Monday, July 25, 2011

Mr. Helmet

Since the first time we laid eyes on our little Samuel, back in January, we knew he had Plagiocephaly. I've been dreaming of the day that we could start to correct his little head and today is that day.



2 days after he came home from Ethiopia we met with his doctor for the first time.



3 weeks later we found out that our insurance would cover the entire cost of treatment. ($4000.00) We are so thankful!


We took Sammy to Cranial Technologies where they covered his head with pantyhose and took a million pictures.




My poor baby.




Today was finally the day! This picture is the first 2 seconds that he had it on. He was not a fan.


I'm so thankful that Junie and Sis were there to make him happy.


They helped him forget he had it on.





I love his face!




The rest of our day he has been doing pretty well. He's getting used to it, I think.



He will wear this one 23 and 1/2 hours a day for the next 3-5 months and then a second one for another 4 months.




Scotty told the doctor that it was awesome because now we didn't have to worry about his bike helmet that he didn't like wearing.



Please pray that his head will respond well to the helmet and that he will be able to tolerate it.

5 comments:

Mikele said...

Good thinking juner!!! Way to be positive Paul!!

I think he looks adorable. I'll pray for his sleeping tonight

Robyn said...

What a precious boy! Praying he gets used to it quickly. Thankful for Junie's funny dog panting and for Sissy's strong arms :)

Jasmyn said...

It makes his cheeks look even chubbier....he is so adorable! Oh, and the panty hose on his head....poor thing!

Katie and Bret said...

Good thing Scotty can look on the bright side! He is so smiley! I love it :) and Praise the Lord for great insurance!

Cheryl said...

How precious that your kids were helping him out so much by making him laugh. So cute!! I know that it is so hard for you to see him uncomfortable with that helmet on. He will thank you later for making him wear it. Pretty soon it will be the norm for him. You are amazing, Katie. I will call you soon to set a date to come over here and swim.