Conjoined Twins Jadon and Anias McDonald See Each Other For First Time Post-Surgery In Adorable Photo

'It’s only up from here.'
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The moment two formerly conjoined twins saw each other following their separation surgery was caught on camera.

Jadon and Anias McDonald, from Chicago, US, were successfully separated in a 16-hour surgery in October 2016

The pair are still recovering in Montefiore Hospital in New York and their progress is being shared by mum Nicole McDonald on Facebook.

A woman known to the family called Christine Pogliano Grosso, shared a photo of the moment the two boys saw each other and it’s adorable.

Mum McDonald explained on Facebook that Jadon has had a positive recovery, although Anias is having a harder time. 

According to CNN, Anias has struggled with breathing and eating, but doctors have said he is now progressing well. 

McDonald shared a video of Anias on Tuesday 22 November to show how the 14-month-old was smiling and reacting to her tickling him with her hair.

“It’s only up from here,” she captioned the video. “How appropriate that Thanksgiving is approaching. Never have I been more grateful.” 

The mum shared an emotional Facebook post on 14 October when the boys were finally “reunited” after surgery.

“How surreal,” she wrote. “I now realise that I always saw you as separate because seeing you like this is really nothing different to me.

“I love you so much. Now it’s time to step forward into the new chapter of our life. I’m ready to fight and I know you are too.”

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Christmas Gift Ideas For Babies
Teddy Bear Rattle(01 of12)
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A toy making the noise of a rattle, but one that's as soft as a teddy bear.
Suitable from birth.
£13 from Best Years.
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Nautical Embroidered Muslins(02 of12)
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New parents can never have enough muslins in the house. These ones have a sweet nautical twist.
£14, from JoJo Maman Bebe.
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Mix and Match Caterpillar(03 of12)
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This caterpillar has all the components to keep your baby happy - colours, noise, velcro and mirror reflections.
Suitable from 0-18 months.
£16.99 from Babies R Us.
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Personalised Bone China Bauble(04 of12)
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A great way to mark a baby's first Christmas is a personalised bauble that can be put on the tree each year.
£9.99 from Getting Personal.
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Dribble Bibs(05 of12)
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You will never go wrong getting bibs for new parents and we love the funky design on these ones.
£10.63 from Boden.
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Festive Sleepsuits(06 of12)
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To fit newborns to 12-month-olds.
£16 from Mothercare.
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My Baby Touch Wooden Frame(07 of12)
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This gift allows parents to document their baby's foot or handprint on their first Christmas and add in a photo from the day.
£20 from Baby Art.
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Halilit Mini Orchestra(08 of12)
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Suitable for children from six months.
£16.99 from Argos.
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Baby Adaptable Sleeveless Sleep Bag(09 of12)
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Babies need to keep as cosy as we do in the winter.
Suitable for ages 0-18 months
£19 from Vertbaudet.
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Snowman and Snowdog Booties(10 of12)
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One size.
£12.95 from John Lewis.
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Personalised Storage Basket(11 of12)
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The perfect gift to hold all the baby's Christmas toys, with a personal touch.
£18 from Sparks Living on Not On The High Street.
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Bath Squirtees - Under The Sea(12 of12)
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Babies who love to splash around in the bath will want to stay in the water even longer with these four toys.
Suitable for babies from six months to two years.
£4.99 from Babies R Us.
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