Category: Stories of Others

  • Bronwyn’s DDH Story

      When people meet Addelyn, the first thing they comment on is her beaming smile. It hasn’t faded despite her past four months.  Adde was 6.5 months old when, while handling her, we became conscious of a clunking sound and feeling. We thought we were imagining it, especially considering she was given the all clear…

  • Kacey’s DDH Story

    Kacey’s DDH Story   We are day two post op, and there are some things I have realised: 1.Two tops and a couple of singlets is plenty to pack. 2. While they sleep, run and get a coffee and take five. Also, sleep while they sleep, otherwise you will look like you have been sleeping…

  • Matt’s Hip Dysplasia Story

    Matt’s Hip Dysplasia Story On day 3 after I was born, I was diagnosed with hip dysplasia in both legs, with the left hip being dislocated; so, I went straight into a Pavlik harness (which has a high success rate if diagnosed early). Yet after the prescribed three-months treatment, it was discovered that there were…

  • MJ Hippy Covers

    MJ Hippy Covers- Megan’s DDH Story My name is Megan, I live in Karratha WA. I started MJ Hippy Covers because I know all too well the discomfort of wearing a brace, and the chafing it can cause. In April this year, on ANZAC Day, myself, my husband and our two children were involved in…