No End in Sight

This week, I was really excited about going to the orthodontist.  Dr. U had taken molds of the teeth 2 weeks ago and I was supposed to get the update.  Now, the little spacers had been put in last time and I knew that was probably not a good thing!  Now, I know that it wasn't a good thing.

Instead of having any idea of what was going on, I was instead disappointed to learn that I had to not only get the molar bands on the last 3 teeth that were metal-free, but I also had to create some gaps in my upper teeth.  I was nervous that I was going to be some gap-toothed hillbilly.  So, so not me!

He has assured me that I won't look any different and the gaps will be barely noticeable!  Here's to hoping...
I got my next appointment in a month and then I will get another wire adjustment and new rubberbands.  But, the powerchain is gone for now.
In October, I will have molds done again, so probably looking at surgery in November which will be almost exactly a year, as predicted!

Holden - The New Man in My Life

So, I have a new man in my life.  No, not what you may think.  It's my 3-month old nephew, Holden.  He is so adorable and alert and completely stealing my heart.  Now, I have a little nephew to complement my baby niece.

Not Always as It Seems

I went to the orthodontist last week.  I wanted to believe that I was close to jaw surgery, but it didn't end up happening the way that I thought that it would.  I was getting molds of the teeth and left with more spacers in order to get more molar bands.  Doesn't sound like I'm getting too close.  I begged him to let me have the surgery as soon as possible.  Of course, he agreed with me but didn't seem to get that I'm ready for it.  

I'm getting anxious to get this done.  I never noticed all the signs of an underdeveloped jaw until it was pointed out.  Now that I know, I'm ready to get it done.