Approved!!!

I received the phone call I've been waiting for from the insurance coordinator for the Doc Band and he said that insurance is going to cover 100%. No money needed at all! I can't believe it. I was for sure that we weren't going to get it covered. I did a lot of research online and it didn't look hopeful at all. I guess most people don't go online and post that they were covered, they just say that they were denied trying to find answers. I was planning on appealing it already, but now I'm excited. All we have to do now is wait for the pediatrician to send their recommendation to the place that he is getting the Doc Band and have them get a hold of the insurance company. They said that it could take up to 14 days but that's ok. So hopefully there will be no bumps in the road during this process.

On a side note, I attempted to give Aiden and Aaron solids today. It went very interesting. I made oatmeal mixed with formula and I had pears also. Aiden loved both but Aaron was not a fan. He'd rather sit there with his pacifier. He'll get there. (Aiden is on left and Aaron on the right)

I had to take Ashlynn to the pediatrician this morning. Sunday she had a rash that she was scratching on her face and arms. I was thinking she could be allergic to the sunscreen I used on her the day before but it wouldn't go away after a bath. She had an off and on runny nose and she wasn't running a fever so I just waited until I made an appointment for her. Monday I gave her an oatmeal bath and put hydrocortizone cream on her. It helped a little but she was back to scratching soon after. So today I scheduled the appointment. The nurse practitioner said she thinks it is called Fifth Disease. This is the information I got on it:
"Fifth disease is caused by human parvovirus B19. It often affects preschoolers or school-age children during the spring. The disease is spread by contact with respiratory secretions and usually return for 5 days. However, the rash associated with fifth disease may return for several weeks. Return of the rash may be brought on by sunlight, heat, exercise, fever, or emotional stress.
The first sign of the disease is usually bright red cheeks, which look as though the child has been recently slapped on both sides of the face. Following this, a rash appears on the arms and legs and middle of the body. The rash fades from the center outwards, giving it a lacy appearance. Over a period of 1 to 2 weeks, the rash completely goes away."

Doc band vs. Health insurance

My poor little Aaron was diagnosed with Plagiocephaly*. He was recommended to a specialist to get a consultation for a Doc band. Yesterday we took him to the specialist and they want him to do physical therapy and get the Doc band. We will find out Monday or Tuesday if insurance will cover the $3800 bill. It's insane how much it is. Once we figure out billing, we will take him in for the fitting and then go in 7-10 days after that for the band. He will be seen once a week, which will be no fun considering its an hour and a half away.

You can see his forehead in the photo below really good and how it's misshaped.

*Plagiocephaly is flattening on one side of the back of his head and it can cause a bulge to part of his forehead and also cause his face to not line up properly. His ears are crooked. One cheek appears to be more puffy and one of his eyes are slightly crooked. All of this can be fixed with a Doc Band (a helmet) 

Below is a picture of a kid wearing a Doc Band.

5 months old

My baby boys are 5 months old. They are getting so big. I can't believe it's been this long already. Aiden has rolled over from his back, but Aaron hasn't quite figured it out yet. He'll get the hang of it soon. I'm in no rush because once he figures it out, it will be one step closer to walking.. Yikes

Intro....

I decided to start a blog. It was actually suggested to me by a mommy group to help clear thoughts and maybe even vent a little. I found that reading other people's blogs help me a lot too, whether it's for the kids, cooking, working out or anything.

I am a 26 (27 in June) year old mother of three. Ashlynn will be 4 next month and Aiden and Aaron will be 5 months tomorrow. They are amazing. My husband Chris and I have been together since 2003 and we were married in 2010.