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Muduh · 03-10-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by catmom3

I'm hoping that someone can give some advice with this. My 8 year old daughter had palette expanders put in on Thursday morning. They told us that there would be some discomfort ie.. aching for a few days. Well to make a long story short she can not eat even the softest food without crying that it hurts to move her mouth. They also have a loop that comes down from the front that she is supposed to put her tongue in to swallow. She can swallow spit and drink but is having trouble swallowing solid foods. All she does is cry that it hurts and that she is hungry. We are feeding her milk shakes but even that, she says, make her teeth hurt. Has anyone had their kids go through this?

The Orthodontist's assistant said that if she is still having problems by Monday to call and they will probably take them out. I hate to stop treatment but if this doesn't improve I guess we have no choose but to stop and try again later.

Both my son and HIS so had to have expanders and it was a little hairy at first, but within a few days, pretty much back to normal. Surprisingly, they both preferred thin mashed potatoes mixed with gravy, through a straw. I think the warmth of the food soothed them or something. Does your daughter have to use the key to help expansion? Our kids did. That wasn't fun.

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Gutmutter · 03-11-2007, 10:04 AM

Notice the avatar. Sorry to toot my own horn so loud, but I can't stop smiling.

gabriel · 03-11-2007, 10:13 AM

You should toot your own horn, what a proud moment for a Mom and a daughter

Gutmutter · 03-11-2007, 10:17 AM

The best part? Having a place to share it where you know people genuinely care. Thanks to all who come here and contribute!

lildago · 03-11-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Gutmutter

Notice the avatar. Sorry to toot my own horn so loud, but I can't stop smiling.

Congrats to your daughter, Gut! She has a beautiful smile!

marybethp · 03-11-2007, 11:20 AM

Oh Gut - you should be so proud!!!

Delta Academy is where my step MIL works!! Her name is Lauren, I wonder if she knows her??

I bet you have a beaming smile today! Much congrats!!

femme fatale · 03-11-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Gutmutter

Notice the avatar. Sorry to toot my own horn so loud, but I can't stop smiling.

You should be proud Gut, that's quite an accomplishment for your daughter. Don't we all want our parents to be proud of us? So that gives us right to boast about our own children, I guess. as for me, I have no children to boast about yet.

Duxxy · 03-11-2007, 12:31 PM

That is just fantastic Gut! It's hard to imagine when they are being such pains in the butt that they will make us so chest-bustingly proud!

bbnbama · 03-11-2007, 12:52 PM

Gut WOO HOO for your daughter!!!

Gutmutter · 03-11-2007, 01:41 PM

Thanks everyone! It will look even more official when she has her wings and name tag. She had just gotten the uniform from the custom fitters when the picture was taken. bbnbama - where did you get that pilot smiley? I would so love to send that to her!

03-11-2007, 10:04 AM	#4482
Gutmutter Blessed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: In an attitude of gratitude Posts: 5,054	Notice the avatar. Sorry to toot my own horn so loud, but I can't stop smiling. __________________ Count your blessings!

03-11-2007, 10:17 AM	#4484
Gutmutter Blessed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: In an attitude of gratitude Posts: 5,054	The best part? Having a place to share it where you know people genuinely care. Thanks to all who come here and contribute! __________________ Count your blessings!

03-11-2007, 11:20 AM	#4486
marybethp Merry Christmas Everyone! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NY Age: 39 Posts: 4,432	Oh Gut - you should be so proud!!! Delta Academy is where my step MIL works!! Her name is Lauren, I wonder if she knows her?? I bet you have a beaming smile today! Much congrats!! __________________ There is no exercise better for the than reaching down and lifting people up! It's better to be hated for who you are than be loved for who you're not

03-11-2007, 12:31 PM	#4488
Duxxy Wash your damn hands Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: looking for a deal on evilBay Posts: 5,366	That is just fantastic Gut! It's hard to imagine when they are being such pains in the butt that they will make us so chest-bustingly proud! __________________ Wash Your Hands!! Keep the world healthy.

03-11-2007, 12:52 PM	#4489
bbnbama Waiting for Jan. 13th.... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: In my own little world where all things are Idol...... Age: 42 Posts: 10,631	Gut WOO HOO for your daughter!!! __________________ Reality is the beginning...not the end....Wallace Stevens

03-11-2007, 10:13 AM	#4483
gabriel Being a good fella Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: My dad shares my apt Age: 51 Posts: 7,124	You should toot your own horn, what a proud moment for a Mom and a daughter

03-11-2007, 01:41 PM	#4490
Gutmutter Blessed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: In an attitude of gratitude Posts: 5,054	Thanks everyone! It will look even more official when she has her wings and name tag. She had just gotten the uniform from the custom fitters when the picture was taken. bbnbama - where did you get that pilot smiley? I would so love to send that to her! __________________ Count your blessings!