Many of you already know that Emma was born with a Cleft Lip and Palate and I often discuss what is going on in her world. Well, last Wednesday, Emma had her 10th procedure and in preparing for her surgery my husband and I made plans and sacrificed to get Emma the 2018 American Girl Doll of the Year Luciana.
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“When God Made You” by Matthew Paul Turner
I received this book in exchange for a review. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. “An exclusive design, one God refined, you’re a perfectly crafted one of a kind. ‘Cause when God made you, somehow God knew that the world needed someone exactly like you” My daughter is literally one of the strongest people I know. I know…
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Diary of a Cleft Mom: Building Confidence with BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages
This is NOT a sponsored post. All BAND-AID Brand Adhesive Bandages were purchased with my own money. About 3 weeks ago our daughter Emma had her 8th procedure that was Cleft-Related. Each time she has been under anesthesia she has had multiple procedures done. This last procedure that was done was a Rhinoplasty and a repair to her Cleft Scar. Like the…
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Doing What’s Best for Your Baby…
Seems like everywhere I turn there are babies around! In the last month or so there have been people announcing pregnancies or having babies…part of me wishes I was in the numbers. After losing one of my twins I still regret the decision of having a tubal ligation. However, gaining a little it of freedom since my little ones are…
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Emma’s Craniofacial Clinic Bag
Today is our appointment for the Craniofacial Clinic. Last week I talked about how we prepped in advance for the clinic (question and note wise) and today I’m sharing how I prep a personal bag for Emma. Craniofacial Clinic is when Emma goes to see her team of doctors for her Cleft Lip and Palate. The Clinic meets in the…
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