How has the recovery been for this "Little People, Big World" star been going?
Will the Roloff's be expanding their family in the months to come?
Keep watching to find out.
Back in November, Jackson Roloff underwent a major surgery to correct bowing in his legs.
The little boy's mom, Tori Roloff, confirmed the news on Instagram, to keep fans in the
loop.
Alongside a shot of the youngster resting in his hospital bed, Tori acknowledged,
"Today has been one of the hardest days I've ever had.
Watching your child in pain is never something a parent wants to go through.
However, we are trusting his doctors and our Lord that this was the best decision for him."
Jackson was born with dwarfism in 2017, and a couple of years later, Tori and husband
Zach Roloff confirmed with Us Weekly that he had yet to experience any major health
issues.
Zach explained,
"He's had a couple ear infections, which can be common with dwarfism.
There's a lot of potentials, but for now it's too early to tell.
We actually have the same pediatrician for him that was my pediatrician growing up, so
that's been really nice because he's familiar with dwarfism and those things."
As the "Little People, Big World" star added, it can be tough to find a doctor with the
requisite experience in Portland.
Tori noted the couple had been "blessed" thus far.
Sadly, although the surgery went well, it seems Jackson's recovery isn't moving along
as swiftly as his parents would like.
In an episode of the show "Little People, Big World," Jackson's parents admit the youngster
is "having a hard time" after undergoing the procedure in December 2021, leading Zach and
Tori to grow increasingly concerned.
"There is legitimately something wrong.
You know, like, he isn't progressing like they said that he would."
Moreover, Jackson appears to be in pain, leading his mom to make another doctor's appointment
to make sure his limbs aren't significantly damaged.
Tori hopes that Jackson's recovery is just slow, for whatever reason.
As Zach explained to his own mother, Amy Roloff,
"Well something isn't healing right or growing right, I want to adjust — especially before
this new baby comes."
Jackson turned 5 in May, but the Roloffs have yet to update fans further on his progress.
Zach and Tori did welcome their third child, Josiah, on April 30, however, sharing the
happy news on Instagram.
It's clear Zach and Tori Roloff value being parents more than anything, and even when
times are tough, they remain grateful for the opportunity to raise their children.
Following Jackson's achondroplasia diagnosis — which is what led to him needing leg surgery
— Tori admitted, during an episode of "Little People, Big World," that it was "scary" to
consider her child being different in some way.
Although Jackson's health is obviously a concern, no matter what happens, they've got each other.
Prior to the birth of their third child, Josiah, "Little People, Big World" stars Tori and
Zach Roloff pondered what it might be like to raise a kid of average height.
At one point in the show, the expectant parents return from a doctor's appointment and pore
over ultrasound photos.
Zach points out that the baby doesn't appear to be a dwarf, with Tori adding,
"I'm getting average height vibes.
It's right on track.
All the long bones are on track."
In a confessional, the reality star shared how "fun" it would be "to have an average
height baby."
Her husband agreed, acknowledging it would be an interesting experience overall.
However, Zach also said,
"I would imagine having all dwarf siblings just kinda like, 'Hey we're a pack and that's
the outside world.'
But when you have an average height sibling, I wish I was more like my sibling.
It changes the dynamic a little bit."
Josiah was ultimately born with achondroplasia, much like older brother Jackson.
It's the most common form of dwarfism.
The couple is grateful for the access they have to a variety of resources, with Tori
pointing out many parents in a similar situation aren't so fortunate.
The "Little People, Big World" stars, who have been married since 2015, are slowly adjusting
to being a family of five.
Despite previously expressing a desire to expand their family further, in an interview
with ET, Zach admitted the couple was probably finished having kids after Josiah.
Either way, the reality stars are focused on the future, and giving their kids the best
life possible.
As Zach acknowledged, they've got the next decade all sorted.
Hopefully that includes a quick recovery for Jackson!
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