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Memorable Father’s Day for dad of premature newborn

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Dads across the country marked Father’s Day being showered with gifts, but one father spent it celebrating his little miracle - visiting his youngest child in hospital, born premature at just 22 weeks.

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  • Tenaya was born at 22 weeks, weighing 409 grams, and required immediate resuscitation. 12s
  • She has been on oxygen at the Mater Hospital since birth. 17s
  • The family had previously experienced two miscarriages and is grateful for Tenaya's progress. 38s
  • Tenaya is expected to stay in hospital for at least another month before going home. 50s
  • Her parents say she is already showing her personality and call her 'Tenacious Tenaya'. 1m 12s
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