Mom's Son and Daughter Conceived at the Same Time, but Born 3 Years Apart
Summary
A mother in Kansas City shared how her son and daughter were conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) at the same time but born three years apart. She described the IVF process and how it created a special bond between her two children.Key Facts
- Taylor Greenhagen used IVF after having trouble conceiving due to a condition called anovulatory PCOS.
- She and her husband Justin have two children: Owen, who is 3, and Dylan, who is 7 months old.
- The eggs were fertilized together in the lab, creating eight embryos that developed side by side.
- Children conceived from the same group of embryos are sometimes called "fraternal twins" in the IVF community, even if born years apart.
- Greenhagen said the children share a unique connection, despite the age gap.
- IVF can be physically and emotionally hard but offers hope to families struggling with infertility.
- Greenhagen encourages others to be patient, kind to themselves, and have support during fertility treatments.
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