As we close April, our daughter is seven months post salter (pelvic) and femoral osteotomies and four months post spica... and boy, is she moving! Most of our news was covered in my last post, but there are a few details to relay.
1. After cast off last summer, Hip Chick sported shaggy legs... is the extra fuzz still there?
No! We were advised that her body grew hair to help protect itself from the cast and it fell off over the past few months.
2. How are we managing any remaining limitations?
She needs to practice reaching her left foot. We struggle in coaxing her to do things such as take off her left shoe... but left alone, she will do so on her own terms.
3. Have we enrolled her in any enrichment activities?
With the femoral plate removal scheduled in July, we are waiting until fall. We see no need to begin an activity she will need to rest from for a month. Two activities we are eyeing are swimming and/or music lessons.
4. What play activities are we allowing Hip Chick to attempt?
Most recently, we took her to a friend's roller skating party. She used the "walker" they offered for new skaters, but felt most comfortable using the walker on a carpeted area (as opposed to the rink). Playgrounds and play pals are all game!
5. Do we anticipate any potential summer plans to be hindered by her hip?
Not at all!
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