Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Day in the bay

 So we went and saw a specialist today about the baby's head. We had to go all the way to San Francisco. The Dr.'s said that the shape could be from the way he was positioned in my body, he favored that one side for the first few months of his life (I should've started turning his head then), and because his skull is still soft. Thankfully, there are no problems with his brain, it's perfect! They gave us two options,  1. We use techniques and pretty much keep him off the flatter side of his head using toys, blankets, etc. This could work but it's not a for sure thing. Or  2. We get him a helmet. He has to wear this 23 hours a day for 3 months. Yeah, THREE months. This will be a more effective solution because it allows his head to grow in certain parts and round out. If Medi-Cal doesn't cover it,  it will cost around $2000-$2500 out of pocket. Steven's mom said they would cover it. My mom said between his parents and mine that they will figure it out. I would feel extremely guilty if they did though. I'm hoping that the Medi-Cal will cover it. The doctor said it's either one or the other, we can't do both. He pretty much told us that we had to make a decision right then and there because once he turns a year old his head shape won't change much. But, he did say we could try the techniques for 6 weeks and see if we noticed a change and then do the helmet. That would be 6 weeks wasted if it doesn't improve. We got the prescription for the helmet and we have to go to another doctor to get him fitted and everything. That doctor couldn't get us in today so we have to go all the way to San Francisco again. It's stressful but he's all worth it. I'm about 99% sure we are going through with the helmet, it will be new and different but we will get through it the best we can. My baby deserves it and it will be great for him in the long run.

     Here are some pics from our day.


Let's hit the road


"Give me that!"


Breakfast time!

Getting close

Through the tunnel

Going across the bridge

Wearing a Fireman's hat in the waiting room

View from our room

First time in a shopping cart (Ew, made sure to wipe it down and put blankets in)

Chewing on Dada's string

Little baby feetsies!





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