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Lauren Perkins has always dreamed of becoming a mom. After spending a difficult year trying and failing to fall pregnant, the idea of fertility treatment didn’t seem so scary anymore. She and her husband, David, decided to take a vacation to Nicaragua to consider their next step. The couple, along with some friends, did exactly that. Whilst there, Lauren talked openly about their struggles to conceive…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

One of their friends, a priest replied calmly, Someone up there has big plans for you. I don’t know what, but it will be big. At the time, it sounded strange. Lauren would soon realize the words really carried some weight.

After the Nicaragua trip, Lauren returned home to Texas. She didn’t think much about what the priest had said during the vacation. On the contrary, her and David had decided on one thing. They wanted to try out artificial insemination, the simplest method of assisted fertilization. Lauren was convinced that it wouldn’t work, that she was destined to be barren.

But it did. Lauren finally fell pregnant. In the first routine check, Lauren was told by nurses that her HCG levels were very high. That meant that there was a strong possibility that there was more than one child growing inside of her. Lauren and her husband were delighted at the idea they might have twins or even triplets.

They had struggled for so long to have a child that the idea of having more than one was too good to be true. Then the ultrasound came. A staggered doctor studied the screen for a few seconds and delivered the shocking news. The doctor quietly told her, I count five in there. Lauren thought this was impossible.

The doctor turned back to the screen and then continued, Wait a minute. I just found a 6th baby. The confused couple stared at the screen in complete shock. Six. Lauren and David were then faced with a difficult decision.

Either they could reduce the amount of children or keep them all. The chances that all six babies would survive the pregnancy were low. To have six at the same time brings on a number of dangerous complications. After much deliberation, Lauren and David finally decided to give all six a fighting chance. Their doctors promised to do everything they could to ensure every baby was delivered safely.

The hospital went through with a mighty effort to avoid complications associated with the birth. Monday morning, April 23, 2012 the day arrived. Lauren was in week 30 of her pregnancy. Children born before the 37th week are considered premature. A total of 35 people from the hospital gathered inside the delivery room as the birth got underway.

The doctor needed the help of six nurses standing by to receive each baby. As it came into the world. No easy task and certainly one rife with stress. I was nervous and excited all at once. It was starting to sink in that this is for real.

I was going to have six babies, Lauren said. It took a total of four minutes to deliver all six Andrew, Benjamin, Carolyn, Leah, Allison and Levi all weighed between one and £2 at birth. Lawrence said. I didn’t expect to see my babies until the next day, but each baby’s team rolled them by me one by one on their way up to the NICU, and I got to touch their little fingers. The children were not healthy enough to be with the parents in the first few days. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

At four days old, Allison was the first baby in a stable enough condition to be held. It took the nurse ten minutes to get all the wires and monitors up so Lauren could hold her. But what a feeling, and that moment when I got to hold my baby was when I became a mother of six tuplets, Lauren explained. The first few weeks were crucial in the lives of the babies. Their parents were worried about complications that could potentially lead to disabilities or, in the worst case, death.

Fortunately, all six recovered slowly but surely. After many intense weeks of love and care from the staff in the neonatal facility, the family were able to hold all of their Angels. Five of the babies were able to go home. At four months old, little Leah had to stay in the hospital for an additional few weeks. If she was the smallest and had struggled for space inside the womb, she was literally buried under everyone else in the womb, said Lauren.

So she didn’t get the right nutritional flow. Her brain was not fully developed. The family has had an abundance of support from loved ones, which has helped them immeasurably when it comes to getting through the hardest and most difficult of periods. Donations from others have also come in, both from family and complete strangers touched by the birth and Lauren’s story. Lauren, of course, has high praise indeed for all the medical staff involved.

Without them, the children may never have been strong enough to go home. My doctor is the best, and I’m forever grateful for him for the level of care I receive, Lauren says. Also, the NICU staff who put in hours upon hours getting our children ready to come home and teaching us the ins and outs of Premier care. So many of those people have a special place in our hearts and family. Only recently, Andrew, Noah, Benjamin, Luke, Carolyn, Grace, Leah, Michelle, Allison, Kate and Levi Thomas celebrated their 6th birthday.

The family has adapted to a newer, more full on way of life. I call it semicontrolled chaos, Lauren told Today. We had to get very scheduled and very structured and organized, especially in the first year. The boys Andrew, Benjamin and Levi and the two girls Alison and Carolyn are perfectly healthy today. Leah, Meanwhile has had things a bit tougher as a result of her brain not being fully developed prior to birth.

She will probably need to be cared by her parents for a long time to come. That said she has started school along with her siblings. She goes to general preschool for children with disabilities but she always gives 100% and laughs all the time. She is our Sunshine. Lauren says what an incredible story.

What an incredible family. We wish the six children all the very best in the future and look forward to seeing how they’re doing in a few years. Share and like if you think their story is a heartwarming one.

 

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Woman Yells At Boy For Selling Candy Outside Target, Stranger Steps In To Defend Him

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You’ve probably been to a store when kids are selling candy outside to earn money for a special cause.

A brother and sister were outside a Target in a small community in California when they received an unexpected surprise.

Andy was a customer at the time who saw the interaction take place and posted the details on social media.

An older woman started yelling at the children when she saw them selling candy outside the store.

The older woman demanded to know where the license to sell candy was and why the children were standing outside the store trying to get money from people…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

The brother gently explained that he was trying to make money with his sister.

As the conversation continued, the older woman told the children that police officers would be there soon and that they would be arrested. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

The boy soon started crying because he couldn’t handle the yelling any longer.

Jay Lopez had been watching and approached the brother and sister. The man told the children that he would buy all of the candy that they were selling.

He then told the older woman that he would give it to the customers who were there and that she should be ashamed of how she was treating children.

