terrible day [long and sorta venty]

AlenasMommy2010

[A little background] When I was pg, the docs found my baby had a short left femur in an ultrasound. They diagnosed it as PFFD at first, but since the bone continued to grow, they decided to wait until she was born to follow up. When she was born there was an obvious difference in her bone length, while not huge, it was apparent that something would have to be done abotu it.

Fast forward to today, she is just over 2 months old, and Ortho set up an appointment for an ultrasound to check her hips. It turns out that she has hip displaysia, and becaue of that they fitted her in a pink Pavlick Harness or "kicker" harness. It kills me. She has to have it on all the time, I can only take it off 15 minutes a day [bathtime], other than that she eats, sleeps, poops, and cries in it.

I know this is good for her, and its only 6 weeks, but it just hurts me that she has to go through this, I hate that she can't stretch or kick her legs out or anything. I am not asking for anything in particular by posting this, I just had to get it out. I've been crying on and off since I got home, its so unfair to her. I know it could be worse, and I'm so thankful its not, but still. I guess it will just take some getting used to.

PS on top of all that she also got her shots and screamed the whole time, as expected. She is now passed out next to me on the couch, smiling and cooing in her sleep, I know she'll be fine, but like I said I just needed to get it out. Thanks.

mollylila

I'm so sorry... poor little alenabug! You are totally right in feeling upset over it, its not fair to her. But she has such a great mommy and will continue to be happy and feel loved.. that is the most important thing! She will thrive off of the love and nurturing you give her! She is lucky to have such caring parents, and I definitely think it will hurt your heart more than it hurts her!

 

Call me or FB me sometime soon so we can get together, it sounds like you need a break mama.  

monimonimoni

That must be so hard for you ::hugs:: I hope the 6 weeks goes by smoothly.

trarenee13

Thank goodness that it's only 6 weeks then your precious angel will be OK, I am a special ed teacher and work with kiddos that wear braces on different body parts for their entire life.  I know it's hard on you but just remember how quickly the days have been going and keep your head up.  Good luck.

ZoeyMarie

My sister had a hip click and had to wear a brace for 3 months. I know it sucks right now, but it'll be worth it later when she can walk without a ton of pain. Hang in there!