Is your child cleft affected? I'm here to help.

Let me just start by saying that I am not a doctor or in any way affiliated with the medical field. I am just a mom with a cleft affected child. This is our story and how we did things. There is not one procedure or device that is perfect for all cleft affected kids. Each child is different. It depends on your childs condition, where you live and what is available to you. I am in NY. So what was right for us was NYU Medical Center. Every doctor has his/her way of doing things. There is not a wrong way or a right way. All that matters is you do what you feel is best for your child. I will be talking about all the options as time progresses. I will have photos and pictures of things you might find helpful. Stories of my sons surgeries and what he (as well as my husband and myself) went through. But my first story is how I found out Michael had a cleft.

My son was born with a 12 1/2mm unilateral cleft lip & palate. He is also adopted. We had no idea what we were supposed to do but with a little support, some research and the best cleft team we could find we made it through. I will answer any questions you have. Share my other blog about Michael with you. Listen to your worries and fears if that is what you need. I have been there and I will be there for you with anything you may need. All you have to do is ask.