06/04/2026
When Sofia went into early labor at 21 weeks, she and Julian rushed to the Twin Cities so their little miracle, Rendalisa, would have the expert care she needed at Children’s Minnesota.
Rendalisa was born shortly after her parents made it to Minnesota, weighing just over a pound. Due to premature birth, she spent the next 144 days in the NICU fighting lung disease, intestinal perforation and blood pressure concerns.
Today, Rendalisa is a strong 19-month-old, loves exploring and snacking. She is also walking and is meeting her developmental milestones exceptionally.💙 Watch her full story at the link in the comments.