On September 20th Maddi, mom and I packed up and travelled to Saskatoon. Maddi had an appointment to get brand new AFOs made for her feet. For anyone curious, AFO stands for Ankle Foot Orthotic. They are little braces that hold her feet in a neutral position. Due to some muscle tightness, her little feet want to turn in so this helps keep her feet where they should be! From what I understand, as she grows she will likely always need a pair of AFOs to help her walk. Her little feet are paralyzed from the ankle down, although she has been having some movement in her right foot which is very exciting. We can't wait until she is older and can tell us whether she has any feeling in her feet!
For now, she wears her AFOs for a few hours each day. We take them off when she sleeps and for some tummy time but otherwise we try and keep them on her as much as possible.
Maddi has always been pretty adaptable, no matter what situation you put her in, or where you take her, she is happy! So it really should have come as no surprise that getting casted was no big deal. She sat so still for her Orthotist Grant, and smiled her super sweet smile:)
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