Andy saw that there are still people in the world capable of doing good deeds.

 

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Mother Gives Birth To Twin Girls, Doctor Tells Her “I’m Sorry For You”

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Nicola and Todd Bailey, a British couple from Sheffield, had a cozy life with their four-year-old son, Lucas. However, a deep-seated desire to expand their family was always on their minds.

Nicola, who worked part-time as a nurse at a community health center, and Todd, an experienced real estate agent, were financially secure and eager to bring more children into their world.

One summer evening, sitting on their porch, Nicola and Todd found themselves discussing their future. Their conversation centered on Lucas, their beloved son, and the possibility of him having siblings.

Nicola had been an only child herself and understood the occasional loneliness that came with it. She didn’t want Lucas to grow up alone, and so the idea of having more children resonated strongly with her…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

Their hearts full of love for Lucas and a desire to see him enjoy the unique bond of having siblings, they decided to expand their family. Todd enthusiastically expressed his desire to build a larger family with Nicola, who he adored deeply.

The couple spent the rest of that night dreaming about their future children and how they would play together in their garden. Little did they know their dreams would soon become a reality.

The Baileys didn’t have to wait long for their lives to be filled with joy. A mere five months after that heartfelt conversation, Nicola had a dizzying moment. She collapsed to the floor and was immediately rushed to the hospital. While Todd was initially concerned, they quickly discovered the cause of her dizziness – she was pregnant.

Ecstatic, they returned home and immediately shared the joyful news with Lucas. He was thrilled to learn that he would soon be a big brother.

The prospect of having a sibling filled him with excitement, and he bombarded his parents with questions about his unborn sibling. The family was enveloped in happiness, their hearts full of anticipation for the new addition.

However, their journey was not without its challenges. During her pregnancy, Nicola started to feel unwell. She became incredibly fatigued, experienced frequent dizziness, and her body felt unusually heavy.

As a nurse, she recognized that something was amiss and insisted that Todd take her to the hospital. This decision likely saved their unborn daughters’ lives. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

After a series of tests at the hospital, Nicola received unexpected news – she was pregnant with twins. The couple was overjoyed and promptly made the announcement to their son, Lucas. They explained that they were going to have twin sisters and received an enthusiastic response. Lucas was delighted by the thought of becoming a big brother to not one but two siblings.

Nicola’s pregnancy, however, became fraught with challenges. She had to be placed on bed rest, a tough task for someone as active as she was. The safety of both the mother and her twin daughters was of paramount concern, and the doctors ensured that she was in good hands.

Through her prenatal care, the Baileys learned the gender of their twins. They were to have two baby girls, and Nicola immediately knew what she wanted to name them – Harper and Quinn. Their hearts swelled with excitement as they envisioned the future of their family with their two daughters.

However, the story took an unexpected turn 38 minutes after Harper’s birth. The doctor returned to Nicola’s room with a solemn expression and revealed that Harper had Down syndrome, a genetic disorder. Nicola and Todd hadn’t known that their daughter had Down syndrome during the pregnancy, and this news was a revelation.

Though this revelation could have dampened their spirits, Nicola, a nurse with experience in caring for children with Down syndrome, welcomed it with open arms. Her knowledge and experience provided a unique perspective.

She knew that Harper would be unique in her own way and understood that Down syndrome would not limit her daughter’s potential or happiness. The couple decided to raise their daughters equally, ensuring Harper would receive the support she needed to thrive.

Despite the unexpected news, their love for Harper remained unconditional. Her condition didn’t change the way they saw her. Nicola and Todd went on to create an Instagram account to share their family’s journey. It became a platform for Nicola to raise awareness about Down syndrome, dispel societal prejudices, and, most importantly, share the joy of their growing family.

As they journeyed forward, the family embraced the uniqueness of their situation. Their story is a testament to the power of love and acceptance. Harper, Quinn, and Lucas are indeed a unique and loving family, demonstrating that love knows no genetic boundaries.

Nicola and Todd wouldn’t change their family for the world. They are proud of their unique and beautiful family, which has redefined their understanding of love and acceptance.

 

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Homeless Man Begs For Scrap Food Only To Have Chick-fil-A Manager Say “No” And Take Action

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Chick-fil-A is known for caring about the community wherever the restaurant is located.

Many of the managers hold fundraisers for organizations and people who are in need as well as those who are sick or who have lost family members and need a helping hand.

Meeting someone who is homeless often strikes a nerve to do something to try to help for many people. There are also those who tend to avoid helping the homeless.

One man stumbled into a Chick-fil-A in Tennessee, possibly looking for something to drink or just to get away from being outside for just a few moments.

The manager decided to do something a little special for the man.

When the homeless man entered the restaurant, he wanted to try to get a few scraps that would otherwise be thrown away…Click Here To Continue Reading>> …Click Here To Continue Reading>>

 

He wasn’t asking for money and didn’t ask the customers for any kind of assistance.

When he left the restaurant, he had a huge smile on his face because of the actions of the manager.

While the interaction was taking place, a father and his daughter were enjoying a meal at a nearby table. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>

The father made a social media post about the story so that others might be able to see how the homeless are treated and how simple actions can make a difference.

The daughter decided to trade the toy from her meal for ice cream.

As they waited for a few minutes for her ice cream to be prepared, they saw the exchange between the manager and the homeless man.

The man was wearing muddy shoes and looked tired. Most of the people in the restaurant tried to stay away from him.

Soon after the man entered the building, the manager talked to him and explained that he wanted to help. He was given a full meal instead of the scraps that he wanted.

The manager also prayed with the homeless man, touching his shoulder so that he would feel as though someone cared.

For some managers, they could have sent the man away, but this manager made a difference if only for a few moments in time.

 

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