tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post3472106286185653505..comments2022-01-14T00:15:26.753-05:00Comments on Tea Parties and Lattes: My Daughter Was Born With A Cleft Lip - Our Journey - Part OneAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15803151404280560045noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-23958762754786009192013-09-18T08:59:25.248-04:002013-09-18T08:59:25.248-04:00I so cannot continue to read this story...I got to...I so cannot continue to read this story...I got to the point where you talk about the nurse with the similar story talking to you, giving you resources, and showing you photos of her son. When I got to the part where you said your daughter could not breast freed....and all....then surgery...I could not read further to see the end of the story..My eyes are welling up with tears and I am sitting in my classroom...maybe I will read the rest when I am by myself to see the end...too emotional right now. Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11478164148355377782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-56846673769599424332013-09-17T22:19:44.177-04:002013-09-17T22:19:44.177-04:00Thank you for being so open and candid. I am so gl...Thank you for being so open and candid. I am so glad that God sent that nurse at that moment to give you what you needed. You have a beautiful little girl! I can't wait to hear more about your journey!<br /><br />-Karen<br />www.yourstylistkaren.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14652599539623634250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-2865832041578975102013-09-17T22:04:39.987-04:002013-09-17T22:04:39.987-04:00Wow - thank you for sharing such a personal story....Wow - thank you for sharing such a personal story. A mother's love wins out so strongly against any "problems" our little ones have! This post has been and will minister to many others. Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06269679605753258979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-18746548580897077102013-09-17T11:11:48.892-04:002013-09-17T11:11:48.892-04:00Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. It mus...Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. It must not have been easy, but what an encouragement to other mothers who may find themselves in a similar situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-26639066422690683532013-09-17T09:43:29.864-04:002013-09-17T09:43:29.864-04:00What a precious little girl you have! I seriously ...What a precious little girl you have! I seriously cried reading this. Your story, and especially the quote about your first night as a mother, beautiful. I love reading your story, your journey. It's never easy, that transition into parenthood. I'm glad that you had nurses there to help out, and I just know that everything will work out with your little girl, she's beautiful no matter what! Will be looking for part 2 of this story for sure. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12450157438327582904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-65952226227090775972013-09-16T19:19:30.249-04:002013-09-16T19:19:30.249-04:00Thank goodness for people like the nurse being put...Thank goodness for people like the nurse being put in your life at the right time. Right from the start you had a success story to hear :)Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10993610425140523371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-37017957328564645922013-09-16T10:45:25.637-04:002013-09-16T10:45:25.637-04:00Thanks for sharing your journey. No one has the pe...Thanks for sharing your journey. No one has the perfect story, we all have our own journeys and we figure it out as we go. We all have LOVE and that is why your bond is so strong.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058676337017536419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-70788035181298778222013-09-15T22:44:31.867-04:002013-09-15T22:44:31.867-04:00Beautiful little girl you have! And such a touchin...Beautiful little girl you have! And such a touching story. Thank you for sharing. I feel like having that nurse there that went through the same thing must have been a blessing. I will be subscribing to hear part 2!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-50526019200438351612013-09-15T10:38:37.434-04:002013-09-15T10:38:37.434-04:00Wondering story. I am not a father yet, but I real...Wondering story. I am not a father yet, but I really look to be one some day. You have shown us a side that we do not hear much about in our every day lives. Thank you for sharing, I look forward to hearing more about Part 2! Daou H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03537430537894576077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-70924267849948276942013-09-15T09:55:52.499-04:002013-09-15T09:55:52.499-04:00I can really relate. I didn't have the perfect...I can really relate. I didn't have the perfect birth story either and when our son was born they took him away from us and after a bit decided to send him by ambulance to another hospital with a neonatal intensive care unit...and I couldn't be with him. Regardless of the challenges a child is born with, as a mother there's an intense urge to protect and care for him or her. It's any awful feeling to be separated even for a short while, isn't it?Terrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063346874544930941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-74476561071857403182013-09-15T09:03:15.970-04:002013-09-15T09:03:15.970-04:00Hi April. Thank you so much for your comment. Your...Hi April. Thank you so much for your comment. Your words really meant a lot to me. <br /><br />And I I wish you all the luck in your adoption journey. I know that isn't an easy road - but it's a rewarding one once all is said and done. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803151404280560045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-48038488742549887722013-09-14T21:41:35.030-04:002013-09-14T21:41:35.030-04:00I can relate to the feelings of guilt. My son has ...I can relate to the feelings of guilt. My son has a language delay and I kept wondering what I could have done differently to prevent it. But now Ijust try to focus on getting him the help that he needs to move forward and loving him like crazy. The guilt hasn't completely subsided, but it's better. Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014181474916599152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-65602922464567222622013-09-14T18:33:19.110-04:002013-09-14T18:33:19.110-04:00This is a very touching post. She looks like a sw...This is a very touching post. She looks like a sweet little one and I can understand how this might make you love her more. I hope she is doing well now.<br />JenniferJennifer at Purposeful Nutritionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316290725912686942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-7132803527592425202013-09-13T15:25:54.551-04:002013-09-13T15:25:54.551-04:00So many people don't understand that having a ...So many people don't understand that having a cleft lip is reconstructive surgery because it gets in the way of a child eating. It's not just about how a child may look. Thank you for talking about this (it often is not) and sharing your story.<br /><br />Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution<br />http://www.thejennyevolution.comMommy Evolutionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524551175393068870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-18015174640807140582013-09-13T12:21:41.691-04:002013-09-13T12:21:41.691-04:00Your baby is so beautiful! I had mine when I was 1...Your baby is so beautiful! I had mine when I was 18. During the first month I admit that I too had a couple of beers, Jack Daniels, and all. Plus 3-5 cigarretes in my first month of pregnancy. I was in denial that time I learned I am pregnant. I can't accept that fact. I don't want to ruin my college studies. I don't know how to tell my parents. I even thought of going through an abortion because the biological father don't want to. I cried a lot, been depressed and all. But in the end, when I heard that first crying voice when she got out of my womb through CS. I was truly happy. She's fine.<br /><br />This post is truly inspiring!<br /><br />I had known relatives and friends who was also born with cleft lip and look at them now, they're doing all fine. Our country has also this project smile about children born with cleft lip and someday I want to celebrate my birthdays with these beautiful chilren.<br /><br />You are a very strong woman! Your daughter is strong too. Go supergirls!!! I can wait for your part 2!<br /><br />Love,<br />Charlotte Anne (http://charlotteanne.tk)Charlotte Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06271622185441946001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-54200851454060522292013-09-13T11:16:18.012-04:002013-09-13T11:16:18.012-04:00Thanks, Jennie! Thanks, Jennie! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803151404280560045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-45704903280088923362013-09-13T10:52:50.465-04:002013-09-13T10:52:50.465-04:00I hope it will, Tamra. Thanks for your comment :)I hope it will, Tamra. Thanks for your comment :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803151404280560045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-81566844251981339272013-09-13T10:52:31.045-04:002013-09-13T10:52:31.045-04:00Hi Jane. Thank you for comment! :)Hi Jane. Thank you for comment! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803151404280560045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-44852807612717768342013-09-13T10:52:12.039-04:002013-09-13T10:52:12.039-04:00Thanks, Stacie! Thanks, Stacie! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803151404280560045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-57287554405573492622013-09-13T10:52:02.732-04:002013-09-13T10:52:02.732-04:00You're right...it doesn't go away. I still...You're right...it doesn't go away. I still wish sometimes that Makayla didn't have to go through all this. No matter what the scars are always there...literally and figuratively speaking. I hate that she ever feels different from other kids in any way. But she is truly one the strongest people I have ever met. She is wise beyond her years. And just a very nice and caring soul. I feel she is going to take on all the problems of the world some day...and she just might fix many of them. She really has that kind of spirit.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803151404280560045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-58792018082873419132013-09-13T10:49:52.818-04:002013-09-13T10:49:52.818-04:00Thank you, Natasha! Thank you, Natasha! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803151404280560045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-14347899863801328082013-09-13T10:49:34.031-04:002013-09-13T10:49:34.031-04:00Hi Jean. Thank you so much for your sweet comment!...Hi Jean. Thank you so much for your sweet comment! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803151404280560045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-62784107485520606892013-09-13T10:49:14.359-04:002013-09-13T10:49:14.359-04:00Hi Rhonda. Thanks for commenting. I was definitely...Hi Rhonda. Thanks for commenting. I was definitely blessed to have a nurse who had gone through exactly what I was going through. I am amazed now how many people are unfamiliar with cleft lip and palette. That is a huge reason I am writing this series. Cleft lip is an extremely common birth defect - and people should know they are not alone on their journey. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803151404280560045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-51898770593122323682013-09-13T10:46:40.875-04:002013-09-13T10:46:40.875-04:00Hi and thanks for commenting. Yes, writing has alw...Hi and thanks for commenting. Yes, writing has always been very therapeutic for me :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15803151404280560045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4019173195879301060.post-37789597207817869312013-09-12T20:52:03.856-04:002013-09-12T20:52:03.856-04:00Thank you so much for sharing your story. I can&#...Thank you so much for sharing your story. I can't wait to read the second part. :]Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128782481621143197noreply@blogger.com