I’m the mother to Keeley and Kambry who survived twin to twin transfusion syndrome in the womb after diagnosis at 16 weeks and surgery at 18 weeks – born at 22.1 weeks due to PPROM and Chorioamnionitis. PPROM is typical in mother’s who have surgery to correct TTTS. Keeley weighed 1 lb and was 11.5”. Kambry was 13.4 oz and was 11”. I was graced with this experience without wanting it and I can tell you with every ounce of who I am I wish this on no one, However, I am blessed beyond measure to have been chosen by God to see two miracles unfold before my eyes. Keeley and Kambry will be 2 on November 24th. They live at home and are on a half liter of oxygen each. They may only have 25 foot of oxygen tubing but they have individual personalities that take them much further than 25 foot. Though the twins have not met many people or gone many places, they are very happy and light up the room with their love and strength. 

Since I began sharing my story and the twins’ story publicly, I’ve been hit with cruel comments, encouraging words, and gained a support system I never thought possible. Behind the scenes I’ve gone through a high risk pregnancy, surgery, bed rest, preterm labor, hospital bed rest and delivering babies extremely prematurely, a 5 month long NICU journey, life at home with medically fragile babies, divorce, a tragic unexpected loss of my sister and the highs/lows of life in general. Through all this, I’ve not been perfect, I’ve failed, I’ve struggled, but I’ve continued to persevere. If I do anything through advocating and raising awareness, I really just want to give others a voice and to walk along side them. I can truly say that no matter what hand you’re dealt, you can do hard things. I look forward to continue raising awareness and advocate not only for 22 weekers, but for babies and mothers everywhere.