Re: New Daughter and Plagiocephaly

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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

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> > > > Hi,

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> > > > 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.

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> > > > 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.

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> > > > 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.

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> > > > 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.

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> > > > B.

> > > > Tennessee

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