MIRACULOUS CONJOINED TWINS — A 12-HOUR BATTLE FOR LIFE

“A fight for survival. A journey of love. A miracle born from courage.”

On May 16, 2015, the world witnessed a miracle — three little angels were born to Sylvia, each weighing just over 1.8 kg. But it was Ximena and Scarlett who captured the world’s attention. The twins were born joined at the pelvis, a rare and complex condition that left their future uncertain, but their hearts undeniably united.

While Catalina, their healthy sister, was immediately placed in her mother’s arms, Ximena and Scarlett were rushed to the NICU just 70 minutes after birth. What followed was an extraordinary journey of survival, of courage, and of relentless love. For nearly a year, the twins remained in the hospital, their tiny bodies fighting through each day, surrounded by doctors, machines, and a family who never stopped hoping.

The twins’ fight wasn’t just against the odds — it was a race against time. Every single day was a step toward something bigger, toward a chance at a future apart. A year of careful planning, of surgeries, of hope — all leading to one moment:
April 12, 2016.

That day, the medical world held its breath.

For 12 hours, from 8:37 AM to 8:47 PM, over 45 specialists came together in an unrelenting effort to separate Scarlett and Ximena. The surgery was months in the making, with 3D simulations and detailed planning, each step mapped out like a delicate dance.

And then, as the clock struck the final hour, the miracle happened. Against the odds, the doctors succeeded in separating the twins, giving them the chance to live independent, full lives.

This is the story of Scarlett and Ximena — two lives, one fight, one miracle. A testament to the power of science, love, and the unyielding human spirit.

From their first breath together, to their first steps apart, the world watched in awe. And in that room, where hope and determination held hands, a new chapter of their lives began.

Join us in celebrating the strength, courage, and triumph of these remarkable sisters. Their journey is a living miracle, a reminder that no challenge is too great when love and science come together.