Growing again

Sophie had an appointment to get new AFO's (ankle foot orthotics) this week because she had grown out of her old ones.  We don't use them alot because I am really bad at remembering to put her in her standing frame.  They get used at her treatment program in the child life room and she tolerates the stander ok for them.  Sophie's hypotonia causes her ankles to collapse when she is bearing any weight.  So the AFO's keep her foot and ankle supported so that she can stand safely and comfortably in her stander.

Sophie did really well while the orthotist did the casting, there was some laughing which meant that it was uncomfortable for her, but she was so curious about what was going on that she got through the whole process by being a bit distracted.

These new AFO's are Sophie's 3rd pair and I was shocked by how much she has grown. No wonder we couldn't wedge her feet in them anymore.  This photo shows just how much bigger the new pair will be!

As it turns out Sophie's orthotist is going on a mission trip in October to Jamaica where they have held a few clinics in the past.  So we donated Sophie's AFO's for another child to use who would not have this equipment otherwise.  They change the straps and and padding and remold them as much as they can to fit the child who is the best match.  I hope another little girl or boy will get lots of use out of them!

If anyone that is in my city has a pair you would like to donate just let me know.  They also take shoes on this trip because children in Jamaica cannot attend school unless they have shoes and lots of children there don't have any.  One more reason to realize that we are so lucky and blessed.