Foot Update

Eli had a check-up with Dr. Schrader (who took over for Dr. Morrissy at Childrens Orth. of Atlanta) this morning. This was his first appointment since he started walking; the purpose was to make sure his foot was doing the right things when he walks as well as to verify the flexibility is still there. Dr. S found everything to be looking very well and advised that we move to biannual visits from now on. We discussed how much longer Eli will wear the shoes at night and he agrees that as long as it's not a problem with us, keeping him in the shoes/bar while he sleeps until he's four is a good idea. (Basically negates any chance of relapse.) From there, Eli and I went across the hall to get a new pair of shoes and a new bar. He'd outgrown the current ones, but I didn't realize how much until the orthotist measured his feet. He is currently wearing a Markell size 1 and the new shoes are Markell size 2 1/2 (and they are not huge on him either!).