Wednesday, August 8, 2012

I hear a "click"

Well Lindy had her 2 month well baby check up. She is growing like a weed. Height:10 lbs 11 oz Weight:22.25 inches . I thought all was going to be just perfect, and it was until the physical exam. While the doctor was rotating her hips she said she could hear or feel a "click". So she suggested we go to get an ultrasound on her hips. A few days later we found ourselves on the way to see pediatric orthopedist. She was diagnosed with acetabular dysplasia. It was a bit of a shock because she really didn't look like anything was wrong with her. She will have to wear a pavlik harness for 3 months, and will need physical therapy. The doctor said it is probably from the way she was positioned in the womb. She was to big for my body and that left her with very little room to stretch and and kick to form her hip sockets properly. But all will be well in due time. The harness has made diaper changes, dressing, and swaddling very difficult. I was very sad that she could not wear all the cute rompers and dresses that I had saved from the other girls(I have since figured that part out). She is still young enough that she likes to be swaddled to sleep. I am sad that she cant wear all the cute baby shoes that I saved for her. But to look on the bright side; it was caught early, she wont need surgery and she will never remember any of this.




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