22 Weeks: The story of the world's most premature twins

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  • @milliehummer4713
    @milliehummer4713 Рік тому +215

    I have been a NICU nurse for 42 years and I know that every life matters. These tiny persons fight so hard to live and mothers love them as well as fathers well before they’re born. God bless this family for their faith.

    • @ricardoruiz7978
      @ricardoruiz7978 10 місяців тому +4

      Thank you.

    • @dortashiarowe1928
      @dortashiarowe1928 9 місяців тому +10

      I wonder at what point did "you are my sunshine" became the NICU parent anthem.... When ever I hear it I instantly picture my NICU baby and holding on to the feet because it felt safest place for contact.

    • @dede4004
      @dede4004 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@dortashiarowe1928My second daughter was born with a terrible intestinal birth defect, and was born with an intestinal blockage even before she had eaten any food. She had no nerve endings in the last part of her large colon. She had to spend her first month in the NICU in Newark, NJ, and be transfered there, which was a childrens hospital where they gave her a colostomy at 2 weeks of age.
      She had the colostomy until she was 1 and a half, and then they did all the reconstructive surgery on her. 5 surgeries total. The largest one was where they removed all the dead colon, and had to restructure things. She had a wonderful lady surgeon.
      It was a scary time, and I couldn't hold her much, but tried to touch any part of her that I could. I rubbed her head to put her to sleep. She loved that her entire life. She still lives that today, and she's 45 with a 13 yr old daughter of her own. So proud of her, and thankful to God for helping her heal and giving me strength.

    • @isabeanieboos5342
      @isabeanieboos5342 8 місяців тому +5

      ❤Jesus loves you so much!❤

    • @isabeanieboos5342
      @isabeanieboos5342 8 місяців тому +1

      @@dortashiarowe1928 ❤Jesus loves you so much!❤

  • @thesisypheanjournal1271
    @thesisypheanjournal1271 Рік тому +296

    My friend's youngest was a micro-preemie, delivered at 24 weeks but the size of an 18-weeker. After she was out of the woods -- when she was around three -- her doctors admitted to my friend and her husband that they never expected Mary to survive but that they had determined that she she wasn't going to die because they'd let her down but because she'd given up herself and was ready to go. Her bowel went gangrenous and they had to remove most of it, and they later said that they didn't expect her to survive the surgery but, again, they didn't want the reason Mary died to be because they'd given up on her.
    Twenty-three years later, Mary's healthy, full-term son was delivered by the same doctor who had delivered her.

    • @hayley8907
      @hayley8907 Рік тому +22

      Omg that's insane! Wow! Congrats to the whole family

    • @babyblueeyes7177
      @babyblueeyes7177 Рік тому +18

      😳😳😳What an amazing, miraculous story.

    • @laurieschapro6036
      @laurieschapro6036 Рік тому +10

      THAT'S SUCH A WONDERFUL STORY AND I'M SO GLAD THAT SHE LIVED !!!!!
      TO CHANGE THE SUBJECT , MY GYNECOLOGIST WAS THE SAME DOCTOR WHO DELIVERED ME 17 YEARS BEFORE I WENT TO HIM FOR MY FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH HIM TO HAVE A REGULAR GYNECOLOGICAL EXAMINATION !!!!! I WENT TO HIM UNTIL HE RETIRED MANY YEARS LATER !!!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ !!!

    • @giftofthewild6665
      @giftofthewild6665 Рік тому +10

      Wow Mary really wanted to live, that's beautiful ❤ kudos to those doctors for not giving up on her!

    • @RLS424
      @RLS424 11 місяців тому +5

      Wow.

  • @RaineX6
    @RaineX6 Рік тому +65

    As somebody who is currently 22 weeks pregnant, I cried so much watching this video! How beautiful to see that even being born so early, they have little fingers and toes and are fighting so hard to survive 🥺🤍 It was interesting to see that my little one currently looks like that inside the womb! It made me cry. So glad your babies are healthy and happy 😊

    • @OhCeCelia
      @OhCeCelia 9 місяців тому +11

      Sorry to just jump in months later - have you had your baby? Hoping all is well!! 🫶

  • @NaimaC2
    @NaimaC2 Рік тому +28

    I cried the entire time watching this. My daughter was born 27 weeks in 2022 and spent months In the hospital. This brought back so many memories. These babies are absolute miracle.

  • @mrsspeech
    @mrsspeech Рік тому +253

    My granddaughter was born at 23 weeks 20 years ago. She is a sophomore in college now. So happy for you.

    • @michaeldavies9533
      @michaeldavies9533 Рік тому +15

      I am so glad that you got to bring both your babies home they are absolutely gorgeous,,all the best for the future ❤️❤️.
      Regards from Hereford UK.

    • @LANDE33
      @LANDE33 10 місяців тому +10

      My sister in law was born at 25 weeks. She’s tall, healthy and a hard worker at 26yo x

    • @marlenmuller
      @marlenmuller 9 місяців тому

      Wie kann jemand im Alter von 23 Jahren geboten werden?

  • @deboraholsen2504
    @deboraholsen2504 Рік тому +29

    Slightly smaller! That is an understatement! They could barely be seen! Poor little babies!
    What saved them is that they were born in 2022, with all the technology available! I’m sure these two parents were extremely grateful! I just hope the babies won’t have long lasting complications.
    It’s wonderful that their parents truly wanted them so much! 😊

  • @debrayakel2447
    @debrayakel2447 Рік тому +227

    My son was 6 weeks premature in 1982, born with pneumonia and not expected to survive the day. We are very happy to say he just had his 41st birthday recently 😊. He and his wife also had premee babies and they are fine now. We kinda thought he was tiny until I saw your story! I found myself tearing up,God is so awesome! May your days and years ahead be blessed! Thank God for your beautiful babies!!

