DOC Band - THE END!

I don't know whether to say "Has it been 7 weeks already" or "It's only been 7 weeks!" We have worn the band for 7 weeks and headed to Charlotte for what we hoped would be our last time. They were pretty confident we wouldn't have to come back again but I wasn't getting my hopes up! Baylor and I drove to Charlotte on a rainy, foggy morning but left with the best news that made in sunshiney in our world!

They were really pleased with his measurements and growth and gave us the green light to discontinue wearing it! Yay! It's technically his first little graduation. While the technician was filling out paperwork, I silently hummed Pomp and Circumstance in my head.

Here's some of his before and after pictures. The before pictures remind me just how slouchy and tilted he was! His torso and neck have gotten so much stronger in just seven weeks! The diminishing fullness of his face amazes me too...Since there is no longer distortion in the skull, the rest of the face can kind of go back to normal and isn't being pushed forward! He's still got great cheeks though!

And here's the real money shot! The aerial view of his head...What a difference 7 weeks makes!

Aside from the first few days of adjustments, the entire process really was not that bad. Baylor was a trooper and it never seemed to bother him one bit. People didn't really stare at him...In fact, we had more people come up and tell us stories of their child wearing the band than we did get funny looks from people. I'm glad that we did it but also glad that it's over! Now maybe he can start sleeping a little better without it!