Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Little Lady Goes to the Big City and other updates....

Since my last update, Little Lady has had two OT appts. They have gone well, and I have learned a few new stretching techniques to do with her at home. She is making (slow) progress with her Torticollis. She has really tight shoulder muscles too, so that's not helping our tummy time. She wont push up with her arms, no matter how often I put her down on her tummy. I keep giving her lots of tummy time, because even though she's not doing much in the way of lifting her head and using her arms, at least it takes some pressure off of that soft little head of hers. I'd sure like to avoid a helmet later on if I can help it!
We are continuing with the Chiropractic care as well. I'm hoping that will help expedite the process of healing the Torticollis, as well as helping with her GERD.
And also, Little Lady went to the Big City for our 2nd opinion appt.
The facility we went to was GIGANTIC! We had a very nice Dr. While he didn't tell us much different than we already have been told, he actually took the time to answer questions without making me feel as if I were being rushed out the door. He did say that it was ok for us to completely eliminate the Pavlik Harness (YAY!!!) as it was doing nothing for her knees. If her hips are fine (according to Radiologist, they are) then there is not need to keep her in it at all. He did not feel the need to do serial casting on her knees though. I think I'm going to have a hard time finding a Dr. that will do this. But I'm just NOT seeing any improvement in her knees anymore. They got looser from birth to about 6 weeks. And since then, they just seem the same. The Dr. did note that she has Metatarsus Adductus in her right foot though. I guess it's not a big deal. It is NOT clubfoot. It is my understanding, that it often resolves itself with no treatment.
So, anyways, that's the recap, for now. Basically, still at a standstill. It's so frustrating sometimes.
Next week, Little Lady goes back for another OT appt. on Monday. The following week, she has another Orthopedics appt. I don't have high expectations for that one...

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