At her 2 month pediatrician appointment Nora was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and we were sent to a pediatric orthopedist to get outfitted with this baby. It's a Pavlik harness used to position her legs so that the femur sits correctly in the hip socket. If we're lucky this harness will fix the problem in 8-12 weeks.
I hate this thing. Nora doesn't seem much affected by it, but it breaks my heart to see her in it. It would break my heart more to see her in a Spica cast, which could be a possibility if this harness doesn't do the trick. We've got our fingers and toes all crossed that the harness will correct the issue and she'll be able to wear pants in a few weeks.
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