Parkers scan was today!

[mrs_sid31517]

We went to Parkers appointment today! the scan was so simple! they put a little cap on his head, and he had to wear a black shirt... and used a little hand held laser to scan it!! The chief orthotics/prothetics guy looked at Parker and said "hes definitely plagio" and he has a mild case of torticollis.. so were meeting with the physical therapist when we go get Parkers helmet on the 18 of this month.

After he scanned Parkers head he showed it to us on the computer screen, and you can really tell hes plagio and not cranio! his whole right side of his head was shifted forwards.. even his ear! it was really amazing to see Parkers head that way, after seeing so many pictures and cts of kids with plagio, and being able to go "ooooohhh i see it!!"

Sorry this was very rambly.. its been a REALLY long day!!

[Zara's mum]

so glad that it isn't cranio :hugg were you given streatches for the torticollis?

[Avery's Mom]

So glad it is not Cranio......what did they recommend for the tortocullis?

[audra15]

You must be relieved that the appointment is over and no cranio - that's great!

[Sophia's_mom]

That is really great news. I'm glad the scan was easy to get thru. I also liked seeing Sophies scan when it has been done. Good luck with the helmet therapy!

[mrs_sid31517]

Were meeting with the physical therapist the 18 of this month, on the same day we get to pick up his helmet.. and then we will only have to go back once a month for the helmet checks.. unless theres red marks or any other sort of problems.

[Holly]

congrats on the non-cranio:) Helmet therapy is nothing once you get the hang of it.

[*jules*]

yay. what a relief for you guys....I'm thrilled. it's funny how we get so excited about plagio, lol. anyone else, ignorant to cranio, would not be celebrating, but when you get the cranio scare....well, you know. Best of luck at your next appt :)

[Lukeysmommy]

glad to hear it is not cranio!!!

[AuburnLocks]

Yay, that's is fabulous news. I loved those scans too. So cool. I love hte before and after pics they took too. I think they are hilarious. (You can see ours in my profile)


yay. what a relief for you guys....I'm thrilled. it's funny how we get so excited about plagio, lol. anyone else, ignorant to cranio, would not be celebrating, but when you get the cranio scare....well, you know. Best of luck at your next appt :)

And, yeah that! I subscribe to a plagio/helmet therapy listserve and every time someone posts some dramatic post about how awful it is that their baby has to wear a helmet and poor me, blah, blah...I'm like, Are you kidding? They aren't cutting your baby's skull open! A helmet is a walk in the park compared to major surgery. I was so relieved when I heard Patrick only helmet therapy that I practially kissed the NS. lol. Guess it's all perspective.

[mrs_sid31517]

we are SO relieved.. and so thrilled that its only helmet therapy. Before i would cry just thinking about Parker having to go through surgery. The scare itself was one of the hardest times in my life! You mommas, and daddys, that have to go through the surgerys are my heroes!! lol It amazes me how strong you really can be when it comes right down to it.

[JillysMama]

Congrats on getting off the crazy cranio train!!! :yipee Decorating the helmets is pretty fun.

[mrs_sid31517]

thanks! it was definitely crazy.. and i really look up to those of you that have to go thru surgery.. honestly amazes me

and we already have plans for our first round of decorating..

ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS!! lol The Mr. is so excited