by Heide » Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:14 pm
Hi Again,
Your comment about the cup idea is funny to me because yesterday I had a somewhat similar experience. In particular, yesterday I posted about transitioning to toddler foods because our little one would not put any food in her mouth. Then, last night, when unattended, she decided to try doggie kibble (bad mommy) - after getting the kibble piece back, I offered her a "biter biscuit" which she immediately started chewing on :) - we will see how it goes now.
Looking back on the two surgeries, the lip surgery was such a quick and dramatic change, with her changed appearance, the fact that taping was no longer a daily requirement and the lessening fear that she would be treated differently. Yet, as the weeks pass since the palate surgery, it is definitely more dramatic for her development. She is beginning to show more control moving her baby food around; at first she still had some coming out of her nose (she has a little gap still behind her front teeth) but now that has almost stopped. She is also making more of a range of noises, so I definitely believe it was time for her to minimize speech issues.
My thoughts are with you as your son's surgery approaches, it is so stressful but just think of the relief when it is done and you will get a break in the procedures to get on with the normal little baby/toddler life. Have a nice weekend. Heide