Specialist Appointment

Raina had her first appointment with Dr. Dzuz, our orthopedic specialist, yesterday.  After 3 1/2 hours we were finally on our way home with the first of a series of casts on Raina's leg.  This cast will be changed every week for the next 6-8 weeks.  The night before our next appointment we will soak the cast in water and remove it in preparation for the next cast.  Slowly the club foot will be straightened.  After the casting is done, the doctor will do an assessment to see if surgery is required.  In approximately 80% of cases a minor  surgery is required, followed by wearing a brace at night. 

Raina was a real trooper, crying only when males were touching her.  It took less than 5 minutes for her to figure out how to crawl with the cast in place.  She had a fairly good night and is as cheerful as ever!  She is somewhat fascinated by the cast...rather cute to watch.

 It saddens me to know that all the cute jeans I bought will most likely be too small by the time Raina has finished the series of castings.  They looked so darn cute on her...wish I had taken more pictures!  We will have to settle for wearing sweat pants or stretching tights or leggings over the cast. 

Of course the kids all had to sign their names on the cast, even though it will be removed on Sunday.