Annaliese’s 87th Day (June 21, 2010) – Ultrasound Time

Today Annaliese had to go for an Ultrasound at CHKD. Recently we noticed that Annaliese’s hip has been popping a lot. When she nurses and one leg in particular is up in the air it will pop in and out. We also notice it during a diaper change. Annaliese does not cry when this happens which is a good thing but it just sounds aweful. Since Annaliese had a history at birth of a “crunchy hip” we called the doctor and she had us come in. When we went in she checked Annaliese’s hip and sure enough it popped for her too. So she decided that we should go for an ultrasound just to make sure that her hips were growing properly. We brought along Annaliese’s bear security blanket for support! We also brought Aunt Loretta with us. She helped keep Annaliese entertained on the table as I held her. It did not hurt her at all and she just laid very well the entire time. The appointment was very quick. Before we could even get home Dr. Wick had already called on our answering machine and told us that the ultrasound was normal at that there was absolutely nothing wrong with the way Annaliese’s hips were growing at this time. We were so relieved!