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He said 70 percent of babies born at 25 weeks survive, but the risk for long-term health problems is high. Rossman acknowledged that chronic conditions are possible even if the boys pull through. "We certainly hope they make it, but at this time they're too young to make a confident prognosis," he said. Bolden had two other children, an 11-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son. Relatives said it was heartbreaking to see her die, but a relief to see the twins survive. "Every week was a good sign," said an aunt, Danyell Bolden, referring to March when her niece was being sustained by machines. "We felt like we lost her but, God willing, we'll have something of hers. There's a lot of prayer." Terrell recalled the phone call from his sister announcing that she was having twins. "She said, 'You're going be there for your nephews when I have them.' I just went crazy," Terrell said of his excitement. "I know she wants the babies to be with us. This has brought our family together."
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