to hear that did as well as can be expected with her casting. I love casting pics, I think they are so cute with all that plaster on them! Let us know when her helmet comes in, and get in lots of snuggle time with her noggin before it gets here! Niki Kaylie & Danny (STAR grads) Phila., PA > Here are two pictures from 's casting today. She didn't cry while he put the material on the back of her head but as soon as he put the second stocking cap on she started wailing. She really did very well...I was so surprised and proud of her. I am also happy to report I didn't cry once!!!! It only took about 5 minutes before we were all done. The orthotist answered all my questions and was very nice. He is the same person Ray of the group saw. Anyway, he said will probably need 2 helmets and could possibly wear one until 18 months. Is this common and have any of you had to do this? She gets fitted next Tues. and will be going back every 2-3 weeks for checkups and adjustments. Thanks to everyone for supporting us through this and for the kind words. > > Taryn and (casted today) > Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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