In May of 2017, when I was 25 weeks into my first pregnancy, I found out that my "B twin" was suffering from a rare condition called intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). My husband and I were afraid, as we were told that this growth restriction could be the result of genetic disorder(s), chromosomal issues, or other potential birth defects. Over the next almost six weeks, we experienced so many highs and lows - mostly tests of our faith and the doctor's best attempts to ensure that at least one of our babies would survive. The final stretch of our pregnancy journey was three long weeks in the antepartum unit to be monitored for dips, inflections, and abnormalities in our sweet baby boy's heartrate and oxygen levels.

On June 27, 2017, at 30 weeks and 6 days, our miracle twins, Gordyn Margo and Winston Fitzgerald were born, weighing 2 lbs. 15 oz. and 1 lb. 8 oz., respectively. And, thus began our NICU journey. 85 days later, our little family was united for the first time together in our home.