Kaitlyns 1st cast a success

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Hi all,

As you know, Kaity got her 1st cast yesterday morning at Chicago.

I didn't know it was possible to feel so many highs and lows of emotions, as I

did yesterday! Wow.

She went in happy as a clown and we waiting for what seemed like forever, and Dr

S finally came out to speak with us. When i saw him, I think I held my breath! I

really went in there thinking the worst (her Curve would be a ton bigger & maybe

she wouldn't get good correction)

But he said it went very well, and he was pleased. He said that her curve was

now at 50degs. (which I thought was amazing, seeing as it has been 3 months

since her last xray, and then it was 40degs so only 10 degs in 3 months!)

Then, he said that he got her under 10* and nearly straight!!! I just started

balling lol I couldn't believe it!

I'm still shocked! So this is good for a first cast right? Can you tell how

many she will have, with such good news from the first?

She was very upset when I went back to see her in recovery, verrry cranky.

I was shocked to feel how much heavier she was. I pictured the cast being

lighter and not so bulky.

I guess I will get some muscles out of the deal. The ride home was ok, she went

from sleeping to crying. She cried so hard at one point that she puked.

Luckily nothing got through to the cast!

She slept all night in her own bed, propted up with pillows. Another shocker, I

thought she'd be up all night.

Well I need to get back to my Missy.

I'm sure I will have cast questions soon

Wanted to share,

- mommy to Kaitlyn (14months)

50* out of cast and under 10* and nearly straight in 1st cast!