Guest guest Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 You're not alone. We're about 2 weeks ahead of you in our DOC band and I'm feeling the same way....a little bit weary and longing to be able to hold him like I could before the band. I took his band off for a while yesterday morning and this morning...just to snuggle and play like we did a month ago. And I really hated to put it back on...even though it is doing a marvelous thing for his head. Thanks for sharing your thoughts this morning. > > Believe it or not, I was excited to get my little guy banded. We'd been doing aggressive re-positional therapy and after early success, had not been seeing further improvement. After therapies seemed to stall out on changing his plagio, I was ready to get started on the next phase of helping him. > > So, on July 2nd, Little Man received his DOC band and already we're seeing marked improvement. He had a fairly sizable growth spurt the first week in the band and I was thankful we hadn't delayed any longer to get him fitted. > > As far as adjustments go, his has been pretty seamless. He doesn't particularly love the band, but he tolerates it well and seems to have a pretty good attitude. When we take it off for his shampoo in the evening he seems to really enjoy getting his scalp rubbed, and will close his eyes in contentment while I tickle his almost-non-existent-hair. > > So yeah, I would consider this whole process a resounding success to date. > > However, I will admit that after the initial excitement has worn off, I am finding myself struggling with how much I miss him without the band. His head shape is changing, so when I take the band off in the evening, he looks like such a different little boy. It's a good thing. I know. But it still pangs my heart that I'm " missing " this. > > Last night, after baths, we were waiting for his band to dry. So I sat down on the couch and cuddled him up to my chin and he just snuggled right up against my skin and fell asleep. His peach fuzzy hair was so soft against my face and his head was just the perfect warmth against my chest. I felt so terrible putting the band back on his head to put him down for bed. > > Then this morning, I picked him up to cuddle him after he woke and he did a little spazzy wiggle and managed to clock me square in the nose with the upper edge of his DOC band. (Ouch!!) > > It's such a silly thing, but this morning I'm really sad about his head. I miss it. I'm tired of cuddling cold plastic under my chin. > > That's all. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I feel the same way.We have our first appointment after 2.5 weeks in the helmet. is doing great in helmet so far. We will see if his messurement is better now. Doben & / 8 month old/ -- In Plagiocephaly , " jillmckay@... " <jillmckay@...> wrote: > > You're not alone. We're about 2 weeks ahead of you in our DOC band and I'm feeling the same way....a little bit weary and longing to be able to hold him like I could before the band. I took his band off for a while yesterday morning and this morning...just to snuggle and play like we did a month ago. And I really hated to put it back on...even though it is doing a marvelous thing for his head. > > Thanks for sharing your thoughts this morning. > > > > > > > Believe it or not, I was excited to get my little guy banded. We'd been doing aggressive re-positional therapy and after early success, had not been seeing further improvement. After therapies seemed to stall out on changing his plagio, I was ready to get started on the next phase of helping him. > > > > So, on July 2nd, Little Man received his DOC band and already we're seeing marked improvement. He had a fairly sizable growth spurt the first week in the band and I was thankful we hadn't delayed any longer to get him fitted. > > > > As far as adjustments go, his has been pretty seamless. He doesn't particularly love the band, but he tolerates it well and seems to have a pretty good attitude. When we take it off for his shampoo in the evening he seems to really enjoy getting his scalp rubbed, and will close his eyes in contentment while I tickle his almost-non-existent-hair. > > > > So yeah, I would consider this whole process a resounding success to date. > > > > However, I will admit that after the initial excitement has worn off, I am finding myself struggling with how much I miss him without the band. His head shape is changing, so when I take the band off in the evening, he looks like such a different little boy. It's a good thing. I know. But it still pangs my heart that I'm " missing " this. > > > > Last night, after baths, we were waiting for his band to dry. So I sat down on the couch and cuddled him up to my chin and he just snuggled right up against my skin and fell asleep. His peach fuzzy hair was so soft against my face and his head was just the perfect warmth against my chest. I felt so terrible putting the band back on his head to put him down for bed. > > > > Then this morning, I picked him up to cuddle him after he woke and he did a little spazzy wiggle and managed to clock me square in the nose with the upper edge of his DOC band. (Ouch!!) > > > > It's such a silly thing, but this morning I'm really sad about his head. I miss it. I'm tired of cuddling cold plastic under my chin. > > > > That's all. