READERS of the Derby Telegraph have taken to Facebook to congratulate a woman celebrating a double milestone - becoming a mum and notching up 20 healthy years after a life-saving kidney transplant. .
Even before Amy Caulton, 28, was born, doctors knew she might encounter renal problems in her life.
Her details were added to the NHS Organ Donor Register as soon as she started her dialysis at seven.
It took two years for a suitable match to become available.
Amy, of Hatton, received her donation from a young boy, who lost his life after being involved in an accident.
Many of his organs, including his other kidney, lungs and liver, were given to others.
She grew up healthy and, almost as soon as Amy revealed a positive pregnant test, she was back seeing the renal team at the Royal Derby Hospital.
Checks were immediately carried out on her kidney function and doctors were pleased with the results.
Baby Seth was born six weeks early at the Royal Derby Hospital. He weighed a tiny 4lbs 8ozs and was rushed to the neonatal intensive care unit but he has now been allowed to go home.
Now readers, after seeing Amy's story, have taken to the Derby Telegraph's Facebook page to congratulate her.
Kim Cutts said: "Amy! How cool is this! Welling up a bit!"
Lisa Morgan said: "Great article! Well done."
Scott Dangerfield said: "I'm very proud to say we were friends many years ago and I couldn't be happier for you Amy."
And Abby Cammish said: "Amazing. Seth is one lucky little boy to have such an incredible mum."* Read more of today's top news stories here.
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