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<title>How to prepare a 5yr old for more surgery</title>
<author>Kaz@oxle.com</author>
<link>http://forum.cleft.ie/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=385</link>
<category>General Discussion</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2014 22:55:05GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ My 5yr old is waiting for further surgery for his cleft palate. This will be his third surgery. His last op was just over a year ago and he got very distressed at the whole process. I am wondering if anyone has any advice on how to prepare him for this next op. He is a very strong minded child and it can be very hard to persuade him to do anything he doesn't want to do. During his last stay in Hosp he fought everything the nurses needed to do even down to putting cream on his hand prior to surgery. It made the whole process very distressing for both him and us. I am dreading this next visit. How do you explain why he needs to go through it all at his age? His fears extend even now as he will not even take calpol at home when he is sick. Any medicine at all has to be hidden. Following his last surgery he had to take 2 lots of antibiotics and I can still remember the tears and upset it caused. We had to try to hide it in ice cream etc but even that didn't work. Any advice anyone could give would be gratefully received as I don't want him to go through the same stress this time. Thank you. From an anxious mum.]]></description>
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<title>WORLD CRANIOFACIAL FOUNDATION</title>
<author>gcouvall@oxle.com</author>
<link>http://forum.cleft.ie/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=384</link>
<category>Treatment</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 03:33:51GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ My Craniofacial/Cleft Surgeon<br />(Dr. Kenneth E. Salyer) is the<br />Founder & Chairman of the <br />World Craniofacial Foundation<br />(<a href="http://www.worldcf.org" target="_blank">http://www.worldcf.org</a>) in <br />Dallas, Texas U.S.A.<br /><br />The World Craniofacial Foundation<br />is working with several Craniofacial<br />Centers outside the U.S.A. and sending<br />their patients who are born in countries<br />outside the U.S.A. to these centers.  <br />Here is the link that lists these centers:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.worldcf.org/about-our-work/find-a-craniofacial-center" target="_blank">https://www.worldcf.org/about-our-work/find-a-craniofacial-center</a><br /><br />Also, here is the Financial Assistance<br />information:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.worldcf.org/about-our-work/apply-for-financial-aid/" target="_blank">https://www.worldcf.org/about-our-work/apply-for-financial-aid/</a><br /><br />Last but not least, here is the Contact<br />information:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.worldcf.org/contact-us/" target="_blank">https://www.worldcf.org/contact-us/</a><br /><br />]]></description>
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<title>Dr. Kenneth E. Salyer's Book &amp; Documentary</title>
<author>gcouvall@oxle.com</author>
<link>http://forum.cleft.ie/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=383</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 03:24:11GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ My Craniofacial/Cleft <br />Surgeon (Dr. Kenneth E. <br />Salyer) is the Founder <br />& Chairman of the World<br />Craniofacial Foundation<br />(<a href="http://www.worldcf.org" target="_blank">http://www.worldcf.org</a>)<br />in Dallas, Texas U.S.A.<br /><br />Dr. Salyer is featured in<br />a documentary entitled,<br />"Beautiful Faces" which is<br />now available.  Here is the<br />information:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kennethesalyermd.com/#!film/c4vn" target="_blank">http://www.kennethesalyermd.com/#!film/c4vn</a><br /><br />Also, Dr. Salyer's book entitled,<br />"A Life that Matters: Transforming<br />Faces, Renewing Lives" is now <br />available.  Here is the information:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kenneth-salyer-md/a-life-that-matters/9781455515127" target="_blank">http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kenneth-salyer-md/a-life-that-matters/9781455515127</a> (Trade Paperback)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kenneth-salyer-md/a-life-that-matters/9781455515134" target="_blank">http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kenneth-salyer-md/a-life-that-matters/9781455515134</a> (Electronic Book)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kennethesalyermd.com/#!thebook/c1mhs" target="_blank">http://www.kennethesalyermd.com/#!thebook/c1mhs</a><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description>
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<title>Registration Change</title>
<author>edbyrne@oxle.com</author>
<link>http://forum.cleft.ie/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=378</link>
<category>Announcements</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:17:06GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ As from 21 August 2012, all new membership requests will require Admin approval before applicants can participate in this forum.  <br /><br />Forum Administrator]]></description>
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<title>Formula powder v Ready to Use bottle</title>
<author>Angie@oxle.com</author>
<link>http://forum.cleft.ie/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=375&amp;REPLY_ID=821</link>
<category>Feeding</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 22:27:59GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are 3 replies, with the last one on 30 Jul 2012 at 10:27:59 PM by Angie<br />Quote:<br />Hi Fuzzybear<br /><br />Oops, I think we are talking about two different discs!  The disc I am talking about is a hard (normally bright yellowy/orange) disc.  There are no holes in it.  I think you are talking about is the smaller white, flexible membrane, that sits on a disc with 4 holes?  The membrane must be covered with the solid disc to ensure no leakage and keeping the formula sterile.  I've been googling trying to get pics for you to explain better - this might help:- <a href="http://www.justkiddingonline.co.uk/3x-medela-breastmilk-bottles-small.ir." target="_blank">http://www.justkiddingonline.co.uk/3x-medela-breastmilk-bottles-small.ir.</a>  If you can't follow what I'm on about, give the association a shout or maybe someone else online might explain better!!  Sorry about the misunderstanding.  Best of luck]]></description>
