Just an Update

Please let me apologize for not updating this blog very often. I am so busy with Savannah these days that time just slips by me. Here is a current update on her hip dysplasia.

The last two visits to the orthopedic doctor included some changes in her hip. The first visit we were told there were some positive changes in her hip. The orthopedic doctor was very suprised, and so were we. It was decided that she could get out of her brace during the day and only wear it at night. He wanted to see if the hip would remain in socket under stress. We were told to come back in August for a follow-up. The August visit was ok. We were told the hip did remain in socket which was a great thing. We were also told that her left hip (the one with the hip dysplasia)was growing slower than her right hip. As long as it continues to grow on it's own and make progress, we will remain in the brace only at night. We go back for another follow-up in December. At that time, the ortho will determine whether or not the hip is still in socket and if it is continuing to grow and make progress. If it's out of socket or if it's not making progress or has stopped growing, she will need another surgery and spica cast.

That's pretty much it for now. I am praying for a miracle. I am praying that it will continue to grow on it's own, and we won't need this surgery. We were told to be gaurdedly optimistic... but not out of the woods yet. So, I am still praying because that's the only way I can deal with this. I try not to think about it or I could make myself crazy. We will know more in December. I will try to update this blog better from here on out.

Thanks to those who are reading and keeping up with our journey, and for all the prayers for Savannah. It means the world to me and to her daddy. :)