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Originally Posted by Mom2BabyNatalie  So, considering all that... wouldn't it have been better for him to have had that repaired early on? That's exactly the sort of thing (as well as aspiration pneumonia) that we are trying to prevent with Emma... (not to mention what I've heard re: long term affects of prolonged use of antibiotics). 
The needs of each baby are different I suppose.... and each surgeon has his / her own experience and views.... I feel like we're doing the right thing for Emma..... I only hope she has the strength to endure it.... |
Well, I won't lie, I've wondered, off and on if I've done the best thing, but I think we have done what was best for him. It just might not be what's best for Emma. You have to make that call. But don't think you won't be second guessing yourself all the way.
You are doing fine so far. I think that for anyone doing something so difficult, it would be like flying in the dark. Feel your way through, don't rush into anything, and you will make it in the end.
And BTW, it took a while to find the right tool to keep Z's cleft free of debris. Know what it is? An artist paint brush. Just the right softness, but gets all the way in there and sweeps anything out.