Hughitt's Cleft Update

mamahawk12 · September 2012

Hi ladies!! So it's been forever since I've posted anything to my blog, so I just published a big update on our cleft journey. Sorry it's not clicky, but here's a link:

https://www.mrsmeaganhawkins.com

And here's a brief recap: We narrowly avoided a NICU stay after Hughitt's birth b/c he was losing weight so rapidly. But he came through like a champ on the third night and has been eating like a mad man ever since. We had his first cranofacial team visit last week and the doctors were all thrilled by how great he's doing with his special needs bottle. He'll get his orthodontic device put in on Thursday and he'll have to wear it until he's ready for his first reconstruction in a couple months. He's doing just fantastic and we couldn't be more in love. I honestly don't even see his cleft anymore and I know I'll be weirdly upset when it's gone - it's absolutely become a part of him.

Thanks ladies for all your continued support!!!!

ashleigha894 · September 2012

It's great that you are all doing so well! It will be a long journey but you can do it.

I don't know if your family is into volunteering or activism but my high school chemistry teacher was born with a cleft lip and palate and he has become really involved with Project Smile. He really likes helping kids who were born like him.

byrne15 · September 2012

so glad everything seems to be moving smoothly!

SayAnything84 · September 2012

So glad to see that everything is going well for your family.

SpruceGrouse · September 2012

So glad he is doing well, I bet he will continue to do so well. He is so cute in your siggy picture!

CLeigh03 · September 2012

Thanks for posting this! I've been thinking about you two. He is so blessed to have been born into your family, sounds like you have everything planned out perfectly for him. Great job!!

irer · September 2012

I am so happy things are going well!

gollywollypog · September 2012

Awesome news! ::running off to read your blog::

gracie__r · September 2012

Sounds like things are going really well! We'll continue to keep your family in our thoughts.

mommietobeto3 · September 2012

I saw the pic on your site. He is a gorgeous baby and i pray the device he's going to be wearing works magic so he'll have an easier surgery!

mamahawk12 · September 2012

Thanks ladies!!! Everyone on this board has been so supportive. We are so in love with our little boy. I'll post another update with some updated pics in a couple weeks