Congratulations on the new addition to your family. I too had
a daughter in 1992 with a cleft palate. I'm not familiar with the
New York area but I was wondering if you had considered the
Shriner's hospital? They have a children's hospital in Chicago
that deals with corrective surgery for children with cleft lips
and/ or palates. They are the ones that operated on my daughter
when she was 14 months old to correct her palate. I could not
have asked for better doctors. This organization is a gift from
above to all of us that need them. I am so grateful to them. My
daughter is now 6 years old and in kindergarten. She is a very
happy, healthy, normal child and I have Shriner's to thank. I
just thought it would be an option for you. Good luck in your
search and just remember to give that little girl lots of
love...that's where the real healing comes from. If you'd like,
you can email me for more information.
lela@ficom.net