Tahleya's Story:

For weeks Tahleya's parents stayed at the Orange County Ronald McDonald House, while their fragile little girl was in the hospital. Tahleya was born April 23, 2005, twelve weeks before she was supposed to enter the world. Tahleya was having problems learning to suck and swallow. As days went by each ounce Tahleya gained was a milestone. She would stay in the hospital for five weeks until she was ready to finally go home.

Tahleya's parents say the Orange County Ronald McDonald House enabled them to be close to their fragile little girl. I think more hospitals should have something like this for parents, said Deidra.

Sadly, Tahleya's identical twin sister Dakayla passed away. However, Dakayla lives on through the giggles of her twin sister and the cherished memories of her parents.

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