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MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) — Gracie Sigarroa was only given a 13 percent chance of survival but she and her new daughter beat the odds. Now, just a few months after giving birth, the family was given another difficult diagnosis. Three-month-old Evangeline Sigarroa was diagnosed with Retinopathy of prematurity or ROP. It’s a condition that can happen to babies when they are born prematurely. As Seth and Gracie Sigarroa sat down with Action News, she held her young baby in her arms. RELATED: Merced mother with rare pregnancy condition given 13% chance of survival Already at a young age, Evangeline is developing quite the personality. “She’s very sassy,” said Gracie. “She really likes to be held and be with us, you can’t put her down. She doesn’t like that.” Born at 28 weeks, Evangeline is a tiny miracle. EXCLUSIVE: Merced mother with rare pregnancy condition delivers baby and survives “She’s been doing very well,” said Seth. “She’s growing.” But just when Seth and Gracie thought they were out of the woods, there are still hurdles that the parents need to overcome. “We had some understanding in