When Susan was pregnant with Aoife, they found out she had Shones Complex, a serious heart condition. Aoife was born on the 4th of November 2013 by caesarean section and at only one-hour-old Aoife was transferred by ambulance to CHI at Crumlin. At just two days old, Aoife, a tiny new-born baby, was having open heart surgery. Aoife is now a mischievous seven-year-old with a great sense of humour. She loves dancing and drama and has the most amazing smile.
The day Ciara Jane was born, she was cute as a button. Ciara Jane was very sick. She had a bowel blockage, which meant the milk was going in but nothing was coming out. The doctors also diagnosed her with Down Syndrome. Just like her sister, Ciara Jane had life saving surgery at just 2 days old. Ciara Jane is very similar to Aoife and then totally different at the same time. She is so full of love and shes a cheeky little child as well!
Read the girls full story on www.childrenshealth.ie/trickortreat