So, long story longer. Back in April, Amy broke her brace after only having it for 3 weeks. It was remade, and broke again after a month. After breaking the last two braces, Amy has broken this one as well. So, she needs a new brace. Her orthotist thinks a Read more…
Unbelievable! We’ve only had this brace for 3 weeks! ? Guess I’ll call the orthotist in the morning… ?
Brace adjustment today! We still love Amy’s brace. That soft plastic is DIVINE! But, it’s digging into her knee a little on the inside. So, here we are. The decision was to cut about a 1/2 inch off the top, so it’s truly below her knee. We also chose to Read more…
New brace today! She’s getting brace #3. (The last #3 doesn’t count IMHO.) Mallory is adding ventilation holes, a non-slip foot, flaring out the top, and trimming the straps. Her new brace is so pretty! It’s also made of a much thicker, softer, plastic. I really like it, but she Read more…
Okay, here we go! Next orthotist up on the block, please, please, please be a good one! This is the first time we’re meeting Mallory. I’m amazed at how she put Amy at ease right away, not many are able to do that. First we played 20 questions. She asked Read more…
So here we are at last! And like any “regular” appointment, we need to start with x-rays. She’s getting so good at taking them, she never fights anymore, and holds so still. “Amy! Let me count those toes so I know they’re all there.” “Grandma! Don’t touch my toes!” Read more…
My poor sweet baby. Look at her ankle! It’s so swollen and hurt, but she never complains. We have to find a better solution! Thank goodness we’re seeing Dr. Hoffinger in a couple days. I’m going to ask to be transferred to another orthotist, one that is local. That should Read more…
So, we drive 1.5 to 3 hours (depending on traffic) to get to Diablo Prosthetics and Orthotics. After taking a three trips out to solve our brace issue, they took pity on us and came to our house. (OMG, that is so nice!) Then he handed me this brace, and Read more…
It’s a testament to Stanford that I called in desperation to find a way to help lessen my child’s pain, and they were happy to get me in the next day. So thankful for their understanding, and all the toys in the waiting room to keep my child busy while Read more…
Look at my poor baby Oh, this looks like it hurts so much. Poor baby, I must get in to see Dr. Hoffinger right away. 🙁