I wanted to post a quick note to let everyone know that we are home from Annabel's surgery. We came home about 2 hours ago. It went beautifully. Even better then expected. The surgeon was able to repair a small fistula that had developed in her palate. We were not sure if he was going to be able to but he was. Her two front teeth were removed, her lip revised(the major part of the surgery), all the muscles attached where they need to be and he was able to free up her upper gum line. She is swollen, bruised and looks like she got hit by a truck but her spirits are great. The best thing to happen in recovery was that they took away her crib and gave us a regular bed. I was able to lay in bed with her all night cuddling and therefore she slept most of the night. She has a few weeks of recovery here at home and has to remain in her arm restraints but the worst part is over. The doctor feels this will probably be her last surgery until approximately age 7. She will then have a bone graft done. Wow what am I going to do for the next 5 years to pass the time? haha Praise God and thank you for all your prayers. Tamara
