<div>Our sweet daughter Sofia is 17 months old and has already been through more challenges than most of us will ever face in a lifetime.
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<div>While I was pregnant, we learned that Sofia had aqueductal stenosis — a condition where a small channel in the brain becomes blocked — which led to ventriculomegaly and ultimately hydrocephalus (fluid buildup in the brain). After countless ultrasounds and a fetal MRI, it was confirmed that she had moderate hydrocephalus, and we were told she would need brain surgery shortly after birth.
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<div>At 36 weeks and 5 days, we had to deliver Sofia via emergency c-section because she stopped moving. At just 11 days old, she had brain surgery to place a VP shunt to help drain the excess fluid.
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<div>Sofia spent 41 days in the NICU, struggling with feeding and recovery. After finally coming home, we faced more unexpected challenges: she had a cow milk protein allergy, was aspirating on milk, and had a strong bottle aversion.
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<div>In June 2024, sofia had surgery to place a Gastronomy Tube (g-tube) in her abdomen to get the nutrition she desperately needed.
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<div>In December 2024, Sofia was diagnosed with unspecified Cerebral Palsy.
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<div>In March 2025, she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and had hip surgery in May, requiring a spica cast.
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<div>Today, at 17 months, Sofia is developmentally delayed. She cannot yet roll, sit, crawl, walk, or talk. But despite it all, she is the sweetest, strongest little girl with a fighting spirit that inspires everyone who meets her.
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<div>Sofia currently receives speech, occupational, and physical therapy, but we want to give her the best chance possible to thrive. We are hoping to take her to a specialized 3-week intensive therapy program in North Carolina. Unfortunately, this is not covered by insurance and must be paid out of pocket.
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<div>We are also looking into a promising stem cell treatment abroad, as it is not yet offered in the US.
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<div>We want to give Sofia every opportunity to reach her full potential and experience life as fully as possible. But we can’t do this alone — we need your help.
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<div>All funds raised will go directly toward Sofia’s intensive therapy, potential stem cell treatment, and any additional medical and travel expenses related to her care.
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<div>Any amount, big or small, makes a difference and means the world to our family. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing Sofia’s story to help us reach more people.
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<div>Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting Sofia’s journey.
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