A journey begins...

Today Stella had her follow-up visit with the orthodontist where we learned that we will be on a five figure 3 1/2 year journey of a palate expander, braces and a retainer. The dentist put in spacers today to prep for the expander. This face Stella an opportunity to complain a lot about how weird they felt and how much they hurt. But also gave her so much joy as she has been longing for this day for some time, feeling that her crooked teeth were uncomfortable and annoying. 

I had to go out tonight but she left me this note: