The words “every pregnancy is different” sound like a cliche, but if you say them to someone who is expecting, they will probably nod in approval and appreciate the acknowledgment.
But, of course, there are levels to the phrase, and Dee Michelle (26) together with her partner Antonio Livingston (29) have fallen on the far end of the spectrum.
The couple have experienced what’s called a superfetation — a rare case of getting pregnant a second time while you’re already pregnant.
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Your body makes it nearly impossible for you to become pregnant while a fertilized egg (embryo) is already growing inside your uterus
Image credits:Nataliya Vaitkevich (not the actual image)
But as Dee Michelle’s story shows, it can still happen
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The mom’s TikTok video where she explained her double pregnancy has gone viral
How does superfetation happen?
Forsuperfetationto happen, another completely different ovum needs to be fertilized and then implanted separately in the womb. This requires three very unlikely events to take place:
The chances of these three unlikely events occurring simultaneously seem virtually impossible.
In fact, superfetation is so rare in humans that there areonly about 10 confirmed cases.
Luckily, Dee’s family is doing well
“It was very intense, with more testing and monitoring needing to be done. I had to change my maternity care appointments to being seen … bi-weekly for most of my pregnancy. I lived in the hospital for two and a half months after my water unexpectedly broke when I was at 24 weeks. It was exhausting, but also exciting to experience!”
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“Plus, I lived in the hospital on bed rest for a while.”
For everyone who is expecting multiples, Dee suggested to “Enjoy the moment, don’t be scared, stock up on diapers and wipes (we changed 24 a day in the beginning), and create a good plan.”
“I know things don’t always go as planned with pregnancies, but planning ahead solves a lot of issues.”
Dee said that ultimately, she shared her story to inspire and help other mothers: “I want women to know that anything is possible, no matter what odds may be against them”
Image credits:MART PRODUCTION (not the actual image)
Many people had no idea this was even possible
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