Mia,Iowa City

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Hi Mia,

I am in Iowa City. I haven't posted since we've been here since my

hands are full. I am by myself with Livi and Ava. I have been here

two weeks so far. Staying at RMH. They are great here. It does feel

like a home away from home. Ava has seen Dr. Ponseti 3x's so far. We

are hoping to be leaving the end of next week. He diagnosed her with

bilat Atypical club feet. you were right on the money when you

said it was an experience. Wow..I don't think I ever met a Doctor so

kind, patient,humble and very intrested in what the parents have to

say. I believe he is truly blessed. The good news is that her feet

are looking great! The off news (don't want to say bad) is that her

first tenotomy was done incorrectly and because they cut her and then

stitched there is to much scar tissue to do the tenotomy right now.

He is hoping that with just proper castings her will be able to

stretch her out enough and not have to do a 2nd. We hope to be in the

FAB when we leave here. We are leaving ourselves open to the fact

that when we return in a month or so she just may need the 2nd

tenotomy. I have met several Ponseti babies here they are all in

different stages from first castings to out of the FAB and just back

for check ups. Have a safe trip.

KK

Livi 01/22/03

Ava 05/27/04 BATCF/3rd cast,2nd go around,this time with Dr. Ponseti