Hello Everyone!
We are over the Jet Lag and are doing well! After several doctor's appointments, here is the update on Lyla:
The Pediatician's appointment went well. He referred us to a Therapist for her (crawling, walking, speech) and an EENT (eye, ears, nose and throat). Her blood work came back normal and she is healthy...well, a little under weight for her age....but we are working on that.
The Craniofacial Surgeon saw her yesterday and he said that because of her age, he will be able to do the entire surgery at once. He said there might be an issue with where her gums need to meet, but he won't be able to tell until he does the palate. He said she might need a bone graf to bridge the gap. He did say she will have speech problems, and at this point, we do not know to what degree, but that is why we have a therapist coming to the house for an evaluation.
The EENT appointment was today. Lyla has had chronic ear infections. He said there is no stopping them, and that with her condition, it is inevitable that she would have infections all the time. The best way for us to stop them and stop her constant use of antibiotics is to put tubes in her ears. That procedure is being done on June 8th.
The therapist comes next Tuesday to evaluate Lyla....that's all!
By the way, with Diane's help, Lyla has been eating very very well!! Today, for lunch, she ate (all homemade), Yellow Beets, Carrots and Sweet potatoes in one bowl, and the other bowl had Peas, Kale and mashed tofu....YUMMY! She gobbled it all up!!
That is all!
Sarah and Jarrett are really loving her...of course, we are too!
Love,
Becky
