Caitlin’s pregnancy with Jack was going well until a 20-week ultrasound revealed cleft lip and palate. After learning that this condition can cause problems with feeding and speaking, among other complications, Caitlin and her husband Patrick were scared for what the future might hold. Thankfully, they found a doctor at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital who walked them through all the surgeries, speech therapy, and other treatments Jack would need. But as Caitlin neared her due date, she was diagnosed with a hypertensive disorder, causing Jack to be born early at 36 weeks. He spent his first three weeks in the NICU, and after he came home, he prepared for his two cleft surgeries. The surgeries went well, and now, as a toddler, Jack is an adorable curly-haired boy who is developing and talking normally. Jack will continue to visit the team at MUSC to combat any complications that may occur as he grows and develops.