Hip Dysplaysia Support Group #2

[Leigh26]

Hi Girls,

I'm just after a bit of advice. My bub is 6 wks old and was born breech. Because of being born breech the Paed told me it is compulsory for her to have a scan on her hips at 6 wks to see if she has hip dysplasia. I am wondering how many of your bubs were breech and if there were any signs of them having hip dysplasia before you actually found out they did? She has her scan tomorrow.

[Miss.September]

Furgurnie - whoo hoo to one week down already! Won't be long before Emma will be off again!

Madcat - how exciting! Fantastic that your cast days are just about over!

Leigh26 - Good luck for your scan. My daughter wasn't breech and didn't have any of the risk factors and had hip dysplasia. So although your baby was breech, you could quite easily get the all clear, so try not to worry hon. And if it is worse case scenario, it will be caught early. Fingers crossed for you, let us know how you go!

DD is almost there, almost walking. I think it will break my heart the day she does, to see that she has finally gotten there.

[jacksnjeff]

Hi girls,

Hope you n the kiddies are all doing well? We have had a crap 2 weeks, my bub had a nasty reaction to her MMR immunisation, coupled with an ear infection and teething. We finally turned the corner yesterday (again) after nearly two weeks.

Furgurnie - into the second week already!!! Wooohoooo. Cannot believe how quick it has gone. Have you felt it has gone quickly?? Yep, I hear you about the weight of the cast. If you can, I highly recommend treating yourself to a couple of massages.

Liddy105 - Great to hear that everything is now going well. It must be a weight off and peace of mind.

Madcat - Fantastic to hear that Kira will be out of the cast.... How did it all go?? What happens with Kira from here?? Is there anymore treatment??

Leigh26 - My very good girlfriend had 2 kids who were both breech and both bubs were and are totally fine... It is good they are doing a precautionary as it's better to pick it up sooner than later. My DD also wasn't breech or have any of the indicators, we have been put down to hereditary, yet can't find anything concrete in our family histories... Fingers crossed all is alright for your bub.

Corelly - What a wonderful milestone to see your daughter walk. I cannot imagine that bittersweet moment and cannot wait until we are where you're at.

We too did the changing of the butt on the tummy, it was sooooo much easier. My little miss is pulling herself up and standing in the brace, which I truly did not see how it could be possible. I am nervous about weight bearing, but her paed ortho assured me it was ok. Can't wait until her appointment, just over a week to go. I am just getting more and more nervous. I am hoping we go to night time only. Fingers crossed!!

Hi to all the other mummies and have a great weekend everyone.

Jackie
xx

[Leigh26]

Hi Corelly and jacksnjeff, thank you both for your replies. My bub had her scan today and sonographer couldn't see any problems with her hips, I was very relieved. We still have an appointment with the paed on Wednesday to discuss the results.

[jacksnjeff]

Hi Corelly and jacksnjeff, thank you both for your replies. My bub had her scan today and sonographer couldn't see any problems with her hips, I was very relieved. We still have an appointment with the paed on Wednesday to discuss the results.

Hi Leigh26, I just noticed your ticker and you DD name. We are looking at TTC number 3 and if we have a girl our names are either Lexie, Charlotte or Abbey!!! May I asl what your other 2 daughters name are?? Mine are Caitlin and Isabelle.

[furgurnie]

Leigh26- My message was sent a few minutes after yours, so didn't see your update! That is great news about your scan, I can imagine how wonderful that felt to hear all looked good.

Jackie - yeah time is flying by, the cast will be off before we know it. I like the idea of getting a back massage, that would be a lovely treat for me!

By the way, how does everyone get their birthday countdown ticker thing on here, I have tried so many times, there must be a trick to it??

[Madcat]

Hi Everyone,

Kira had her cast off on Friday! YEAH WOOHOO (much silly dancing!)
All went really well, the bones are knitting back together, she still has three large pins holding everything together, they will be taken out in the coming months when the bone is more solid. It was so beautiful to she her turn up in our bedroom the next morning, after having very slowly walked from her own room (it took ages), holding on to the wall the whole way!!!! (a tear of very proud mum)
So still not out of the woods yet, Surgeon said may need to do further surgery to top of leg bone to get a better position, but that wont be for a few years yet! Phew!!
I am so happy!!!!!

