Since Samantha was born, my life has changed dramatically. I was not only dependent on myself, but I also was responsible for a child. I could not find work and moved lots trying to stay happy with my baby. During that time, I was notified that Samantha had a thyroid gland problem where she poofed up like a marshmallow. She was going in and out of hospitals regularly, but now she has to take pills every day or she will have a heart attack. When my daughter was born, she was six pounds one ounce and at the age of 5 months she was 40 pounds. I had my best friend take care of her for a while so I could get my life on the right track. During that time I found a steady income and steady home while getting myself on the waiting list for school so I could finish and get a good enough job to take care of myself and my baby. I have a steady relationship now, and it’s going great. My baby adores him, and I think he loves her. They spend lots of time together and she now talks more and seems happier with the three of us. I got her a cat and that keeps her busy when I can’t. In conclusion, I am happy with the way my life is going, and that my baby is doing better, and I wouldn’t change it for anything in the world.

Lana Labatt