Re: Re: New Daughter and Plagiocephaly

[Guest guest]

Hi,

My understanding from following this group is that sometimes the

adopted children get better than might be expected improvement if

banded right away. One theory I read is that once they arrive in

the US, they are better nourished and their head goes through a

growth spurt. I don't know, but you could get some results, but

band ASAP and I would not wait for insurance approval. You probably

want to set up the appointment now, and I would order the helmet at

the first visit.

My son's head still bothered me a lot at 16 months, and after

several months in the helmet and lots of alternative treatments, he

looks much better at 2.5 years. If you go back on the plagio lists,

you can read more about alternative treatments.

Best,

Kathy

On 12/2/2010 9:03 PM, bottomstracy wrote:

Thank you for the comments. We will definitely

get her checked out for the torticollis once she is home.

I looked in the older babies photo folders and the

pictures of the child named Jake were very encouraging!

Thanks for pointing those out to me.

Bottoms

> >

> > Hi,

> >

> > I'm new to this group and VERY new to

plagiocephaly, but am about to jump right in the middle of

it all. DH is in China now to complete the adoption of

our 15 month old daughter. He was concerned about her head

shape and her face being "swollen" on one side. Through

some Google research, we found the Cranial Solutions site

and he says that the assessment for plagiocephaly fits

her. Her little head is flattened on the right side, that

ear is much bigger than the other, the right side of her

face looks as if is swollen, and her eyes are not the same

size...and I have to add that she is absolutely beautiful!

I can't tell a lot from when we have Skyped, but DH says

she fits the description on the website exactly.

> >

> > This condition was not mentioned in her referral

paperwork, and was not obvious in the few pictures we

received, so we are a bit surprised. We were prepared for

a hand and arm difference due to amniotic banding. But, we

are ready to do our research and go with what we find to

be the best course for her. She should be having her China

medical check-up done as I'm typing this, and I'm

anxiously waiting to hear from DH.

> >

> > So, please share any and everything that you

think might be helpful. Looking at some of the posts, it

looks like most of your children have been treated at a

very young age. Is there anyone who has had success with

treatment of a child that is a little older? Success

stories would be wonderful right now.

> >

> > We are so excited to be adding another child to

our family and want to do everything for her that we

possibly can. Sorry for the lenth of the post, and thanks

in advance for any advice or suggestions.

> >

> > B.

> > Tennessee

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Good luck! CT has a good reputation. We used a Starband with an

experienced ortho, and got good results.

-Kathy

On 12/4/2010 11:24 AM, bottomstracy wrote:

Kathy,

I had actually wondered about that myself! We have adopted

internationally two times before Harper, and both of our

children had huge growth spurts once we got them home.

When I started reading that the banding was most

successful during the time the child's head was growing

quickly, I was very encouraged.

I have contacted the Cranial Technologies people through

their website, and have also learned that we have a Hanger

office within 30 minutes of our home. From what I've

ready, Hanger has very mixed reviews. We will have to make

our decision quickly.

Thanks for the comments!

Bottoms

> > > >

> > > > Hi,

> > > >

> > > > I'm new to this group and VERY new to

plagiocephaly, but am about

> > to jump right in the middle of it all. DH is

in China now to

> > complete the adoption of our 15 month old

daughter. He was concerned

> > about her head shape and her face being

"swollen" on one side. Through

> > some Google research, we found the Cranial

Solutions site and he says

> > that the assessment for plagiocephaly fits her.

Her little head is

> > flattened on the right side, that ear is much

bigger than the other,

> > the right side of her face looks as if is

swollen, and her eyes are

> > not the same size...and I have to add that she

is absolutely

> > beautiful! I can't tell a lot from when we have

Skyped, but DH says

> > she fits the description on the website exactly.

> > > >

> > > > This condition was not mentioned in

her referral paperwork, and

> > was not obvious in the few pictures we received,

so we are a bit

> > surprised. We were prepared for a hand and arm

difference due to

> > amniotic banding. But, we are ready to do our

research and go with

> > what we find to be the best course for her. She

should be having her

> > China medical check-up done as I'm typing this,

and I'm anxiously

> > waiting to hear from DH.

> > > >

> > > > So, please share any and everything

that you think might be

> > helpful. Looking at some of the posts, it looks

like most of your

> > children have been treated at a very young age.

Is there anyone who

> > has had success with treatment of a child that

is a little older?

> > Success stories would be wonderful right now.

> > > >

> > > > We are so excited to be adding another

child to our family and

> > want to do everything for her that we possibly

can. Sorry for the

> > lenth of the post, and thanks in advance for any

advice or suggestions.

> > > >

> > > > B.

> > > > Tennessee

> > > >

> > >

> >

> >

>