thanks for the reassurance! What I forgot to say is that i have a girlfriend who's bubba is in a brace, so i was aware that it's DDH they're looking at. The scan referral even says "DDH?"... and even though i know a brace would help, I think my heart was just sinking at the thought of even MAYBE having to go through that - even though it would help it and hopefully prevent further issues!

Falguni - thank, those were lovely stories just what I was hoping to hear! (I'm story fishing really lol)

bjrose - thank you too! I had a quick look at the hip dysplasia support group... but didn't want to bug them when it could easily turn out to be nothing. It's interesting about your SIL and MIL, and yes a good reminder that they check these things for preventative reasons - not just to stress out mummys!

schmickers - thank you, you're looking after all my posts and I'll just think positive thoughts re monday and try not to stress TOO much!