An adorable and special image of a breastfeeding baby is going viral as her mom seeks to nourish and bond with her baby during a difficult time. Baby Xenia has stage 3 brain cancer and mom Anastasia Pittis wanted to share with other moms how important breastfeeding has been for her as her child undergoes chemotherapy.
Xenia's heartbreaking news was discovered during a normal doctor's visit when she was two months old. Xenia had a huge head, the pediatrician observed, according to Anastasia:
After posting her image on Breastfeeding Mama Talk she had no idea her image would go viral, nor could she imagine all the love and support she would receive from moms. It's incredibly heart breaking Xenia's family has had to deal with such a trying ordeal but so many moms chimed in about their own stories of having a child with cancer. Although, it is not common for children to be born with cancer it is treatable.
Xenia is pictured above breastfeeding, with a visible scar from surgery. Anastasia has also continuously, updated supporters and followers online through Xenia's Journey, a Facebook page where Anastasia documents the experiences of her infant daughter.
One commentor wrote:
“My heart just skipped a beat at her beauty and broke at the same time. My heart is in so much pain for you as a mommy and for her to have to go through this.
PLEASE keep us updated on your beautiful angel and her progress. She is in my prayers along with the doctors and nurses caring for her.”
Xenia's mom Anastasia said the the responses were really amazing, and she was genuinely taken aback by how much attention and support the picture received.
