The Miracle Twin

My mom didn’t know she was having twins until after she delivered my sister, Jenny. Ultrasounds weren’t typically done in the late 70’s, so there was no cause for concern when it appeared as though my 5’11” mom was simply having a big baby. But seven weeks before her due date, what she thought was a reaction to spicy food turned out to be a complicated labor and surprising delivery.

Jenny was born at just over 4 lbs and shortly after, through confusion and complications, I was discovered.They pulled me into the world at just over 3 lbs, not breathing, Apgar of 1, and feared that I was stillborn. As the doctors focused on rushing mom to the OR for a blood transfusion and checking Jenny’s vitals to ensure her well-being, an intern decided to give me a chance. With mouth-to-mouth and compressions, I was resuscitated and rushed to the NICU to rejoin my sister.


Michele Lago
Michele Lago
Michele Lago is an event planner extraordinaire with over 15 years experience. She has a specialty in sports events and has worked on the Super Bowl, the Olympics, and the Masters. You can find Michele at her website, MicheleLago.com.

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