    • @pamstocker4911
      @pamstocker4911 Рік тому +14

      Yet abortions can be done up to 9 months😢

    • @marylong4693
      @marylong4693 Рік тому +4

      Grieves me!
      !

    • @amymccullough4396
      @amymccullough4396 Рік тому +14

      ​@@pamstocker4911that's not true.. I was always told no more than 3 months along. My birth mother actually hid her pregnancy and when her mother found out took her to the abortion clinic immediately and she was going to abort me but she was 3 months along and the doctor said it was too late and he refused to do it and that was back in 1985. I didn't think at all that abortions are done past 3 months, legally at least and especially now with them changing the laws. It's really hard to even get an abortion, but that's making more people having illegal abortions or doing it themselves at home, which is no good for baby or mother. A woman has a right to choose regardless of what other people think you don't know unless you're in that situation and I am definitely per choice because that's better in the long run. Having people doing illegal abortions and in their homes is so dangerous for mother and baby but they're going to do it anyways because not everybody is ready to have a child or they could be a victim of rape for sexual assault or in a abusive relationship. But nine months there's no way I'll have to look that up. But I will be absolutely apologized if that's true cuz I really didn't think that was possible let alone ethical or legal...

    • @catherineorr7914
      @catherineorr7914 Рік тому +5

      ​@@amymccullough4396it was definitely true!!!!

    • @beautiful10381
      @beautiful10381 Рік тому +4

      born at 6 weeks or 6 weeks before the due date

  • @c.r1392
    @c.r1392 Рік тому +500

    I couldn’t imagine laying there in the hospital at 21wks 6 days and praying that you can make it the few hours until midnight so your babies can have a chance to be saved. The thought that being born a few hours before midnight would have meant death for these babies is just heartbreaking! Thank God they made it ❤

    • @promisedjubileedaniels
      @promisedjubileedaniels Рік тому +20

      Yes. So much yes. I feel just the same.

    • @sharonwhiteman6874
      @sharonwhiteman6874 Рік тому +40

      I know they have to draw the line somewhere but it would be so devastating to miss out by minutes. So glad these kids made it

    • @susannaCdonovan23
      @susannaCdonovan23 Рік тому +17

      I actually don't believe the babies would have died had they been born a few hours before midnight. I dealt with my parents end of life care, and they'll tell you many things that never happen. I'm so glad they're doing well, and that these most precious babies, were not discarded like so much trash, as is the mindsets of the modern medical field.

    • @promisedjubileedaniels
      @promisedjubileedaniels Рік тому +11

      @@sharonwhiteman6874 that's why I think it should be verve and liveliness that dictates care or not. Why did my 24 week sister have to "fight for life" for NINETEEN HOURS before they decided to intervene? And that was more than 30 years ago. I think we are much smarter, and medicine is much more advanced. Having an exact number of days gestation is arbitrary and totally not useful.

    • @susannaCdonovan23
      @susannaCdonovan23 Рік тому +11

      @@sweetcandies290 In California they can end a babies life 7 days after birth. It's one of the most outrageous abortion laws in the country. Yes, within 7 days after birth and is called perinatal death. No one can be prosecuted for same.

  • @NCKelley425
    @NCKelley425 Рік тому +65

    I’m so glad they didn’t give up on their babies! Their gratitude is pure.

  • @sondrabare3157
    @sondrabare3157 Рік тому +138

    This is incredible! My twin girls were born at 21.5 weeks. This was 1990 and they wanted to get me to 27 weeks for them to have a chance. Their death forever changed my life .

    • @khonkhosilelihle7414
      @khonkhosilelihle7414 Рік тому +10

      Sorry babe.

    • @rafft.2857
      @rafft.2857 Рік тому +21

      I am so sorry for your loss ❤️🙏🏻😢

    • @ascar1nthasky03
      @ascar1nthasky03 Рік тому +27

      You mean they refused to keep them alive because of a couple days?! I don’t believe that in this video, if she had her babies 5 hours before midnight, that they would INTENTIONALLY let the babies die? I never, ever knew about that and it makes me so disgusted and angry! If they come out alive, keep them alive! It doesn’t matter how young they are, they’re alive and living and breathing and their brains are working and their heart beating and their blood is pumping and their lungs are working and their eyes are moving! I can’t imagine and I cannot understand why they would do that! I am TERRIBLY sorry for your loss, Sondra. ♥️🥺

    • @lindanichols125
      @lindanichols125 Рік тому +27

      I am so sorry for your loss, and your grief has impacted your life all these years, I can understand that- I had an ectopic pregnancy in 1983 and it changed my life forever. You see, as I lay in dreadful pain day after day we had no idea what was going on. My doctor said that as I was bleeding they could not do an ultrasound until the bleeding stopped. Well, I continued to lie on the lounge and suddenly i was looking at my body thinking, {Oh, so that is what i look like). I then had what is known as a deep core Near-death Experience, in which I died and went with my daughter's soul to Heaven. It was so beautiful there and I met some relatives whom I instinctively knew, although I do not know how I could have known them. I also met another soul who was my sister. I cannot write all the details of my experience here in this space.Suffice it to say the course of my life changed, with profound grief, but I resumed my studies at uni and became a psychologist. The extra detail I can share with you involves the sister I met in Heaven. I had no idea how this could be as I have a sister who is older than me and very much alive. One day I told my mother about it and she tole me that she had lost a baby in between my sister's birth and mine.
      I still miss my baby but I know she is fine and happy and I will see her again, and i absolutely believe that you will meet your twin girls again when it is your time. God Bless you, my dear.

