When Amber McCullough found out that the twin girls she was carrying were going to be born conjoined at the hip, stomach, and chest, the decision to keep the girls was a no-brainer for this mom.
It was the decision to separate them just moments after their birth that wasn't easy. The separation meant that one of the twins, Olivia, who was born with a heart defect, had no chance of surviving. But it was also imperative, as the twins had a heart condition that made the five-hour surgery necessary for at least one to survive.
Now, her twin, Hannah, is 10 weeks old. But she's still very delicate and fragile, with many health problems that keep her in the hospital. She was born with a fifth limb, which will eventually be removed later in her life.
Amber posts regular updates on Hannah's health on her GoFundMe page, where she's hoping to receive donations to help her pay for the rising costs of Hannah's care. She's also looking for a home near the hospital, so she can be closer to her child, as she moved from Minnesota to Colorado to give birth in a hospital where the doctors were willing separate her twins. After her relationship with the twins' biological father fell apart, Amber was relieved to see assistance from strangers pouring in to help and her child.
Through the heartbreak and happiness, Amber, who spent eight years in the US Army, remains positive about the future.
"All I want is for both my children to be home and healthy, to cuddle and read them bedtime stories, and to pray with them each night… a moment I’m confident we will feel Olivia with us each night."
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