Gracie's Trip To Vanderbilt Children's Hospital

I thought I would write a note explaining what is going on with Gracie and WHY she was sent to Vanderbilt today. At her 4 month check up Dr. Kelly noticed a clicking in her right hip. After an ultrasound it was determined that she had Right Hip Dysplasia (hip was popping in and out of socket). So today we went down to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital and really loved the doctors who are treating Gracie. At this time they have placed her in a harness that will ultimately help her leg heal correctly. We have to go back once a week for 6-8 weeks so they can do an ultrasound to see how her leg is be corrected and to see the doctor for any adjustments. After that time period if that doesn't correct the problem then they will put her in a leg cast and then if that doesn't help she will have to have surgery. As of now she seems to be handling it well but it is bothering her a bit. She doesn't like the restriction. Daddy is doing good...Mommy on the other hand is not taking it too well to see her baby in that type of situation. BUT I keep telling myself it could be worse and thank GOD that they caught it early. I am just going to have to figure out the best way to dress her (or even if I can)...I am posting a picture of what she looks like in the harness so everyone can be aware of what it looks like if they see us in person. As we were leaving the hospital we got a lot of stares which made me a little upset....I am very thankful for all the thoughts and prayers for Gracie and please keep praying that this harness will fix her problem. Love you all!