Here we are. Back at Stanford. It was only about 2 months ago that we were here saying goodbye to Dr. Hoffinger. This is also where we met him. Maybe lightning will strike twice? Anyways, today we are meeting Dr. Frick. Dr. Frick was recommended to us by Dr. Stevenson, Read more…
I can’t even begin to tell you how I feel right now. Amy’s Dad is all but dead set against Florida. On top of being at odds with him, I’m freaked out about financials with 4 other kids to care for, and me still not working. I’m sure that he Read more…
“Look at my leg! I have a cast, it’s broken.” I’ve heard that a lot over the last few days. Amy is super aware that her leg is broken, but she doesn’t realize what the implications are. She needs surgery, and based on our experience with the McFarland, I know Read more…
Numb. Just Numb. It was a Tuesday like any other, except Amy was hurting. Again. We had an appointment to see Dr. Lerman this afternoon, but I gave her the opportunity to play hooky while I went to MOPS. That way I would be close if she needed me, and Read more…
Here we are. Not nervous AT ALL. (Lies) I swore I’d never come back, but here I am, my back against the wall and a ready-to-eat crow in my pocket. We have 3 moms in our Facebook group who are patients of, and are very pleased with, Dr. Lerman. Will Read more…
I was so nervous. The whole way there, tears were threatening, or falling. Amy was mostly silent, sleeping. At one point she did ask is we were driving all the way to London to see Dr. Hoffinger. It brought much needed laughter. The radio was broken, so I was mostly Read more…
Giant. Ball. Of. Emotion. Today was a visit like any other. I had hoped for good news, but I was prepared for Dr. Hoffinger to tell me nothing had changed. I had hoped that he would give us clearance for a hinge, and I wanted to talk about limitations in Read more…
I am not happy with our orthotist. Today Amy was supposed to get her new brace. I have refused delivery. Apparently the reason her brace is so much straighter is not because her leg is straighter, but because her orthotist decided to make it straight- even though her leg isn’t 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…
We’re here! It’s time for a second opinion – we HAVE to find a new doc. I don’t think the doc at Shriners will be able to heal Amy’s special leg. Hopefully this new doc can? Wouldn’t you figure? Insurance authorization is all messed up, so we spent a few Read more…