Your child learning to speak and communicate is one of the most exciting moments in parenthood. It’s such a thrill to hear their little voice and finally understand what’s going on in their adorable head. With my son, Blake, speaking and communicating were a breeze. He was speaking in full sentences before he was two … More Normalizing Speech Therapy for Babies and Toddlers
I thought about this day probably every day of my pregnancy. I kept finding comfort knowing eventually my daughter’s cleft would be repaired and she would look like any normal baby. But I never thought about the specifics of this day and especially just how difficult it would all be. Just before Iris turned three … More Iris’ Lip Repair
While pregnant with Iris I would complain about the frequent doctor’s visits that were required of me. I had to see my normal obstetrician for regular check ups and a perinatal specialist to check on Iris due to her cleft lip and palate. Near the end of my pregnancy I was going to each doctor … More First Month with a Cleft Baby
When I found out I was pregnant for the second time I felt a sense of calm that originated from experience. I had been through labor and delivery and survived! I knew exactly what to expect this time around and found comfort in that. However, when my 20 week scan arrived I found out that … More Iris’ Birth Story
Dear Iris, When I was 19 weeks pregnant with you I had an anatomy scan to check every tiny part of your growing body. This is normally a very exciting milestone in a pregnancy; my doctor told me I could bring as many people as I wanted to view the sonogram in excitement with … More A Letter to My 1 in 700 Daughter
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