Day five of Chase's AFOs tell us that this was the right decision for us. After much deliberation and praying, we decided to get Chase braces for his legs a few months ago. Knowing that the cost would be too much and that he needed to find an Orthopedic doctor with CMT experience, we seeked the help of Shriner's Hospital. A month ago they fitted him for braces. This past Monday we picked them up.
Day five of Chase's AFOs tell us that this was the right decision for us. After much deliberation and praying, we decided to get Chase braces for his legs a few months ago. Knowing that the cost would be too much and that he needed to find an Orthopedic doctor with CMT experience, we seaked out the help of Shriner's Hospital. A month ago they fitted him for braces. This past Monday we picked them up.
At first I was unsure how well he would be able to walk since his ankles would be stationary. When he tried to walk previously, her walked on the sides of his feet anyway and didn't use his ankles So, this was only an improvement for him.
He took to the braces very well. I haven't had to beg him to put them on and he hasn't asked to take them off. They seem to rather comfortable for him.
You can see the look of FREEDOM in his eyes as he is walking around. He is getting more and more courageous with where and when he walks. Let me be the first to tell you that now I remember why you never let a toddler out of a shopping cart until you are done shopping. I had forgotten that.Tim and I couldn't be more proud and happy with his progress this week. The AFOs were just the ticket that he needed to help him progress.
His sweetheart Hope is coming this weekend to help celebrate his second birthday. I am sure that she will teach him many things while she is here. I may have to invest in one of those harnesses with a cute monkey on it. LOL
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