Making an Impression

So Rylan has surprised me yet again and really did well getting the dental impression today.  The poor child - not only did we have our appointment at the dentist, but she also had her first round of vaccinations this morning.  She really hasn't been herself all day and is running a slight fever.  Hopefully the Infant Tylenol will do the trick.

Back to the dental impression - Dr. Morrissey works out of the dental office on Tuesdays so he was there to meet us.  He came and said hello and then told me he would be back after the impression was done.  The dentist had me sit in the dental chair and lay Rylan on my lap so her head was angled down towards my feet.  They stuck the clay-like material in her mouth and molded it around the cleft and gums.  She fussed a little and gagged but that was it.  While they let the clay harden, Rylan got a little bit fussy and was not too happy when they stuck it back in her mouth with the gel stuff on it.  Luckily, the dentist didn't keep the impression mold in Rylan's mouth as long as she normally would. Rylan cried when that was finished and ended falling asleep in my arms while we waited for Dr. Morrissey.

Dr. Morrissey retaped her lip for me and it was amazing how much closer the two sides came together.  He really can pull the lips tight and I know I need to start trying to do it just like him.  It's just hard when you're her mommy and she cries when you try to do it. :(  Our next appointment is set for the 19th.