My Story of Twin Twin Transfusion Syndrome I walked in the front door after a long day of work exhausted. I sat down on the couch and my wife came over with a small gift bag. She sat down next to me and told me how she got me a gift. I pulled out the … Continue reading Our Gentlemen
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Mason and Carson
We were so blessed when the pregnancy test was positive, even more excited when we found out they were twins. OVER THE MOON when we heard the ultrasound technician say IDENTICAL BOYS💙💙 IT was NOT easy at all since the beginning. I was diagnosed with HG, Hyperemesis gravidarum, and was constantly in and out of … Continue reading Mason and Carson
Robby and Jake – Five Questions
Was there a journey to this pregnancy? I had always planned on being a mother someday, but I was in no rush. When Charma and I got together when I was 31, we planned to have kids a few years’ down the road. We started trying in early 2007, when I was 34. … Continue reading Robby and Jake – Five Questions
Jimmy and Vinny
Here’s my story. It still hurts.I found out I was pregnant with mono-di twins so I was automatically considered high risk and visiting the perinatologist biweekly. They warned me early in my pregnancy that sometimes twins can have a heart defect so they suggested I go to a cardiologist who can do heart ultrasounds in … Continue reading Jimmy and Vinny
Shepherd and Abe
I will never forget that first 8 week ultrasound. “Wait! Are there two?!” “Yes.” I still carry some guilt with the initial thoughts I had at that first appointment. You see, I had vowed from the moment I got pregnant with the twins, (before I knew they were twins) to be more calm, less anxious, … Continue reading Shepherd and Abe
Chase and Tyler
FIVE YEARS LATER, 5 THINGS I HAVE LEARNED When the sun rises this December 15th, it will mark the fifth anniversary of the worst day of my life. It will have been five years since I heard an ultrasound tech utter the words “I can’t find a heartbeat”.  It will be five years since … Continue reading Chase and Tyler
With Arms Wide Open: Ryker and Brecken’s Story
After having a very complicated pregnancy with my singleton, I wasn’t sure I wanted to have another baby. Finally, when my son was 5 years old I decided I was ready to try again. I got pregnant within 6 weeks of going off birth control. I was so nauseous and physically ill, as well as unbelievably fatigued … Continue reading With Arms Wide Open: Ryker and Brecken’s Story
My Perfect Little Angels
Feb 3, 2011 my boyfriend and I were beyond shocked to find out we were pregnant. It was unplanned and although we were madly in love, we had only been together for 4 months. After the initial shock passed, we were really excited. We both wanted a family together and had and still have a … Continue reading My Perfect Little Angels
Samantha and Julia
My husband and I decided to start trying for our second child in January of 2007. Although we had never had problems getting pregnant before, 2 previous pregnancies on the first try – the first one ending in miscarriage…  this time proved to be a challenge – not because of fertility issues, but due to … Continue reading Samantha and Julia
The Three Musketeers
After believing for much of my life that I would not be able to get pregnant without medical support I found myself pregnant and newly single in March 2010 at 42 years old. And then I learned I was carrying twins in May with my first ultra sound at 14 weeks. Identical twins no less! … Continue reading The Three Musketeers
