Birth and Diagnosis

In 2016, Abby and Erin were born in North Carolina with their heads fused.

Doctors warned their mother, Ann Delaney, about the risks and “recommended abortion.”

Ann refused, hoping to give her daughters a chance.

Premature Birth and Surgery

The twins were delivered via emergency C-section at 30 weeks, tiny and fragile.

Only 2% of such children survive birth. After months of tests, doctors decided to operate.

On June 6, 2017, the 11-hour surgery began.

“Erin was separated first – her connection was simpler.

With Abby, the doctors fought for every millimeter of tissue, for every blood vessel.” Both survived.

Recovery and Home Life

Five months later, the girls returned home. Rehabilitation began, full of challenges.

Today

Seven years later, Abby and Erin are alive and social.

“Erin learned to walk at the age of five. Abby can only stand for now, holding her mother’s hands.”

Despite intellectual disabilities, the family hopes Abby will take her first independent step soon.