Appointment with Craniofacial

Monday we got a call from the Plastics & Craniofacial department at Children's to schedule our appointment.  They said they could see us the next day or Feb. 4th.  I took the appointment Tuesday, not wanting to prolong treatment. 

Tuesday Cashman and I loaded up and made the almost 2 hour trip to Dallas.  On the way we stopped and picked up Tyler.

As soon as we arrived they brought us back and took a bunch of 2D photos of Cash.  They took from every angle and he did a great job!  We were then moved to the exam room.  The nurse came in and said that they wanted to get some 3D images of Cash.  We went to a super hi-tech camera room so Ms. Amy could take his picture again. 

Super Hi-Tech Camera Room

Cash had to wear a little stocking cap to make sure they got a good image with no obstructions from hair.  (like he has any!)

 

 

 

Ms. Amy set Cash up on a tall stool and strapped him in.  I helped hold him steady and she snapped away at the images. 

 

We were moved back to the exam room and not 5 minutes later the doc was in to see us.  She asked a bunch of questions and examined Cash's little head.  She also thought that Cash's flatness began in utero.  She said that Cash's flattening is moderate to severe and recommended helmet therapy.  We were referred to STAR Cranial Center of Excellence.  Their website is super informative and really helped Tyler & I understand more about the process and treatment.  We have an appointment with them Monday to do Cash's intinal scan.  The scan takes less than 2 seconds and eliminates the need for traditional plaster casting, which can be traumatic for the baby.  After the scan we will be able to order our Starband.  WOOT WOOT!  The band (or helmet) will be in within 2 weeks and then we start our weekly/biweekly trips to Dallas for fittings.  We are now accepting gas money donations. ;)