Of course I promised an update after our doctor's appt, then forgot to deliver. We went last week to a pediatric neurosurgeon for an evaluation. Way more dramatic sounding than the actual visit (a specialist has to do the assessment because brain growth is involved). The entire encounter from entering the office building to exit was less than fifteen minutes I think. I didn't even complete to paperwork before the appt was over!
Anyway, Dr. Ruge assessed Lyla's head, confirmed it was assymetrical (the right ear is further forward than the left), and gave us two choices: repositioning or a helmet. He assured us that if we chose the helmet, she'd have a straight head at one; and if we chose to wait and just reposition, she'd have a straight head by three. ASSURED us - someone remind me of this at 18 months when I'm still worried please. We were instructed to take aerial photos every three months to see progress.
He said if it were his own child with the summer months approaching, he'd avoid the helmet too. It has to be worn 23 hours a day until the first birthday. And has to be adjusted 2-3 times a month.
SO, at doctor's advice, we'll wait.
In the grand scheme of things, I'm reminded we are INCREDIBLY BLESSED to have two very healthy children. In Heaven, they'll both have straight heads and eat peanuts (according to Owen).
