We had our first trip to Texas Children's Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 18th, 2008. As some of you know, Aubrey was born with bilateral club feet. This occurs in about 1 out of 1,000 births and is fairly common. In fact several famous athletes had it also including Troy Aikman, Mia Hamm and Krisit Yamaguchi. We visited with Autumn, the PA, who runs the club foot clinic and got Aubrey's first set of casts yesterday. It was all very overwhelming for the family but we are trying to remember that after six months of casts and braces, Aubrey should be able to meet all his development gross motor milestones just like other kids. Our next appointment is next Tuesday and this continues for about 6-8 weeks. Each week they stretch the foot and put it in a more appropriate position. The morning of the appointment we get to take the cast off and prepare for a new cast that afternoon. Although, I think Aubrey's feet were just as cute and perfect as can be, I know that if we want him to be the next quarterback for the Texas Longhorns - Hook 'em Horns, this is the path that is set for us for the next several months. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we begin this journey. I will continue to update his progress and I know he will do great!! He's a strong little man already!!Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Our 1st Trip to Texas Children's Hospital
We had our first trip to Texas Children's Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 18th, 2008. As some of you know, Aubrey was born with bilateral club feet. This occurs in about 1 out of 1,000 births and is fairly common. In fact several famous athletes had it also including Troy Aikman, Mia Hamm and Krisit Yamaguchi. We visited with Autumn, the PA, who runs the club foot clinic and got Aubrey's first set of casts yesterday. It was all very overwhelming for the family but we are trying to remember that after six months of casts and braces, Aubrey should be able to meet all his development gross motor milestones just like other kids. Our next appointment is next Tuesday and this continues for about 6-8 weeks. Each week they stretch the foot and put it in a more appropriate position. The morning of the appointment we get to take the cast off and prepare for a new cast that afternoon. Although, I think Aubrey's feet were just as cute and perfect as can be, I know that if we want him to be the next quarterback for the Texas Longhorns - Hook 'em Horns, this is the path that is set for us for the next several months. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we begin this journey. I will continue to update his progress and I know he will do great!! He's a strong little man already!!
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OMG! We are thinking and praying for this time to pass quickly for y'all. He is still too CUTE!! Good Luck!
Poor little guy! We will definitely keep him (and of course you and Jody) in our thoughts and prayers. In a few years from now you will look back and think "it wasn't so bad" as he is running around the yard playing and throwing a football....wearing an Aggie shirt! HA! Just kidding! I do have some Landon has outgrown if you want them! :)
I will be praying for you all. I know it must be hard to see your little boy in casts...we had to take Brea to the hospital when she was just 10 days old. It broke our hearts to see them stick her foot over and over again to put the IV in. The good news is that there is a solution that he will not even remember! Hang in there!
Awww. Precious Aubrey. The hubby & I will keep on prayer for you all. I know this has been difficult for you guys, but it will turn out great! Please let us know if you need anything.
xxxooo ~ the sis-in-law
Oh my, sweet baby! He looks so serene in the picture, but I'm sure it was tough! Thinking of you all...let me know if you need anything!
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