Emma's Story

“She is talkative, funny, and smart. The little girl who spent a month in the NICU now fills our house with laughter.”

Emma arrived as a twin alongside her sister Ella, who is unaffected. At just 3 pounds and 16 inches, she faced intrauterine growth restriction, failure to thrive, adrenal insufficiency, and GERD from the start. She spent 30 days in the NICU before finally coming home.

At 10 months she received a G-tube, which she used until age seven — a major milestone when she graduated to eating entirely by mouth. Strabismus was corrected with glasses, and she now thrives in a 12:1 classroom with one-to-one support.

Now over eight years old, Emma is described by her family as talkative, funny, and smart. Growing up alongside her twin sister has given both girls a unique bond and a daily reminder that every child develops on their own timeline.