In 2016, two girls were born in North Carolina – Abby and Erin. They were twins, but not ordinary ones. Their heads were fused. This was something that even medicine was afraid to handle. Yet, they were born. And they survived.

Their mother, Ann Delaney, learned about the diagnosis as early as the 11th week of pregnancy. The doctors were honest – they recommended abortion.

The term was short, but the problems ahead were enormous. Still, Ann did not want to.

At 27 weeks, she was hospitalized, hoping to carry the pregnancy to full term. But by 30 weeks, complications arose, and the doctors had to perform an emergency cesarean section.

The girls were born prematurely, small, helpless, and fused together.

The doctors said the girls had a chance – only 2% of such children survive