It has been a while since I updated here, but today Mabel had her hip doctor appointment, she's been getting x-rays every year to monitor her hips, so far her left hip wasn't yet normal and the doctor has been watching as she grows, the hope is as she grows it grows and deepens and the angle remains normal, otherwise she'd need another surgery and casting. The last two x-rays there have been no change, but the hip angle remained good so we have been waiting to see the socket deepen, today was the day to know what the next step would be.It always makes for some fun when I have to rush home after work to get the kids and sweep them up to an appointment somewhere, but they did great being ready and going with the flow. Of course I was just nervous to see what the x-ray would say for Mabel's hips. I'm always nervous about these check-ups, fearing they may need to do another surgery or casting...wouldn't that be awful at this stage in the game?
Well, Mabel was a champ at the x-ray, Murphy loved watching through the window and seeing on the computer how the whole thing works (he doesn't remember when he went before). Mabel was nervous but did all that was asked of her. Her doctor was tied up so the appointment was running late, the kids played catch and had a grand old time waiting in the exam room for him. Mabel brought her new doll we got on our girls day outing last Saturday, they played so well and it was fun listening to them laughing and having a great time together...I think I held my nervousness in well. When her doctor came in Mabel refused to give him a high-five as usual and he commented on how she never liked him. It is true, but probably mostly because he put her in a cast right? Well he then told us her hips were perfect. Her left hip finally deepened as she grew and is now symmetrical to the left and at the perfect angle and everything. YES!! He then let us know that we didn't need to do any more x-rays or follow ups, she officially has normal hips! Did you hear that? Normal hips! Music to my ears. Good growing Mabel! I'm a happy and relieved Mama. Mabel was excited too, though I don't think she fully understood what it meant, she's just happy she doesn't have to see the hip doctor anymore.
So, now after over seven years of hip appointments, knowing more about hips then I ever thought I would prior to having my kids we are done. Both kids are growing great. Mabel does it all, ballet, tap dancing, her walking gate is perfect and so is Murphy, he's a fast runner and also perfect gate too. I'm happy to finally button up this blog with some final news that both my kids have perfect normal hips. To any parents out there just discovering their child needs harnesses or casts, or surgery or braces - it will be fine and in the end a distant memory and just part of your and your child's story. We all have our story and I wouldn't change ours for the world.
