Avery's Curvy Road

We are down to the final week of cast #4, and I can’t even begin to describe just how happy and relieved we are. I wish I could say that things got better, but they did not. This cast is officially going in the books as being the WORST so far. At this point, I don’t even care if Avery has to continue casting or transition to a brace. The only thing that matters to me is getting him out of the one he is in now. Within these last few weeks the cast caused sores on his hips that were so bad he now cries every time I have to change his diaper. I don’t even want to think about how bad the bruises are underneath on the areas we can’t see, which I think is also causing him to hate diaper changes right now. It just breaks my heart. Thankfully, I met some wonderful parents in the scoliosis group who were so kind and sent us some extra padding and medicated creams to help heal the sores. They have not completely healed, but they definitely look so much better. So, if you are one of those par...

For those of you who did not know this... the month of June is Scoliosis Awareness Month!! Make sure to wear green to show your support for all of our scoliosis superheroes! Last month marked one year since Avery was diagnosed with infantile scoliosis. It has been quite a journey, so far. A bumpy journey at times, but we always manage to pull through. This first year has taught me a lot about myself as a mother, and it has taught me a lot about my son, his personality, his weaknesses, and his strengths. We have developed a bond like no other that I know of, and it is a bond that I hope will last all of our lifetime together. He is my best friend, my sidekick, my hero...my little warrior.  We are now in the fourth week of cast 4. This cast has not been fun at all...not that the other three were, but this one especially has been the worst. It's tight on his hips and waist, mostly at night after he's been eating and drinking all day because his belly is all bloated...