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I know it's hard, but the time will go by quickly. It sounds like your babies are all young so it'll be no time before they'll be graduating. Just think of all the other places you can snuggle. Re: I miss his head... You're not alone. We're about 2 weeks ahead of you in our DOC band and I'm feeling the same way....a little bit weary and longing to be able to hold him like I could before the band. I took his band off for a while yesterday morning and this morning...just to snuggle and play like we did a month ago. And I really hated to put it back on...even though it is doing a marvelous thing for his head. Thanks for sharing your thoughts this morning. >> Believe it or not, I was excited to get my little guy banded. We'd been doing aggressive re-positional therapy and after early success, had not been seeing further improvement. After therapies seemed to stall out on changing his plagio, I was ready to get started on the next phase of helping him.> > So, on July 2nd, Little Man received his DOC band and already we're seeing marked improvement. He had a fairly sizable growth spurt the first week in the band and I was thankful we hadn't delayed any longer to get him fitted. > > As far as adjustments go, his has been pretty seamless. He doesn't particularly love the band, but he tolerates it well and seems to have a pretty good attitude. When we take it off for his shampoo in the evening he seems to really enjoy getting his scalp rubbed, and will close his eyes in contentment while I tickle his almost-non-existent-hair.> > So yeah, I would consider this whole process a resounding success to date.> > However, I will admit that after the initial excitement has worn off, I am finding myself struggling with how much I miss him without the band. His head shape is changing, so when I take the band off in the evening, he looks like such a different little boy. It's a good thing. I know. But it still pangs my heart that I'm "missing" this. > > Last night, after baths, we were waiting for his band to dry. So I sat down on the couch and cuddled him up to my chin and he just snuggled right up against my skin and fell asleep. His peach fuzzy hair was so soft against my face and his head was just the perfect warmth against my chest. I felt so terrible putting the band back on his head to put him down for bed. > > Then this morning, I picked him up to cuddle him after he woke and he did a little spazzy wiggle and managed to clock me square in the nose with the upper edge of his DOC band. (Ouch!!)> > It's such a silly thing, but this morning I'm really sad about his head. I miss it. I'm tired of cuddling cold plastic under my chin. > > That's all.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I'm glad you posted this as well. Despite some of my hesitation, we are going forward with the helmet for my 13 month old son. He is being casted Thursday. I really didn't even think about this aspect of it. But right before I read it, I was feeding him, holding him, and just marveling at his hair and the smell and debating if I should get his first hair cut before the band or wait until after. Now I will be soaking in all the baby head sights, smells and the feeling of it before he is fitted so hopefully I will be prepared. Angie From: jillmckay@... <jillmckay@...>Subject: Re: I miss his head...Plagiocephaly Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2009, 10:53 AM You're not alone. We're about 2 weeks ahead of you in our DOC band and I'm feeling the same way....a little bit weary and longing to be able to hold him like I could before the band. I took his band off for a while yesterday morning and this morning...just to snuggle and play like we did a month ago. And I really hated to put it back on...even though it is doing a marvelous thing for his head. Thanks for sharing your thoughts this morning. >> Believe it or not, I was excited to get my little guy banded. We'd been doing aggressive re-positional therapy and after early success, had not been seeing further improvement. After therapies seemed to stall out on changing his plagio, I was ready to get started on the next phase of helping him.> > So, on July 2nd, Little Man received his DOC band and already we're seeing marked improvement. He had a fairly sizable growth spurt the first week in the band and I was thankful we hadn't delayed any longer to get him fitted. > > As far as adjustments go, his has been pretty seamless. He doesn't particularly love the band, but he tolerates it well and seems to have a pretty good attitude. When we take it off for his shampoo in the evening he seems to really enjoy getting his scalp rubbed, and will close his eyes in contentment while I tickle his almost-non-existent -hair.> > So yeah, I would consider this whole process a resounding success to date.> > However, I will admit that after the initial excitement has worn off, I am finding myself struggling with how much I miss him without the band. His head shape is changing, so when I take the band off in the evening, he looks like such a different little boy. It's a good thing. I know. But it still pangs my heart that I'm "missing" this. > > Last night, after baths, we were waiting for his band to dry. So I sat down on the couch and cuddled him up to my chin and he just snuggled right up against my skin and fell asleep. His peach fuzzy hair was so soft against my face and his head was just the perfect warmth against my chest. I felt so terrible putting the band back on his head to put him down for bed. > > Then this morning, I picked him up to cuddle him after he woke and he did a little spazzy wiggle and managed to clock me square in the nose with the upper edge of his DOC band. (Ouch!!)> > It's such a silly thing, but this morning I'm really sad about his head. I miss it. I'm tired of cuddling cold plastic under my chin. > > That's all.