October 13...No more helmet

Most of you know this already, but we found out last week that Carter will be in his DOC Band for about 3 more weeks. Our graduation day will October 13! Just in time, for Carter's First Birthday! Now, his head will not be 'perfect', but the strides we have made in the last 5 months have been nothing short of amazing. I was so worried and concerned about this process when we found out that we were doing it. Now that the end is here, I realize the whole experience was not nearly the ordeal I thought it was going to be. We've had many compliments on his helmet, what a cute baby he is and questions about why he wears it. My whole attitude was to tell people why he wears it and tell them that it's been a great experience. Then in the future they can pass that information onto the information if the need arises. Carter is such a great baby and this helmet never really seemed to phase him. He is the perfect kid for this experience. Now, there will be a bit of sadness when it comes off. I know him in it and that will be different. He rocks it don't you think?! But, at the same rate, when he cries I can cradle him behind his neck and get cheek to cheek. That really isn't something I can do right now and I've really it. Bittersweet.

Nolan's First Day at Sara Walker 3's