It's been a busy week, so no photos until today. We headed out to the mall today to get out and about. This is the first time we've had Kaiya in the seat of the stroller whereas we've been putting her in the car seat and attaching it into the stroller. More people were able to see her today.
As we were strolling through the mall - I was on high alert to other's reactions. For the most part - no one really paid attention. As we've strolled through Fashion Place Mall - we've seen other babies doing helmet therapy. It is actually more common than I realized. However, I finally caught a glimpse of that reaction that I was dreading, but knew was coming. That stranger that looked at her and then at us - and gave us a sympathetic "Awe - look at that poor baby with something wrong..."
After we left the mall - I mentioned something to Brad about it and he told me I was thinking about it way too much. He said it didn't bother him one bit and I need to really let it go.
So after much thought and consideration I came to the conclusion - he is right. Why do I feel the need to explain to everyone why she's in the helmet? If they ask - great. If their child has been through similar therapy - great. If they look at us like something is wrong - who cares? We know why, we know what and that is all that matters.
Then we got home and Kaiya gave me this face. And I realize how much this process has taught me - not only about plagiocephaly...but about life, in general. My, my, my - how much children can teach us.
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