Rebecca Callaghan had a difficult pregnancy back in 2012 and due to excess fluid around the fetus, doctors decided to labor early.
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Nobody knew what was happening with little Matilda until 30 minutes after she was born. She had a big blue mark on her face. It was thought to be just a bruise but the doctors realized their huge mistake later.
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30 minutes later, the doctors said that it was a birthmark. After two weeks, Matilda was diagnosed with Sturge Weber’s syndrome. It is a rare neurological skin disease that causes seizures, learning difficulties, and paralysis.
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She was taken to the Adler Hey Children’s Hospital in England. It was turned into an extreme concern. The parents didn’t know if little Matilda would live again.
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We just watched her being taken away and we didn’t know if we would see her again, the father said. She also had two holes in her heart.
Matilda was a real fighter. It was a high chance that she wouldn’t survive, but she managed to make it through.
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She also did laser treatment to remove her birthmark. She is a very happy little girl. Her disease caused her to almost become blind. She can’t walk and has very difficulties.
The most important thing is that she is happy and has a smile that takes hearts. We are all unbelievably proud of Matilda.
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She is now 8 years old. They also opened a GoFundMe to raise money for her. We hope the best for you, Matilda!