At our first follow up visit we saw Dr. Kevin and Dr. Paley. We were able to see for the first time Jakes 'progress' so far with lengthening.
The shaded area has new bone which will harden (consolidate) over 9 months. This growth is from 12 days of pin turning which slowly separates the bone ¼ of a millimeter at a turn. We turn the pin 4 times a day which equals 1mm a day and every 10 days equals a centimeter of bone separation ie. new bone growth. This lengthening process has many moving parts and it has been a team effort to get this far, between, PT appointments, Jakes medications and vitamins administration, heat application, muscle massage, muscle stimulation device application, pin cleaning, drying and wrapping, along with trying to entertain him (and his very active brothers) this is a full time job! All of our family and friends who have supported us along this journey has helped us tremendously! We really do feel your love, prayers and support and it helps! We are 1/7th of the way there, Praise God! Please continue to pray for Jakes pain management, his strength and his determination. 
With love, Jake and Family
