It’s the big day! She had her expander put in a few months ago, and now we add to the mix: BRACES! Nowadays, you can put colorful bands on. Times are so much more fun now.
We arrived on time at 9:15.
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Dr. Barakat has such a sweet disposition. She made Tatum feels so comfortable.
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She got to choose the colors of bands! Pink and green won the day.
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Look at that smile!
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She taught us how to brush and what not to eat. Goodbye popcorn for now. (All of a sudden she is craving popcorn; funny how that is when something is taboo …we want it more!
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Now she’s ready to swim!
Hi Zoe!
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