In March 2014 we were shocked and delighted to find out that we were expecting another baby in fact we were getting two for the price of one! We were expecting identical twins. 

At 24 weeks pregnant we were told the devastating news that we had Stage 2 Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS) and we needed to be transferred to Dr Janice Gibson in the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow. Following a detailed scan with Dr Gibson advised that we needed an emergency operation in order for one or both of our identical twin girls to survive.

We were one of the first to undergo this piorneering surgery in Scotland. 

The next morning following our diagnosis we had placental laser surgery and had around 2 litres of excess fluid drained from my uterus. The next 24 hours were critical for our twins. 

I am happy to say that our surgery was a success and the twins went from strength to strength at each scan and surpassed all expectations Dr Gibson had.

At 28 weeks I went into labour and our identical twin girls Olivia and Sophia were born weighting 2lbs 7oz each. I briefly saw them before they were whisked away to NICU.

Sadly on day 4 our Olivia contracted a gut infection the hospital did all they could to save her but she was just too small to make it and she passed away in my arms with her daddy by her side too.

Sophia had a few ups and downs during her NICU/SCBU 10 week stay but she is now a very happy, fun and lively 2 year old!

Without the surgery at 24 weeks we would have lost one or both of our girls so we have made it our family mission to raise awareness of TTTS as well as raising much needed funds for the Fetal Medicine Unit so that they can continue giving other twins the best possible chance of survival.