Not initially thrilled, but he did better later in the day. And hello, new friend Mr. Raccoon! Solidarity in their disguises.
Sweet West got a new accessory today. After a few months of meeting with our pediatrician and a lovely neurosurgeon down at the children's hospital, we decided on some further intervention with his mild plagiocephaly. He'll have this helmet for the next three(ish) months. I'm sure someday he'll be pleased that I made a special request (demand) for a solid color.
We're grateful for his good health, for an issue that is fixable, and for the means to be able to take care of it. As often as I've had those sad mama moments over the past few months (where I've feared that my littlest one will be in pain, be sad, or have hurt feelings), I try to remember those simple blessings. Really, I've mostly been fairly level in thinking about it all (because in the grand scheme of things, it's minor) but still - there are moments, and anyone who has gone through it will likely understand.
(And really, it's all just sort of a metaphor for things to come in life, I'm sure. A topic in and of itself.)
(And really, it's all just sort of a metaphor for things to come in life, I'm sure. A topic in and of itself.)
Today - I'm extra grateful for friends and family who didn't make me feel like I was being dramatic or unreasonable as we approached our appointment this morning. My emotions were basically up to my eyeballs, which meant that when West cried out when they first put the helmet on his head at his fitting, the tears overflowed just a little bit. I'm grateful for the reasurring phone call a few hours later from sweet friend Amy who went through the same thing with Eli (Amy!! look at our little boys!!), and for my sister who has checked in so many times. I'm grateful for friends that gave us internet high-fives of support via-Instagram. I'm grateful that dearest friend Suzi sent along a new little raccoon friend for West to keep him company - in a disguise, just like your helmet, West! He was delivered to our door right after we got home from the appointment (when we had a little bit of a sad boy), and I burst into tears, again. This time, they were more happy than sad.
Three months! He's going to have such a great head when we're finished, and until then - hooray for extra cheek-squish.
(Thanks for being good to us.)
6 comments:
Yes, you are right in the scheme of things, this is fixable and will pass. But for right now, it's your sweet baby boy! Wishing both you and West lots of love, hugs, and prayers as you both adjust to his new disguise.
He is gorgeous, but you're right - anything out of the usual with little ones is hard to deal with initially. Three months will fly by - and it will be off just in time for the hot summer months! Much love to you both xx
A little baby in my ward had a helmet a few years ago and it had a Boston Bruins sticker on it (the hockey team). It made us all smile. He's doing fine now. :)
I'm sure he WILL thank you for advocating for the solid color! The patterns on those things can get a little out of control. Hope the rash situation clears up soon.
If anyone can rock a helmet it's West. He seriously looks really cute! Such a good little guy. This will only be a blip in time when you look back. Hang in there.
I think the helmet is endearing the the blue is the best I have ever seen. He actually makes the helmet look cute:)
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