16/06/2026
Another superstar mamma has joined the Taupo Multiples Club! On the 3rd June, an awesome first-time mamma called the midwife to say “we tempted fate yesterday (in clinic), my waters have broken!” A little earlier than we wanted at 35+4, with an induction scheduled for 37 weeks, for a twin pregnancy. So off to Rotorua mamma went, to prepare for the arrival of her little ones. Mamma patiently awaited labour to start, giving her bubs as much time as possible in their human incubator. Then on the 7th June labour started. What an absolute warrior mamma was. She took everything in her stride, calmly meeting each contraction with such strength and determination. Then, fully dilated, baby number one in a great position, an hour for passive descent, and then the big push. Baby girl arrived in no time, giving us all the ‘I’m here’ cry, that we so love to hear. Oh, there were a few tears in the room for sure! Then the challenge was on. Daddy was a twin, and his mamma delivered both babes within 4 minutes of each other… However, this was not a sprint; it was a marathon. Baby number two got herself lined up well and then out she came, 8 minutes between them. What an awesome achievement for this mamma. She trusted in her body and her strength. She knew she had it in her to birth her babies, her way. I hope she knows how truly proud of her we are. Welcome, sweet baby girls, your family are so happy to see you arrive safe and sound. You won’t be short of love and cuddles, that is for sure.
