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Post Surgery-2 months Later


Today is exactly 2 months from the date of surgery. Baby gal is doing very well and our isolation of 8 weeks is over and that calls for lots of celebration. She also finishes her multivitamin tomorrow and am so excited, to have a time when she doesn't have to take any medication. Samara doesn't fuss about taking medicine and that used to scare me a lot. On one hand I was grateful we didn't have to force her to take it(just give her the medicine in its cup and she gulps it in),  was uncomfortable with how easily she took it all in as I always declared that was not her portion(the fears and struggles of a mum, I guess).

Well, 2 months post operation she has added weight, she is sleeping through the night, stopped breastfeeding, talking alot and we looking forward to her celebrating her second birthday on 7th January 2012. We have so much to be thankful for and we are happy and content.
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Ems Makuthi said…
We celebrate with you..nothing but Gods grace through it all. We truly are thankful! those 8 weeks flew...
14 December 2011 at 21:45
Cate said…
We thank God and celebrate with the Karega's for the healing of your baby. Every time when you see her scar always remember how God came through for you
21 December 2011 at 12:17
Anonymous said…
Amen! We thank God and celebrate with you, D.
22 December 2011 at 08:58
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