    • @lindanichols125
      @lindanichols125 Рік тому +8

      Sondra, as a post-script to my previous reply: no matter how much you grieve for your girls, you cannot be with them until you have reached the natural term of your life. I pray for your peace, health and well-being. God Bless you. from Linda

  • @lrbrb42
    @lrbrb42 Місяць тому +15

    My youngest granddaughter was born at 24 weeks. She had to have a trach tube until she was 3 years old and a feeding tube as well. She had to have multiple surgeries whe she was a baby and pneumonia multiple times, but she is now a healthy 25 year old. We are grateful to the nice nurses and the doctors that helped her. God bless you for your immense love for your babies.

  • @bayoumeme7743
    @bayoumeme7743 10 місяців тому +9

    You gave her physical comfort for the whole 22weeks you carried them.

  • @thekatt...
    @thekatt... Рік тому +25

    Hearing dad sing the same song my dad sang to me as a child brought back such fond memories.
    I'm an old lady. A grandma.
    Thank you.💜🇨🇦

  • @thetanya2138
    @thetanya2138 Рік тому +14

    luckiest kids not for the medical care but for the loving parents... so lucky i cry just watching = what it must be like to have parents that love you like that! i can only imagine.

  • @traceywilliamshodges9519
    @traceywilliamshodges9519 Рік тому +133

    I went through the same thing. When they are that premature the doctors , and nurses tell you straight away that they can’t save them, and that the babies are not viable. I had my micro preemies in 2007. I was 37 and a type II diabetic, advanced maternal age. I was 26 wks. & 4 days. Both babies delivered vaginally weighing a pound each. They spent 96& 94 days in the hospital, and now at almost 16, I know I am truly blessed. Congratulations to you❤

    • @ReadRomans10
      @ReadRomans10 Рік тому +9

      ❤ 🙏🏼

    • @gng7270
      @gng7270 Рік тому +8

      Bless you❤

    • @shellwilliams6306
      @shellwilliams6306 10 місяців тому +5

      No one can measure the Human Spirit or GOD'S GRACE 🙏 GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ❤🙏

    • @silkyshahi9884
      @silkyshahi9884 4 місяці тому +2

      When they got released from NICU , what was their weight

  • @mynewyork165
    @mynewyork165 Рік тому +16

    Kudos to the parents for never giving up, the husband who was so compassionate & understanding, & for the medical team for working hard to sustain life!

  • @pogostix6097
    @pogostix6097 18 днів тому +6

    I'm one of a pair of premie twins. Not quite THIS early, we had proper skin, but still, we were pretty tiny. Also, Mom had preeclampsia issues, and then I tried to come out breach, which she did not appreciate (sorry Mom, I was very young and didn't know any better). My sister and I will be 31 in February. I owe my life, very literally, to doctors and nurses who are willing to fight the good fight for parents and their little babies who can't fight on their own. Thank you for all that you do!

    • @Beirut27
      @Beirut27 13 днів тому

      Good to know you are both fine but given your mother's life-threatening condition the medical team should have excluded vaginal birth 😠 !

  • @keztukariri
    @keztukariri Рік тому +145

    My nephew was born 16 wks early in 1993. He was 1 pound heavy and could fit in my Dads hand. Smallest baby to survive in Australasia at the time 😊 I was 7 y/o and didnt really know/care too much at the time but as an adult, the miracle of his survival crosses my mind everytime i see this giant man who has 3 of his own kids now. Medicine is amazing. Happy for this couple and thier beautiful twins ❤❤❤

    • @lexiehuselton1145
      @lexiehuselton1145 Рік тому +5

      A miracle for sure but you might be off a bit on the weeks. A fetus at 16 weeks is no more than appox. 5.5oz. Still, must have been an amazing hospital to be able to care and contribute to his survival.

    • @katerinamik2877
      @katerinamik2877 Рік тому +16

      @@lexiehuselton1145not 16 weeks of pregnancy, but 16 weeks earlier - what makes about 24 weeks of pregnancy

    • @Owlhill777
      @Owlhill777 Рік тому +8

      @@lexiehuselton1145 pay attention before you comment on miracles and read the comment again before you Google and try to look so smart and disregard someone’s story.
      PAY ATTENTION

    • @_Y.Not_
      @_Y.Not_ Рік тому +5

      @@Owlhill777 wow, they made a mistake, no big deal, what is wrong with you?, why are you so angry? it simply can't be just because of that comment, time to get off the computer and go outside it might do you a world of good.

    • @laethe230
      @laethe230 Рік тому +2

      ​@@_Y.Not_probably because it's just not the kind of story you "well ackshually" back to. And they were wrong too.

  • @janetwebb7127
    @janetwebb7127 Рік тому +164

    They are both so precious and their parents seem to deal with any problems with a positive attitude. It’s amazing what today’s medicine and knowledge and dedication and love can do. Best of luck to Adiah and Adrial and their parents.

