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The obstacles of being born too soon

  • Bella And Sophia: With mom, Gwen Mayo, holding her hand, Sophia happily walks with the support of leg braces, defying an early prognosis that she would never walk or smile.
 - Photo by Randy Metcalf/The Explorer
  • Bella And Sophia: After a rough time at the beginning, Bella, left, and Sophia eventually got to go home, where they continue to make progress.

 - Photo by Courtesy Photo
  • Kedzierski Family: Proud parents, Gwen Mayo and Ryan Kedzierski recently celebrated Bella, left, and Sophia’s second birthday.
 - Photo by J.D. Fitzgerald/The Explorer
  • Bella And Sophia: At birth, Bella and Sophia weighed slightly over a pound. 
 - Photo by Courtest Phone
  • Bella And Sophia: The early days were tough for Bella, and her sister Sophia.
 - Photo by Courtesy Photo
  • Bella And Sophia: Sophia can now be seen smiling and swinging.
 - Photo by Courtesy Photo
  • Bella And Sophia: Bella cheers for her dad’s favorite team on the right.

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