BB was diagnosed with DDH on the 23rd of December, almost seven months ago. I remember speaking to my brother on Boxing Day and suddenly my coping facade cracked without warning as I looked at my toddling limping daughter and blurted out ‘how will I cope when she is in cast’ and then sobbed helplessly in his arms.
Seven months later it is hard to believe the journey BB has travelled; major surgery followed by a blood transfusion and epileptic seizures. Three general anaesthetics, three spica cast’s and then finally one broken leg.
Nine and a half weeks ago BB shed her spica shell, six and a half weeks ago she was cut out of her leg cast and then the waiting began.
The desire to see her walk has all but consumed me, I won’t lie and say it has been easy seeing other little girls and boys her age running around playing. The desire to see her walk has kept me awake at night, been the best of my dreams and the alternative has been the worse of my nightmares.
She’s my baby, and I am finally ready for her to be a big girl.
Then tonight…
Tonight my big girl took my heart, squeezed it in her tiny hands and made all my dreams come true.
This is why I blog, to never forget the most important moments in my families life…
May I present my twenty six month old daughter taking her first steps for the second time.
Yay! That little girl has more fight in her than most of us will in our lifetime. Well done her
Thanks
Oh this made me cry. How totally amazing and wonderful.
It’s awesome isn’t it xxx
Yey x
Xxxxxx
Beautiful, and totally fantastic! You made me cry!
Happy tears
beautiful……I have to admit to shedding a few tears there, kids are just amazing aren’t they! x
Yes x
Brilliant, go Libs, she is a little cracker, ( typing this through a teary blur though) I could hear you in the video then Owen asking you why you were crying finished me off. Lots and lots of love. X x x
Owen has super timing
That’s amazing news. Made me get a little teary x
I was obviously bawling like a baby x
AMAZING!!!! Give BB a big hug from me and H. xx
Done x
XXX brilliant. Crying obv.
For once I an happy to make people cry
Totally, utterly brilliant x
Thanks xxx
Absolutely moving and wonderful and brilliant all at the same time xx
Great isn’t it x
HURRAH!!!! She is fantastic!!
I know!
Just look at her walking! She’s not going stop now you realise, right?
No real speed yet! X
Fab fab fab! i love how your others are rooting fr her too. So moving. Sniff.
Ta x
Wonderful! Made me cry too! X
Xxxx
Beautiful. Blub!
Lots of blubbing x
How brilliant is your beautiful daughter?! Such a strong spirit.
She is an inspiration x
It is fabulous, but do you know what I thought was most adorable? Twin girl and the look on her face and the cuddle she gave her sister. After the post you wrote last week…
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Molly adores her little sister x long pay it continue x
I cried too xxx
Sorry!!! X
I have “happy tears” now the chasing begins! So happy for her & you xx
Thank you xxx
Dammit lady, you’ve made me cry! Gorgeous girl, I love her!
That running dream for our girls gets one step closer
Oh Jane! Me and Amelie cried
Good tears?
yay!! well done BB she is a such a little star!!
She is that x
Beautiful post! Well done BB!
*smiles*
Bless her heart. That’s wonderful.
It is rather
This makes me happy
Me too Jen me too
You have made me cry again!
Did make me laugh, m y 5 year old often says ‘why are you crying’ when I am crying happy tears haha x
Sorry but good tears yes?
Yes, I am crying! That is bloody marvellous, I am so delighted for you all! xxx
Thanks Chris its wicked isn’t it
Yes, this is what blogging is all about. Moments like this.
Totally x
My heart just melted for you all and I am now crying! (I am such a wos-I never would have coped with all you have!). Amazing. Brave girl and brave Mummy. Awesome video!
Loved it. xx
Good good x
YEY – you go little girl!!! So pleased x x
Fab isnt it!!!!!