    • @michaeldavies9533
      @michaeldavies9533 Рік тому +19

      Oh my god what a journey these two little ones have come through,,the parents are amazing and the Drs and Nurses are amazing beyond words.

  • @marcs8395
    @marcs8395 Рік тому +22

    There is no greater miracle in the world than that of the development of human life.

    • @patriciaduggan4102
      @patriciaduggan4102 Місяць тому

      Yes, this is a MIRACLE. Please stop aborting. these MIRACLES, PLEASE!!!!

  • @hxfizax
    @hxfizax Рік тому +15

    im fighting the urge to cry but the parents have been so so positive the whole time. I dont understand how they could be this strong omg

  • @SusanYoung-t8k
    @SusanYoung-t8k Рік тому +31

    My twin nieces were born at 24 weeks. They are both doing so well. In normal school they are now 11yrs. Prayers that yours do as well as my nieces

  • @PaullaWells
    @PaullaWells Рік тому +6

    This documentary is a prime example of how all the constant music playing louder than the folks talking just isn't necessary. Thank you to the documentarian team for not doing that with this one. It was nice to feel the story based on the story and not feel like I can't even hear what's being said. So appreciated!

  • @RedRoseSeptember22
    @RedRoseSeptember22 Рік тому +68

    I'm crying! What a beautiful story, I really lost it when they got to take the babies home from the NICU and all the nurses were clapping ♥

    • @ashleyboyer
      @ashleyboyer 9 місяців тому

      That’s where I lost it too ❤

  • @runningfromabear8354
    @runningfromabear8354 Рік тому +41

    We did comfort care for my 12 yo son when he was dying of cancer. They called it pediatric palliative care. When I was told we were expecting twins, I felt so much dread that they weren't going to make it to term and I would be holding a dying child again. The only twin pregnancies in my family had resulted in late term miscarriages. My twins ended up making it to 36 weeks, due to obstetric cholestasis and me being 42 yo. So grateful they didn't see the inside of a NICU. It's lovely that everything turned out well for this family.

    • @isabeanieboos5342
      @isabeanieboos5342 8 місяців тому +1

      ❤Jesus loves you so much!❤ I am so sorry for your loss!😢

    • @dawnmichelerang5945
      @dawnmichelerang5945 8 місяців тому +1

      I don't know... At what cost to the babies? Will they walk talk? Do they have brain damage? I'm glad I'll never have to go through this, my first grandson was born at 20 weeks, they would not do anything for him.

    • @runningfromabear8354
      @runningfromabear8354 7 місяців тому

      @@dawnmichelerang5945 36 weeks is only 1 week short of full term. My twins are 17 months old and thriving. They have amazing vocabulary and the words they can't pronounce yet, they use baby sign language.
      Obstetric cholestasis isn't typically associated with any developmental issues. It's a risk for stillborn, so Dr's don't wait for you to reach full term.

  • @rebeccalofton2251
    @rebeccalofton2251 Рік тому +34

    Wow they are some strong parents. The babies sure are fighting. God bless 😢

  • @juttaspeaks
    @juttaspeaks 9 місяців тому +132

    In 1967 I was on night shift with 4 premature babies. A boy weight 475 grams. An incubator feeding tube and Oxygen were the only treatments at that time. He stayed in the hospital for 4 month and survived.It was a miracle!

    • @kristinezerebkina9383
      @kristinezerebkina9383 6 місяців тому +7

      That is really Miracle ❤😢🙏

    • @Suddhasanthosh
      @Suddhasanthosh 5 місяців тому +4

      It's miracle

    • @sherrychapman9851
      @sherrychapman9851 4 місяці тому +3

      So awesome!!

    • @lindyoliver7750
      @lindyoliver7750 4 місяці тому +4

      In 1967, amazing miracle. ❤

    • @annachristinelindsay-jones4288
      @annachristinelindsay-jones4288 Місяць тому +6

      My mum was born about 4 months early in 1941! She was 1½ pounds. She was put to one side thinking she would die. The midwife heard her squeak! They put her in a shoebox on a hot water bottle and fed her with a sterilised fountain pen! She weighed 8 lbs at about a year old! She's now 84! Then I had my son 35 years ago weighing 2lb 10oz at 26 weeks. If my mum hadn't have survived I and my brothers and all our children and now grandchildren wouldn't exist! Feel blessed every day ❤

  • @Finallyretired2022
    @Finallyretired2022 Рік тому +14

    To the NICU nurses, you absolutely make a difference with every thing you do and each warm touch you give them. We know you go home and pray or meditate or just relax. Thank you !

  • @EMMMDs
    @EMMMDs 8 місяців тому +53

    The contrast in parents who could care less vs. parents desperate to save the lives of their child(ren) is nothing short of amazing. To all those who cruelly ignore the evidence: these ARE babies, they ARE human, they ARE alive, they DO feel pain. Please see their value & love them. Cherish them.

    • @rach927
      @rach927 Місяць тому +5

      Exactly what I was thinking after watching pro life videos. If only all babies could be valued and loved like these

    • @jilllovesbeegees70
      @jilllovesbeegees70 12 днів тому +2

      Amen

    • @nancypicchi9224
      @nancypicchi9224 3 дні тому

      Pray for God to speak to al of those who do not choose life

  • @lisaalston2236
    @lisaalston2236 Рік тому +16

    What a wonderful example of parents' love for their children, the wonderful medical care they received, and the great grace and power of God in your lives. May you all continue to thrive and encourage others with your experience.

