Laila’s mother’s pregnancy started off very normal, in fact she was happy as can be inside her mamma’s belly and had to be evicted via induction. Everything was going well until Laila’s mother was 5cm dilated and Laila’s heart rate started dropping. This called for emergency surgery, and by the time little Laila made her way to the world, she had stopped breathing. After 19 minutes of resuscitation Laila’s doctors were finally able to find a pulse.

After being transferred to Stanford, and then back and forth between the Children’ hospital and home, Laila was still not showing many signs that she would lead anything close to a normal life. She never cried and her eyes kept rolling to the back of her head and her parents feared the worst, that their little girl would be in a vegetated state.

Laila is now, getting ready to celebrate her second birthday and is an amazing burst of joy.  Her smile lights up the darkest day, and she is very aware of everything going on around her. She has amazed her parents and  has a very special personality all her own. She loves music and sings along in her own special way. She can bear weight on her legs and doctors have hope she may one day walk. She truly is a fighter and an inspiration to all who meet her!

photos/bio by Carrie Anne Miranda

clothing provided by the Prop Closet by Carrie Anne Miranda Photography

music : Alex G. Landslide (cover)