and it's so crazy. I remember I literally sat up in bed and walked to the wheelchair

because my brain was just so focused on the babies and not to say that that pain didn't come back

because it did. It was a c-section, like I was so worried about both of them, but especially about

him.

You're listening to the Mommy Labriner's podcast where you'll gain the knowledge and confidence

you need to erase the unknowns of pregnancy and birth and rock the newborn days like a boss.

My name is Liesel Teen. I'm a fellow mom, labor and delivery nurse,

Andrew Host. Each week on this podcast, you'll hear a mix of birth stories,

expert interviews, and other fun pregnancy and birth related content. As a reminder,

anything you hear in this podcast is not medical advice. Please see MommyLabriner's.com

slash disclaimer for more details. And now let's get into this week's episode.

This week on the Mommy Labriner's podcast, I have a birth story to share with you guys from

Heather Evans. After four years of infertility, Heather began her motherhood journey in 2013,

when her twins, Hannah and Gavin were born at 24 weeks and one day gestation. Tiny little babies

at just one and a half pounds each, the twins were immediately innovated and remained on ventilators

for seven weeks. They battled brain hemorrhages, infections, constant respiratory distress,

feeding dysfunction and more. They were in the NICU for a total of 122 days, coming home on oxygen

and apnea monitors one day before their four month birthday. Heather reached out to me to share

her story because she hopes that it will help those with infertility, those considering egg donation,

momas of multiples, premium moms, and moms of kiddos with special needs. And furthermore,

her career as a pelvic health PT offers insight to all moms. So cool, she wears so many hats.

Without further ado, let's get into Heather's story.

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