  • @cynthiamiller8554
    @cynthiamiller8554 Рік тому +49

    My oldest has cerebral palsy, hes 48 years old. He was 3 months old when he was diagnosed. I promised him I would always be there for him , I have been.

  • @zotheflow
    @zotheflow Рік тому +26

    What a wonderful film. I smiled when mom said they were born perfect, because they were. Wishing the family much love and luck for the future, and thanks to the production team for such a lovely film.

  • @tammyramey7441
    @tammyramey7441 Рік тому +298

    God bless! I gave birth to two extremely premature baby girls 30 years ago. They were 23 and a half weeks along. One of my babies...Aleesha, died after about an hour :( However, Ashlee survived and is my best friend! Well, that was over 30 years ago. I'm sure the medical field can do so much more for preemies now. Enjoy your miracles!

    • @RedRoseSeptember22
      @RedRoseSeptember22 Рік тому +10

    • @SeaCheles.Love.4
      @SeaCheles.Love.4 Рік тому +6

      🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🧸🎈🌸🌼

    • @tammyclauson6109
      @tammyclauson6109 Рік тому +6

    • @Beneficivl
      @Beneficivl Рік тому +21

      I pay respect towards you as you had to deal with that. A mother’s greatest fear is losing one of their babies. I am actually pregnant, almost 8 months and I’m terrified for birth knowing that there’s a possibility that my baby could die… To everyone who has given birth, bless your cotton socks because for me, it’s the scariest thing that can be done.

    • @promisedjubileedaniels
      @promisedjubileedaniels Рік тому +11

      Wow, what a miracle. That time the technology was so much less able than it is now.

  • @AmyAndThePup
    @AmyAndThePup Рік тому +44

    This is amazing. I was born at, I think, 26 weeks. In 1981, that was a big deal. It's so beautiful how well these little ones did, and that they were able to survive at such an early stage in development! Thanking God for these little miracles.
    My heart goes out to anyone who has lost a preemie, or any child of any age. **hugs**

  • @liselottenormannsrensen7867
    @liselottenormannsrensen7867 Рік тому +54

    My grandchildren, twins born in week 27 weighing each 1000 gr had nothing wrong with them. Except being small. They spend 10 weeks in hospital and are now 2,5 years old. They are still small but doing great❤❤ Doctors told us, that some preemies simply don't know, that they are preemies😉we also learned that weight is not the most important, their development is far more important. Especially their lungs

  • @honeybee416
    @honeybee416 Рік тому +62

    I'm currently 22 weeks and 5 days. It's comforting to know that if anything happens now, there's still a chance he could be okay! Those babys are so tiny!

    • @rafft.2857
      @rafft.2857 Рік тому +14

      I hope you have a healthy delivery! My baby girl is 6 weeks old now and I pray that you have a healthy, happy baby as well 🙏🏻💗☺️

    • @honeybee416
      @honeybee416 Рік тому +1

      @rafft.2857 thank you ❤️

    • @lindanichols125
      @lindanichols125 Рік тому +4

      I pray that all will be well with you and your baby boy. God Bless.💙 🙏

    • @krutikagavali7007
      @krutikagavali7007 Рік тому +2

      Don't watch all this video's when you are pregnant watch things which are not related to pregnancy like comedy video love stories that helps to have good mood

    • @GuerinGrad09
      @GuerinGrad09 Рік тому +5

      Sadly, there are still many many hospitals that would not respect your wishes to try to save your babies if they were to be born today. I hope and pray that any woman who faces this situation be in a hospital that will try to save the babies if that is her wish, regardless of gestational age.

  • @pinklife-kristina3066
    @pinklife-kristina3066 Рік тому +68

    Amazing story! My daughter was born at 23 weeks weighing 1lb 1oz and I know exactly your journey. Our kids are heroes. Toughest babies ever. We spent 159 days in the NICU and never looked back.
    I am so happy to see them both doing AMAZING 💗💗💗💗

    • @elizabethorchard1687
      @elizabethorchard1687 Рік тому +4

      Babies are stronger than most people think just have the faith in God and prayers

  • @donelleweaver9230
    @donelleweaver9230 Рік тому +13

    I’m a twin and my mother went into labor at 20 weeks, and remember back in that day they didn’t have the technology like ultrasound from what my said. She gave birth to my sister weighing in at 2 bounds and me weighing in at 1 in half bounds. We looks like aliens our eyes where bigger than our head so weird to look at our newborn pictures. I stayed in the hospital for 5 months while my sister got out sooner. We turned out to be okay. But it was touch and go. We survived. I guess the reason I bring this up is because they are not the tiniest twins to ever be born. My mom also ended up in a coma for some time after our birth she also almost died. God bless to y’all everything will be okay.

  • @PhindileTwala-o7i
    @PhindileTwala-o7i 4 місяці тому +55

    I too was born 22 weeks in 1977 and today I'm still alive and strong, praise be to God the giver and keeper of life 🙏 Amen 😊

    • @sallyintucson
      @sallyintucson 4 місяці тому +2

      It’s amazing you survived that far back considering what preemie care was like at the time.

    • @PhindileTwala-o7i
      @PhindileTwala-o7i 4 місяці тому +2

      @@sallyintucson Yep God is faithful and watches over His creation, I guess Jeremiah 29 : 11 is true ☺️

    • @Blessedbereanmamma
      @Blessedbereanmamma 3 місяці тому +1

      Amen!!

    • @llamalady8700
      @llamalady8700 2 місяці тому +4

      Liar.

