Julia had her one month follow up appointment with her surgeon today and I think it went pretty good. We are to start massaging the lip 5 times a day to help with the scar. And as you can imagine, she is not to fond of it. Dr. van Aalst looked in her mouth again today and I could actually see the cleft in her palate. The palate is open with a thin layer that is covering the opening in her palate. So, we are a go for Feb 18 for her palate surgery. It was an up down day with emotions. I was excited to hear that her lip looks exactly what the doctor expected, but then went down hill talking about another surgery in Feb and possibly another one when she is 4 ( a lip revision) and then her bone graft when she is 6 or so. 4 surgeries before she is 7 years old! That is just a little hard to swallow today. But then you look at her and just smile:) She is gift to us from God and I thank Him everyday for all of my blessings... Lee, Connor, Zachary, and Julia. Until next time...
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Hey there it is me Jody Brannon. Everytime I want to call you things get crazy or I think it is too late (like now it is 9:22pm) It was great to finally meet you the other day. We are going to UNC on Thurs., I will keep you posted. I am glad we are getting Cali seen but alittle anxious on what we may hear. She is doing great adjusting to her new world. Julia Grace is beautiful! The surgery looks great, I am sure she was beautiful before the surgery,too. I am sorry of the news of more surgeries, it is hard for all of us parents to hear "surgery" about any of our kids. Especially when they are so young. It is kind of funny, I do not even "see" Cali's surgery scars any more. She just looks like Cali to me! Talk to you soon! Jody
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