Re: When do people stop staring?

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Sorry to say, the staring doesn't stop, but you get more and more used to it. I have an 11 month old son wearing a helmet. I know what you mean about the constant "awws." I just have to realize that not everyone is looking at my son in a "mean" way, they are just not used to seeing it. Most people just wonder what it is for. I'm just thankful that my son doesn't notice all the stares. It's just something I have to get over. Bethajscrazymom <ajscrazymom@...> wrote: My son AJ is 7mos old and just got his DOC band last week. He is such a happy baby and my husband & I were so relieved that having the band has not changed this in one bit. The first few nites sleeping was a little "rough", but by 3rd nite all was back to normal (9-10hrs straight sleep). Whats driving me crazy is all the stares and "aw , poor thing" comments from strangers and even friends/family. I'm not the "shy type" and tend to be quick to speak my mind...so bitin my tongue for the past week or so has not been easy. THis weekend I'm going to really decorate AJ's band, and hope that by making it less "medicinal" looking it will cut back on commnents/stares. Was hoping some other mommies of "band beauties" could offer some advice on how to handle (without the situation getting ugly) Thanks!

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Decorating it makes a big difference. You will start to hear aww, how cute, etc...I have come to realize that people are not trying to be rude they just don't understand what it is...I know how you feel though, I hate the stares too, but have never heard a negative comment...yet. Good luck!

Kim Murray

mommy to Gavin 4 months old

DOC Band wearer now two weeks

From: ajscrazymom <ajscrazymom@...>Subject: When do people stop staring?Plagiocephaly Date: Friday, January 23, 2009, 1:41 PM

My son AJ is 7mos old and just got his DOC band last week. He is such a happy baby and my husband & I were so relieved that having the band has not changed this in one bit. The first few nites sleeping was a little "rough", but by 3rd nite all was back to normal (9-10hrs straight sleep). Whats driving me crazy is all the stares and "aw , poor thing" comments from strangers and even friends/family. I'm not the "shy type" and tend to be quick to speak my mind...so bitin my tongue for the past week or so has not been easy. THis weekend I'm going to really decorate AJ's band, and hope that by making it less "medicinal" looking it will cut back on commnents/stares. Was hoping some other mommies of "band beauties" could offer some advice on how to handle (without the situation getting ugly) Thanks!

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The stares never stop - BUT you become less sensitive to it and stop noticing. :-D

Also, decorating REALLY helps and makes it more "approachable".

I just used it as an opportuntiy to educate others. :-D

Jen and Luli - 3 years old

Left tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA

http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/

When do people stop staring?

My son AJ is 7mos old and just got his DOC band last week. He is such a

happy baby and my husband & I were so relieved that having the band has

not changed this in one bit. The first few nites sleeping was a

little "rough", but by 3rd nite all was back to normal (9-10hrs

straight sleep). Whats driving me crazy is all the stares and "aw ,

poor thing" comments from strangers and even friends/family. I'm not

the "shy type" and tend to be quick to speak my mind...so bitin my

tongue for the past week or so has not been easy. THis weekend I'm

going to really decorate AJ's band, and hope that by making it

less "medicinal" looking it will cut back on commnents/stares. Was

hoping some other mommies of "band beauties" could offer some advice on

how to handle (without the situation getting ugly) Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

True, the stares don't ever stop, but it gives you an opportunity to know what

it must feel

like for parents with kids who have issues that will NOT be going away in a few

months. I

tried to focus on that, but sometimes it was hard - like going through special

security in

the airport! But now that it's been over a year since our son has been out of

the helmet,

all of these tough times turn out to be GREAT stories and fun memories of a

sensitive time

for us. For some reason I took the whole thing very hard and I wish I had had

more fun

with it. On the days I did, I was so much less bothered. Sometimes I would talk

out loud to

my son " Oh, sometimes people stare and don't know what plagio is...etc. "

Try to have fun and I'm so glad your child has adjusted so quickly, your

blessed!

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> The stares never stop - BUT you become less sensitive to it and stop

noticing.? :-D

> Also, decorating REALLY helps and makes it more " approachable " .

> I just used it as an opportuntiy to educate others.? :-D

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> ?Jen and Luli - 3 years old

> Left tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA

> http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/

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> My son AJ is 7mos old and just got his DOC band last week. He is such a

> happy baby and my husband & I were so relieved that having the band has

> not changed this in one bit. The first few nites sleeping was a

> little " rough " , but by 3rd nite all was back to normal (9-10hrs

> straight sleep). Whats driving me crazy is all the stares and " aw ,

> poor thing " comments from strangers and even friends/family. I'm not

> the " shy type " and tend to be quick to speak my mind...so bitin my

> tongue for the past week or so has not been easy. THis weekend I'm

> going to really decorate AJ's band, and hope that by making it

> less " medicinal " looking it will cut back on commnents/stares. Was

> hoping some other mommies of " band beauties " could offer some advice on

> how to handle (without the situation getting ugly) Thanks!

