What do you think? Advice needed..

[*Sparklez*]

My daughter Is going on 11 mths soon and we have started to notice her left foot is turned in when I try to motivate and exercise for walking alone her left foot is 90 degrees turned in and when in the bath today I noticed she sits with it that way too even relaxed.
I took her to the GP today and he has referred me to an orthepedic specialist cause he noticed it also..
But now I have family members saying I'm over reacting and to wait and see but I'm worried if I do wait if it doesn't change it will be my fault..
Anyone had this? Pls? I'm seriously having problems deciding what to do
TIA


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[delphmoon]

Hmmm. Now I'm not saying either way but I was boe-legged as an infant (Tibial torsion I think it is called)...

According to my mum the docs took a wait and see approach. It didn't affect my ability to walk but I was bow legged for the first 4-5 years of my life. I'm not saying thats what your LO has but the things your talking about sound similiar.

xx

[skybie]

DD1's right foot turned in until she had been walking for a few months
probabbly a good thing to have it looked at by a professional, hopefully its nothing though xxx

[*Sparklez*]

Thanks delphmoon for responding
Yeah I think it is a case of bow legged but it does seem she trips and treads in her other foot resulting in falling..
I don't know just when you think you catch a break lol


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[*Sparklez*]

Thanks skybie, they asked how it is with shoes on but yet it's still the same


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[Cranky Kitten]

I'd go get it checked out by the specialist. They may decide it's nothing serious and to just wait and see if it corrects itself over time, but there maybe something underlying that is the cause and the earlier that sort of things gets dealt with the better generally. A doctor even when taking the wait and see approach will generally give an expected time-frame for re-checking/monitoring to make sure it is resolving itself normally as well.

[delphmoon]

Sounds very similar to Tibial torsion. See someone about it just to put you mind at ease and get advice on how to manage it

[*Sparklez*]

Yes I think I will trust my gut instinct on this one.. What's the worst that could happen huh?! fingers x'd there is no bad news thanks ladies


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[Fleur]

I think if you're worried, and your doctor has given you a referral, then get it looked at. If there is something there that needs attention then you will know, and if not then you will have your mind put at ease.

[Hunter Mum]

I would definitely get it checked out. You have nothing to loose. It is your child and mothers instinct is a powerful tool. At least for your piece of mind. Good luck!

[Kazbah]

Heys hun I think that as any mum, you know when something just isn't what it should be. See the doctor, the specialist - and follow it up. You're absolutely correct - if it's something that is wrong then you'd be kicking yourself for not following it up. And likely your family would be holding it against you that way. Better safe than sorry.

I do hope it isn't anything serious, and that it does sort itself out

[Miss.B]

Hey hun! I'd get it checked out too, it really doesn't hurt. Hope that all is OK

[willow5]

Yes I think I will trust my gut instinct on this one.. What's the worst that could happen huh?!

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You're the mummy, gut instinct is always the best way to go I think! Good luck hope all is well

[krysalyss]

I agree that there is no harm in getting it checked.

[*Sparklez*]

Thanks so much ladies just waiting for the appt lines to open so I can make an appointment. I told DH last night that at the end of te day it's our DD and we have to do things to ensure she is ok and that his family aren't the ones watching everything she does, they are quick to ask why she isn't walking? Why she hasn't got any teeth yet? And call her lazy due to both so I will do what I think is best! thanks again even though I haven't been on here much I knew I could get the confirmation I needed! much love ladies xx


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[Miss.B]

Boo to the in laws hun! In my case it's my mother who constantly picks on DS. And tell them hun, average age for walking is now 12-15 months and good on your DD for not getting here teeth yet, the later the better apparently (I know of one child who didn't get her teeth until 17 months). And tell your in laws, you know someone whose DS is 18 months and still not walking all by himself! He will soon I'm sure but I have learned to accept that he will do in his own time

[delphmoon]

ggrr.. that makes me cross that they call her lazy. How downright rude!

Hope all goes well though...keep us posted luv

[jacintac]

Always listen to your gut instinct!
I would rather have ppl say I'm over reacting than feel guilty for not doing something and then just wondering!!!!
Follow it through until you're completely at peace that you've done all you can to find the answer to your problem.
I was really worried about my daughters head when she was about 6 months old as she had to go to physic for a bad neck from birth.
This meant that one side of her head was flattened. I went to many doctors and got second opinions about getting her a helmet, but in the end, I felt at peace with not getting it as it was not that bad.
good luck!!!
Jacinta x