Formerly Conjoined Twins Celebrate New Milestones

JamieLynn and AmieLynn Finley recently took their first steps and turned one. The formerly conjoined twin sisters, who were successfully separated in January, are thriving. Mary Frances Lynch, M.D., a neonatologist and medical director at Pediatrix® Neonatology of Texas who cared for the girls in the neonatal intensive care unit at Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth, shared that their progress has been "amazing." "They are just right on target with their developmental milestones. They're very social," said Dr. Lynch. "They’re even a little ahead of schedule as far as their motor skills are concerned, so it's really just incredible." While the girls are regularly monitored, the expectation is that they will live healthy lives. "It's so gratifying for everybody who was involved in their care – nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapy, respiratory therapy – all people that were so involved with these girls and their family," said Dr. Lynch. "When they come visit, just seeing people flock to come and see how they're doing, it just really warms your heart and it reminds everybody why we do what we do."

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