I made an effort today. And by the way, do you like my soap?
Ok. So this is not at all what I had intended to post for today. I made an effort today because I knew it would be a tough morning for me. Yeah, so Teddy needs a helmet. We met with the specialist and after only a few measurements and some neck exercises and tummy time, she told me that while he is very strong for his age, he definitely needed the helmet. She gave me one exercise to do with him at home, but pretty much said to do what I’ve been doing.
Today we met with the specialist again, and had is mold done for the helmet. I was able to get a few pictures of the process… but for whatever reason I wasn’t feeling up to sharing them. He looked so vulnerable. PLG. Seriously. I know that I should feel so incredibly lucky to have two children… two healthy, beautiful children. And this is just a tiny bump in the road. Not a big deal at all. But I just can’t help but feel like it’s a reflection of my mothering or something. Like I’ve done something wrong. And I feel so bad for him. It is so damn hot down here in the summer and I’m just worried he is going to be miserable. Poor kid. Ok enough of my drama and feeling sorry for myself.
So there you have it. My poor little Teddy spaghetti needs a helmet. Looks like we’re going to need those flame stickers after all.
Stop with the bad Mom comments Amanda, that couldn’t be further from the truth. It will be over before you know it.Also, congrats on the good potty news!
Great pic! You look fab and well put together!
I thought we were going to have to get Rt one, but in the end, we didn’t. I totally understand. If Teddy is anything like my boys, their big ‘ol heads make such an impression on the mattress when they are itty bitty, there is NOTHING you can do to even it out. Swaddling, like us, doesn’t give you many options.
My cousin had to helmet one of her twins. They live in Oklahoma and had it made into an OU helmet. It was SO cute.
23 hours a day is such a long time, but the results will be forever!! Hang in there!!!!!
He’ll look darling. Sorry about the heat thing….
Don’t be so hard on yourself. These things do happen no matter what we do. You are a wonderful mother, and don’t let this bump in the road convince you otherwise! You have two smart, happy children – that should be evidence enough that you are doing a great job. And you look beautiful, by the way! Congrats on losing all of the baby weight so quickly – tell me your secret!
You look fantastic. Ponytail and yoga pants is still pulled together around here.
Don’t for one moment think that the helmet is a reflection of your parenting. You are a fabulous mom and this is such a small thing in the larger picture of life. You’ll be fine, he’ll be fine and soon this will all be behind you. Hang in there!
I know I rarely comment anymore, but this post? I HAD to.
You? Need to STOP thinking it’s a reflection of your mothering or that you did something wrong. Seriously. You’re being too hard on yourself. You? Did NOTHING wrong. NOTHING!! I can’t stress that enough.
http://www.thesmallmoments.wordpress.com
One of her twin sons? Has a helmet. See? Not anything you did or didn’t do. It is what is, girly and it? Could be SO MUCH worse. He’s a beautiful boy. The helmet? Will make him a chick magnet at the park with all the girl babies.
Lastly, you look AMAZING!! Gorgeous!!
I am now done taking up space with my crazy long comment.
Hello gorgeous! So, I was reading my other good girlfriend’s blog, and her daughter was just diagnosed with plagiocephaly too. I know it’s going to be hot, and a little bit of a pain, but will be so worth it in the long run. If you want to get to know Tania…check out her blog. Maybe you two can be a bit of a support group together….or shop for flame stickers.
http://taniajason.blogspot.com/
Hi Amanda, nice to “meet” you by way of Michele, and thanks for your note! Teddy and Isabelle must be close in age (she is 5 months old today). I was glad to hear she won’t be the only baby soon sporting an American Gladiators-style helmet ;-) If nothing else, she’ll be able to effectively head-butt any kid at daycare who is mean to her… can’t wait to compare helmet flair!
You look beautiful!
And I do think the helmet is a reflection of your mothering ability. It is a reflection that you cared enough about your child to recognize the issue and address it while it is still “easily” remedied. And the fact that he has had some flattening, like a lot of babies now, is evidence that you were doing what you could to prevent SIDS by laying him on his back to sleep. So hey, you did exactly what a terrific mom in this situation would do. You minimized the risk of SIDS and when that resulted in minimized roundness of the cranium you did what you had to do to correct that. Teddy will thank you for it when he is 15 and doesn’t have a flat spot. Scratch that, 15 year olds don’t thank anyone, but he won’t ever say “Why didn’t you do something about THIS when you could have?!” because you did just what you needed to do to ensure a better future for him, as hard as it is. And that’s what makes you a fantastic mom.
as usual you look fab.
love that tee- very cute.
sorry to hear about the helmet, that must be frustrating.
But like you said- a bump in the road.
I also agree with the above comments about you being an excellent enough mom to recognize and address this issue.
It says a lot about what a caring and amazing mother you really are.
I am a little late here pal…..no worried on that stupid helmet. In one year, that will be old news and you will have almost forgotten it even happened. :)
You are an awesome mom.
And, I love the long, luxurious hair. :)