Cohen's little world is about to be tuned upside down. Okay, that sounded a little dramatic, but for the most part it is true.
Ever since he was a month old I noticed his little head wasn't as round as it probably should be. The back of his head wasn't "rounding out" and was looking a little flat. So, at his two month well visit they told us to try readjusting him and to make sure he wasn't spending too much time on the back of his head. Well, that sure was hard for little Cohen because he slept on his back (like he was suppose to) hence why the back of his head was flat to begin with. So, at his four month visit they told us to contact Cranial Technologies to see about getting him a DOC band or as most people call it a "helmet". We decided to go through with it after praying, discussing, and thinking about it A LOT. Turns out though, that CT didn't take our insurance so we were going to have to pay almost $3600 for the thing! We quickly found another place that took our insurance and has basically the same method, Hanger. Since then, Cohen has been measured and fitted for one. His appt. is Friday to officially receive the "helmet" and start treatment.
I am kind of nervous about it because I don't know how he will react to it all. He is a terrific sleeper...sleeping almost 12 hrs at night, and he has to wear it 23 hrs. a day! I am sure it will take him (& us!)a few days and nights to get use to it, but hopefully he will come out of it in the end with a round(er) head. At his initial appt. they said he will only have to spend 3-4 months in it or until he grows out of it. So, we will see! Keep us and especially little Cohen in your prayers as we will all be adjusting to a hemet-wearing baby!
4 comments:
At my daughters second month appointment, they said the same thing. She's three months now and I hope it's rounded out by her four month appt. I agree. It's hard getting them to lay on different sides. My daughter always rolls back to the flat side. Good luck with the helmet. I hope you all adjust quickly and easily.
My cousin's baby boy had this same thing...it was not bad, I think he did really well with it and it rounded out his head perfectly! Hope it goes well.
thinking about you guys as you go through this adjustment! babies are so resilient; i bet he'll figure it out in no time! let us know how it goes!
I've known some kids who had to wear the helmets and it worked great! They decorated it with stickers and stuff... made it as cute as you can make those things! good luck!
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