Re: Newly diagnosed plagio

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I think it is a good idea to see someone. I don't know if there are

any medical complications with brachy (there are some associated with

plagio such as TMJ), but fitting helmets and glasses later will be

hard. Also in my mind I want her to look as normal as possible, even

if it is just cosmetic.

-christine

sydney 2 yrs starband grad

> > > > >

> > > > > Hello, everyone.

> > > > >

> > > > > Never realized there were so many of us. Here is our current

> > > > situation:

> > > > >

> > > > > We'd mentioned the flatness of the back of our daughter's

head to

> > > > her

> > > > > pedi. from 2mo. checkup on. At 6 mo., she sent us to

neurosurgeon

> > > > > (Children's Hosp. Boston), who said she was " just below the

line "

> > > > > where they'd recommend a helmet. He said it was up to us whether

> > > > to

> > > > > try repo or helmet, but gave us prescript for helmet, since

> her dad

> > > > > was so concerned.

> > > > >

> > > > > I'm, initially, against it, but dad is consumed with

thinking that

> > > > > she'll have a " weird " shaped head and will be made fun of or

> > > > resent us

> > > > > for not doing something.

> > > > >

> > > > > We're trying repo now - sleep positioner at night/nap,

alternating

> > > > > sides, limited use of bouncy seat and swing, tummy time, etc.

> > > > >

> > > > > Dad will not let it go, and I'm starting to wonder if we should

> > > > wait

> > > > > or just helmet......now it's starting to consume me!!

> > > > >

> > > > > Any advise from those of you who have been through similar would

> > > > be so

> > > > > appreciated!!!

> > > > >

> > > > > Thanks!!

> > > > >

> > > >

> > > >

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