SakshiThe Moment
Finally came the day when the two were going to step into the world. The delivery was taking place seven weeks earlier than the expected date. The day was special in the sense that it was just two days before “mothers day”. No doubt the birth of these two girls was going to be special but how special, it was to see. The whole family gathered in the hospital in which Sarah was going to give birth.
Recording It
On the other hand, the hospital was all set to record the moment to celebrate the “Mothers Day” which was on the horizon. However, while documenting the delivery, even the crew had no idea what an exceptional moment was they going to capture. The doctors were going to use C-section for the delivery of the babies.
Sharing It
Bringing the babies to this world was quite a feat for the doctors as the babies shared the same umbilical cord. Furthermore, the delivery was taking place way before the planned date. They had to tackle it carefully. The labor room was all equipped with a camera and other recording devices to capture the amazing moment.
Pressure Of Another Kind
As far as the doctors were concerned, they had never felt so pressurized before. It was not the first time they were dealing with multiple births but this one was a bit different. What added to their pressure was the fact that this particular delivery was going to be displayed during the mother’s day celebration. If they succeed in getting it done smoothly than that would be nothing less than an achievement.
Finally
After a hell of efforts and cautiousness, the girls were finally pulled out. It was indeed a historical moment. The baby came out 45 seconds apart. Moreover, the two were tied to each other with a single cord that complicated things for doctors. They were yet to get over the amazing sight when something more unexpected happened.
Not Seeing Them
Sarah could not see any of the girls as her view got hampered by the surgical curtain. She recalls, “All I wanted to do was hear them cry. There was still a high percentage we could have a stillbirth so I remember thinking, ‘Let them cry. Let them cry. Why isn’t she crying?’”