Hi Amy, My daughter was never prescribed PT, as our ortho always said that children do not need it, as they push themselves to do things, without over pushing...
Erin, Yes, Dawson is not eating much either and just drinking...I have also added some (excuse the spelling) acedophilus to her juice as well. The products...
I'm so glad that Nyree's ordeal is over, that she had to have only the closed reduction, and that you are home! She will take some time to get used to the...
Hi there, Sorry about that last post that said absolutely nothing. Ooops, not sure what happened.... Anyway, I wanted to let you know that you can find the...
Thank you to all who responded to my post "4mnth old to go into spica cast", it was really wonderful to recieve positive responses to my concerns. Lilli, was...
Hi Wendy Sorry for the delay in responding to your post, but I've been away and it's taken me days to catch up on all the posts! Congrats on Dawson's...
Hi Melanie I'm pleased you've got surgery over and done with. I hope things have settled down with Kelsey. How is she doing now? Thanks for the advise and...
Heidi Thanks for that!! I wish that when Emily was first diagnosed that we saw picutures/websites like that. It's lovely to see Joy smiling even though she...
Hi Wendy This is quite common. We were warned about this. Emily had muscle spasms after her open reduction and it was heartbreaking. Just after she had ...
Tammy I just want to say that I'll be thing about you, Jayda and your family next week. Let us know how you get on. Take care and lots of love Sara xx ...
I know that I would be pretty upset with my pediatrician, knowing what I know now. Treating (or holding off on treatment) is really not in a pediatrician's...
anyone out there with some experiences to share on breastfeeding their babe in a spica cast. my 4mnth old goes in the cast on thurs and cant imagine how its...
Shar, To be honest, I don't know why a pediatrician is treating a child with DDH. I feel that he should have referred you to a pediatric orthopedic surgeon...
Shar, You can absolutely breastfeed a baby in a spica cast. Make sure that you have lots of pillows around to help prop up your baby. After a day of having...
Shar, You can absolutely breastfeed a baby in a spica cast. Make sure that you have lots of pillows around to help prop up your baby. After a day of having...
Shar, You can absolutely breastfeed a baby in a spica cast. Make sure that you have lots of pillows around to help prop up your baby. After a day of having...
Hi Sharyn I would look into a pediatrician who you are comfortable with. You do not want to have nagging doubts about their decisions. It sounds like Lilli...
Hi Shar I breastfed my 10 ½ month old in her spica. It was a little awkward at first but we did manage to get into a routine. I did not have to change the...
I got intouch with the PT and we are going to see her Friday. I told her about the brace and she said that she understood that we could not take the brace...
Hi Everyone, --Well, I spent all day Saturday in the city with my gal pals and as I was driving home Sunday morning I got a frantic call from Andy saying "I...
Hi All I just wanted to let you know that we went for Abby's cast removal this morning. Her x-ray looked very good and our doctor was very pleased. Abby...
Oh Meghan I really feel for you and poor Brynne. I am sure she is handling it well, she seems to have a very cheery disposition. I am glad that Dr C just...
Meg, You are one tough mom. Yikes. My thoughts are with you and your family. My best to you all. Eva, Laura's Mom ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
We started Lloyd's Loop traction on Whitney last Thursday, January, 29th. I really didn't think that we were going to make it though the day. She HATED it...
Oh No....poor Brynne! Poor YOU! What a good baby to still be in good spirits after everything...I am sure they will be able to respond much better to...
Oh my! That is aweful, poor little Brynne. I can't imagine how hard this all is, all our thoughts for a speedy recovery from this fracture goes out to your...
Hi Christie, Thank you for your response... Our Doc said that he knew she'd start removing it... but I see your point. I have found Abbie many many times half...
Hi Stephanie, My daughters ped.ortho said that it is impossible to keep a toddler on their back during traction, and that it actually helps stretch the ...
Oh Maghan! I'm so sorry to hear the news about Brynne...I don't really know what to say! I'm just glad she managed to escape the spica - I fully understand why...
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