Ten years ago, Abigail Beutler was born without kidneys, a condition called bilateral renal agenesis. Against all odds, she’s alive today to play with her Breyer horses, read her favorite Paul Revere adventure book, and challenge her brother in archery.
The family was told they had no options, no hope.
But first-time parents Jaime and Dan refused to give up. “Abigail was alive and kicking. Everything seemed normal. She was ours and we wanted her,” says Jaime.
Abigail was born at 28 weeks on July 15, 2013. After her birth, Abigail and her mom were quickly transported to Stanford Children’s for care, and her dad followed close behind.
