Renee just got her cast put on her left foot for her club foot. It's a very long process. We have to go in every week for 6-8 weeks and they will recast it, so they can get it to the correct position. Once they are able to turn it correctly then she'll have to do a little surgery where they cut her tendon, so that her foot will move up and they will cast that for 4 weeks. Then after that she'll have to wear these special shoes with a bar in between them so that her foot won't go back. She'll wear that all of the time until she can start pulling herself up into a standing position. Then she only has to wear the shoes at naptime and bedtime until she's 2 years old. What a long process, but atleast it's nothing serious and we can fix it. Right now she doesn't even know she has a cast on, it doesn't even bother her.
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Jill & Mark, what a beautiful little girl. I love her pretty purple cast. So girlie! You are so correct when you write that she is so fortunate that this can be corrected in time. My good friend is awaiting the birth of her first grandchild, her daughter-in-law will be induced wed. their blog is grantmeaheart.blogspot.com, if you have time, read their precious story and how their strength, and testimony of the gospel has really helped them. A prayer on their behalf would be great also. I was talking to Kay today at cert training and commented about how many babies are being born at this time with a special little challenge to accompany their grant entrances. Afton is due in 2 weeks. She is tired and can't sleep at night, but is a real trooper. We still don't know the extent of Emma's cleft lip, but like you, we know there is much advancement in technology that it can be corrected in time. Of course the worries are always there, but I continue to strive to have faith that all will be well. Will keep you posted on her status. Please pray for also.
Again, your children are precious. You truly have been blessed. Have a wonderful night! Love, Tanya
I love that you always look on the bright and happy side of things Jill. Yes, it will be a long process but it is fixable! She is so beautiful. Come check out our blog sometime http://mikeandwu.blogspot.com/. We always love comments. I am so happy you guys are doing well. I hope Mark isn't too busy with med. school although I am sure that it is impossible not to be! He'll be a great doctor. -Brittany Roscheck
I'm glad that Renee is doing well. My brother-in-law had that same problem when he was a baby and you would never know now. It's amazing what doctors can do. Also, I'm going to stop complaining about David's helmet. He has to wear it for 6-10 weeks to fix the shape his head, but at least it will all be over when it comes off. Good luck to you, and keep the cute pictures coming. I love looking at your sweet little family.
Jillian,
I am so excited for you and your little family. I love watching you grow...You definitely will have stories to tell your little Renee about how she is so special and was born a fighter and ready to fix anything that comes her way. I guess grandma and grandpa are coming up to Idaho...too bad we can't see all of you. Hope to soon. Love ya girl
Congrats are new sweet bundle of joy. She is adorable. Your family is so beautiful. Hope everything continues to go well for all of you. I miss you and hope we can catch up soon.
The cast is really cute and I'm glad it is not bothering her, because that would be really sad. Like you said, its so nice that it can be fixed and isn't something more serious. She is soooo adorable and I hope you are recovering well and getting enough rest!
Hey guys! First, congratulations!!! I just barely found out that Amy had the link to your blog. I've been wanting to find out how you guys were doing, but didn't know if you had a blog or anything like that. Renee is beautiful, and its good that they can make her foot all better. She's a week younger than our latest arrival, also a little girl. I can't believe how big Andrew has gotten! Wow. Has it really been that long since we've seen you guys? I guess so. Anyways, I hope that things are going great for you and that you are getting some sleep here and there. :)
Congrats! I had no idea you had a new little one! She is so cute!
Benson is doing really well. Anybody that sees him now wouldn't even know he was born with club foot. Benson had both feet turned so he had double casts on for about 7 weeks. He didn't need the surgery which was nice. I thought that the brace was going to be much better than the casts but I found it more difficult. If you can get a hold of some moles skin to put on her heels. Benson got some really bad blisters from his shoes. I hope I am not scaring you with this but these are things I wish I had known for Benson. I would start getting pajamas without feet on them that also open right up through the legs. It will make changing clothes and diapers a lot easier. Carters is usually pretty good for that style also Costco usually carries them. Bens' doctor said that any type of running shoe would work but I had the best luck with the actual orthopedic shoes. My favorite brand is Markell and the style is Tarso open toe boots. They can be expensive but I found that they are worth while. With the open toe you can use them longer as their toes won't get squished at the end of the shoe. Benson is due for another pair right now but these are only his second pair of the open toed shoes. I hope some of this helps. I know that our families were praying and had a fast on Bens' behalf which I found really comforting. I had a really difficult time as well accepting that this was happening to my little boy. I felt that it was my fault (Bens' was genetic and came through my side of the family) but I gradually accepted the fact that this was just how things were. Like I said before, Bens is doing really well now and tries to help put his brace on at night. He doesn't know anything different so this is his norm. Congrats again to you and Mark! I look forward to seeing more updates on you blog to see you and your cute kids!
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