About a month ago, doctor had referred us to take Kiharu to visit the plastic surgery department at the Cincinnati Children Hospital. The concern was about Kiharu's head shape. Because she has a preference to sleep on her left side, so it's obviously more flat on her left head shape. By the time when we notice, she was already close to 4 months.
Long story short, the plastic surgeon did recommend helmet to treat the "plagiocephaly".(click on the word for more detail information). It was a huge debate on our part about this treatment, consider it's more of cosmetic purpose. At the end of the day, we decided to hold off on the helmet due to the upcoming trip back to Asia, which will be lacking of routine check up. (once u wear the helmet, constant follow up checking is needed in case of reshaping the helmet for fitting)
Starting from today, once a week, Kiharu is having a physical therapy treatment. It's more easing the neck muscle, worrying it would get too tense on her right side. Today's treatment started off in a bad way, she was crying the entire hour because it's right at her nap time, and who would want someone to turn tilt your head while sleepy...I don't blame her..^_^ luckily these exercises were easy to do on our own at home, when she was in much better mood. And we did notice she is turning her head both side while awake and asleep, so it's a good sign for improvement.
And recently, she starts to turn around, sleep sideway, and even able to sit up in bumbo seat. I don't remember how soon all these happen during 5th month. It's so much fun seeing all these. Hopefully, these will also help to lift the pressure on her head.
Bottom line, she is a happy baby (well....most of the time....if she isn't sleepy), healthy & enjoy having Yoshi around. That's all matter the most.
Oh no....daddy's gene....T-V.
My good friend Kaori has left to Japan for good today. Back in college, me and Nori used to hang out with a large group of friends. After graduation, almost everyone went back to their home country. Kaori was the last one standing here besides us. Before kids, we used to hang out a lot after work, she would be my girl's night out buddy, my Italian cuisine friend, my spa adventure friend..... though we don't see as often after kids, and living further away, but we can always count on each other when needed. I'm so happy and excited for her new chapter in life, moving back to Japan. Can't wait to see her soon. (Kaori, ganbatte-nei!!)
While father and son went out of town (3 hrs away), me and Kiharu went shopping. We sure "shop till we drop" today. I asked myself, which stores I wanted to go without needing to worry about watching over Yoshi....my list was so long. (afterall, how often do I get this chances without having to worry about hurrying back home to cook or feed...) So we were out for half a day- 4 stops, 6 stores, 2 feedings inside spaceous changing rooms.... what a great mental therapy. But physically, I'm tired, as I was holding Kiharu or putting her in the baby carrier, so she won't have to sit in the car seat too long. 
