Hello Rachelle,

My name is Kylie and i have a gorgeous (nearly) 5 month old daughter Azaliah (Zali). She was diagnosed with hip dysplacia at birth but the doctors delayed putting a brace on her untill she was 4 and a half months old as they THOUGHT it was going to fix itself (which it obviously didnt). Although it is nothing in comparison to what you are going through i can completly understand those emotions- seeing my little girl being placed into the brace for the first time broke my heart but now two weeks on its almost like its been on there forever.

I really miss dressing her up cute and carrying her normally - i cant even take her shopping as she doesnt fit in the capsule of the trolly! Its such a pain in the bum but atleast she gets to take it off for exercise and a bath.

I am to very anxious about getting her brace off as the Orth. Surgeon we went to see in Perth told us that two months will be enough for her in it and i have got this big count down going on for us... i really hope he hasnt just got my hopes up - i really want her to be brace free for her first christmas!

I hope everyone is well and that your precious children are doing well in their respective braces/harnesses/casts.

Thinking of you all