Mercy is a year and half and has spina bifida and joint contractures of her lower limbs (which makes it likely that she has a secondary diagnosis of Arthrogryposis). Her joint contractures certainly affect her hips as they're dislocated and she has what appears to be a clubfoot on the right and probably a vertical talus deformity on her left. Her knees also look affected to me but it could be how she is holding them.
From her medical records: Myelocele of lumbosacral part of spinal cord (spina bifida, had surgery); flail legs; optic nerve atrophy; congenital hips dislocation, clubbed feet.
Her Profile can be found here: http://reecesrainbow.org/mercy-48
If you are not in a position to adopt please consider a donation to her grant fund (click on her profile above and click donate, be sure to specify the $$ is for her!) She currently has ZERO in her account! It costs around $20,000 to complete an international adoption. Many families want to adopt and are more then able to raise special children like Mercy but they simply cannot afford the upfront cost of $20,000+ to get them home. So every penny helps!
If you think Mercy could be your daughter please contact Reece's Rainbow!
I can't believe this post was just over a year ago. I found your blog through a search on google. Thank you SO much for advocating for Mercy! She has captivated my heart and today I advocated for her on my blog too! Thank you for all you do for each one of these children. Truly, God Bless you!
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P.S.-- I see we both read Linny's blog APlaceCalledSimplicity :o)