So, life is still carrying on with our normal. Monkey has now almost been in the harness longer than she hasn't been in the harness. That seems very strange to me. I'm so used to the harness now, it's second nature. While I look forward (and so want!) my little girl out of this damn contraption, her jelliness will probably come as a shock to me once she is out of it. The harness almost provides a "carrying strap" and adds some rigidity to what I believe may actually be a baby that is half octopus.
On Tuesday of this week, we head back to Nationwide Children's for an ultrasound and an ortho check up. Our last appointment was almost five weeks ago, so we are hoping to see some real progress. At our last appointment, her right hip was already in the normal range with a measurement of 60 (not sure if that's degrees or percent - I think percent?) Anyway, 60 is the magic number. Her left hip was at 47 five weeks ago. The ortho said we can expect an average change of 8 per month. If Monkey fits the average, we should hopefully see a number of 57. That would hopefully mean only about another 2-3 weeks in the harness full time before we can start weaning out.
While I am terribly nervous about the appointment, I am also filled with a high level of hope. As i sit and feed her every day, I rest my right hand under her left hip and try to spill every bit of good energy into her. It may be silly, but I just try to will any healing feelings I have into that little bundle of awesome.
She is just so amazing, and I would love to be able to give her a big hug without clunky fabric in between us. And what I would give to kiss those little feet!!! If you have any good vibes to share, please send them our way!!!
