What a Difference!

It didn't hit me until I was looking through some old photos while we were at the beach over spring break the difference in Lily's nose.  She has undergone 2 surgeries since we brought her home in June of 2010 and after the last surgery when her nose was done there has been some tremendous change.  Because I see her everyday it wasn't as easy to recognize until I came across some photos of her before.  These two pictures were taken almost exactly 1 year apart.
                                                                        
                                                                                Spring 2011:

Spring 2012:

This really isn't the best picture of her, but one that I could really show you the difference.  We are blessed to have such great doctors to care for her.  She really is a beautiful girl.  She is growing and changing so much.  She is caring, spunky and truly a free spirit. 

Our next hurdle is her expander.  She had that put in last Monday.  Up until Friday she was still complaining of pain when she ate.  Now she seems to be doing really well with it.  Her orthodontist called Monday night to check on her and the nurse called Tuesday to do the same.  I was really impressed/touched by their concern for our daughter.  I am not sure how long she will have to wear it, but I know that it will have to stay in until there is enough room to do her bone graft.  The device also pulls her top jaw forward at the same time to correct her under bite.  I was praising God that she does not have to wear the horrible device on her face at night (at least not for now and hoping never). 

She will be seen by the cleft clinic on May 5th and go back to the orthodontist in 6 weeks for some adjustments.  That's it for now....more on Liam to come later!