Hey Deb,
We live in Southern California, in San Pedro, south of L.A. it
is cool how close their birthdays are!
Although he does not have a cleft palate, it does seem a little
high, and Lalo's gums seemed thicker than normal. he didn't get his
first tooth until about ten months, and now has five.
Lalo's features caught the attention of the doctors immediately
at birth. Flatter nasal bridge, wider set eyes, short mandible, and
lower placed ears. So Chromosome and genetic tests were done right
away. Both parents were also tested, but neither of us carry the
gene! Lalo did not pass his initial newborn hearing screening, but
returned a month later and passed. we continue to have his hearing
tested regularly. It took a few tries, but an optomologist finally
got a prescription, about a -20 vision, very nearsighted, but he
really seems used to wearing his glasses. We cannot thank the
founder of this group, (MacKenzie's Dad!) for help with the
frustrating task of getting his glasses to sit right, and stay on!
Looking back its been a crazy year, lots of work but lots of fun and
love too.
Do you mind us askin about James development as far as speech,
crawling, etc.?
Michel & Aaron