  • @knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee
    @knitpurlsquirrelwithgrannydee Рік тому +42

    What a lovely story! Praise be to God for a happy ending!

  • @raimeyewens7518
    @raimeyewens7518 Рік тому +87

    I had prom (small hole in my amniotic bag) at 25 weeks. I laid in the hospital for 5 weeks. I went into labor from a infection they were expecting to happen right away. He was in the nicu 73 days. It’s the worst roller coaster ride I’ve ever been on. He will be 15 in 3 weeks.

  • @chrisaustin1697
    @chrisaustin1697 Рік тому +19

    What a beautiful couple, its nice to see how caring the husband was, and the unstanding that they could have lost their babies.

  • @mariekatherine5238
    @mariekatherine5238 Рік тому +52

    Amazing! I’ve never heard of micro-babies! So fragile and beautiful. I’m so glad they lived!

    • @tijay8507
      @tijay8507 Рік тому

      It is micro preemies not micro babies lol

  • @DivineDianne
    @DivineDianne 11 місяців тому +4

    This is an amazing story. I really hope the technology improves to save more babies that are born earlier. I'm so glad they made it.

  • @rosebudadkins6803
    @rosebudadkins6803 Рік тому +10

    Life is so precious and such a gift. These were the perfect parents for this challenge. As a retired medical provider….hats off to the parents and team. This pay off is why we do what we do. Everyone on that team is invested in saving those babies. Bravo! Wishing a lifetime of happiness for all. ❤️🙏

  • @SoraLee-9001
    @SoraLee-9001 Рік тому +4

    I’m 3 months pregnant and I cried seeing both of their little smiles and laughs. I can’t wait to see my baby like that.

  • @lizturner267
    @lizturner267 7 місяців тому +3

    31 years ago at Toronto’s Mt. Sinai, my son was considered “the edge of viability” and a micro-preemie at 28 weeks gestation. I still have so much love for the incredible staff and support we received. I’m blown away that these beautiful twins were able to survive so young. May their lives continue to be a wonderful blessing to those loving parents. Oh and my son…brilliant, happy and healthy!

  • @susankenney7536
    @susankenney7536 Рік тому +231

    Every pregnancy is a miracle

  • @shawj7876
    @shawj7876 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful and precious babies. Against all odds, you never gave up, you explored all opportunities to give your babies the best chance at life.

  • @marin3363
    @marin3363 Рік тому +30

    Warrior babies... Warrior parents❤❤

  • @sharonlevy7733
    @sharonlevy7733 Рік тому +64

    My son was born at 24 weeks...12 weeks early.....he is now 30 and my best friend. He is also a college graduate. He has done everything that they said he couldn't..he walks, he talks, he thinks, and he is extremely healthy. He was out of NICU in 7 weeks which had us so happy as it seemed like they wanted him to die so that they could be right. He was tiny. I don't think that I put him down for the first 6 month's. Nobody dies of SIDs while being held

    • @erinaa9486
      @erinaa9486 Рік тому +7

      You are an amazing mom ❤

    • @Zanzibee
      @Zanzibee 8 днів тому +1

      Your son was 16 weeks early if he was born at 24 weeks. My son was born at 24 weeks as well.

    • @sharonlevy7733
      @sharonlevy7733 6 днів тому

      @@Zanzibee right

  • @1456Sassy
    @1456Sassy Рік тому +24

    This had me 😭! So happy they made the it to the 22 wk mark and survived! Congratulations!

  • @poppykok5
    @poppykok5 Рік тому +15

    I cried throughout the entire video, but they were tears & prayers of hope & strength for Adiah & Adrial AND their loving parents...What a story they'll have to share with their children when the right time comes...I have to say seeing that precious little boy's smiles at their birthday party simply "Melted my Heart"...May God continue blessing this strong & resilient family...🙏🏻 💕 I'm truly SO happy for them!!! Poppy OH

  • @pepesfrau
    @pepesfrau Місяць тому +1

    Wishing these babies all the best.
    My son was born at 25wks, weighed 1.5lbs, emergency c section and in the NICU for 3mos. We went thru the rollercoaster of it all! He is now a 6’2” 185lb 27yr old!
    Hang in there❤❤❤

  • @redthatsme7055
    @redthatsme7055 Рік тому +16

    Lovely story of hope, faith and perseverance. So happy to see your twins celebrate their first birthday. They look amazing. Good job to all who fought to save your babies. 😊

  • @Christina-qu6zd
    @Christina-qu6zd Рік тому +4

    Soooo Precious and Priceless the way they Grip your finger with their tiny hand!! They feel your Love!!!

    • @k8lynmae
      @k8lynmae Рік тому

      It’s a reflex regardless 😉

  • @teresastraker8913
    @teresastraker8913 Рік тому +7

    A beautiful story, my grandchildren were born at the end of 2022 prematurely 24 weeks and 25 +1 weeks, yes they are twins, a girl and a boy and they are doing extremely well, your story brought everything back to me, although it is never far from my thoughts, they are my two little miracles, I am so happy that you have your 2 little miracles, congratulations

  • @debbieschultz9768
    @debbieschultz9768 Рік тому +33

    What wonderful parents! The babies are beautiful. 🥰🙏

  • @michelleeaddy-midgette2652
    @michelleeaddy-midgette2652 Рік тому +6

    I have a 25 weeker who stayed for 109 days in the NICU and went back for 14 days in the PICU you spend every moment wondering what comes next. My daughter had ROP but corrected with surgery. We check her eye sight every 6 months. It’s ok for them to be a little delayed im so happy you both were proactive they cute and amazing… hopefully they see my comment. :-)

  • @lindawhite6826
    @lindawhite6826 Рік тому +13

    Lovely Family, May God continue to Bless your Family of 4, ❤. Beautiful Babies, 🇮🇪..

