http://hipkid.zoomshare.com/2.shtml Hip Kid!: *News*... Wed, 13 May 2009 03:02:44 -0500 http://hipkid.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/5c31354ea35cf558822f3e463089e9c5_4a0a7e97.writeback Wed, 13 May 2009 03:02:31 -0500 Hi everyone :-) A little update... Maia is still being seen yearly as she has developed Avascular Necrosis, and seems also to have a very slight leg length discrepancy now. We can't know what the future holds in store for her just yet, so it case of waiting and seeing how her skeleton matures as time goes on. A big thank you as ever for all the support and emails we receive, I'm so thrilled the site has helped so many of you, it really makes it worthwhile to know. Take care everyone, Tracy, Rob, Maia & Cadence. x x http://hipkid.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/ea719e226bb49ea667becaddb8ee93e3_49463bd2.writeback Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:13:22 -0600 Its been a while since I've updated the site, there has been a lot of emails lately, I'm not sure if this is good or bad! Bad that so many more babies are going through it but good that it at least is being picked up more easily... A few of you have asked if Cadence has hip complications too, and thankfully, no, she has been given the all clear after several checks. Maia has yearly appointments now to check on her development as she has got Avascular Necrosis. I hope you're all well and wish everyone a very merry christmas and a happy new year! Love from Tracy, Rob, Maia & Cadence. x x x http://hipkid.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/d61abb79bbc0a329cbc04dff8a177553_457c6ec9.writeback Sun, 10 Dec 2006 14:32:09 -0600 Just to announce the birth of our second baby girl. :o) Cadence Jude Rowan Charlton was born via ceasarean on November 1st 2006, weighing a healthy 7lb 1oz. Thankyou for all your well wishes and I promise to catch up on emails shortly :o) http://hipkid.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/3eb8fc1f3d675c99fac14bc1cff1e727_44900854.writeback Wed, 14 Jun 2006 08:00:04 -0500 I would just like to let everyone know that there is a new photo in the Pics section of a hipkid in a Pavlik Harness. Hipkid Joshua went into his Pavlik Harness at just 10 weeks old, he tolerated it remarkably well, and as you'll see on the photo is a very happy baby indeed. He spent just 7 weeks in his Harness and at the next hip check was given the all clear which just shows if you get them on early enough they DO work :o) Joshua's Mum Lucy has also kindly offered to answer any questions regarding the Pavlik that anyone may have, so please, as always, do not hesitate to contact us and we'll pass your queries onto Lucy who may be able to help :o) Take care everyone :o) Tracy, Rob, Maia and the bump. xxxxx http://hipkid.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/9086152bdf041220e3ddb339ed0ca400_446e181f.writeback Fri, 19 May 2006 14:10:23 -0500 Can I just ask that people only post 'real and relevant' comments in response to the News section, a few eroneous additions have been made lately in the form of links and attempts at ad's and pictures. I have attempted to contact the offending poster but to no avail (incorrect realm). Please refrain from commenting unless in relation to the site. Thanks. :o) http://hipkid.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/6843411e1785afe35994829ec6b2e5ee_4433789c.writeback Wed, 05 Apr 2006 02:58:20 -0500 Hello everyone :o) Again it has been a while since any updates have been posted, I am so pleased with how busy the site has been, and I hope all the people that have contacted us are doing well with their hip-kids. We have some news for everyone, Maia's appointment in february went wonderfully and her hips feel fine, she has another check up in August where Xrays will be taken to check everything is OK and her bones are beginning to ossify, as we are still concerned she may develop Avascular Necrosis from being in the Cast & Brace for so long. Maia took her very first steps on Saturday 25th March (she managed 3 steps without falling on her bum and we cheered), she is now toddling around fairly confidently and it is amazing to watch. Rob and I are getting married in May and have also found we are expecting our second child in November. We have had a very difficult two years with Maia's treatment and also having miscarriages, it is nice to have something to look forward to and some wonderful news to share. Take care everyone and as ever please keep the questions coming. Tracy, Rob, Maia & the bump. :o) http://hipkid.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/b204df9d7df3fab10715328b801457e4_438f44b3.writeback Thu, 01 Dec 2005 12:45:07 -0600 Its been a while since I have updated the site, so much has happened! Maia is commando crawling, and is standing (with support), she also has 2 teeth now. We are hoping for some steps before Christmas, as she is becoming steadier and steadier on her feet. Her legs seem to be gaining strength, and it is lovely to have a contraption-free child. The time has gona so fast since her brace was removed at the beginning of november, her next check up is in February and we're hoping things will continue to be positive. Thanks for everyones support and as ever if anyone has questions do not hesitate to contact us. Best Wishes, Tracy, Rob & Maia. x x http://hipkid.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/b1754f252ccb3c2a80fab61840e3a678_434966b6.writeback Sun, 09 Oct 2005 13:51:34 -0500 We have quite a few updates to report: On September 15th, Maia began rolling over again, with and without the brace on. This has been a huge achievement, as the brace she is now in is quite wide, and she really heaves herself over. It is her way of getting around, and it is quite the norm now for her to roll from room to room! On September 23rd, Maia beared her own weight and stood up with a little help for a few seconds. This has gradually progressed to become a lot more frequent, although the length of time has remained the same. She is getting lots stronger though, and we hope for more standing action soon! Maia turned 1 on October 7th, and had a little party the following day for all her friends and relatives, she was amazingly behaved throughout, and even had her face painted. The past few nights she has woken up in what seemed to be pain, and we were concerned as to what the cause was. However, this morning when we were giving her breakfast, we spied that her very first tooth has made an appearance, and that has been the reason for the night-waking. So 2 days after her 1st birthday she has her first tooth. Now we are just waiting for her next Hip-check at the hospital on November 1st, where we are hoping to get the all-clear to remove her brace for good. We will keep you all informed, take care everyone and best wishes, Tracy, Rob & Maia. x http://hipkid.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/d059534f652f733865df06356927a4d5_4322c32a.writeback Sat, 10 Sep 2005 06:27:38 -0500 Hi everyone, just to let people know that as of today there have been A LOT of new links added (my fingers are sore from typing :oD ). I have checked them all and they seem fine, but please let me know if you encounter any problems when using them. Also, I have received so much good feedback from people lately regarding this site, and I'm really happy that everyone has found something useful on here. I have also had a couple of suggestions from Mums of other Hip Kids, both from UK and USA. I have since updated the Traction information, and added a passage about HD coupled with Cerebral Palsy in infants. If anyone else out there has any information they think would be useful, please do not hesitate to contact me. Take care everyone, Tracy, Rob & Maia. ps- nobody has posted any messages yet, I'm unsure as to whether this is because I'm being emailed, or whther there is a problem with the 'post message' area? Again, if any problems are encountered please let us know so we can solve them a.s.a.p. Thanks. ;o) http://hipkid.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/b90d7f2ccf5f803fb5e4ff9e417946e2_431f36b8.writeback Wed, 07 Sep 2005 13:51:36 -0500 We went to the hospital yesterday for Maia's hip check. The doc says things are progressing nicely, and he'll see her again in 8 weeks, when hopefully the brace can be removed. Counting the days... Fingers crossed! Tracy, Rob & Maia. ;o)