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Katerina

Katerina Grace was born on December 22, 1998 with a unilateral cleft lip and palate. Her pictures are presented to you by her Dad and Mom, Erik and Jodi.

Katerina in the hospital just two days old. 8 lbs. 2.5 ounces and 20-1/2 inches long.

(Right) Kat's first "professional" photo taken at Sears. 9 weeks old and already a heart breaker.

Baptism day, March 7, 1999. Just four days before lip repair.

(Right) Lip Repair: Katerina doesn't look too sure of the big day ahead.

Just minutes after surgery and looking great. Katerina immediately gulped down two ounces of Pedialyte and begged for more.

(Right) The anesthesia has worn off, swelling has started and the arm restraints are on. Not a very happy baby.

At home the day after surgery. A little bit of Tylenol and lots of love and the road to recovery begins.

Katerina, Page 2

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