Another update

We went to Cranial Technologies last Monday. It was a long drive to Clinton CT but an informative one. The first thing they did was take pictures of Elijah at various angles and then took vital measurements of his noggin. Then we sat down and talked with the staff.



The pictures really were eye opening because I was able to see the issues more clearly. As far as measurements go, the flat side of Elijahs head is 17mm different than the other. Everyone has a difference of between 0-3 mm. 15 or more is considered severe Plagiocephaly. His ears are misaligned by 5mm and his eyes by 2mm. They definately recommended the DOC band. We now have to hear back from our insurance company to see whether or not they will cover any of this because many consider it cosmetic and not medically necessary.
Once we find out we can move on to have Elijah's head casted to make a mold. They send that away and 10-14 days later the band comes back. He will wear that for 8-10 weeks until he grows out of it and then he will be remeasured.

Not much new to report on the home front. I have started 2 online classes towards my bachelors. They are writing intensive which do not equate to too much fun. I would rather show things in my actions rather than trying to explain them in great detail to people ya know?

Elijah and Hannah continue to grow. Elijah outgrew his infant carseat by height and so now we are carrying him a lot more. He is in that in between stage where he is not big enough for restaurant high chairs or shopping carts.

I am taking him Monday morning to Cranial Technologies in Clinton CT. This is a company that specializes in their band. They will take pictures and measurements and make recommendations on whether they think Elijah will need treatment or not. Because they specialize in this I can take that information to the neurosurgeon in February.

Hannah has lost yet another tooth. She did complain that the Torrington Tooth fairy does not pay as high as the Southbury tooth fairy!

Work is continuing to go well. In the beginning of February I will go to the night shift and Dave to the day shift. I will only have to work 3 nights a week which means a lot more time eating dinner together as a family. Of course a post is useless without pictures right?

Happy New Year!

We hope that your new year has started off great! We had a nice and quiet new year this year. We stayed in, made some fabulous seafood alfredo, watched the new Pirates of the Carribean ;ok David is the only one who made it through the entire movie, and then Hannah and I went to bed by 11.

Before Christmas Elijah went for his 4 month checkup. He was 17lbs and 27 inches. This week we officially moved him out of his infant carrier because he is too long for it. This is an issue a bit because he is not yet strong enough to sit in grocery carts etc. Therefore strollers and carriers are in his future.

While at the pediatrician there was a covering dr. She mentioned that Elijah's head flatness on one side was a concern along with his seemingly tight neck muscle. She recommended that we come back when our pediatrician was in. We went back this past Friday and he wants us to follow up with a specialist.

So Elijah has an appointment with CT Childrens Cranial team Chief of neurosurgery dr on February 12th. Surgery definately would not be involved, however if they feel the degree of flatness is severe enough he may be in for a cranial band.

Our last snow fall was exciting as it was actually snow man making snow. Hannah has been asking continuously to play in the snow, so we took an opportunity while Elijah was sleeping to go out and play. Time allowed us only a mini snowman, but he was cute nonetheless.


I also wanted to talk about how Elijah sleeps. He takes his blanket and proceeds to pull it up over his head. This is how he remains all night. In the morning when he wakes up, he proceeds to snuggle with the blanket.

Happenings in the Moskowitz household

Aahh how the time flies when you are keeping busy. Here is a long awaited update.

Elijah is now 4 months old. At his dr's visit he weighed in at 17lbs and is now 27 inches long. He is quite the strong boy and loves to hang out in his jumperoo imitating Tigger. Hannah is still being a big sister and helping out if she is asked niced enough.

The holidays are over and they were nice and relaxing. We went to my mom;s house on Christmas eve and enjoyed our nice feast that she cooked for us including our spiral ham and german cream potatoes.

Elijah at my moms house.

Christmas day we went to Aunt Patti's to catch up and again feast away. Hannah loved playing with her cousins Samantha and Julia.

Using some of the new goodies that I received for Hanukkah

Practicing a little Digital Painting.

Other than that the days have been filled with working. I am officially registered with school and start my online classes next week.

Hannah just went to NYC with Aunt Cyndi, Uncle Todd. Dad, Papa and another family to see Lion King on Broadway, her first official broadway play. She had a blast although the next day she woke up with a stomach bug that has since past to Elijah yesterday and myself today.

And it continues

As of January 1rst I will be back in school. I am working towards my bachelors in nursing. Luckily all of this will be online. I could not waste the opportunity as my job pays for it which is nice without having to give them any years of service in return.

Hanukkah has begun and we are having a good time. It has been very low key which is nice.

On the first night of Hanukkah

These blog updates may have to become a weekly occurance. However I promise to provide good pictures!! Is that a compromise? Work has been quite busy but I continue to learn something new each and every day.

This week I found out that 2 people that I took care of quite often passed away. The first lady had cancer and I took care of her the day she came into the ER. Then when I went to the ICU for 2 weeks she was there and I was able to continue taking care of her. 2 days after I left the ICU she passed away. Most deaths that I encounter are in the ER with pt's that we usually do not get to build relationships with. It does not make death any easier, but I think it protects us from being worn down each time. I take pride in taking care of each patient the same and making them feel safe and secure while I am taking care of them.


Tomm night at sundown is the first night of Hannukah. We are a little behind on getting all of our decorations up but out menorah is ready! And Hannah of course is ready too!!