  • @carywilson2807
    @carywilson2807 Рік тому +20

    God bless this beautiful little family the babies are so cute.

  • @susans9617
    @susans9617 9 місяців тому +4

    I have just watched this video in March 2024. I wonder how they are doing now, at TWO years old?!? Such positive supporting parents! God Bless Them! Thank you for sharing their story.

  • @liddyvasquez7919
    @liddyvasquez7919 Рік тому +20

    God bless these little angels 😇

  • @debraanderson7086
    @debraanderson7086 Рік тому +7

    When I saw the babies after their birth I was amazed at how tiny, delicate and perfectly formed they were. I started smiling once it seemed they were going to make it, and continued until the end of the video. Congratulations 🎉

  • @brandiwilson31204
    @brandiwilson31204 Рік тому +5

    I am so happy for you all. This shows the strength of the whole family!
    I have two kids that were micro-premies. One girl, 2 lbs. 5 oz. and the other boy, 2 lbs. 13 oz.! Now they are thriving teenagers and have no issues, except my son has a slight speech expedient. He almost died in the NICU, but now a growing young man.

  • @22lyric
    @22lyric Рік тому +4

    Thank heavens for everyone who has contributed to the knowledge to be ABLE to save such premature babies!🙏❤️

  • @deviethan907
    @deviethan907 Рік тому +5

    You guys are so bold and strong parents, I was literally in tears, may god be with them get stronger and stronger, surely I will remember you all in my prayers 💞

  • @joycebricker3814
    @joycebricker3814 Рік тому +4

    My sisters born 1951 7 months weighed 4lbs. Dad want to move them to larger hospital, mom’s mother “ Dr X has cared for mom her entire life he knows what he’s doing” the feeding tube missed the stomach hit their lungs. One died, funeral shock, a week later the 2nd one died. My father never forgave himself. It is incredible that these babies went home.

  • @bonnieclifford5281
    @bonnieclifford5281 Рік тому +30

    Congratulations on your healthy children. You both are so blessed.

  • @wkjeom
    @wkjeom 9 місяців тому +2

    What a very happy video. These babies took my heart away. Mom and dad helped too. God bless and keep this little precious family.

  • @nicolecartine6208
    @nicolecartine6208 Рік тому +5

    I was born at 23 weeks back in 1992. My twin sister didn’t make it and I hadn’t lots of health problems but I’m 31 this year. This is amazing

  • @louettesommers8594
    @louettesommers8594 Рік тому +2

    I used to sing 🎶 that song to our youngest son. When he just turned 1 he spent a month in the PICU. He was in a medically induced coma. When I would sing it his little heartbeat would go up and we knew he somehow was able to respond to his momma’s voice.

  • @Flint1545
    @Flint1545 Рік тому +16

    Oh my gosh, the dad singing to the babies 😢

  • @elizabethleedy4386
    @elizabethleedy4386 Рік тому +7

    Beautiful children, God bless them and the parents that He gave to them!

  • @Catlady77777
    @Catlady77777 Рік тому +21

    What Super Parents you two are!
    Congratulations!

  • @gaitribharath5956
    @gaitribharath5956 7 місяців тому +1

    To the staff at both hospitals that took care of these two babies, great job, admirable dedication, congratulations on a job well done. Thank you.

  • @marianne080854
    @marianne080854 Рік тому +4

    May God bless this beautiful family. With so many destroying the unborn in the womb, you both chose to give life to your little ones, against all odds. May God reward you for this decision and bless your little ones with good health and happiness. Happy parenting!

  • @saritakotze5638
    @saritakotze5638 Рік тому +11

    They are so beautiful and very very special, so extremely happy for you. God bless you as a family.

  • @deidrelorenz8307
    @deidrelorenz8307 Рік тому +4

    Wow, what a hearwarming & beautiful story of survival. The babies are so beautiful & precious. The babies have strong & wonderful parents. Watching these babies battle for their lives is truly inspiring. Blessings.❤

  • @calebmom429
    @calebmom429 Рік тому +10

    My twins were born at 23 weeks...1lbs 3oz 1lb 4oz they are now 13 and healthy son has VERY mild Cerebal Palsy Girl is great

  • @_Y.Not_
    @_Y.Not_ Рік тому +3

    So glad they made it, you can just tell these children will be well-loved and taken care of.

  • @matthewshannongreen1900
    @matthewshannongreen1900 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful story..our first grandchild was 26 weeks micropreemie in 2014 and todays she’s a very smart, happy, high functioning autistic 9 year old beautiful girl trying to navigate a world not made for her but she keeps fighting now like she always has. You did right not to give up on your babies. GOD bless you all! ❤

  • @christinedaviescooley2862
    @christinedaviescooley2862 Рік тому +5

    This is a beautiful story of the strength of love❤ I am so happy you were able to have and watch both babies grow, even though some days were tougher than others. Your family is beautiful.

