To be honest I had a mix of emotions when it came time for Oliver to get AFO's (Ankle Foot Orthotics). I was excited that Oliver was getting braces that would help his feet. He's feet curl down wards, so with wearing AFO's it will help stretch out his feet to prevent a need for surgeries in the future. The need for less surgeries is always better. I also felt nervous for Oliver to have AFO's too. As it's a physical appearance that makes him different then others. These nerves have already gone away. I know we are all different. Some people need to wear glasses, others need AFO's. The benefits of wearing AFO's out way, being physically different. I've also gotten use to talking about them. Especially with having a Day Home. Our Day Home friends at first asked often about the AFO's. It's cute to see how our Day Home friends know what these braces are at such a young age. Oliver is suppose to where them full time which is 6 hours a day. We try to do 3 hours in the morning, then have a break during his nap, then wearing them again for 3 more hours. Oliver doesn't seem to mind them at all. Might have something to do with the little feeling he has in his legs and feet.
Oliver showing off his shiny new AFOs.
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