Our third child, Riley, was born in 2016 with a cleft lip and palate. This was discovered at his 20-week ultrasound, and we spent the next four months leading up to his birth researching and preparing. All of the unknowns … Read More
Mikah’s Smile
Mikah was born with a partial cleft lip in Utica, NY. We had seen the possible cleft on a 4d ultrasound. He was healthy and happy, and we loved his big smile. At 3 months old, he had his lip … Read More
A Shining Star: Part Two
I shared the story of my daughter back in 2018 and felt that it was time for an update. We learned of Vilija’s cleft during an ultrasound done at 19 weeks. My pregnancy had already been difficult, as I suffered … Read More
Craniofacial Acceptance Month: Payton’s Story
September is Craniofacial Acceptance Month, an opportunity to spread awareness for those with cleft and craniofacial differences. In honor of Craniofacial Acceptance Month, ACPA is sharing Payton’s story. Payton’s story was written by her mother, Jennie. Payton was born with … Read More
Dean’s Story
Hi, my name is Dean Olsen Rorabaugh. At 23 weeks gestation, my mom found out I was going to be born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate. At first, her and my daddy were really worried about me and … Read More
Brandon Willis Jr.
My third born child and first son was born with a bilateral cleft lip. I found out about his potential cleft five months before he was born. I had a sense of hope after family members, and even local ultrasound … Read More
Paisleigh’s Story
Hey y’all, My name is Melissa. My daughter, Paisleigh, was born with unilateral cleft lip and palate. We went in for a 3d/4d ultrasound at 15 weeks and later at our 20-week anatomy ultrasound, they told us what the technician found. … Read More
Loving Lacey’s Smile
Our daughter, Lacey, was born with a bilateral cleft lip and palate. She had lip adhesion first, then palate, and finally her repair–just recently. Her providers are members of ACPA, Dr. Adetayo and Joanne Wennstrom, and they are amazing. We … Read More
Starring on Stage
Hi, my name is Anna and I am a senior at North Lenoir High School. I was born with a unilateral cleft lip and palate. My doctors and nurses on my cleft team were really wonderful, but it was hard … Read More