Hi Susan!

Thanks so much for your reply... You have made me feel alot better about Charlotte's situation... So far she is not doing anything much in the brace and is not tolerating being on her stomach much...

I had a great night with her last night, i folded a big quilt up into 4 and put it under the sheet in her cot because the previous night she would not sleep at all and i, like you had to have her in bed with me... The softness seems to have supported her legs a bit and made her a bit more comfy and she slept right through!!

I think i have come to terms with the delays in development and everyone i speak to has advised me that they catch up really quickly so that is the main thing! I am still a little concerned about her emotional development like as you said with Sophie, Charlotte seems to have become a little less happy and i struggle to get her to smile and giggle now so i am hoping that this will improve as well.

I see a big change in her when i give her the hour a day without the brace, she is sooooo happy and playful and stuff... i am hoping that it is just an adjustment phase because it has only been 5 days...

Anyway! Only time will tell i guess so i will keep you updated and thanks again for your advice/ support! It really helps to know that Charlotte is not the only baby with this problem and having this brace!

Thanks Again!

Emma.