HIP DYSPLASIA no more!!!

As the final operation of Sam's Hip Dysplasia nears, we can't help but to give in to our son's wants at this stage. Playing computer, riding his bike, playing their version of cops and robbers and of course we went to the nearby mall a couple of times already. These past few days, as his request of us going to the nearby carnival, we were able to visit and took a few rides in the carousel, shooting and the duck ride thing.

We can't trade the joy of seeing our son so happy and excited of trying the different rides. As we were holding him and his little brother Miguel, my wife and I can't fully grasp that tomorrow, August10, 2009, we will be going through the process of the operation once again. But this time, this operation will finally get rid of our son's hip dysplasia. Compared to last year, instead of 2 months wearing the spica cast this time our son will not wear any, just no running and no jumping. It seems impossible to control him, but we like it better than watching our son be bed ridden for 2 months.

Exactly a year ago, we were preparing all the things that we needed to bring on the hospital. DVD Player and CD's, Barney Stuffed Toys, Sugus Candies, etc. This time, we're a bit relaxed now as we already know what to expect and have prepared ourselves for sleepless nights and constant cries in the wee hours of the morning. More importantly, we have conditioned our son this past few months why he have to through this again. And his replies would be that its okay as long as there will be no injections and that he will grow big and that he is a brave boy. He is!