Here we go again...I took Luke to the doctor today to have his head looked at and can you guess what they told me? Yep, he needs a helmet. Oh my gosh, seriously?!? My eyes welled up with tears and I almost broke down right there. Although deep down I already knew it was coming, I was hoping the doctor would tell me it wasn't as bad as I thought and he would grow out of it. Nope. Now I am headed up to Salt Lake to have his head measured in order to try and get our insurance to pay for it. It was almost exactly 3 years ago I did the same thing with Brady and Easton.
I feel like a failure. I did not want to go through this again. I tried so hard to put Luke on his tummy and turn his head when he was sleeping. I even went against the "back to sleep" saying and had him take at least 1 nap a day on his tummy (making sure he was breathing every 5 minutes). Despite my best efforts I find myself right back in the same situation.
Ryan doesn't want to do it and I am dreading it. It was hell with the boys. They had a hard time getting comfortable and stopped sleeping through the night. Luke is the best baby and an awesome sleeper. I really don't want to mess with that. I am dreading the constant stares, whispering, and questions that will come our way every day. It is really annoying. Plus, it is almost summer and just thinking about having that huge thing on his head 23 hours a day makes me sweat.
Okay, I am done complaining. I am lucky to even have this cute, flat-headed baby to put a helmet on! I am grateful that there is something that can help him have a more normal and rounded head. I am grateful that I have good health insurance that will help us pay for this. I am grateful I have a sister and a mom who are willing to help with my kids so I don't have to drag all 3 of them to all these appointments. I am going to make the best of the situation and just be glad that I can help my baby in case he is bald some day :) Wish us luck!
P.S. If you didn't see Brady and Easton with their helmets you are missing out! It was quite the sight. Luke's is going to be a clear plastic, not as thick or blue so hopefully we won't stand out as much! I will try and find a picture later to post.
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It drives me crazy when people stare. You just want to tell them to mind their own business!!
You are a fabulous mother, that doesn't define your ability at all!!! Good luck, I'll be thinking about you.
O the stares from the helmets. No fun, but as you know totally worth it in the end! Good luck
I've seen plenty of babies with flat heads wearing helmets....anyone who stares is just ignorant.
Did you feel like the helmets helped the twins?
I have a good friend who had 3 of 4 kids whose skulls fused prematurely and they ended up having head surgery around 3-6 months. It was hateful.
Maybe Ryan is right? But if you feel like you should do it, I know you'll be ok. Oh, and he is a BEAUTIFUL baby!!
Luke is so good looking that anyone that stares at him will be staring because they've never seen a baby as CUTE as he is.
Doing what's best for your kids is the hardest part of parenting because what's best is not always what's most convenient or fashionable.
Just remember...this too shall pass and before long he'll be out of his helmet and running around like a banshee with the twins and you'll be wondering where you little baby who wore the helmet went.
Good luck...love you all...with or without helmets.
Oh sad for Luke!! Miss you!
And he will be just as cute as ever wearing that helmet...you are just teaching him young that wearing a helmet is awesome - he is gonna be a football player after all! We love you!
I'm sorry Sarah I can't imagine how hard that would be. I saw a baby yesterday with one of those helmets, but I didn't stare. Isn't it pretty common and don't people just know? Anyway, if I can help in any way I'd be happy to. It's times like these that I wish I lived in a convenient place for you to bring the boys to me. Love ya.
Sarah, I'm so sorry...that is so frustrating, but I guess also nice that you can get it fixed. Do they think he'll need it for about 3 months?
Since we went through all the flat head battles I totally feel ya. I hope it all works out for the best.
You are such a sweet mom and I really think it has nothing to do with you... Luke is the cutest and he will still be the cutest with his helmet..
We went to babies r us yesterday and there was a little girl who had a clear helmet on. I couldn't take my eyes off that kid, with that wierd, plastic bubble on her head. Seriously Sarah, it wasn't that bad. The clear helmet is really not that obvious. I only noticed because we went through the entrance at the same time. Besides Luke is one good looking kid he'll probably start a fashion trend and all the little kiddies will want one.☺
--Jared
I have seen lots of babies lately with the clear helmet on so you're not alone. I'm worried my Dr. will say Emmett needs one at his next appt. It does look really uncomfortable but I guess it's worth it if it helps.
i can't even begin to tell you about how many comments and stares we got when our Brock was in casts for his bilateral clubfeet some even thinking we had done something {like I would really want to hurt my child in any way} The helmets are very common where I am so there's not even a second glance. Since you've been through it before it may be a lot easier the second time around. at least you are taking those steps to ensure your child has and amazing life. there are many parents out there who don't or can't. good luck
Your boys are adorable!
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