The Peanut got his helmet yesterday. It’s a custom fit, designed to help the bones in his head grow out a little more freely. Currently the back of his head is looking a little flat and the doctors say this helmet will fix that.
I don’t mind telling you that I think I’m having a harder time with this than I thought I would. The thought of seeing my little man in this head gear for the next nine months makes me sad.
I know that this is not technically a medical necessity; this deals with the purely aesthetic shape of his head. I know that there are certainly children who have much rougher circumstances than Chase is facing; I don’t mean to take anything away from that. I just can’t help but want the best for this little guy. I wish he didn’t have to go through it, but I am so thankful we live in a medically advanced culture where these issues can be addresses so easily.
So far, he’s taking it like the little man he is. He hates having it taken on or off, but he seems to be doing well with it once it’s on. Now my prayers shift that we will be able to keep him as comfortable as we can until he gets used to it; and that he gets used to it quickly.
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I think he looks adorable! The problem we’d have in our house is the other girls would get jealous and all want their own! Wonder if you’ll see Logan trying to steal it! I’ll be praying he adjusts quickly!
I think he looks adorable. Thank God the doctors can take care of the problem now before he goes to school. It will be worth it in the end.
Grandma thinks he’s beautiful… look at those beautiful blue eyes and that happy smile… not even the helmet can hide the happy little guy under that helmet!!!