Operation Fix-a-Flat!

This was the day we went in for her official measurements.

And here we are, Friday, March 7 just waiting to get our new "hat."

Just havin' some tummy time while we wait!

Oh! Hey, Momma!

And here we are, home at last. I think this is Eleanor's "I have to wear this HOW MANY hours a day" face.

But maybe it won't be so bad. First nap in her crib with her band on.

The stinkin' thing gives that pretty baby "angry eyes," though. Her Papa got it right when he said, "It's what's in her heart that counts, and she's a happy baby!"

We officially got Eleanor's DOC Band on Friday, March 7. The first day, she was only able to wear it for about 3 hours because when we took it off, we saw lots of red spots - which signal either heat or pressure, and neither are spots that we want to see. Saturday was a little better. We were able to go three 3-hour rounds with it on, but we still didn't make her sleep in it. As of today, she's only had it off for about 15 minutes or so because we are no longer seeing the red spots. I suppose that means she's acclimating to it well. Honestly, she's doing a lot better in it than I am. Quite frankly, I hate it. I hate that she has to wear the stupid thing and I hate the stares we get when we're in public - like something is wrong with her. Time will fly with her in it - or at least I hope so - and then we'll look back on it and be glad we took care of it when we did. It's a relatively easy fix right now, and will take care of what could be potentially challenging problems to "fix" in the future. I'm trying to remain as positive as I can around her, though. No reason to cause her any concern. She really is quite a happy baby these days - helmet or not! Our next follow-up appointment will be Friday, March 14 and then we can "bling" her band! Stay tuned for updates throughout this journey with Miss Eleanor!