Kristen, My daughter was diagnosed at 3 months old and has been in the harness for a month now. The first few weeks I was handling it pretty well, kept...
OMG!!! tHAT IS such a GREAT idea!! Can't wait for that day!! ~Michele (Sophie Wei 3 years old, 1. right peri-acetabular Pemberton osteotomy. 2. Right...
Coming from expieriance, I must say, yes, it can come out of socket after an initial reduction and spica. My daugther went through a femoral shortening, open...
Yes it is very loud and they have to hold still somewhat so they can work. It took ours about 15 minutes to get it off. It felt like forever though, partly...
Kristen, I think most of us have had these VERY same feelings. It isn't silly. You do go through a grieving process. Things aren't what you thought they would...
Hi Nancy, here's a pic of Audrey (7.5 months) sitting in her chair. She's entering week 5 of her 12 weeks in the spica. These chairs retail for about $15-$20...
my baby girl got put into the harness at 6 wks, and she has been in it for 5 (3 wks to go!!)...I cried for about 2 days when I found out she had to wear...
Julie, How is Addison doing? I also forgot to answer one of your questions...I have been on leave since a few days before September 10th, Sophie Wei's surgery....
Hi Michelle, Addison is doing good. We went in for a cast change Monday and they ended up just leaving a cast on her left leg. They are focusing on her...
Kristen, Hang in there. My daughter, Macy, has been in her harness for two weeks. She is 10 weeks old and has adapted very well. The first two weeks I...
Thanks Sarah! I'll be thinking of you and Erica in the upcoming week although I know all will be fine :). I agree - the anesthesia was the worst although it...
Hi Shannon, Thanks so much for the message! Things are getting easier - I guess it take a bit of experimentation :). The swelling is going down and the...
Thanks so much Helene! Great suggestions. Also it seems that the swelling is already come down quite a bit which is great :). Best, Anne ... From: helene...
Congrats about the cast removal! YEAH! I'd be interested in hearing how it goes for you guys as Gracie's spica comes off appro. Nov. 20! Bobi- proud mommy...
Yes it is pretty loud but I'd say it takes about 10 minutes. They pretty much run it down both sides and then remove the top. My daughter cried through it...
Hi Kristen, Sadly, welcome to the group. My daughter was born with bi-lateral hip dislocation. However, no one knew it until she was 3 months old. I guess...
Bobi, I'm so excited for november 20th for you. I think about you all the time even though you don't know me. When my son was in his spica I made a chain to...
Hi Anne, Glad to hear that Elsa's operation went smoothly and things are ok so far. I hope that they continue to go well for you all. Hugs, Pip. Pip Mercer NSW...
Hi Pip! Thanks so much... I think the best thing is that she seems to be fine and for the most part unaffacted :). We're still breastfeeding which I am...
Hi Danelle! Unfortunately my daughter also had a dislocation after a closed reduction, so I know what you're talking about. With us, we didn't even THINK about...
thanks for all the information - i appreciate it. Danelle ... From: Jesi <jesijosten@...> Subject: [Hipbaby] Re: Question about hip coming out after...
hello im not exactly sure what to say or if this is related to this group i joined a while ago an i havent been on for a long time but... my names Payge i live...
hello im not exactly sure what to say or if this is related to this group i joined a while ago an i havent been on for a long time but... my names Payge i live...
Awesome for you both! Pip. ... From: Anne Bresman To: Hipbaby@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 11:51 AM Subject: Re: [Hipbaby] Re: Erica Update...
Thanks all for the info. I can't believe that its only 6 days till Katie gets her cast off! It seems like its been forever!! I'll let you know how it goes. ...
Page, if you do a little research there is a group for hip resurfacing for those getting hip replacements. I was in contact with many there for years because I...
So it's been a while since I have posted on here. Adrianna had her closed reduction back on July 3, 2008 at age 4 months, She will have the cast on for 4...
I am so grateful that you shared your story. It was just what I needed to give myself the courage to ask for more testing for my daughter. After her normal...
I'm probably not too much help since my son is in a foam brace and only wears it during naps and at night, but there was an adjustment for him going from the...
