Hi, I'm new here. My niece Joy was born early this past Sunday morning with a full head of dark hair, cleft lip and something different about her palate which may not be an actual cleft. She is able to nurse and the nurse from Children's of Minneapolis team has already been to visit them. Her mother, my sister lives in another state so I've been trying to help from a distance. I put together a half page of info for her to hand to people who come to visit and to people who see them in the community.
I ordered "A Special Smile" book for her brothers ages 3 and 7 and others kids who visit.
My main question regards cost of surgery and associated appts. My sister and her husband are self-employed and do not have insurance. Also if anyone here has used the Children's Hospital of Minneapolis team and cares to comment on the experience, I'd appreciate it. I plan to offer to go up and help around surgery time, though that hasn't yet been scheduled.
Thanks,
Linda