Hi everyone,
I just found this great forum as I am keen to learn all i can about hip dysplasia. My 18mth old daughter Sienna was diagonosed just after 12 mths with a dislocated hip. We have been waiting every since for her operation. Today it was confirmed for Dec 8th. She is having the dye put in and her hip put back in the socket then plaster for 3mths. I have read heaps about nappies - thanks for your suggestions and comments. I was however wondering how you bath/shower them???? I am assumming with plastic around them in the shower. Can anyone offer any advice. I am dreading her plaster through the summer as I have been told it smells and there is not much you can do with them with the warm weather. I am also worried she will get frustrated as she currently walks (runs) everywhere and loves her swimming - which she will miss for a while. We have bought her an Elmo beanbag - as she loves Elmo, so that will be a nice surprise for her when she comes home from hospital. I have also been looking at high chair(harness type things) options - any suggestions would be most welcome.
I am also 6.5mths pregnant and am dreading the weight issue with the plaster. Believe it or not I found out I was pregnant the week we found out about Sienna's hip. At the time I thought it would all be over by the 2nd bub, but with RCH(Melb) waiting lists it looks like she will still be in plaster or brace when 2nd bub arrives. Thankfully I have a great husband who does alot and just adores our little girl.
I look forward to reading and sharing with you all. This forum will be a great comfort for me.
Take care all
Paula