Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has revealed that her first child Princess nearly died when she was barely one year old.
The actress who was named Time 100 Most Influential People in the world said the doctor said her daughter had “high fever” and it had affected her brain.
She further said the doctors said Princess could probably not develop normally or be able to catch up with her peers. Short of saying a vegetable.
In a Thanksgiving post, the actress said her 22-year-old defiled doctors report and miraculously excelled both academically and in other facets of life.
She said though she had a few challenges initially, Princess put in so much hard work to prove everyone wrong and excelled in all her endeavours.
The proud mother who described her daughter as her #WCE said her daughter inspires her so much.
Read Omotola’s post:
“She was barely a year, she started running a temperature, can’t remember how many hours anymore… she is our first child and we had not much experience.
“Gave her some medication didn’t seem to get better…suddenly, she slipped into what seemed to be a COMA.
“I panicked, we all did… neighbours everyone screaming and suggesting all sorts…. she was clenching her teeth fiercely, an Old woman we knew in the neighbourhood suggested to put a spoon and pour SALT into her mouth (Totally wrong move)”Pls cold shower”…
“We rushed her to the hospital and at first, the doctors were a bit reluctant ( I guess they thought it was a lost case) however, almost without much hurry she was worked on and miraculously, she came back!
“She had prior turned cold and was not responsive… hmm
“We were told, it was “High fever” it had affected her brain and she could probably not develop normally or be able to catch up with her peers. Short of saying a vegetable…
“As people of faith, we called on God, used proper medication and most importantly, applied extra lessons and treated her Normal as others.
“At first it was challenging, as she grew, she struggled, mostly with her sight. She couldn’t see things right in front of her! Even in school, she would be put in front and still not see. A few changed schools, glasses, extra lessons …we kept pushing.
“At every level, Princess Worked Extremely hard, harder than others. Always trying to prove everyone wrong and pass.
“Every time we feared or doubted, she passed with flying colours and moved to the Next Phase! Miracles before our eyes… Today she not only finished well from Uni, she insists on going for her Masters and is conquering all her fears.
“Yesterday, she drove with her dad without instructions back and forth in traffic all around v.i.
“You might not really understand this but anyone who’s been told they can’t achieve or do something especially for health reasons will understand.
“This is the first time I am saying this in public and Many will be shocked,some might go,oh… now I understand… Princess, you’ve been an inspiration to Me without even knowing. May you inspire others too. God Continue to Bless you my #WCE.”
