Hi,
I am the proud father of an 11week old princess
called Emma, who's problem started 3 weeks ago.
After experiencing problems from birth with
feeding, being examined by 3 Paediatricians,
numerous mid-wifes and a couple of health visitors
, we trotted off to our family GP for Emma's six
week check up (albeit 8 weeks). Our GP took one
look inside her mouth, and said "has no-one told
you she have a cleft palate?" I'm sure you can
imagine we were shocked to say the least. After
all the 'experts' had done their bit, it took our
family GP to spot what was now something very
obvious, making us feel pretty stupid for not
noticing something ourselves. The guilt will
live forever, the hospital investigation has
started, but all I want is what is best for my
little girl.
We have now seen another consultant paediatrician,
who has referred us to a plastic surgeon and a speech
therapist/feeding 'expert'.
I guess what I'm looking for is a few words of
comfort and understanding from anyone who has
recently gone through any similar problems, or who's
son/daughter has had recent surgery, as I'm
finding it a little scary at the moment, but feel
I need to be strong for my wife Claire, and my daughter
Emma.
I look forward to any responses.
Ian