In October 2019, Rachel Campos-Duffy and her husband, Sean Duffy, experienced a moment that would forever change their lives. They welcomed their ninth child, Valentina StellaMaris Duffy, into the world. Born a month early, Valentina arrived not only as a tiny miracle but also with significant medical challenges: Down syndrome and a heart condition that required immediate attention. From the very first instant, Rachel remembers holding her daughter with a mix of awe, fear, and overwhelming love. “When she was born, I just held her and thought, ‘This is the sweetest, most perfect thing we have ever seen,’” she recalls, her voice tinged with both joy and gravity.
