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Tiny Heart, Big Fight: Rumi's Journey | Raleigh News
A Southern California couple, Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar, are navigating a harrowing journey as their infant son Rumi battles hypoplastic left heart syndrome — a life-threatening condition requiring three critical surgeries. The baby, born via surrogate McKenna West who initially sought to terminate the pregnancy upon learning of the diagnosis, is now recovering after his first complex palliative procedure. The family has gained custody and is prioritizing privacy as they focus on Rumi’s fragile recovery, with more surgeries looming. This emotional saga continues to unfold as the world…
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