Good News!

Amelia's pulmonologist called today with good news. Most of you know that she was diagnosed with sleep apnea about 2 years ago and has had to sleep with a C-PAP ever since (not much fun for a little girl). At her check-up last year, Dr. Chowdary noticed that her jaw structure was not good, and he thought that could be the cause of her sleep apnea. He advised us to see her dentist, Dr. Olinger, for some X-rays. She was then referred to Dr. Cohen for orthodontia. He put her in braces and was able to change the shape of her mouth and her jaw - with no surgery!

At the sleep study 2 weeks ago, she did so well that they never had to put the C-PAP back on. The doctor called today to confirm the good sleep study results. She is able to sleep without it, but we have to monitor her for awhile to make sure she doesn't relapse. She is so excited to go without it. She has been made fun of at sleepovers for wearing it - even after she explained that she would stop breathing without it. It messes her hair up when she sleeps. It is just very annoying to anyone, but especially a child! Of course we were glad that it helped her sleep well, but we are also glad to go without it. Please pray that she does well without it. I am sure she would be upset to go backwards and have to wear it again.