Thursday, September 3, 2009

Cael had another couple of millimeter shaved off and Michael says he is still on track for taking the band off on September 18th, 2009. Michael said that the area of the head around the velcro strap will round out nicely after the band comes off. Other than that, we are awaiting the big day.

Thursday, August 20, 2009 - GREAT NEWS! ONLY 4 WEEKS LEFT!

Melanie took Cael to his appt. Michael said that he is progressing very well and he will have 2 more appts. One in 2 weeks where he will get an adjustment and then another one (and his last) to take one last look and then take it off.

Great news, he get the band off in about 4 weeks!

August 10, 2009

No appt this week at Cranial Tech. He goes back next week. So far so good.

Melanie mailed several photos of Cael in his DOC band in to Cranial Tech for their calendar contest. I hope they choose our little Cael for the 2010 calendar.

July 28, 2009

Melanie and Gwen took Cael for his weekly appt today. They shaved a bit more from the interior of the band. They said he is still looking good.

New Issue

Well, we've run into a bit of an issue. When I returned home from Fort Hood on Sunday, I noticed that a new bump had arisen on the front right side of his head. It appeared that the bump was caused by pressure on his head from the band while he was sleeping on his stomach. We had an appt on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. We inquired about it and the therapist said that she was pretty sure it would not be caused by the band, but to make an appt with our pediatrician asap. We scheduled an appt at UNT for Monday, July 27.

So, we will see what the pediatrician says, then return for our regular Tuesday appt with Cranial Technolgies. They are willing to do another digitized measurement. Will keep you posted.

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Good news, after an appt with our pediatrician, they said that the bump is nothing to worry about. Its normal for a growing baby to have little bumps and ridges where the plates are forming. He got more immunizations and took blood for a lead test. They PA said he is a picture of perfect health. He weighs 17.5 lbs and is in the 45% percentile. So, is about average for height and weight. Great news!

July 14, 2009 Appointment

No real news. The therapist said that his head had grown another 2 mm and that progress on reshaping his head is good. Look for the next post next week.

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