We scheduled Avery’s nasal scope for March 18. She needs to be awake for it so the surgeon can see how her palate moves when she talks. I am NOT looking forward to this because it is going to be so uncomfortable for Avery. She needs to have this done before her cleft palate surgery though. I don’t want to have this surgery done (because it’s going to be horrible) but it’s going to be necessary. The last time Avery had cleft a palate surgery she had 50 stitches in her mouth and we were lucky to have a gtube because she wouldn’t take anything by mouth for over two weeks. This time we are hoping to keep up with her pain meds and she will do ok. I know it’s going to be horrible but we need to do it in order for her to eventually have a normal life. I know this surgery is going to be horrible but it’s also going to be life changing for her. She will eventually be able to make the correct sounds, talk ‘normally’ and be able to eat cake without sneezing and it coming outside of her nose. I know it’s going to be a difficult few weeks but it’s going to be eventually be awesome for her. I just wish it was over already.
