Cleft lip and palate. My long story.
At 20weeks anatomy scan I found out my first baby boy have a cleft lip and palate. I was devastated. I cried for days. This is my baby #3, I have two beautiful and "perfect" girls. I prayed so much for a baby boy. The cause is not really clear, it is impossible to say what it was. But if you ask me if I was using drugs, smoking or drink alcohol the answer is no! I was breastfeeding my 8 months when I got pregnant, so maybe was lack of vitamins on my body? Also, I never got my period after my baby girl was born, so the first egg was fertilized. Maybe my body was not ready yet? And most likely is just genetic, although I don't know anybody in my family with this issue, neither in my husband's family. The geneticist said it can happen with anybody. I did the Maternity21 and also amniocentesis with microarray to check if the cleft is related to a chromosome missing and genetic syndrome, thanks God the tested came back clear. I'm 33 weeks and my baby is almost here, I'm excited to have him in my arms. But I'm also nervous about the bump and long road we have ahead. His first surgery will be at 4 months.
Do you have any experience with clefts? Do you know someone? Any words of courage is welcome, please pray for my baby. I appreciate you support. Thank you!
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