  • @TsKitchenCookingChannel242
    @TsKitchenCookingChannel242 Рік тому +12

    MY TWINS WERE BORN AT 20 WEEKS. THEY SURVIVED AND ARE 23 YEARS OLD NOW. THEY ARE SPECIAL NEEDS BECAUSE OF THE PREMATURE BIRTH. I'M THANKFUL EVERYDAY FOR THEM. I WAS TOLD BY MY DOCTOR TO BE SURE TO GO TO A 5 LEVEL HOSPITAL TO GIVE MY TWINS A FIGHTING CHANCE TO SURVIVE A PREMATURE BIRTH.

  • @lisasallery7860
    @lisasallery7860 Рік тому +51

    Whilst training as a midwife in UK I was thrown right into the deep end when I was handed the care of a 16 year old who was pregnant with 23 week twins. She said her waters had broken around 6am and she came in by ambulance at 8 am. When I checked her, baby was already delivered into the vaginal vault (between cervix and outside). It was the baby’s shoulder that was sticking out. I was told by senior staff to consider as a late miscarriage. That was until baby A came out trying to cry and she also breathed. We tried to keep baby B in for as long as we could as her water was still intact and contraction’s stopped. Baby B was born a few hours after her sister. Baby A went home 3 months later but baby B didn’t make it. It was so difficult as a midwife but I can’t imagine how bad it was for the family.

    • @rafft.2857
      @rafft.2857 Рік тому +5

      So terribly sad that one baby was lost but so thankful that one made it 🙏🏻

    • @keepitreal665
      @keepitreal665 Рік тому +2

      impossible babies that premature have no cry.....just as they have no suck reflex

    • @KarenParker-m2l
      @KarenParker-m2l 10 місяців тому

      By 66

  • @sharoncooper5966
    @sharoncooper5966 9 місяців тому +2

    I was born 3 months early in 1961, my identical twin sister died 2 days after we were born (her lungs collapsed).
    I was 1 lb, 12 oz, 12 inches long.
    I had a very tenacious loving Grandmother that was determined to make me thrive.. and I thank God every day she was there..
    I am now 63 years old and have absolutely no health problem at all from my premature birth.
    I pray these little babies long, healthy and happy lives 🙏♥️♥️

  • @rachaelcox4104
    @rachaelcox4104 Рік тому +12

    Little miracles. ❤My daughter was 24 weeks and she is a perfectly healthy early college student. She is 15 now and will graduate high school with an associate degree. I'm so so proud of her! These miracles babies are little gifts to this world from God..I believe that all the way. God bless you all ❤

  • @Widow2B
    @Widow2B 9 місяців тому +2

    What a beautiful story! These babies have already given back so much just by being born & surviving all they endured. They have become an integral part to the growth of technology & a testament to choosing life and has pushed the bounds and capabilities of all we knew before they were born and after. Their births & survivals have also shown the doctors, nurses, parents & the world just how mighty & wonderful God is & with him & thru him all things are possible. I cant wait to watch them grow up into amazing human beings. ❤ Way-to-go mom & dad!!

  • @lesliejanicke2250
    @lesliejanicke2250 Рік тому +5

    our fitrst grandson was born at 24wks. we were blessed with him for 20 wonderful blissful days.

  • @juliestevenson9151
    @juliestevenson9151 Рік тому +14

    Lovely wee story so glad everything worked out for them

  • @bebisohan4095
    @bebisohan4095 Рік тому +4

    Beautiful babies . You both are very strong parents . Enjoy them every minute

  • @thevickirob
    @thevickirob Рік тому +6

    Just curious, since the babies are used to being together in the womb. Would they not have thrived more if they were together in an incubator ? Just wondering cuz I don’t know, so instead of being rude I thought I would ask!!

  • @connihudson1578
    @connihudson1578 Рік тому +9

    Life is given by God and has to be fought for. Not everyone is perfectly healthy. That is who we are and should be totally respected.

  • @valeriemyers6596
    @valeriemyers6596 Рік тому +16

    Such a beautiful story ❤

  • @tanuja14rose
    @tanuja14rose Рік тому +7

    Not everyone as courage to fight like you guys congratulations and god bless the kid’s

  • @TheMantaRae
    @TheMantaRae Рік тому +41

    Lost my poor son at 20.5 and sang to him in my arms as he passed. So sad.

    • @rafft.2857
      @rafft.2857 Рік тому +9

      I am so sorry for your loss ❤️🙏🏻😢

    • @bnic9471
      @bnic9471 9 місяців тому +3

      So sorry for you and your lost baby. I lost a boy at 19 weeks, myself. He died during labor, and over the years I have come to be grateful that he did not have to struggle for breath outside the womb. You must be incredibly strong to have borne such a sad thing.

    • @agatastrychalska
      @agatastrychalska 5 днів тому

      Lots of love and sympathy to you❤

  • @amymertz3070
    @amymertz3070 Рік тому +16

    Awe so awesome they are so cute and I’m glad you guys stuck with it. My youngest daughter has twin girls and they are her first children. She was lucky enough to have carried them to 36 weeks and no NICU.

  • @binahnguyen3006
    @binahnguyen3006 Рік тому +14

    What a loving and lovely family! ❤

  • @susanb.8285
    @susanb.8285 Рік тому +14

    So glad everything turned out okay. I have 7 month old twins, and this was the ever looming fear in my pregnancy. Twin pregnancy is so hard.

  • @sandrahennig5737
    @sandrahennig5737 Рік тому +2

    What a beautiful story of Gods love for these 2 little ones. May your lives be filled with health joy and Gods protecting arms around you.