Saturday, July 23, 2011

New SWASH brace

Eve's Swash (sitting, walking, and standing hip orthosis) brace came yesterday.  She loves it and it definitely helps keep her from scissoring her legs.  But, man, it kills our backs to help her walk with it.  We bought a rolling stool, but it doesn't seem to work because the legs of the stool trip up her feet.  We'll have to figure out a better solution.  I think it's important to use though because lately, her hips seem to be bothering her.  When we lay her on her stomach on the ground, her knees sometimes turn in (and touch) and her butt raises up and she whimpers in pain.  She can't seem to maneuver out of it. 
Here's a closeup of the brace.  The rods need to be trimmed, but they keep her legs out.



All else is well.  I'm scheduled for my c-section on Tuesday morning.  I'm doing well, but very ready to not be pregnant anymore. 

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