Re: 's casting pictures Taryn to

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Tayrn,

I wouldn't say that a passive helmet is a bad thing. My ins co would

of paid for to get a passive helmet. I chose not to go w/them

because of 's age. And because I wanted this to be over and

done with as quickly as possible! There are a lot of ppl on this

board (Currently and in the past)that have used locally made helmets

and have gotten great correction. It just takes longer in some cases.

From what your ortho is saying, it sounds like your in it for the

long haul. Hopefully will have no skin problems with her band.

Then it will be smooth sailing!!

> > > 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

> >

> >

> >