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For my baby, Panda❤

 From two lines, to two years. It is a beautiful journey to be on🥳❤

Dear Panda, here is to what was, what is and what is yet to come...

July 1st, 2019: New month, yet no period! I've been cramping like crazy yet nothing! Not to mention that my body decided to give me a headache because stressing about my late period was not enough. Guess who's going to the optometrist tomorrow. I might as well get a pregnancy test before I start panicking. Oh who am I kidding, I'm thinking of getting a test...I'm already panicking

July 2nd, 2019: I went to the optometrist with my mom and baby sister, Puse, today. We lied and told my mom that I'm going to go get Citri-Soda. The lies we tell parents are crazy stupid at times. Anyway, I read somewhere on the Internet that it is best to use fresh morning pee for the test, and I will not argue with the Internet!!

July 3rd, 2019: It is confirmed!! Someone will look at me and think I am embarrassing. I'm gonna be a mom!! Yup

March 3rd, 2022: From 2 lines to 2 years. What a journey this has been. My darling Panda, you the kindest, purest, most genuine love I have experienced on this here earth. I never knew, or rather acknowledged all the good I deserve until you showed up. I had no idea the journey would be the way it is. I have my flaws and I have my wins but in everything, I have you. I am so grateful for you, my being. I can't wait to wake up and have you next to me on the anniversary of our meeting. For all the tears, the laughs, the fears, the conquering and faith, I am grateful. I love you so much baby girl.
WE ARE ALMOST 2!!!! 🥳❤😁😁

Love, your mommy
Rethabile ❤

P.S Jesus loves me, this I know. For your existence told me so❤

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  1. Unknown3 March 2022 at 10:16

    Panda's getting so grown up 🥺❤️

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  2. Unknown3 March 2022 at 10:54

    She is truly our blessing, every day is a new adventure 🐼🐼🐼❤️❤️🙏🙏🤗

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  3. Mabatho3 March 2022 at 12:36

    Mommies twin Panda 😍❤️ 🥳🥳🥳 is turning 2 In coupler hours now.

    Love your writing skill Retha looking forward to see books you going to write 😊 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

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  4. Unknown3 March 2022 at 20:11

    Happiest of birthdays to my GIRL!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

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  5. Unknown4 March 2022 at 01:03

    Thabiso here

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