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Northernmum: In your face DDH: Taking first steps for the second time….

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.

BB: Post Spica….

 

Comments

  1. Sukh Pabial says

    July 4, 2012 at 7:12 pm

    Yay! That little girl has more fight in her than most of us will in our lifetime. Well done her 🙂

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:27 pm

      Thanks 😉

      Reply
  2. Rebecca says

    July 4, 2012 at 7:16 pm

    Oh this made me cry. How totally amazing and wonderful.

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:27 pm

      It’s awesome isn’t it xxx

      Reply
  3. vic morris says

    July 4, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    Yey x

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:28 pm

      Xxxxxx

      Reply
  4. Two of Everything says

    July 4, 2012 at 7:31 pm

    Beautiful, and totally fantastic! You made me cry!

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:29 pm

      Happy tears

      Reply
  5. HELEN says

    July 4, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    beautiful……I have to admit to shedding a few tears there, kids are just amazing aren’t they! x

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:31 pm

      Yes x

      Reply
  6. Raremum says

    July 4, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    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

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:31 pm

      Owen has super timing

      Reply
  7. Katie says

    July 4, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    That’s amazing news. Made me get a little teary x

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:32 pm

      I was obviously bawling like a baby x

      Reply
  8. Emma @mummymummymum says

    July 4, 2012 at 8:02 pm

    AMAZING!!!! Give BB a big hug from me and H. xx

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:33 pm

      Done x

      Reply
  9. Bibsey Mama says

    July 4, 2012 at 8:10 pm

    XXX brilliant. Crying obv.

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:34 pm

      For once I an happy to make people cry

      Reply
  10. Mary says

    July 4, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    Totally, utterly brilliant x

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:35 pm

      Thanks xxx

      Reply
  11. Maxine says

    July 4, 2012 at 8:34 pm

    Absolutely moving and wonderful and brilliant all at the same time xx

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:36 pm

      Great isn’t it x

      Reply
  12. Notmyyearoff says

    July 4, 2012 at 8:35 pm

    HURRAH!!!! She is fantastic!!

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:36 pm

      I know!

      Reply
  13. Monika aka mumonthebrink says

    July 4, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Just look at her walking! She’s not going stop now you realise, right? 🙂

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:37 pm

      No real speed yet! X

      Reply
  14. Steph says

    July 4, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    Fab fab fab! i love how your others are rooting fr her too. So moving. Sniff.

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:38 pm

      Ta x

      Reply
  15. Sarah ffelan says

    July 4, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    Wonderful! Made me cry too! X

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    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:39 pm

      Xxxx

      Reply
  16. Catherine Rodie Blagg says

    July 4, 2012 at 8:59 pm

    Beautiful. Blub!

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:41 pm

      Lots of blubbing x

      Reply
  17. Bessytweets says

    July 4, 2012 at 9:01 pm

    How brilliant is your beautiful daughter?! Such a strong spirit.

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:47 pm

      She is an inspiration x

      Reply
  18. Actually Mummy... says

    July 4, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    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…
    x

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    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:52 pm

      Molly adores her little sister x long pay it continue x

      Reply
  19. Blue Sky says

    July 4, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    I cried too xxx

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:54 pm

      Sorry!!! X

      Reply
  20. Claire, Cheshire mum says

    July 4, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    I have “happy tears” now the chasing begins! So happy for her & you xx

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:55 pm

      Thank you xxx

      Reply
  21. Molly says

    July 5, 2012 at 5:33 am

    Dammit lady, you’ve made me cry! Gorgeous girl, I love her!

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:56 pm

      That running dream for our girls gets one step closer

      Reply
  22. Merry says

    July 5, 2012 at 6:24 am

    Oh Jane! Me and Amelie cried 🙂

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:57 pm

      Good tears?

      Reply
  23. Sarahmumof3 says

    July 5, 2012 at 6:58 am

    yay!! well done BB she is a such a little star!!

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:58 pm

      She is that x

      Reply
  24. Lisa | Mama.ie says

    July 5, 2012 at 6:59 am

    Beautiful post! Well done BB!

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 9:00 pm

      *smiles*

      Reply
  25. Hollie Smith says

    July 5, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Bless her heart. That’s wonderful.

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      July 6, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      It is rather

      Reply
  26. Jen aka The Mad House says

    July 5, 2012 at 9:52 am

    This makes me happy

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      July 6, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      Me too Jen me too

      Reply
  27. kelly says

    July 5, 2012 at 11:29 am

    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

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      July 6, 2012 at 12:23 pm

      Sorry but good tears yes?

      Reply
  28. Chris at Thinly Spread says

    July 5, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    Yes, I am crying! That is bloody marvellous, I am so delighted for you all! xxx

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      July 6, 2012 at 12:21 pm

      Thanks Chris its wicked isn’t it

      Reply
  29. Iota says

    July 7, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    Yes, this is what blogging is all about. Moments like this.

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:48 pm

      Totally x

      Reply
  30. Multiple Mummy says

    July 8, 2012 at 8:02 am

    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

    Reply
    • jane says

      July 8, 2012 at 8:59 pm

      Good good x

      Reply
  31. Chelseamamma says

    July 8, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    YEY – you go little girl!!! So pleased x x

    Reply
    • northernmum says

      July 8, 2012 at 6:26 pm

      Fab isnt it!!!!!

      Reply

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    […] Northernmum makes the internet cry with happiness. Northernmum’s daughter was diagnosed with Developmental Dislocation (Dysplasia) of the Hip seven months ago. Since then, BB has had major surgery, a blood transfusion, epileptic seizures, three general anaesthetics, three spica casts and one broken leg. So why happiness? Go watch the video. […]

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  2. Walking | Circus Queen says:
    July 12, 2012 at 9:27 am

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