For the first time since Wyatt was born we are not gearing up for or recovering from surgery. We have only had two cleft related doctor appointments since his last surgery in September. This is very different from the weekly appointments we started out with! From the time we found out Wyatt had a cleft during a routine ultrasound through his last surgery it had consumed so much of our lives. So much time, attention, and worry. Finally, finally this has taken a back seat and we are enjoying it. It is like a weight has been lifted and the sense of relief and freedom I feel is indescribable.
As everything seems to, our story and my need to document it has evolved. Blogging our story has been very therapeutic for me. Especially in those first months after finding out. While things have slowed down quite a bit Wyatt's cleft is ever present in our daily lives as we continue to work on related issues with feeding and speech. I do hope to post some more updates in the coming weeks.
Wyatt is almost 18 months old now and busy just being a toddler and getting in to everything. The word "no" means nothing to him. I guess he is just one that wants to figure things out on his own....
