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Spencer
Spencer was born on February 26, 1998 with a wide, complete unilateral cleft lip and palate. He had his lip/nose repaired, along with myringotomy tubes on June 23, 1998. Spencer has a brother, Brett, and a sister, Taylor. Spencer's pictures are presented to you by his mother and father, Todd and Lori.
Three days old and going home from the hospital. (Wide, complete unilateral cleft lip and palate)
Five weeks old and taping the lip together with
Microspore tape by 3M. |
Seven weeks old. Yes, that's a tooth in the cleft!
14 weeks old and two weeks before surgery. |
Two weeks prior to lip/nose repair surgery.
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First tight little smile! (Day after surgery). |
Three days post-op. Loves his bath in the sink, but it takes two people with the arm restraints off! How's this for a goofy little smile? (11 days post-op) |
13 days post-op. Looks pretty good, huh? |
Spencer's latest look! 4-1/2 months old. |
Spencer at 7 months old (3.5 months post op) |