Jamie Lynn Spears shares first picture of daughter Maddie since terrifying ATV accident
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Jamie Lynn Spears has had a roller coaster week since her eight-year-old daughter Maddie was involved in a terrifying ATV accident.
But it looks like Britney Spears ’ niece is finally getting back to her old self.
Her mum took to Instagram to share her first photo of Maddie since the accident.
And the brave girl was all smiles as she prepared to hand out chocolate to her friends at school.
“Maddie isn’t quite ready to return to school, but her doctors did clear her to bring in her Valentine’s Day treats to her class today,” Jamie commented on the picture shared with her 1.3m followers.
“It made her so happy to see her friends, and be able to give them such cute treats,” she continued.
“It was a great moment for us after everything that has happened. We are so thankful to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the ones we love, and we don’t take a second of it for granted.”
(Photo: jamielynnspears/Instagram)
Earlier this week, Britney said thank you for the "miracle" as her niece was released from hospital.
The eight-year-old daughter of the singer's younger sister, Jamie , was seriously injured in an ATV accident.
Britney had previously asked fans to pray for her niece, and has now said her prayers have been "heard and answered".
As Maddie was flown out of hospital in a helicopter, Britney took to Twitter to thank everyone who shared their prayers.
She posted on Twitter: "So grateful that Maddie was able to go home today... it's truly a miracle. Our prayers were heard, and they were answered! Thank you so much for all of your love and support this week. My family appreciated it more than you will ever know."
Jamie Lynn's daughter Maddie appears to be on the mend after the ATV accident that left her injured.
The eight year old was pictured smiling as she flew out of hospital in a helicopter.
Her mum posted the picture to Instagram to thank the hospital that helped her daughter and fans around the world who offered their love and support.
The former Zoey 101 star wrote: "Thanks to the amazing first responders, and medical teams at University and Children's Hospital in New Orleans, LA, we are headed home with our baby girl as she continues to recover.
(Photo: jamielynnspears/Instagram)
"Above all else we are so thankful for each and every prayer, because we know that is what truly made the difference. Thank you again to everyone. We are truly blessed"
Jamie Lynn also tweeted, saying: "We're headed home with our baby girl as she continues to recover. Thank you again to everyone. We are truly blessed"
It comes after a spokesperson for the Spears family confirmed she had regained consciousness and was talking.
They told People magazine in a statement: "With her father, mother and stepfather by her side, Maddie regained consciousness mid-day Tuesday, February 7.
“The 8-year-old daughter of entertainer Jamie Lynn Spears was involved in an ATV accident at a family home Sunday in Kentwood, La. Paramedics resuscitated her and she was airlifted to a local hospital.
"She is aware of her surroundings and recognises those family members who have kept a round-the-clock vigil since the accident.”
It continued: “Doctors were able to remove the ventilator today and she is awake and talking. Maddie continues to receive oxygen and is being monitored closely but it appears that she has not suffered any neurological consequences from the accident.”
According to a police report, Maddie was at home in Louisiana with parents Jamie Lynn and her stepdad Jamie Watson when her ATV crashed.
The report, obtained by People magazine, says the accident happened in full view of them.
(Photo: jamielynnspears/Instagram)
Just before 3pm on Sunday, Maddie was steering the ATV - which she reportedly got for her 7th birthday - in order to avoid going over a drainage ditch.
“In doing so, she overcorrected causing the ATV to enter the pond,” the report states. “The ATV and child were instantly submerged in the water right before their eyes.
“Within seconds the child’s mother, stepfather and other family members reached the pond, dove in and attempted to rescue the child to no avail. The child was trapped and secured by the seatbelt and the ATV’s safety netting.
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"Within two minutes, Acadian Ambulance Services arrived and assisted in freeing the child from the cold waters.”
After news emerged, Maddie's family members urged people to keep her in their prayers.
Britney Spears tweeted on Monday: "Need all the wishes and prayers for my niece."
While Maddie's granddad Jamie shared: "All I can say is pray for our baby Maddie."