I have been bad at posting because things were hectic. The local doctor was less than please that we started casting and didn't use his wait and see plan. I said my piece which was that two other doctors agreed that her scoliosis is progressive. We got the cast off and they even gave it to us to take home. I need to take some pictures. The first day was a little rough because E wasn't sure what to do out of the cast. She is very strong in some ways because of the cast but we think she got lazy in other ways. For instance it would seem she enjoyed resting on her cast while she was sitting. She did not revert back to crawling during this break. Not sure if this is normal. Her skin looked amazingly clear. The one tip I would give parents is not to dress their kids in any black for cast removal. Her skin was all flaky and all over her black pants.
I need to post pictures but I can say E's back is amazing. You can't see the hump through her clothes anymore. E's pedi even noted how much better it has gotten. She was amazed by the progress. This just goes to show early intervention is the key!
Other than that the week has been a whirlwind of school, moms group party, gymnastics, swimming, and pre op check up. Today we have a light day of going to claytime to get Big Sis's christmas gifts for the grandparents.
I am nervous because snow and rain is on the forecast for both days flying. Also strep and all kinds of nice things are going around at school. A fever would mean a canceled surgery.
I have a lot to consider. After this cast we may switch to Boston. It would save time, money and sanity. I just have to consider whether I trust them.
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