Hey bridee... I may sound pessimistic(sp?) coz when Olivia had her first scan at 2 days old, they said it was a mild case and would probably only need double nappies!! The scan 10 days later showed that her coverage was at 22% and the ball wasnt sitting in the cup. After the first 6 weeks in the harness full time, the coverage went to something like 47%, then after the following 6 weeks it was around 67%. The next 8 weeks with it on overnight showed that the hip was in place and the coverage was the same as the left hip (I think normal is 75%). The only problem is that the ball of the hip still needed to get more cartilage on it and become rounder iykwim. So thats the reason for the second lot of 8 weeks. The hip is stable though. I just wishthey had have been honest with us to start with. We now ask straight out questions like: whats the liklihood of surgery? They say unlikely. We asked that coz our physio said that usually bubs are in Pavlik harnesses for no more than 16 weeks. If they need intervention after that, then ususally surgery or a different type of harness is required. We wanted to know why shes been in the Pavlik for so long, as its no the usual thing....28 weeks all up. The specialist said to us that her hip is coming along fine and doing all the right things to make it better, but is not quite there and doesnt justify a different type of harness coz this is doing its job, just taking a little longer.
Sorry for the long winded explaination. Yes georgie sounds like Olivia in time frame respect. I think you just have to ask loads of questions, like what was the coverage to start with, what does it need to get to to be considered "normal" Whats the next step? You might be fortunate that Georgies hip is fine and she can come out of the harness, however theres always...it just needs a little longer...that one makes you cry!
Its so hard when you just want the best for your baby and you want them to be happy and comfy. Its also very challenging on us too. I always hated having to explain to people. Olivias my first baby and boy has this been an experience. I wouldnt change it for the world and if this is the worst thing that is wrong with her, then i am so thankful. I have such a beautiful happy girl. And if my next bub has the same thing....I hope not, but at least I will be prepared....although I dont know what its like to have a newborn whose legs look like a cooked chicken!lol.
Good luck everybody, big hugs to your bubs.
Love Melissa
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