Hi all

We had Scarlett's ultrasound today and saw the Orthopaedic Surgeon. Her hip is getting better already. Her right hip has gone from 17% to 50% in 5 weeks and her left hip from 59% to 69%! How amazing what the body can do.

We gave her her first bath in 5 weeks tonight! She kicked around but her legs still stay out to the sides. I guess it will take some time after she gets the harness off for good to get back to normal. She feels so light and fragile without it on too.

Anyway our Orthopaedic Surgeon has referred us to the Hip Clinic at Westmead Children's Hospital as he is not a paediatric specialist. I am quite glad about that as they are supposed to be great there.

Kristina - you are most welcome. I got great support from these guys when Scarlett was diagnosed and I was so devastated. Scarlett was referred to have an ultrasound after the community nurse noticed uneven skin folds too. Her hips were not dislocated but her socket was very shallow on one side. I wasn't expecting bad news as the doctor said it would probably be nothing, so I was really upset when I found out. Are you sure you can't get in for an ultrasound sooner? That is quite a qhite to wait isn't it? Scarlett was 3 months when diagnosed so I am not too sure about what options there are for older babies. Scarlett will most likely be in her harness for 3 months or more. Anyway I hope all goes well.

Hope everyone has a wonderful christmas and new year...

Nicole

Nicole