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<title>check-ups after surgery</title>
<author>melissa@oxle.com</author>
<link>http://forum.cleft.ie/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=371&amp;REPLY_ID=818</link>
<category>Treatment</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:27:44GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are 5 replies, with the last one on 13 Jun 2012 at 8:27:44 PM by melissa<br />Quote:<br />There's a great speech and language therapist in Crumlin that helped us out with our son and his feeding/swallowing difficulties. My son had so many difficulties ranging from continuously puking up his bottles to then choking on liquids and then there was the gagging. Just when you think one thing is sorted with them another problem pops up. The speech and language therapist will be able to help you and get the issues resolved. It will take time but hopefully you'll get it sorted.]]></description>
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<title>Family Day - 16th June 2012 - Kippure Adventure</title>
<author>George@oxle.com</author>
<link>http://forum.cleft.ie/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=374</link>
<category>Events &amp; Activities - Feedback &amp; Ideas</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:05:08GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Kippure Family Day, Saturday 16th June. All bookings received to date have been acknowledged. If you haven't received an acknowledgement please make contact again. Kippure Adventure are happy to have final numbers by Wednesday 13th now so if you haven't booked and would like to come along please text or email us by Tuesday 12th. Aine & Sinead were making final arrangements in Kippure this week. Their feedback "can't wait!"]]></description>
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<title>19 year old upper and lower jaw surgery</title>
<author>Frances@oxle.com</author>
<link>http://forum.cleft.ie/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=370&amp;REPLY_ID=813</link>
<category>Treatment</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2012 22:08:23GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are 2 replies, with the last one on 02 Jun 2012 at 10:08:23 PM by Frances<br />Quote:<br />Eddie-thank you so much.  My son is having op in 2 weeks -only discovered yesterday that lower jaw surgery may be involved. Looks as if it is not poss to push out upper jaw sufficient so in order to align teeth bottom jaw to be recessed. Concerned that lower jaw will be recessed approx 4mm (is this so minimal that we are worrying for no reason)-this might entail chin surgery in twelve mths to rectify. Obviously would like to avoid this.  are you saying that if my son only wants to get upper jaw surgery done (and lower jaw surgery is warranted) that would be wrong decision to make. That it would be crazy just to give go ahead for upper jaw surgery and accept whatever improvement that will be and to leave lower jaw alone.( Going to see surgeon again next week - don't know what options we have if any.  Is there a liasion person we should contact.  op will be in St James.]]></description>
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<title>Domiciiliary Care Allowance review</title>
<author>clair007@oxle.com</author>
<link>http://forum.cleft.ie/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=368&amp;REPLY_ID=811</link>
<category>General Discussion</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 21:00:46GMT</pubDate>
<guid>http://forum.cleft.ie/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=368</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There are 1 replies, with the last one on 01 Jun 2012 at 9:00:46 PM by clair007<br />Quote:<br />Hi,<br />I applied and got Dom allowance in 2008 when it was still being done by the HSE I've heard it's a bit stricter now the welfare have taken over I kno two of my friends with severely autistic children have lost theirs from what I can gather if part of ur child's care requires ongoing hospitalisation ur safe so I'm very surprised it was taken from you as your child potentially has the rest of their life receiving treatment between plastic, dental, orthodontic, speech, eyesight and hearing so I'm shocked it was stopped I would definitely be appealing this and if needed obtaining more paperwork stating the above list of problems facing these children, also have u applied to the revenue for incapacitated child allowance it's worth about 3700. Per year and they back date it to child's date of birth we received 6000. Of a refund just thought I'd mention it not many people kno about it.best of luck anyway and keep fighting for it.]]></description>
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<title>looking for imformation</title>
<author>melissa@oxle.com</author>
<link>http://forum.cleft.ie/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=365&amp;REPLY_ID=810</link>
<category>General Discussion</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 23:30:58GMT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are 1 replies, with the last one on 30 May 2012 at 11:30:58 PM by melissa<br />Quote:<br />I don't see why not? If you're in Dublin then you'd have a choice between Crumlin hospital and Temple street, not sure about the rest of the country or the options you'd have there. Why not ring Georgina Wade and ask maybe she could help you out with information on that? Look for the contact information on this website for her or email <a href="mailto:info@cleft.ie">info@cleft.ie</a> and ask, I think that's the email.]]></description>
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