We were setting the stage for DD (Dear Daughter) in a Spica cast, with surgery just around the corner. This is it—the last weekend before...

We packed up the kids and the dog and headed north to my husband’s parents' house. We had so much fun spending time on the lake and...

We were given the option to see an Orthopedic Psychologist following the diagnosis. Frankly, I had no idea that there was a job solely...

We had about two months between the diagnosis and her surgery. While many aspects of the surgery's invasiveness remained unknown until...

The Diagnosis of Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip The day of the appointment had finally arrived. I felt a mix of nerves and hope,...

There were signs that pointed to hip dysplasia, and when I looked up the symptoms, she exhibited many of them. Uneven legs were just one...

Waiting for this appointment was excruciating. I tortured myself by scouring the internet every day, seizing every free moment. I delved...

I waited until an hour after the orthopedic doctor’s office opened the next day before calling again and leaving another voicemail....

Insights from Our Daughter's 12-Month Well-Check The following day was her 12-month well-check, but it happened to be one of the last...

It was a beautiful, warm spring Sunday. The sun was shining, and we spent a considerable amount of time outdoors that day. It was a week...