TRUE LIFE STORY OF MRS OKONKWO.

'''Madam, there is another baby''' wow! I had gone for scan, never expected the news I got. I didn't know how to feel cos I wasn't expecting to even be pregnant. Things can change with just the blink of an eye I learnt. After confirmation that I was carry two babies, doctors began searching for a separating membrane, they got nervous when they didn't find any and I didn't get why they were nervous. Just not to worry me, they asked I go back home and come back after 4 weeks. Getting home I googled types of twins and I got to understand why they were nervous. Twins in the same sac re at risk of becoming conjoined. Twins in different sacs with a separating membrane, with one placenta re at risk of twin to twin transfusion but not as risky as the ones in one sac. I prayed and prayed. After 4weeks, a separating membrane was found and my medical team were so excited. The journey was tensed. I was worried, scared, at a point every step I took brought about contractions. I told God how far I wanted to get with you both cos I know I will not ve the strength to come home without you both cos u came early and needed extra care in the NICU. My husband, my wonderful husband,  Austin Nduka Okonkwo took me off duty, he placed me on bedrest and did practically everything. He took his leave from work and took over my business. He would bath the kids, prepare their lunch and get them to school, then to my shop and back in the evening to make dinner. He was there, every step. God saw and heard and kept you both in till 36.5weeks. They checked your weights and you both were certified OK to come out only that you were both heads up and a surgery would be required to get you both out safely. I had always prayed for safe delivery, so i believed God was handing me my safe delivery through a c section. After the long intense journey, there was no way I was putting you both at risk even your daddy agreed cos he was already at the hospital by 6:30am cos he was told to be around 7am to sign some documents giving his consent. On the 11th of Oct 2017, i was taken to the theater at 8.00am, after all the procedure and protocol, at about 8:38 I was cut open, I must say it was easier than cutting a sliced bread. At 8:40am Viva was out, @8:41 Viola followed, both screaming. Tears ran down my face and one of the nurses asked 'madam, why the tears? I just told him 'they re tears of joy'. I didn't know I could do it. I had the worse kind of nightmares. I was scared but I prayed like I ve never prayed in my entire life. If not for God, where we for dey? After i was wheeled from the theater to my recovery room, my husband and my sister Patience Kalliat Ambiri were there to help out. I was so cold like I ve never been in my entire life, I was covered with almost all the clothes, yet, I was shaking violently, plus I wasn't even feeling my legs. My friend Patience Kalliat Ambiri stepped in and massaged my legs to get in some heat and it helped. I didn't sleep through the procedure and still couldn't sleep after cos I was so excited. Seeing you both has made recovery very easy and all the sacrifice worth it. He made everything beautiful and possible in His own time. Today you both are a month young, healthy, strong and happy. Whenever I look at you both, I still hear 'madam, there is another baby' but right in my arms and so real. We love you both with all our hearts. Happy one month Viva and Viola. May you both keep growing and shinning brighter in the glory of God. Kings shall come to the brightness of your rising. Amen

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