Emily is a Hip Girl

We saw Emily's Orthopaedist today, who was kind and sweet and thorough. She had an ultrasound beforehand to see how her hips are doing. And we've made progress! The doctor still felt some popping and subluxating (popping out of place), and was honest in his estimate that Em would be in her brace for three to six months. He gave us a formula for full-time and part-time wear, which puts us into that 3-6 time frame. So far, Emily doesn't seem to mind the brace, not really having had the chance to know any differently. Hopefully that will stay that way, but I'd imagine as she wants to move as she grows that we'll find her fighting it a bit. That will just depend on her. And perhaps we'll be on the sooner than later end of the doctor's time estimate. Lots yet TBD.

We're learning that Emily is not at all a fan of her carseat. We aren't sure if it's the isolation or because no one is holding her (though those are sort of the same thing, aren't they??), but are pretty sure it's at least partly because no one is holding her.. she is pretty happy when she's snuggled into a shoulder or a chest. Today's ride to the doctor (in Meridian and Boise) was another example of her distaste for her seat. I finally climbed back to sit by her and offer my little finger, which is usually a good substitute when she can't be picked up.
Right now all is well with the world as she's sleeping soundly on my shoulder. Her little mouth is open and she's REM-ing. Not hard to see why it's so easy to just sit and stare at a sleeping baby.