It has been over a week now since Miss A got her new orthotics. They are pink, a little higher on her leg and have hinges. When she put them on for the first time she was like a noodle. She was swaying front to back and was just trying to keep her legs steady. She reminded me of those blow up people that businesses use to advertise...the one's where the air blows from below and they dance all over. It didn't take her long to adjust and do great in them. She now has to use so many muscles, weak muscles that she never had to use before. These braces make her walk like a normal 2 year old. She adjusted so fast and I am so proud of her. Within the last week she has become a different kid. She now walks off the patio without hesitation and keeps on going. This is a step that you and I wouldn't even notice probably. It is/was just enough for her to have to step down. She now is speeding up her walking pace and at times tries to run :) So adorable. One day we were walking into school therapy and we passed her occupational therapist and her friend and waved and said hi. Later on during Avery's session Pat(the OT) said that her friend asked her..what are you seeing her for..she looks perfect! HAPPY MOMMY! Of course she is perfect in my eyes but to have a perfect stranger say it makes my heart skip a beat. Avery is one special little girl!
So with new orthotics comes new shoes. PAIN IN THE BUTTTTT!!!!! Big time. The braces are big and bulky and shoes are not made to accommodate them. We spent over an hour the day we got them, at For Feets Sake in Milford trying on shoes. BTW they were great with us! Super patient, helpful and they give us 10% off every time! That will make me go back. It makes the price of the shoes so worth it! And I LOVE supporting local businesses if we can. It made for a really long afternoon. A 2 yr old and a 4 yr old at lunch time and nap time...holy smokes! But we had to have something to get us through. Bottom line is we found a pair of tennis shoes that are perfect! We also found some closed toed sandals that we are getting the Velcro adjusted on so they will fit better. I am in the market for one or two more pairs then she will be set!! WE ARE SO FORTUNATE: to have Avery, that I can stay home and take care of my girls, that Wade is employed by an amazing company and has great insurance, we have amazing friends and family and the list goes on and on and on!
P.S. food for thought..kinda,....be thankful that you and/or your kids can go to the store and buy normal shoes at normal prices that look normal. I now know how difficult it can be just to find one pair that will work :)
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