Hi Purplemamma & Leesha,

Thank you so much for your support and your support....I felt really guilty being so upset because I thought that maybe I was being a bit ungrateful....I am a lot better & the feeding is getting better although she is at her 9 week spurt this week so is a bit whingy but not too bad.

I don't bawl my eyes out as much these days! Thank goodness...it was definately a big shock to the system & I had a lot of fear about what my families would say but now I don't care anymore & I am definately thankful that it is something that can be fixed & she should not be treated any differently!

Leesha, you are so blessed that your bub is okay & can bond with your baby by breastfeeding!

My husband thinks we should start her on solids soon....because sometimes the feeding is still a bit hard...not sure if it's a good idea starting her this early...has anyone started their babies on solids earlier than 6 months with a cleft?

Does this mean that food will come out of her nose?!

Thanks! Sharon xxxx