Place where Mum's can find info, give and receive help and advice to other Mum's in a similar situation.
After diagnosis we were referred to the fracture clinic who explained that due to my daughters age she would need 2 operations. One to put the ball of the joint where it should...
Last update on 03/01/2011 by Margaret-Ann
My little one's Operation date has come through a few days ago. The hospital has given us 8 days notice and the operation is due to take place on Thursday 14th October. We...
Last update on 02/15/2011 by Margaret-Ann
Just had the appontment date in to get my LO's cast off. It's only been 5 months all in but it feels like a life time, I can barley remember my LO being without a cast. Despite...
Last update on 02/05/2011 by Maureen
This is the last cast stage of my LO's ordeal (I say ordeal it has thankfully been not as bad as I initially thought). We are off to hospital tomorrow morning for a cast change....
Last update on 01/03/2011 by Margaret-Ann
Two days after the operation we are now home, so far we have been fine. Playing, eating and sleeping have been successful. Although we have had to buy extra pillows to prop up...
Last update on 01/01/2011 by Margaret-Ann
During the time my LO has in her Spica cast she has lived mostly in dresses and tights. We had to buy tights and dresses 1 or 2 sizes bigger than normal for her age but have...
Last update on 12/31/2010 by Margaret-Ann
Welcome, I have set this up to offer help and support to other mum's (and dad's) who are going through the same as what I am. I have only found out that my 15 month old...
Last update on 12/30/2010 by Maureen
After the second operation we were let out the following day. My LO has responded so much better than last time. In fact you wouldn't know to look at her that she has even had...
Last update on 11/17/2010 by Margaret-Ann
My little ones next operation is scheduled for 16th november (tomorrow). Feeling a little better about this one since we know what to expect (refer to earlier posts). The...
Last update on 11/15/2010 by Margaret-Ann
The best way to get a cuddle of your little one is to sit at the edge of a chair with your LO on your knee. one leg at each side of your leg. The hospital that we attended...
Last update on 10/16/2010 by Margaret-Ann
Nappy changing was no where near as bad as i had expected, Nurses were keen to show us the best ways to change a nappy and gave plenty of hints and tips. The way that has...
Last update on 10/16/2010 by Margaret-Ann
The day of the operation has been and went. My daughter was operated on, on Thursday morning at aprox 9.30. We arrived on the ward where details were checked and "magic"...
Last update on 10/16/2010 by Margaret-Ann
Causes The hip is a ball and socket joint. The ball, called the femoral head, forms the top part of the thigh bone (femur) and the socket (acetabulum) forms in the pelvis....
Last update on 09/09/2010 by Margaret-Ann
I first noticed that there was something wrong with my daughter when she was about 1. She was cruising round the furniture with one foot flat on the ground and one foot on...
Last update on 09/09/2010 by Margaret-Ann
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