Leigh26 - Glad everything went well for the scan results.
As to your question (a really good one, by the way!) about warning signs...
Kira slipped under the radar and wasn't diagonsed till nearly 10mths old, but i did notice some things, she had more creases under one side of her bum than the other, one leg slightly longer, she wouldn't put weight on one leg when being held up right, she would really scream when the tried to do the leg rotation test at the CMHN. Looking back it was so obvious, but as a first time mum with none of the typical risk factors, and not even knowing what Hip Dysplasia was, it went unnoticed.

Furgurnie- Glad things are going so well for you. Grandpa should go into business, the table on facebook was awesome!!!

Corelly - Walking is such a great milestone with our babes, whenever and however they are able to.

Jackie - Glad to hear things are getting back on track for you now.
When Kira was in full spica when she was just over 1yr, she worked out how to pull her self into a standing position! Much to my horror! She also worked out how to walk (holding on to furniture) around in her brace. Kids are such gutsy little unstoppable creatures. hehe

[Miss.September]

Furgurnie - for your birthday ticker (sorry don't know how to do a link) - go to the forum tab, into forum help abbreviations faqs and then right down the bottom of the list of threads there is one called "how do I add a ticker to my signature" . You might need to ask a moderator. I've forgotten how I did mine, because I had some trouble too and had to ask for help. I also read somewhere that you need to have a few posts up your sleeve to be able to get one. Your dad should market these chairs for spica kids, clever idea!

Madcat - fantastic that Kira is out of her cast! Must have been so wonderful to hear her coming down to your room, special determined girl!!!!

[kungfubecca]

Corelly & Furgurine I feel so much for the the little ones I've seen in plaster (and for their families) and I thank my lucky stars we have a great health nurse and GP. (only just found him 12 months ago, will be devestated if he ever leaves)

In retrospect I should have taken Ruby back to the GP at 3 weeks, and might have caught it even sooner, but I didn't think it was going to be what it was.

Furgurine that must have been frustrating waiting so long, and with family history too. I may have been put in a similar position as a public patient the hospital here doesn't consider possible hip dysplasya as urgent and you have to wait 5 weeks, and then possibly having to wait for a referal at the RCH. Instead my GP gave me a referal to another private radiography place and the RCH must have been having a slow week 'Cause they took as right away, (don't think that would have happened if my GP hadn't phoned) it was a whirlwind week, everything went so fast. It seems strange that so little importance is placed on treating this early when it is better for everyone involved, including the halth care system - surely it's cheaper

I wish everyne the best Corelly you will have to run after your little girl in no time! Once she does get going you won't be able to stop her.

[liddy105]

Hi lovely mummies,
I haven't posted for a little while but I just wanted to share a little update. Olivia had her scan and review today at the Royal Childrens and the Dr was really happy with her progress so she now only has to wear her DB bar during sleep times. I'm mentioned to the orthotist that I was a bit worried how I was going to manage putting the brace back on for day naps as I still don't know when she's only going to have a catnap or a good long nap and she suggested that I just keep it on an extra few hrs in the morning or evening to make it a bit easier.
She's been in her pavlik & DB bar fulltime since 6wks (she's now 12wks).Today has been a very good day

[furgurnie]

Leigh26- my daughter wasn’t breech but she did have a few risk factors – family history (I was born without any hip sockets), being a first child and also being a girl. I noticed her skin folds on her legs weren’t even before her 6 week scan, this can also indicate hip problems. Keep positive, they are just being thorough and like Corelly said if it is worst case scenario it’ll be picked up early and it can be fixed. I will be thinking of you and your little girl tomorrow, let us know how she goes.

Corelly- I can’t wait to see Emma walking, it will be such a relief to know what she went through was worth it. You must be holding your breath each time your daughter looks like she is taking her first steps!

Yesterday I bought some Poise pads to put inside Emma’s newborn nappy at night to see if they’d absorb more, I was so pleased this morning to find they worked really well. Looks like Emma will get to have her uninterrupted sleep overnight again This might help you PinkFairy!