Routine Exam........

We took Julia in for her yearly doctor visit. Everything was looking good until the doctor took a look at her spine. He made her bend over and touch her toes and he noticed a little curvature in her back. Asked a few questions about Julia, if she had any back pain or trouble breathing etc. I told the doctor she has had no complaints. She is active and healthy in all aspects! So he recommended we go get some x-rays of her back to check for a curve and also an x-ray of her legs to see if they were actually the same length because her knees seemed to be off a little bit. One seemed to be higher than her other on. 

So the next day we went down to Timpanogos Regional Hospital to get the x-rays done. Julia was excited to see her bones. She put a gown on and was able to stand very still to take the pictures. She even asked if she could see the pictures. The technicians were happy to oblige her and took her back to the room and showed her her skeleton. She thought that was the coolest thing ever. I thought was cool to but was concerned at how big the s curve was in her back. Her legs and hips weren't an issue just the angle of the curve in her back.

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The report back from the pediatrician was there was a significant curvature and that we needed to go see a specialist. First its her extra tooth and now the curve in her back. Poor thing!! So I made a few phone calls and got an appointment for the end of the week. Everything feel in to place rather quickly with all of this and I was glad. Most of the appointments weren't for a few months out and that is agony as a mother trying to be positive and hope for the best. So anyway, we met with the specialist and she said right now we just have to monitor Julia every 6 months. Hopefully the curve stays were it is at and doesn't get worse. If that is the case she will have to wear a brace so the curve won't get any worse. There is no cure for Scoliosis. It could just correct itself. It could become better over time. Most people go on to lead normal lives with this prognosis. But as parents you always want your kids happy and healthy. But for now Julia is just that. Best thing for her is to stay active and that she is. She plays soccer and has her brother to keep up with. We will keep everyone posted as we get more information at her future appointments!!