I don't know.
We don't think so far. For us, it's one step at a time. Literally.
Does it matter if she does or doesn't? Actually, not really.
What matters is if it makes her happy. And boy, does standing make her happy. Taking a few shaky steps forward, also makes her happy.
Because it does, I'm gonna do what it takes to help her along.
First, we have to get Vera to stand on her own. And our little friend has always loved to stand.
From us supporting her at the armpits, she can now do it with us holding just her hands. It is the one activity that brings her much joy in her waking hours.
She enjoys shifting her weight around and seems particularly proud of herself when she tries to be more upright.
We don't think so far. For us, it's one step at a time. Literally.
Does it matter if she does or doesn't? Actually, not really.
What matters is if it makes her happy. And boy, does standing make her happy. Taking a few shaky steps forward, also makes her happy.
Because it does, I'm gonna do what it takes to help her along.
First, we have to get Vera to stand on her own. And our little friend has always loved to stand.
From us supporting her at the armpits, she can now do it with us holding just her hands. It is the one activity that brings her much joy in her waking hours.
She enjoys shifting her weight around and seems particularly proud of herself when she tries to be more upright.
Rocker bottom feetThis malformation result in the uneven distribution of weight, and thus causes inner pronation when she stands. But because the little girl enjoys standing so much (and we love to let her stand) the inner bone of her feet has started to protrude (pix below) to bear her weight.
Protruding bone
Her feet are a really strange shape as well. Longer that usual for her age.
To prevent her feet from continuing to develop in an abnormal manner, we have to get an AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthosis) custom made for her. This is something she will wear that moulds to her feet and is intended to control position and motion of the ankle, compensate for weakness, or correct deformities.
We are currently waiting for something like this to be brought in to the Singapore Foot Care & Limb Design Centre from the US, so that it can be custom fitted for young children like Vera.
It is made of softer plastic by Cascade Dafo, unlike the standard AFOs which are made of a harder, stiffer material.
We hope to get it done soon, so we can give Vera all the support she needs to begin standing on her own two feet.
To prevent her feet from continuing to develop in an abnormal manner, we have to get an AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthosis) custom made for her. This is something she will wear that moulds to her feet and is intended to control position and motion of the ankle, compensate for weakness, or correct deformities.
We are currently waiting for something like this to be brought in to the Singapore Foot Care & Limb Design Centre from the US, so that it can be custom fitted for young children like Vera.
It is made of softer plastic by Cascade Dafo, unlike the standard AFOs which are made of a harder, stiffer material.
We hope to get it done soon, so we can give Vera all the support she needs to begin standing on her own two feet.
5 comments:
Hello, the cascade brace that you have pictured is "off the shelf". They have a fitting chart you can print out to measure her feet. Then you can order the height, color(blue or pink!) that you want. The only reason that you need an orthotist is so that they can bill insurance. I'm not sure about cascade shipping to you, but if for some bizarre reason they will not, I can ship them. (I am a pediatric PT, I do the casts for custom cascades, so I know all about them. ) please let me know if you want to ask me anything, or if I can help in any way. )
hey Vera! standing well! getting strong! I like! :-) hugs and missing you all!
B & Val
YES!!! I can really see that smile on Vera's face - she's so proud! I do think being able to stand is a major milestone for any kid - they like that sense of independence. Way to go little Vera! Yin May, you're a wonderful mummy. Patient, yet firm in how you encourage her to stand "straight up". :-) Kay
btw, thanks for putting up more videos :) Love watching the little ones in action. Kay
I miss hearing you sing!
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