Emma Kate is having a big day on July 25th.
Dr. Sidman and Noelle concurred that doing the sphincter pharyngoplasty surgery this summer is important. This surgery is the surgery that tightens and lengthens her palate, allowing her to have full closure of her airway when she speaks.
Right now, Emma passes air through the back of her throat, causing her speech to be hyper-nasal.
This surgery will greatly enhance her ability to speak and be understood.
We are so excited for her!
Noelle and I kept smiling at each other.
We will wait to do the bone graft until sometime in the fall. Maybe Thanksgiving break.
We are elated with the results of today's visit. And truly feel the Lord reset the course for Emma's palate treatment plan today. I initially wondered why we couldn't get into the oral surgeon for so long, and now am thankful for that wait.
It is clear that the July surgery is the one to do first, and it feels wonderful to have that clarity and wisdom.
We are elated!
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It is truly amazing to watch the Lord orchestrate Emma's care to perfectly....and watch her parents care for her to perfectly, too!
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