Abbie's Second Cleft Palate Surgery was a Success!

Hi Everyone: On Monday, November 11th, at 11:00 AM (lucky numbers?), Abbie had her second cleft palate surgery. Dr. Morales was very happy with the outcome. Apparently, her hard palate prothsesis did it's job over the last year, and he was able to remove it entirely and complete the full soft and hard palate closure. Poor little pee wee is in pain, but continues to try to be her happy little Abbie self. She will be home for a couple of days until we can get the pain in control, and she will be on a soft diet for a month! Good thing she likes soft foods! On a funny note, she loves powdered donuts, but can only have squishy food for the first couple of days. Out of desperation to please Abbie, Dan broke four donuts down into the food processor, added some liquid and presto...instant liquified donut batter! Abbie LOVED it! It's all about creativity! While at the hospital, a little friend from the girl's daycare was also having a procedure done by Dr. Morales. It was nice to visit with his mom and have a friend for Abbie. At one point, he was pretty loopy on pain medication and I mentioned that Lucy talks about him all the time. He responded, "Awe, Lucy loves me!" This was so cute coming from a six year old! Barring no palate repairs required, Abbie's next surgery will be scheduled when she is six years old. At that time, they will extract bone marrow from her hip and great a bony gumline for her permanent teeth. Amazing stuff! Love you all! Tracie and Abbie xoxoxoxoxo