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[Guest guest]

ok, for me I guess i wasnt as sensitive to the stares b/c it is all in how you look at it. my sons helmet was decorated so they were not only staring at the helmet but him, how cute he was and how neast his helmet looked. or mayve they or a friend have btdt, i have stared when i have seen helmets but wasnt close enough to say i have btdt. i mean if you think about it, would these ppl not stare if the child didnt have the helmet? i have an adorable 5 mo old who gets daily stares with added, oh shes so cute (prescious or whatever) and she doesnt have a helmet. ppl are naturally curious, they'll look at anything. when i had my son in his I was just plain sol when i went in public, i drove an e3 with doubles seat stroller (around her very rare and being unique it got stares and comments, I babywear (again not common here) so more stares and comments, and I had 4 kids (big family here) with 2 under 2 (wow you have your hands full) so add in the helmet and it just doubled all that. i actually had to ignore ppl, be short (and hope not to sound too rude) or leave myself extra time to go places lol

On Sat, Jan 24, 2009 at 12:56 AM, <kjm412@...> wrote:

True, the stares don't ever stop, but it gives you an opportunity to know what it must feel like for parents with kids who have issues that will NOT be going away in a few months. I tried to focus on that, but sometimes it was hard - like going through special security in

the airport! But now that it's been over a year since our son has been out of the helmet, all of these tough times turn out to be GREAT stories and fun memories of a sensitive time for us. For some reason I took the whole thing very hard and I wish I had had more fun

with it. On the days I did, I was so much less bothered. Sometimes I would talk out loud to my son " Oh, sometimes people stare and don't know what plagio is...etc. " Try to have fun and I'm so glad your child has adjusted so quickly, your blessed! >> The stares never stop - BUT you become less sensitive to it and stop noticing.? :-D

> Also, decorating REALLY helps and makes it more " approachable " .> I just used it as an opportuntiy to educate others.? :-D> > > ?Jen and Luli - 3 years old> Left tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA

> http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/> > > When do people stop staring?> > > > > > > My son AJ is 7mos old and just got his DOC band last week. He is such a > happy baby and my husband & I were so relieved that having the band has

> not changed this in one bit. The first few nites sleeping was a > little " rough " , but by 3rd nite all was back to normal (9-10hrs > straight sleep). Whats driving me crazy is all the stares and " aw ,

> poor thing " comments from strangers and even friends/family. I'm not > the " shy type " and tend to be quick to speak my mind...so bitin my > tongue for the past week or so has not been easy. THis weekend I'm

> going to really decorate AJ's band, and hope that by making it > less " medicinal " looking it will cut back on commnents/stares. Was > hoping some other mommies of " band beauties " could offer some advice on

> how to handle (without the situation getting ugly) Thanks!>

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[Guest guest]

thanks! trying to be a bit more positive... have even taken the

attitude about " educating others " and know 3 women right now who are

pregnant so i'm passing on " words of wisdom " warnings about plagio

that no one told me ( and my husband) about. It definitely helps me

feel more positive. besides, my son is soo cute (and really big) he

always got stares and ppl stopping me to say how cute he is. Maybe

they are just seeing a cute baby.

thanks to all....

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> The stares never stop - BUT you become less sensitive to it and

stop noticing.? :-D

> Also, decorating REALLY helps and makes it more " approachable " .

> I just used it as an opportuntiy to educate others.? :-D

>

>

> ?Jen and Luli - 3 years old

> Left tort - Right Plagio - Hanger Band Grad - CA

> http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/jens5th/

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> My son AJ is 7mos old and just got his DOC band last week. He is

such a

> happy baby and my husband & I were so relieved that having the band

has

> not changed this in one bit. The first few nites sleeping was a

> little " rough " , but by 3rd nite all was back to normal (9-10hrs

> straight sleep). Whats driving me crazy is all the stares and " aw ,

> poor thing " comments from strangers and even friends/family. I'm

not

> the " shy type " and tend to be quick to speak my mind...so bitin my

> tongue for the past week or so has not been easy. THis weekend I'm

> going to really decorate AJ's band, and hope that by making it

> less " medicinal " looking it will cut back on commnents/stares. Was

> hoping some other mommies of " band beauties " could offer some

advice on

> how to handle (without the situation getting ugly) Thanks!

>