Jaw Distraction Before & Afters

I realize it's a little late, but we now have pictures to compare Cicily's jaw from before her jaw distraction surgeries, to after her jaw distraction. I like to use her trach vent as a "yardstick". The difference is truly amazing! She has a much bigger jaw. She also has much more hair! One grew easily and naturally; and one grew with the incredible expertise of doctors, and care of Mom, Dad, Grandma, family and friends.
Before pics were taken July 2008
After pics were taken Jan 2009

2 year old portraits

Cicily's "don't tell me no" or "I'm not a fan of whatever you're doing" face

Happy/silly face

Thanks for more great pics Grandpa!

A little trach humor

I put the Passy-Muir valve (talking valve) on Cicily's trach today and as always, she started to babble and make tons of loud noises that we're not too used to hearing. Maya says to me, "Mom, you're going to have to turn that thing down for church tomorrow."

This makes me happy