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I too can totally relate to these feelings as well. We are in week 3 of the Starband & already seeing amazing results. There is no doubt we are doing the right thing for our son but that doesn't take away the grief and feelings of loss. I miss ' head as well and feeling him snuggle up against my chest as he falls asleep. Now all I feel is cold plastic that also head butts me as well as my son tries to get comfortable in my arms. I try to think of this in weeks as that makes it seem shorter than in months. We still have a long road ahead of us but it has gotten somewhat easier over time. I'm not sure that I'll ever get over feeling " robbed " of normal bonding activites with my son but I also know that I'll never regret the decision to band him either. Know that you are not alone in your sadness and that there are other Moms here who can totally relate to how you feel. Thanks for sharing & allowing me the opportunity to grieve as well. Geanine, Mom to who is in week 3 of his Starband > > > > > > Believe it or not, I was excited to get my little guy banded. We'd been doing aggressive re-positional therapy and after early success, had not been seeing further improvement. After therapies seemed to stall out on changing his plagio, I was ready to get started on the next phase of helping him. > > > > > > So, on July 2nd, Little Man received his DOC band and already we're seeing marked improvement. He had a fairly sizable growth spurt the first week in the band and I was thankful we hadn't delayed any longer to get him fitted. > > > > > > As far as adjustments go, his has been pretty seamless. He doesn't particularly love the band, but he tolerates it well and seems to have a pretty good attitude. When we take it off for his shampoo in the evening he seems to really enjoy getting his scalp rubbed, and will close his eyes in contentment while I tickle his almost-non-existent-hair. > > > > > > So yeah, I would consider this whole process a resounding success to date. > > > > > > However, I will admit that after the initial excitement has worn off, I am finding myself struggling with how much I miss him without the band. His head shape is changing, so when I take the band off in the evening, he looks like such a different little boy. It's a good thing. I know. But it still pangs my heart that I'm " missing " this. > > > > > > Last night, after baths, we were waiting for his band to dry. So I sat down on the couch and cuddled him up to my chin and he just snuggled right up against my skin and fell asleep. His peach fuzzy hair was so soft against my face and his head was just the perfect warmth against my chest. I felt so terrible putting the band back on his head to put him down for bed. > > > > > > Then this morning, I picked him up to cuddle him after he woke and he did a little spazzy wiggle and managed to clock me square in the nose with the upper edge of his DOC band. (Ouch!!) > > > > > > It's such a silly thing, but this morning I'm really sad about his head. I miss it. I'm tired of cuddling cold plastic under my chin. > > > > > > That's all. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 Im so glad you posted this. is getting his helmet on Friday and all I can do is think about missing his sweet little head. The smell of it, his fuzzy little hair, I cant seem to get enough of cuddling his sweet little head. But I didnt say anything because I thought people would think I was nuts. Im sorry you are feeling sad about this too. Hopefully the time will go fast. I guess all we can do is get as much of those little heads as we can in that hour each day that its off. > > > > > > > > Believe it or not, I was excited to get my little guy banded. We'd been doing aggressive re-positional therapy and after early success, had not been seeing further improvement. After therapies seemed to stall out on changing his plagio, I was ready to get started on the next phase of helping him. > > > > > > > > So, on July 2nd, Little Man received his DOC band and already we're seeing marked improvement. He had a fairly sizable growth spurt the first week in the band and I was thankful we hadn't delayed any longer to get him fitted. > > > > > > > > As far as adjustments go, his has been pretty seamless. He doesn't particularly love the band, but he tolerates it well and seems to have a pretty good attitude. When we take it off for his shampoo in the evening he seems to really enjoy getting his scalp rubbed, and will close his eyes in contentment while I tickle his almost-non-existent-hair. > > > > > > > > So yeah, I would consider this whole process a resounding success to date. > > > > > > > > However, I will admit that after the initial excitement has worn off, I am finding myself struggling with how much I miss him without the band. His head shape is changing, so when I take the band off in the evening, he looks like such a different little boy. It's a good thing. I know. But it still pangs my heart that I'm " missing " this. > > > > > > > > Last night, after baths, we were waiting for his band to dry. So I sat down on the couch and cuddled him up to my chin and he just snuggled right up against my skin and fell asleep. His peach fuzzy hair was so soft against my face and his head was just the perfect warmth against my chest. I felt so terrible putting the band back on his head to put him down for bed. > > > > > > > > Then this morning, I picked him up to cuddle him after he woke and he did a little spazzy wiggle and managed to clock me square in the nose with the upper edge of his DOC band. (Ouch!!) > > > > > > > > It's such a silly