Re: Newly diagnosed plagio

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The first doctor (resident) said 5mm. The second (attending) said

just under 8mm. They both seemed to steer us away from banding

/helmeting, which is why I was less concerned than Dad, at first

anyway. I mean, they're neurosurgeons, right? The attending is very

well known and respected, and Childred's Hospital is the best in the

area.....

I know we don't want to wait much longer. Will make a decision by

next week, and probably make an appointment.

The place they gave us a prescript for is Hanger. Any thoughts on

them?? Haven't checked with insurance, but worried they won't --

switched baby to Dad's insurance 2 months ago, and have a feeling

they're stricter than my plan would have been.

Thanks, everyone!!

Thanks

> > >

> > > 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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