Today was our first appointment at the cleft clinic at Children's Hospital. It went really well, although quite overwhelming. We already get started early on Monday March 13th seeing the Orthodontist to make a mold of Caidy's palate. With the mold they are going to make a plate that will fit onto her palate, she will have to wear this plate 24hrs a day until her palate repair at 9-10 months. On Tuesday we will have to go back to the orthodontist, in North Vancouver approx a 1 hr drive, to fit the appliance and learn how to tape Caidy's lip. The reason for taping her lip is it will stretch the skin and pull the lip and gum line closer together so that when she has her first surgery, tentatively set for June 2nd, the skin will already be touching making the scar and cleft less noticeable. Along with taping and wearing the appliance there will be a small wire with a soft ball attached pushing up on Caidy's nostril to stretch the skin so that her nose will be more proportioned. It was very overwhelming today to hear of all that is to come in the next couple months. Not only will we be having 2 appointments with the orthodontist next week, we will have to see her at least once to every 1.5 weeks until Caidy's palate repair! That means not only having to drive into North Van, but James will have to take at least half a day off for every appt. until we get things organized with finding people to help care for Leah and Elijah and also only having 1 vehicle means either James finding alternate ways to get to work and me going to appts by myself. I think at the moment everything feels so huge because we don't know what to expect and instinctively I expect things to be hard.
James and I would like to ask all of our family and friends to please be praying for us and our kids. Praying that God will take care of us and providing in all areas of need. Thank you for support.
James and I would like to ask all of our family and friends to please be praying for us and our kids. Praying that God will take care of us and providing in all areas of need. Thank you for support.
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6 comments:
Good Morning James and Jaime, Leah, Elijah and Caidy,
I just read your message this morning. Thank you for the update. I really like this website, it's been so educational already. We're all on a learning and growing curve with you! Dad and I will certainly be praying for you and the children everyday. God is in control. We love you so much. God Bless You. We'll help you all we can. Be strong and courageous!! love, MOM
Thanks for the encourament!
James and Jaime, Leah, Elijah and Caidy,
We just found out this morning about the birth of Caidy. Laurene had asked Dave last Sat. if she was born yet and we responded that we had not heard anything yet.
We have been praying for you and will continue to pray for you and Caidy. She is a very special person and will be to everyone that she comes in contact with in her life. It is great that she is doing so well with her feedings. Praise the Lord as you see Him work. The Lord is our strength.
We will inform all the girls as they want to keep in touch with their cousins happenings.
Love,
Aunt Donna and Uncle Dave
Great the hear from you again. Thanks for letting the Girls know!
James
We aggree Papa West! see you in 9 days.
Jaime
Hello,Jamie and James and kids. Hope all is well in B.C. We have lots of snow here yet but is melting. Must be getting nice there now. Hope that little girl of yours is doing fine.I imagine your Mom spoiled her during her visit. Take care Your Uncle Hugh Ps also tell your Dad we do have hospitals in Sask, we even have a university. Ha ha
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