Jacksnjeff - know those nerves feelings well. Hope you get some great news at your next appointment.

Furgurnie - The rhino cruiser is a good brace, DD seemed really comfortable in it and when she came out of surgery when the cast was removed, I was very relieved to find her in it. It became my focus during that second time, I never considered how the plaster would be removed and that she'd have to be knocked out a second time, so I just sat, dreaming about what her chubby little legs would be like plaster free. You're sounding really positive so far, hope the op goes really well.

Karma1410 - Our surgeon was Mark O'Sullivan and DD's surgery was at Cabrini at Malvern. Lovely hospital, lovely staff (well all but one nurse, but anyway!). When the plaster came off we went to Mercy I think and the staff were wonderful there too. Oh, all in Melbourne, in case you're interstate. Have a wonderful 1st birthday with your daughter, sounds like the cake smash was fun!