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Chapter 51-- Damian Delilah Mallory: the Family Seventeen Ii

The seven were "all healthy and Well cared for" Dr. Maxim Stated. She was a little Concerned about Adian. He Only gained one pound since His birth. Molly said, "I'm Worried he's not getting enough Milk. I'm breastfeeding. But The others...." Doctor Maxim said You can't just use breast milk It won't be enough for them All. I'll give you prescriptions for All of them. They'll need more Nutrition and a appetite Enhancer, vitamins with the medications. Follow these guidelines and It will all work out. Make sure You give the meds as prescribed Mixed into the formula The Children should gain Noticeable weight easily in the months Ahead. And pay close Attention to Adian. His Weight gain is lacking he needs To gain more. But despite that He's still in good health as are All of the other six." She said As she looked around at Damian and Delilah. "So are there any questions? And continue Bresstfeeding every two hours That combination should help the Quads tremendously." And She opened the door saying "Well if there aren't any Questions, you all take care.° "And call me with the least Concern." Damian said, "Now, for all the Others." They entered the Pediatric area. "Damian asked Amadeus, "Where's DJ?" "He's In there with the Doctor." Damian knocked on the door Of the room Amadeus pointed To. Damian entered the room. The doctor was a tall young Man with a boyish face and Caramel complexion. "Hello." Damian said,"I'm Damian Hakim. That's my son Damian Junior." The doctor introduced himself "I'm Doctor Patterson." Is there anything going on That I should know?" "Well Mr. Hakim He's in excellent Health but... he has tonsillitis." Damian was Impatient. "well Tell me. What's the treatment?" Doctor Patterson continued I'll Prescribe antibiotics. "It's penicillin, orally." Damian Handled the prescription and Left the office with DJ. Damian searched the area for The other 9 children still waiting too see the Pediatricians. Molly said, "we Should have handled these Visits separately so it wouldn't Have been so congested. Our Family is to big for this area." "I agree Molly." Dolly added her Optimistic obvious opinion. Damian said "But this is My way, no... Further discussion. I'm big Daddy. Now shut your mouth." Damian was aggravated angry And anxiously annoyed. So Molly and Dolly said nothing Further. They did as he said. One Pediatrician step out of her Office she called, "Desharah Hakim" Dolly rose from her seat. She Entered the office with Desharah. Damian reminded Molly "Two down, eight more to go." Damian then instructed. "You Know what Molly take the Babies down outside to the Limos." All the Babies were Resting in car seats. "My mother and Salis Are still there. Come on." He Went with her and called Damian Junior to help them. DJ pulled Amadeus to help out "Come Amadeus grab one of The babies. Desharah and Their mother returned to The waiting area. "We're Leaving now?" Desharah asked. "No, everybody's not finished." Dolly informed Her. "We have to Wait for Daddy to come back We are preparing to leave." Another Pediatrician stepped out And called, "Robert Dawson." Then came a Familiar name From doctor Patterson "Justin Hakim." Damian Stood And went in with Justin calling Jordan with Him explaining to the doctor That he wanted the boys seen Together. As time passed Doctor Patterson examined the rest of The Hakim Brothers. All were In excellent physical health. Damian shook his Hand. Damian reminded, " I won't Bring the entire family for the Follow-up, next time it'll just Be me and my oldest." The day was over Damian went to the Pharmacy to retrieve DJ's medication and the medication For the quads and buy vitamins For the rest of the kids. After Damian returned from the Pharmacy he Inspected the down Stairs and concluded that it was A disaster. "DJ Amadeus Desharah Damian Justin and Jordan front And center NOW! The five kids Raced down the stairs. "Yes Dad." Yes Dad." They all responded. "This place is a mess." Damian Didn't have to finish his Thought. The kids knew what Needed to be done. They Started cleaning. DJ started Removing anything that looked Out of place. Desharah and Amadeus began vacuuming. DJ took the vacuum cleaner From Desharah and started Vacuuming. After a couple of Hours they observed, Amadeus Said, "Hey, I think It looks better What do y'all think." Desharah Said, "The only opinion that matters Is Daddys. If he says it's okay Then we can relax." "Is there Dishes in the sink? Is the kitchen Clean?" DJ said "Go check it Desharah." She scurried away to Check. She returned smiling, yep Everything is right." DJ bolstered Boldly booming, "DADDY, DADDY WE'RE DONE!

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