Another 3 weeks?!?

We visited Savannah's Surgeon and ENT today. Everything is healing very well. Her surgeon wants to be extra careful though due to Savannah's complications after surgery and recommends keeping her "no-no's" on for a total of 6 weeks. (Another 3 weeks?! It seems like forever!!) She also recommends not starting any solids until then either. She just wants to be sure that everything heals completely and there is no remote chance of causing an injury that will result in another risky surgery.

Savannah was having a happy day despite getting up early for her appointments, until we visited the ENT... The Doctor came in looked at Savannah and bellowed "HELLLLOOOO, SAVANNAH!" she took one look at him and started crying hysterically and didn't stop crying until we left the office. During the appointment she was fitted with new earplugs for bath time and swimming. He also told us there was no infection and everything looked great.

The good news is... no more cleft related appointments for at least 4 months! Only her general check ups with her regular pediatrician. What are we going to do with all that time on our weekends?

That's right! She is the star!

Some of you might be wondering why Savannah restraints are almost always covered up in the most recent photos. After a short while the edges of the velcro on Savannah's "no-no's" started to turn up. The edges were pretty sharp and were scratching her face and legs. It was also scratching my arms too, it was so bad that we were both bleeding. So my solution? Vet Wrap. It sticks to itself and you can make fun decorations to add on to it! A tip for those who may want to try this- We found small rolls for $5 at most stores in the first aid section but if you go to a local horse tack store they sell large rolls for only $2.50! You get twice as much for half the price (and large color selection!).