We had our check up yesterday with the Orthopaedic Surgeon and I'm excited to let you know that after 7 months of wearing the brace - Sophie is BRACE FREE!
He showed me the xrays and her development from her first xray at 4 months old when it was first detected (she went into a brace at 8mths) - it was amazing to see the transition over time. Her hip is now in its proper place and the ball of the hip is developing as it should! YAH, YAH, YAH!! It is still slightly smaller than the right hip but that will develop without the aid of a brace over time.
She will need to go back to the OS when she turns 2 just so that he can monitor her hips' development after she has become mobile ie walking. So it's all super exciting! He advised that it may only take 2 weeks - 3 months to catch up to her 15mth old peers - so he's given a huge window for her to progress. She's started in the last 2 weeks to pull herself up - so once she gets some strength in her legs I'm sure she'll be off!
He showed me the xrays and her development from her first xray at 4 months old when it was first detected (she went into a brace at 8mths) - it was amazing to see the transition over time. Her hip is now in its proper place and the ball of the hip is developing as it should! YAH, YAH, YAH!! It is still slightly smaller than the right hip but that will develop without the aid of a brace over time.
She will need to go back to the OS when she turns 2 just so that he can monitor her hips' development after she has become mobile ie walking. So it's all super exciting! He advised that it may only take 2 weeks - 3 months to catch up to her 15mth old peers - so he's given a huge window for her to progress. She's started in the last 2 weeks to pull herself up - so once she gets some strength in her legs I'm sure she'll be off!
Last night didn't go very well - Sophie woke 4 times through the night as she had put herself into some awkard positions. The ability to move around in her cot was a bit different for her. We went cold turkey in not wearing the brace - but I think we may have to wean her off slowly...considering it's been her 2nd skin for 7mths - I suppose we shouldn't expect miracles overnight :)
We spent yesterday with grins plastered to our face - however there were lots of tears of relief and excitement as well! Sophie and I on our way home popped into our favourite Chocolate cafe and enjoyed a hot chocolate and a chocolate each as celebration! (see photo!)
We spent yesterday with grins plastered to our face - however there were lots of tears of relief and excitement as well! Sophie and I on our way home popped into our favourite Chocolate cafe and enjoyed a hot chocolate and a chocolate each as celebration! (see photo!)
THANK YOU everyone for your prayers, well wishes, thoughts and care you've shown to us since we first heard that Sophie had hip dysplasia 11 months ago. You've certainly helped us get through it.
