At 33 weeks pregnant, doctors had to induce Rebecca due to an issue with Rosalie’s umbilical cord, which had caused her to stop growing.
“She was only a 30-week gestation baby who hadn’t grown properly at the end,” Rebecca explained. “Her placenta never really grew properly.”
Rebecca gave birth to both of her babies via Caesarean section on September 17, 2020. Noah was born first weighing 4 pounds, 10 ounces. Rosalie came two minutes later weighing just 2 pounds 7 ounces.
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“We got to see both of them as soon as they were born,” Rebecca said. “It was absolutely beautiful.”
“One of the best feelings I’ve ever had,” Rhys added.
The family’s introductions were short-lived as both babies were whisked away to the NICU, where Noah remained for three weeks, and Rosalie for 95 days. The family of four was finally reunited just a few days before Christmas when doctors gave Rebecca and Rhys the go-ahead to bring Rosalie home.
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“We could finally get on and start our lives. It felt like we were on hold having them in the hospital,” Rebecca said.
The twins are now almost six months old, and Rebecca and Rhys are continuing to share their family’s story in Instagram.
“They’re my supertwins,” Rebecca told Good Morning America. “Every day I look at them and think, ‘Wow, I’m so lucky.’”
Although both twins are healthy and growing strong, Rebecca says there’s definitely a noticeable age difference between them. But their bond is what touches Rebecca the most.
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“When we lay them down next to each other, it’s like they instantly know, and they reach out and touch each other’s faces, and it’s just the most beautiful thing,” Rebecca gushed. “Twins have an amazing bond anyways, but the story between these two, when they’re old enough to find out, they’ll feel even more special.”
Rebecca says she wants others to know that miracles can indeed happen. “My children are proof of that,” she says.
