Let the countdown begin

So yesterday we went to see our surgeon to reassess Fionn's feet.  I was hoping to get a sooner surgery day but no such luck.  He said even though his feet seem to be getting worse there should be no permanent damage.  He said some kids feet look worse then Fionn's and they wait longer.  I get that but it still sucks.  The one thing he did change was how many casts he's going to need pre-surgery.  It was originally said only 2 weeks and then when I spoke to his assistant she told me 3 weeks and then he said it will have to be 4 weeks because his ligaments are way to tight and they need time to stretch.

So as of March 1st, Fionn will be in casts for almost 3 months!!  Poor kid, and not to sound selfish but poor me too... this is going to be difficult.  It's only the two of us so I don't know how this is going to play out.  I do know we'll get through it and one day it will be a distant memory.  So like I said he gets his first cast March 1st and then 4 weeks of weekly casts then March 28th is his surgery day.  Did I mention I've got major anxiety about it already?  I know he's going to be fine but it's still major surgery.  And as his mom its my job to worry and be scared sometimes.  We are trying to stay positive and for now that's all we can do.

I finally got him skates for Christmas.  Originally I wasn't going to because of how bad his feet are but he so badly wants to skate and play hockey.  Did I mention he's three years old!  He also saw his cousin get skates and he wanted some too.  I would like to try and get in as much activity as possible before he is immobilized.  He's registered for swimming lessons in January as well.  And starting now we are eliminating fast food from our diet... well more me than him but I have to be the example right?  We both need a healthy diet from now on.

So that's that for now.  We are counting down the days until casting day one.  I want to document this as best I can because this is part of our life and who would want to forget that?