Last Day of the Helmet for Landon

Today was the day we have been waiting for, for 6 months now! I remember starting this count-down the very same day Landon got the helmet on and while it definitely got easier as time went by, I sure am happy to say that Landon no longer needs to wear his helmet! YAY! Praise the Lord!

To begin with, when measuring his head on the two diagonals, the difference in measurement was 16 millimeters. As of approximately 3.5 months ago, the difference was down to only 6 millimeters. Now that he is 16 months old and there hasn't been a change since, we decided along with the advice of the doctor that the helmet had done all it could and we would stop using it. The likelyhood of further change in measurements is very slim now as his head is getting harder and harder with the passing months. We are very thankful for the change that did occur as it's made a huge difference!

Here are a few photos we took today at his last appointment with the Orthotist.

Each appointment, the orthotist would measure his head circumference using this tape.

Scratching his head, he always does this when he gets a break from the helmet!

This was how he measured front to back, side to side and the two diagonals.

There is the form that was made from the original scan taken at Children's Hospital back in October. To see photos of this appointment, click here.

We got to take it home! I think I've got to start a box of things and keepsakes for Landon.

This one kind of shows the flat spot and bulge on the right side of his head (his right, your left!)

And now his helmet can stay on the form...though we should probably clean it and air it out first! Boy does it STINK! Bath time Landon! And it's probably going to take a few baths yet to fully rid the smell from Landon's head as well!

Oh and Matt has been talking about having a party where we all wear different kinds of helmets while Landon does not for a change... I'm not so sure about this idea, will keep you posted!


Thanks for all your prayers during this time in our lives. Praise the Lord that the helmet was an option to correct Landon's head.

March Photos before haircut!

Landon and Cocoa

Landon received Cocoa (a wooden rocking horse) for his first birthday in December. At that time, he could not get off fast enough so we did not get a photo at all. Since then, we've had it in the living room where he has rocked it back and forth from time to time. However, he finally got back on the horse last weekend, and this time I have proof!

This one is a favorite!

Later he was back to rocking the horse!

And later on, he played quite contently with his remote control toy.

And rarely does he sit still and pose for a photo, and he really wasn't sitting that still here, but the photo makes it kinda look that way!

And for those who are confused as to when the helmet is coming off, April 14th will be 6 months and that's still the amount of time as it stands now.  We have found him after a nap with his helmet off twice now!

Walk in the Park (Part 1)

I've been editing photos today of a walk to the park that I and Landon took with my cousin Joyce, her two sons and her cousin Tamara (at least I think that was her name). These photos are a little old because it was already a month ago that we went! But I got to have a little fun with Landon and Elijah! Caleb is only 4ish months old so he was in the stroller!

Unfortunately, this super cute sweater pushed up on Landon's chin giving him a tubbier look!

Now this is one cute kid, and I'm proud to say I share a few genes with him, yay!!

Elijah has no fear, he went straight for the ducks!

Would you like a leaf?

Poor guy, this was the best swing photo I got as it's not easy getting a photo in focus while he's swinging! He LOVES the swing though, so I'm surprised I didn't get a full smile in the photo. But rest assured, he isn't always looking quite this chubby!

This is only part one, I have a few more photos of this day but have no more time for tonight. Time for bed!

When Landon was Measured for his Helmet

These are just a couple photos I was able to snap when we took Landon to BC Children's Hospital to get his head measured for his custom Starband helmet.

He got to play with toys, the hospital is very friendly as it is for children.

They put a thing on his head. It was tight in order that his hair would not interfere with the scan. Also, you might notice there are stickers by his ears. He did not like being in this scanning machine however Daddy and Mommy were right there the entire time. 

Feel free to ask me questions about how this all went.