doc band without support from spouse unrealistic?

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I apologize if some of this is repetative. I've been posting for a lot for the

last couple of weeks, as I'm quickly running out of time. Long story short, my

wife and I don't see eye to eye on the DOC band. She thinks its totally

unnecessary, and is upset at the thought of it. I am consumed by guilt, and

also don't love the idea, but feel I owe it to my son. Is this something that I

can do withough my wife's support? I'm not concerned with being the one who

drives him back and forth, deals with insurance, and cleans the band. What

worries me is that I will be the one encouraging (forcing) him to keep it on,

explaining why he needs it to friends and family, etc. If anything seems off,

or he is upset (whether helmet-related or not) I'll have to fight with my wife

to keep it on his head.

Let me be clear that she will not be convinced that there's any good to be had

from the helmet, whether or not it helps to round out his head.

Should I bother to pursue this? I've got 1 week to decide. Got the RX and

everything, but he'll be 18 months on the 27th, after which insurance no longer

covers 80%.