Steps in the right direction

Yesterday we had a surgical consult with our ped. orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Haft.

Ethan will be having an achilles tendon lengthening done to get his feet flat; a muscle transfer may also be done to get his feet straight and out of the inward pose that they are in today. Surgery is scheduled for September 24th. We are excited for this opportunity as we were told...we were definetly taking steps in the right direction.

Ironically enough, we also received alot of support and encouragement for going to Germany and having the treatment done which really brought smiles to our faces.

Ethan is pretty unaware of what lies in store for him but this step will be get him back on his feet and onward to achieving his next goal of walking with his walker. yeah!!! His hosptial stay will be at Sanford Children's in Sioux Falls which is a somewhat unique place as the hospital is in the shape of a castle! Its pretty neat. Once the surgery is done, the dr said he will be in full leg casts 4-6 weeks to get the stretch set in his muscles. Granted, I don't foresee those 4-6 weeks as being a "fun" time but once those casts are off...I can't wait to see what happens! :-)

Lisa