Laynie’s visit to the orthopedic doctor
Miss Laynie went to her first visit to the orthopedic today. I COULDN"T GO. Seems I have some crud (still not convinced it's the flu) and I am not chancing it. So Lacey called me when they were done and here's what I know.....
Smidge's right hip is very dislocated and may require surgery later. Her left hip can probably be fixed with the harness. BUT he said that she was very "Bendy" and the harness may fix both hips. It looks and fits like overalls on her. and she has 2 itty bitty casts on her feet. (which by the way aren't club feet, they are the opposite of club feet) She has lots of muscle tone in her feet and ankles, which is great, and she jerked and flexed them out of the doctors hands. The xray tech told Lacey that she was the tiniest baby he had ever xrayed! Hello. Our big almost 4 pounder! She also pooped on the xray table. Told them, huh? Let me leave you a little something to remember me by.....
So our girl will be going back to the orthopedic every week for many weeks to come. She has soft casts on both feet, and it was very hard on her mommy this morning. I can't believe I couldn't go. I have been counting the days for this appointment, and I"M SICK. Sigh. I know the financial pressure is becoming a burden to my kids. The doctors bills are enormous, and Lacey told me her co-pay each week for the ortho. Wow. I'm meeting with IBC Bank tomorrow to see if we can set up an account for her. Everyone has been asking what they can do, and honestly, a $20 donation would be an amazing gift to Brad and Lacey right now. Every time she goes to the doctor, they have to pay between $40-$70 because of the "specialist" title. I shudder to think about the hospital (NICU) bills. The kids trust God in all of this, and are just taking it a "day at a time", but I know the burden of financial strain, and WOW.... BUT, encouraging news today is that her feet are fixable, and we'll just watch that little right hip and see if it turns around on it's own. Her shoulders and wrists are fine, just very flexible too! Thanks for your prayers and love..... She is a precious baby.... and our God is soo Good, all the time.
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