Born in Bexleyheath, Kent, Rosie and Ruby Formosa shared one intestine and were linked at the abdomen. They needed surgery right away to survive because of this life-threatening ailment. Doctors told their parents that the twins had very little chance of surviving, and the idea of separating them appeared almost inconceivable.
The family prayed for a miracle and clung to optimism in spite of the odds. Thankfully, the sisters were successfully separated during a very difficult operation at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London.
When their mother, Angela, reflected on the moment they learnt their daughters were conjoined, she said, “I was sent to King’s College Hospital at 16 weeks, where they confirmed the connection between the girls.”
It was heartbreaking—being conjoined was the worst-case situation, and I was already worried since they were monoamniotic, meaning they shared the same amniotic sac. I was informed that there was a significant likelihood that they would not survive the pregnancy, which left me feeling both scared and devastated.
Even if they lived, there was still a chance that they wouldn’t survive surgery or birthing. Doctors were unable to pinpoint their precise relationship.
“I wasn’t even getting ready to take them home. My husband didn’t begin painting the nursery and preparing things until after they had the surgery and were recuperating in the hospital.
Rosie and Ruby were healthy and prepared to begin school four years following the successful procedure. The children were thrilled to meet their teacher and go to school with their older sister Lilly, according to their delighted mother.
Their parents acknowledged that the house might feel a little empty without them throughout the school day, even though they were overjoyed to see them attain this milestone.
The fact that these stunning girls are doing so well makes us very happy. All the greatest life has to offer is what we wish them.
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