A New Addition
We recently found out that we are going to be adding a little girl to our family. This will be the third little girl. I feel slightly sorry for their dad being the only guy, but my dad survived three girls so I figure he can too. At least I think he will be able too. Anyways, this has brought about some concerns on my part.
Little girls are more likely to have DDH according to statistics. It is also common if you have had one child with DDH the next one following is likely to have the same condition. I have not really found out why this happens, maybe someone who has experienced this may have more answers. I am trying to prepare myself for what might come in about four and half months. I am not trying to be pessimistic. I am simply telling myself that I can do this again, if I have to.
I asked the ultrasound technician if there was any way they can tell in advance if a baby has DDH. He said as far as he knows there is no early test. It can be difficult enough to diagnose after they are born through ultrasound. So we will have to wait and see what our little bundle brings us.
