Layla, a big huge hug to you and your family. I know exactly what you and your family are going through. FionaJill has already told you that DD had her left hip dislocated but wasnt picked up till she was 6 months.

The clinic nurse picked it up at her 6 month check up. She advised me to go to our local GP and get a referral to see a specialist.
The GP recognised straight away how serious it was and we were sent for x-rays after visit.
Our specialist looked at the x-rays and i knew by the look on his face that it wasnt good.

She admitted to hospital within the week and had surgery to cut the muscle in her inner thigh so her leg would splay out, she was then put in a cast that went from just under boobs to below her ankles. She was splayed out like a frog for 3 months. Once that came off she was put in a brace for a further 6 weeks, she then went another 6 weeks with wearing it at night only. This allowed her to finally achieve her milestones to crawl and walk. Further x-rays showd no improvement so another brace was to be worn all day. I refused to do that as my sweet girl had had no freedom for so long and he pretty well said she would need surgery when she was 3 any way so give her a break.
The last appointment there was some improvement due to her walking but the improvement was good news to me. The specialist said we still arent out the woods but her was happy to leave her till the age of 4 now to do further surgery if needed.

I hope all goes well for you DD. Try to be strong and when you go to the specialist ask every question you can. You need to know the worst as well as the good. Good luck.

Ask away if you want to know more. Our DD was pretty severe so hopefully you dont have to go the extreme that she did.
Keep us posted.