Orthotics
Making Brace #8
So here we go again! This is Carly, Amy’s new orthotist. (5th time is a charm!) Within 2 minutes, we knew she was a better fit. After looking at the last two braces, she decided it was best to remake Read more…
Life with CPT
Presenting to UCSF Medical Students
My fortune today, I laughed when I saw it. ❤️ Today we got to take part in a class for medical students studying anatomy. Today’s topic was bone growth and bone abnormalities. That’s where I come in. Amy’s Daddy and I Read more…
Life with CPT
First Bath in 3 Months
Amy had her 1st bath today. She wanted NO PART of it. She fought all the way to the tub, holding her leg out of the water. “I want it dry!” But eventually she got tired and her leg sank Read more…
Orthopedics
Post-op #4
10 weeks 5 days Post-op McFarland Bypass (done 2/21/2018) We tried to distract Amy with headphones and an iPad. Total fail. There was screaming. ? But, this new cast-guy is a wizard. Never have I seen anyone whip off a cast so Read more…
Orthotics
Brace #7
The alternate title of this post could be “The Moronic Orthotist Who Obviously Hates My Baby” *sigh* Anyways… Today we got brace #7! I was surprised to see we had (yet another!) new brace design- since I was ridiculously specific Read more…
Orthopedics
Post-op #3
8 weeks post-op (McFarland Bypass done 2/21/2018) Cast came off with minimal issues, as he just cut it off with scissors. However Amy was very distressed about him (and others) touching her special leg. It is SUPER sensitive. ? Here is Read more…
Orthotics
Making Brace #7
Amy had her cast removed today. It was extra traumatic because not only did they cut the cast off (which is always horrible) but he didn’t take a break halfway though. I’ve never seen anyone not take a break think Read more…
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Climb Baby, Climb!
At 4 weeks and 3 days post-op, and only 3 days in her walking cast, she’s determined to play!
Orthotics
Attempting to Fix the Brace
Hanging out at Hanger while attempting to get her brace fixed. Looks like we’re going to try and just cut it back the foot portion, and hope for the best.
