K.O.
Hi L.!
I have been in your shoes. My oldest daughter had a dislocated hip - but we didn't find out until she was 15 months old. We had to actually go through surgery to fix it. My 2nd daughter had shallow hips and had to have a closed reduction to try to help out her situation.
When this happened to us, it was a few years ago and I couldn't find any information out there at all about the same things you are asking about. So, to help others out, I actually created a tip sheet. I have since switched computers, but I can see if I can find it for you. If you want to privately send me your email, I will email it to you.
Where are you having your the procedure done? Our oldest had to have a repeat of her surgery last summer. Each one of our experiences - 3 in all - have been different. I am a planner by nature - so it was hard for me to be so flexible, but you kind of have to be.
I have a lot of suggestions, tips, etc. for you, but it would probably be easier to email you directly.
The one thing that my husband and I have tried to remember through our experience is that it is fixable. Having our daughter treated the 1st time at the Univ. of Michigan (we were living there then), was an eye opener. We were upset, couldn't believe she was going through this, stressed (I was pregnant), but when she was recovering in a room with a terminally ill little boy. It hit us like a brick that we were VERY lucky. It was fixable. That was our perspective. We have been through another surgery with her and one with our other daughter - so we know all of the emotions, fears, and anxieties you are feeling. Just know that you are not alone.
I look forward to sharing experiences with you.
K. O