Trying to get 4-year-old Jade to sit still is about as easy as resisting her infectious laugh. But her parents don’t mind being kept on their toes, calling her and twin sister, Erin, “absolute miracles.” Jade and Erin were born conjoined sharing an umbilical cord, liver, diaphragm and pericardium. Erin’s heart was also 60 percent inside of Jade’s chest.
The twins were successfully separated by pediatric specialists at Children’s National Medical Center. Jade underwent a second surgery to reconstruct her chest wall and will need additional surgery before she is an adult. Right now, she’s busy racing down the soccer field, going to preschool and performing shows for her very grateful family members, who say, “We have Jade and Erin with us because of the diligent efforts of everyone at Children’s National.”
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Posted by: jade jewelry | December 01, 2010 at 01:47 AM
Hi, Jade, you truly are a beautiful family and I love to read all about you. Profit of live pretty little girl and have lots of fun with your brother and sisters :*)
Posted by: Romy | December 12, 2009 at 05:51 PM
May you, your twins and your two older children enjoy life and love and laughter and good health! Thank you for your inspiration
Posted by: A Martinez | November 04, 2008 at 10:41 PM
Don't ever lose that beatuful smile Jade! Have a great time in Washington!
Posted by: Ioulia | June 12, 2008 at 11:34 AM
You are a GORGEOUS little girl, Jade!! Have fun in Washington with your sisters, and be sure to have some fun this summer, too!! You will do great in Washington!
Posted by: Anna | June 10, 2008 at 05:13 PM