Miracles Do Happen

We have a new family member. Miss Lexie Lee was born yesterday afternoon, July 22, to my cousin's daughter, Mallorie. We are all very excited that she has arrived. I'm told that she has soft brown, close-cropped curly hair and blue eyes and that she is quite alert. Good job Mallorie! You did it!

Some of you don't know why this is so amazing. In January of 2007, Mallorie was diagnosed with a Hodgkins type lymphoma the size of a large grapefruit that had taken up residence in her chest. Now, you have to understand that Mallorie is an itty bitty thing of 22 years. She stands about 5'1 and is small. So to have a large growth in her chest caused her lungs and heart to be pushed into her abdomen. After months of therapy that included radiation and chemotherapy the tumor had not decreased significantly in size. Doctors had advised Mallorie that with the amount of treatment she had endured it was unlikely that she could become pregnant. Surprise! Miracles do happen. Although Mallorie is still fighting this disease she has remarkably carried little Lexie to term and both Mallorie and baby are doing very well.

Cute as a button, Mallorie, has consistently maintained a positive outlook and that apparently has carried the day. So, welcome Lexie Lee and congratulations to Mom and Dad!

For more information about Lexie Lee or to order baby gear go to: http://www.MotheringGuide.com

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