Hi, my name is Kristina. I am a close friend of Alyssa and Kyle Macomber. Being friends with these two for over a decade now has been nothing but a true blessing. They are two of the strongest, most badass parents their two beautiful boys are so lucky to have as their protectors.

After cautiously surviving their first high risk pregnancy with Jaxon in the early stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic, they were blessed with Austin not too long after! Two Pandemic Baby’s for two strong willed parents!

Unfortunately, Austin was diagnosed with a Complete Unilateral Right-Sided Lip and Palate Cleft.

Because if this, Mom and Dad have to devote extra love (which isn’t too difficult), along with time, patience, miles and money into doing everything they can to make this the smoothest and most comfortable journey for Austin.

Some of the things Austin will be needing:

Special bottles

Taping with Dynacelft and Nasal Elevator

NAM with weekly adjustments

Specialist feeding evaluations

Speech Therapy

ENT/Audiology consultations

-Nose/Lip Repair Surgery at 3-4 months old

-Palate Repair Surgery at 11-12 months old

-Dental and Orthodontic Interventions

-Alveolar (gum-line) Surgery/Bone Grafts at around 10-12 years old

With the impatience of a crazy cute toddler to tag along as well, this is a long stressful road to recovery, but with plenty of love, support, and positive vibes we can help make this the smoothest ride possible!

Thank you and I look forward to watching and supporting the progress and determination from baby Austin and the Macomber family in the hard days to come on this journey.