Mommy Life: Maggie's mom: Maggie's smiling!

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July 23, 2008 6:59 PM

Maggie's mom: Maggie's smiling!

Remember Maggie - the newborn with Down syndrome we've been praying for? Here's the latest from her mom:

Hello again! Just wanted to stop in and say hello.

Maggie recovered so beautifully. She is now 8lbs 2oz at 2 1/2 months. It is amazing what the surgery did for her. She is starting to grab at things and smile. The doctor visits have slowed down and things are starting to calm down a bit ... at least for now. She is sleeping through the night and eating well.

My other two kids are soo good with her. My daughter changed her first diaper the other day ... I had to help her ... but she was soo proud. My son says he has the trick to calm her down ... this little piggy. Its too cute. I tried to explain things to them and they tell me they love her and are gonna be the best big brother and sister ever. Thank you and thank all who comment. It means a lot to know someone is there.