thing, but this morning I'm really sad about his head. I miss it. I'm tired of cuddling cold plastic under my chin. > > > > > > > > That's all. > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 My wife and I miss our sons head too! He is now just two weeks into his banding and we cherish the 1 hour break he gets each night while we bathe him and wash his band. We are actually so used to the helmet now that his head looks small when we take it off. > > > > > > > > > > Believe it or not, I was excited to get my little guy banded. We'd been doing aggressive re-positional therapy and after early success, had not been seeing further improvement. After therapies seemed to stall out on changing his plagio, I was ready to get started on the next phase of helping him. > > > > > > > > > > So, on July 2nd, Little Man received his DOC band and already we're seeing marked improvement. He had a fairly sizable growth spurt the first week in the band and I was thankful we hadn't delayed any longer to get him fitted. > > > > > > > > > > As far as adjustments go, his has been pretty seamless. He doesn't particularly love the band, but he tolerates it well and seems to have a pretty good attitude. When we take it off for his shampoo in the evening he seems to really enjoy getting his scalp rubbed, and will close his eyes in contentment while I tickle his almost-non-existent-hair. > > > > > > > > > > So yeah, I would consider this whole process a resounding success to date. > > > > > > > > > > However, I will admit that after the initial excitement has worn off, I am finding myself struggling with how much I miss him without the band. His head shape is changing, so when I take the band off in the evening, he looks like such a different little boy. It's a good thing. I know. But it still pangs my heart that I'm " missing " this. > > > > > > > > > > Last night, after baths, we were waiting for his band to dry. So I sat down on the couch and cuddled him up to my chin and he just snuggled right up against my skin and fell asleep. His peach fuzzy hair was so soft against my face and his head was just the perfect warmth against my chest. I felt so terrible putting the band back on his head to put him down for bed. > > > > > > > > > > Then this morning, I picked him up to cuddle him after he woke and he did a little spazzy wiggle and managed to clock me square in the nose with the upper edge of his DOC band. (Ouch!!) > > > > > > > > > > It's such a silly thing, but this morning I'm really sad about his head. I miss it. I'm tired of cuddling cold plastic under my chin. > > > > > > > > > > That's all. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I second what everyone else is saying. My son just got his band on Monday. I already miss his head and he isn't even in it all day yet. Originally, I was all about getting his helmet and was looking forward to it. Everyone else's kids looked so adorable in their helmets. Why wouldnt' mine? I felt a little differently though right when they first placed it on his head. It just made me sad. I feel like so much of our bonding is being robbed. They are only little for so long and their heads only have " that smell " for so long. However, I don't regret for a second our decision to band. My head knows it's necessary, it's just my heart that doesn't like the idea. > > > > > > > > > > > > Believe it or not, I was excited to get my little guy banded. We'd been doing aggressive re-positional therapy and after early success, had not been seeing further improvement. After therapies seemed to stall out on changing his plagio, I was ready to get started on the next phase of helping him. > > > > > > > > > > > > So, on July 2nd, Little Man received his DOC band and already we're seeing marked improvement. He had a fairly sizable growth spurt the first week in the band and I was thankful we hadn't delayed any longer to get him fitted. > > > > > > > > > > > > As far as adjustments go, his has been pretty seamless. He doesn't particularly love the band, but he tolerates it well and seems to have a pretty good attitude. When we take it off for his shampoo in the evening he seems to really enjoy getting his scalp rubbed, and will close his eyes in contentment while I tickle his almost-non-existent-hair. > > > > > > > > > > > > So yeah, I would consider this whole process a resounding success to date. > > > > > > > > > > > > However, I will admit that after the initial excitement has worn off, I am finding myself struggling with how much I miss him without the band. His head shape is changing, so when I take the band off in the evening, he looks like such a different little boy. It's a good thing. I know. But it still pangs my heart that I'm " missing " this. > > > > > > > > > > > > Last night, after baths, we were waiting for his band to dry. So I sat down on the couch and cuddled him up to my chin and he just snuggled right up against my skin and fell asleep. His peach fuzzy hair was so soft against my face and his head was just the perfect warmth against my chest. I felt so terrible putting the band back on his head to put him down for bed. > > > > > > > > > > > > Then this morning, I picked him up to cuddle him after he woke and he did a little spazzy wiggle and managed to clock me square in the nose with the upper edge of his DOC band. (Ouch!!) > > > > > > > > > > > > It's such a silly thing, but this morning I'm really sad about his head. I miss it. I'm tired of cuddling cold plastic under my chin. > > > > > > > > > > > > That's all. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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