our story

We welcomed our second daughter Annabelle on February 18, 2012, a week before her due date. That same day, the pediatrician felt a click in her right hip ...

... it was never felt again. An x-ray the same day showed nothing, so we weren't too concerned. We had a follow-up ultrasound when she was 6 weeks old, and it showed that *BOTH* of her hips are dislocated. (a condition called Develomental Dysplasia of the Hip or DDH)

Saturday, August 18, 2012

rhino roll

Since we've been able to allow Annabelle more time out of her brace the last few weeks, she has really gotten mobile! 
She rolled back to front without her brace a couple weeks ago, and the next day, she did it IN her brace - I was shocked!



 
She's also working on her version of crawling, which looks more like digging, as she digs her head into the floor and kicks with her legs until she scoots to whatever object she is trying to reach.  She also rolls like crazy. 
She still isn't crazy mobile when her brace is on, but I'm thankful she's meeting more of her milestones. 
I had initially prayed that she wouldn't become mobile prior to her open reduction/cast placement so that she wouldn't get so frustrated and being unable to move, but it's such a joy to see her exploring and discovering her world.  The 6 weeks in the spica cast will be long and stressful - but they are only 6 weeks.  Only 42 days.  That I can handle.
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  1. JoJoAugust 31, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Wishing you both the best of luck. I will be following your progress. You've both been through so much - but you are handling with such grace and optimism. Good luck Mom and precious Annabelle!

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