05/06/2026
Ladies and gentlemen… I present The Arrival of Ivy and Iris!!
These twin girls are absolutely precious. Mom Callan Brooke Lamoreaux was incredibly motivated to deliver naturally and vaginally, just as she has in the past. However, these twins had a different game plan entirely.
Ivy (the first twin) cooperated fully, delivering vaginally after just a few pushes with fantastic Apgar scores. Then we came to stubborn Iris. She decided she wanted to come out butt first. The plan was to perform an internal podalic version—a breech extraction that was standard during the "good ole days" but isn't seen quite as often anymore.
The key to this is for me to grab both feet and gently "bribe" the baby with lots of hugs and kisses from mommy and daddy to come out feet first. I tried for nine minutes, but Iris was being a bit snobby and kept turning her back away from me. A transverse lie, back-down position is a major "no-go" for vaginal births.
We made the call to convert to a C-section, and even then, she tried to play hide-and-seek. Once delivered, she even tried to hold her breath for a moment! Sorry, Mom and Dad—I think we’ve identified the dramatic one of the pair.
In all honesty, joking aside, we were overly prepared for every scenario. We had an outstanding crew of nurses and surgical staff to ensure the best care and the best birthing experience possible. We remained aware of all the different possible scenarios and ready to act on a moments notice. ultimately, the only outcome that matters is a healthy mom and a healthy set of twins. Welcome to the world, Ivy and Iris!