#CleftStrong

👂Tune in to hear from Ashley @cleftloveig as she shares insights on the various names and types of clefts. #cleftstrong #cleft #cleftawareness

POV: you were born with a facial difference but nobody asked for the whole story 🙃 #justforfun #cleftlip #cleftpalate #facialdifference #cleftawareness

His first laugh. I’ll replay this forever. 🤍 #CleftBaby #boymom #Blessed #cleftstrong #cleftpalate

I kinda wish they wouldn’t bring it up & not remind me of how different I look 🥲 #cleftlip #indigenous #native #cleftstrong #cleftproud #healing #pov #youngerself

Wait for it….I wondered for months what my older kids would say when they met my daughter who was cleft affected. I was scared they would say something about her appearance. I played this moment over and over during my pregnancy and was prepared for all sorts of answers! I knew they hadn’t seen any babies with clefts in person. We wanted them to understand that people are born with differences, and that’s ok! 💖Toddlers, always on the snack patrol! My two older kids have loved and embraced our families journey. A few things that helped prepare them for their sisters journey: 💖Reading books about clefts to them 💖Showing them photographs of babies with clefts and talking about how people are created differently. 💖Spending dedicated special time with the older kiddos because their baby sister did require some extra care when she was born. 💖Getting them involved in her cleft care. 💖Sometimes telling baby “I’m going to put you down so I can read with your sister” Even though the baby doesn’t necessarily understand the language, it helps the older kids understand you are putting them first sometimes as well! ⚠️ What other tips do you have for introducing a new baby to your family?! #cleftmom #cleft #cleftlip #cleftstrong #cleftproud #medicalmom #birthstory #facialdifferences #birthdefectsawareness #cleftlipandpalate #1in700

Thank you @itsjohnmacaluso and @koldnews for sharing my story! 🙏🏼 #cleftlip #cleftstrong #cleftcon @smiletrain

Go ahead, I’m listening but I just need to get this out real quick #cleftstrong #differentisbeautiful #cleftproud #cleft

For those who are new to my socials, yes I was born with a unilateral cleft lip and open palate. My cleft journey has not been easy, but I am here to remind you that we are all beautiful in our own unique way and to remember to celebrate and be proud of your imperfections 🫶🏼 #bekind #cleftstrong

I miss his cleft every day, I’m so proud of my baby boy ♥️ #cleft #cleftproud #cleftstrong #cleftlip #cleftpalate #cleftlipandpalateawareness #cleftlipandpalate #cleftcutie #cleftie #cleftbaby #baby #babyboy

Happy 5th Birthday my Christian Nakoa! You don’t know how brave you are with everything you’ve gone through! Nakoa means brave warrior and we knew that was the perfect name when we found out the journey you were going to have. #Cleft #cleftpalate #cleftstrong

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