October 2006- Big Sister Hannah!

Hannah is almost 4 years old now and doing great.  She is way ahead of where she should be for her age in most everything and is just incredibly smart.  We can certainly say having plagio as a baby didn't cause her any long term issues!  Her head hasn't changed at all since the last update I posted and I'm sure it never will, but because she has thick and curly hair you don't notice the flatness unless it's wet.  The only issues we've encountered are finding a properly fitting bicycle helmet and sunglasses for her.

In January, Hannah will be a big sister!  She is very excited about the pending arrival of her little brother.  We've had some issues with this pregnancy and have therefore already had seven ultrasounds, where we've definitely confirmed that it is indeed a boy and that he is indeed head down and very low.  This is exactly what we were told about Hannah during her ultrasounds and what we figured caused her misshapen head.  We're hoping for a round little newborn head this time, but I'm honestly not concerned in the least.  I will just be greatful for a healthy baby, flat head or not.  We know and will faithfully use all the repositioning strategies, and if needed we'll get him a helmet.  We've been there and done that and it's nice to know it's no big deal.  While it would be nice not to have to use Cranial Technologies' services this time, it's very comforting to know they're there if we need them!

Update 1/1/07:  I've had lots of emails asking if the baby has arrived yet and if I'll post about it when he does.  No baby yet, and yes I will definitely post the news of his arrival.  Thanks as usual for all the email comments and well wishes from everyone!

Comments

[CarolG.]

Sarah,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers as the big day is near. I know Hannah will be the best big sister ever. God bless all of you.

[Colleen Errington]

Thanks so much for your site. It is the best personal site about plagiocephaly I've seen. I keep coming back to yours even as I find others. You did such a great job and it is encouraging for me, as a mom of a three month old just diagnosed with moderate plagiocephaly. Thanks and best of luck with the new baby.

[Lynne Leonard]

My grandson (11 months old) is wearing the cranial band, and I am trying to find sunglasses for him. Were you able to find them for Hannah when she was that age?