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Wordless Wednesday Link Up: Braces..Before and After

Angela Thompson 12 May
While I would love to say that my little girls will never grow up....life keeps reminding me that they are growing up each and every day.  My middle one just hit her first true middle school milestone....it is time for braces in our little corner of the world!  I thought I would share her Braces:  Before and After photos from a few weeks ago as this week's Wordless Wednesday link up!

Last Selfie without Braces....For 2 1/2 years....

 She posted this photo and caption to her Instagram account the morning of her orthodontist appointment.

This photo was followed by some nervous tears, doubts, and worries....for child and parents alike!

And Now We Have Braces.... 


Her dad asked her to send him a picture as we left the orthodontist's office.  This is her first official photo with braces!  She opted for pink and teal colors....and is anxiously awaiting a change in a few more weeks! 

We are nearing the end of her first month with braces and we are actually faring quite well. Nothing broken, no real issues--and it helps immensely that so many of her classmates have gotten their new braces this month as well!  Only one of her classmates made an attempt at teasing....but, Bracey Macy was the best he could come up with and Macy's dad had already told her to expect that one!  (Boys!)

As I sit here typing this...I realize that she will probably be half finished with her braces around the time her little sister gets hers...then we'll have back to back proms...and graduations.....and college adventures to look forward to! The growing up game is officially on now, isn't it? 

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Angela is a freelance writer and blogger based in the Midwestern U.S.

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  1. AnonymousMay 12, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    One of my kids just got their braces off. And the other is starting next week :-S

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    1. Angela ThompsonMay 13, 2015 at 10:22 AM

      That seems to be the pattern with so many families we know at the moment!

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  2. stevebethereMay 12, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    I think they suit her for now heheh! :-)

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    1. Angela ThompsonMay 13, 2015 at 10:24 AM

      She is okay with the appearance...though she sure is missing chewing gum!

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  3. Susan CookMay 12, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    she looks cute :)

    My daughter just got braces put on less than 2 wk too :)

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    1. Angela ThompsonMay 13, 2015 at 10:25 AM

      Thank you! It was a dramatic first few days--but, we've settled in now..I think!

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  4. Cascia TalbertMay 12, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    I used to have braces when I was a kid. She looks adorable.

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    1. Angela ThompsonMay 13, 2015 at 10:26 AM

      Braces were new for us. I didn't have them--but, should have--and my husband didn't need them...It's been a learning experience!

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  5. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    Aw, she's such a cutie... :)
    Happy Wordless Wednesday!

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  6. FabulousandfunlifeMay 12, 2015 at 5:57 PM

    Braces seem to be the norm these days. Both my eldest two have braces currently and luckily they haven't experienced any teasing, probably because all their friends have braces too!

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    1. Angela ThompsonMay 13, 2015 at 10:27 AM

      It does seem to be the norm for most of her friends too. Her only goal is to be finished with braces before high school! :)

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  7. Diana MancusoMay 12, 2015 at 6:55 PM

    She has a beautiful smile!

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  8. DebbishMay 12, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    Just imagine what the AFTER after picture will be like and how much she'll be smiling!

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  9. AnonymousMay 13, 2015 at 5:03 AM

    I suddenly miss mine! Had it when few years ago. She looks adorable with it =)

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  10. UnknownMay 13, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    Congratulations on the braces. It will all be worth it in the end.

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  11. SimplyWrightMay 13, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    Happy Wednesday and thank you for hosting this great link up! Also, thanks for linking up with the OMHG WW!!! Have a great week! xx Ashleigh Co-Host @ OMHG WW

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  12. Ai SakuraMay 19, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    they really do grow up so fast!!! my girl just had her 6th birthday.. still can remember the day I gave birth to her...

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