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Our Littlest Fighters: Before and After Photos of Preemie Twins

Our Littlest Fighters: Before and After Photos of Preemie Twins

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Last updated on January 28th, 2024 at 08:06 pm

View before and after photos of preemie twins submitted from our Twiniversity community to inspire and bring hope to parents of preemies everywhere.

If you have preemie twins in the NICU right now, you have come to the right place. We are about to show you a glimpse into your future. Right now it may seem so far away and like it will never happen, but look at all of these families that came before you. They stood in your shoes and they made it out on the other side. And you will too.

Twiniversity celebrates all of our preemie twins and their families with this collection of preemie twins “before and after” photos. We hope these photos and stories inspire you and give you hope for the future of your littlest ones.

p.s. if you haven’t already visited our NICU Resource for Parents of Twins, it’s worth a look.

Born at 27w5d. Baby A was in the NICU for 195 days and Baby B was there for 75 days. Healthy 4 year olds now!
Born at 27w5d. Baby A was in the NICU for 195 days and Baby B was there for 75 days. Healthy 4-year-olds now!
Born at 36w4d weighing 4 lbs 8 oz and 5 lbs 3 oz. When left the hospital 3 days later they weighed 4 lbs 3 oz and 4 lbs 15 oz. No need for NICU were healthy!! Now happy and healthy almost 14 month olds!
Born at 36w4d weighing 4 lbs 8 oz and 5 lbs 3 oz. When left the hospital 3 days later they weighed 4 lbs 3 oz and 4 lbs 15 oz. No need for NICU, they were healthy!! Now happy and healthy almost 14-month-olds!
Travis & Victor, born at 29 wks, 2lbs 10oz & 2lbs 15oz. Turning 4 next month!!
Travis & Victor, born at 29 wks, 2lbs 10oz & 2lbs 15oz. Turning 4 next month!!
My "Grand-Twincesses" were born 33 weeks at 3.99lbs and 3.75lbs. They stayed at the hospital for 1 week for tests. God was and is so good that the twincesses and my daughter are strong and healthy up to this day. preemie twins
My “Grand-Twincesses” were born 33 weeks at 3.99 lbs and 3.75 lbs. They stayed at the hospital for 1 week for tests. God was and is so good that the twincesses and my daughter are strong and healthy up to this day.
My twins were 5 weeks early and spent 3 weeks in the NICU now they are sixteen. preemie twins
My twins were 5 weeks early and spent 3 weeks in the NICU. Now they are sixteen.
My boys born @ 30 weeks due to twin to twin transfusion syndrome. Twin A-1.1kg (32days in the NICU) & Twin B-965 grams (45 days in the NICU) today they are healthy 14month old busy boys. preemie twins
My boys born @ 30 weeks due to twin to twin transfusion syndrome. Twin A-1.1kg (32days in the NICU) & Twin B-965 grams (45 days in the NICU) today they are healthy 14month old busy boys.
They spent a month in the NICU and came home together! preemie twins
They spent a month in the NICU and came home together!
Born at 29 weeks, 11 weeks in the NICU, had minor bilateral hernia surgery, mine are 22 months and going strong!! Reese Michael and Weston Louis. preemie twins
Born at 29 weeks, 11 weeks in the NICU, had minor bilateral hernia surgery, mine are 22 months and going strong!! Reese Michael and Weston Louis.
Born 33 weeks 2 days. NICU for 15 days with A and 32 days with B. Now 15 months old! preemie twins
Born 33 weeks 2 days. NICU for 15 days with A and 32 days with B. Now 15 months old!
Born at 28.3 weighing 3.1 oz and 2.14 oz. Were in the NICU for 55 and 60 days. Now healthy, growing, crawling 9 month olds. Thankful for my miracle babies! preemie twins
Born at 28.3 weighing 3.1 oz and 2.14 oz. Were in the NICU for 55 and 60 days. Now healthy, growing, crawling 9 month olds. Thankful for my miracle babies!
My Twinsies were born at 33 weekend and 3 days. Baby A weighed 3 lbs 7oz and Baby B was 3lbs 14 oz. Both spent 2 weeks in the NICU. Today they are happy and healthy 10 month olds. preemie twins
My Twinsies were born at 33 weekend and 3 days. Baby A weighed 3 lbs 7oz and Baby B was 3lbs 14 oz. Both spent 2 weeks in the NICU. Today they are happy and healthy 10 month olds.
Boy/girl twins Gavin and Ellie born 9 weeks early at 3 and 4 pounds. preemie twins
Boy/girl twins Gavin and Ellie born 9 weeks early at 3 and 4 pounds.
Born at 34&6... At 4.8 pounds and 4.12 pounds. Baby A spent 11 days in NICU, and Baby B spent 10 days... Very healthy and happy! preemie twins
Born at 34&6… At 4.8 pounds and 4.12 pounds. Baby A spent 11 days in NICU, and Baby B spent 10 days… Very healthy and happy!
My guys, Roman & Avery - were born 6 weeks early and are now 16 months and thriving & incredible!! Roman was born weighing 3.13 and spent two weeks in the NICU. Avery was 4.15 and was able to come home with us when I was discharged from the hospital.
My guys, Roman & Avery – were born 6 weeks early and are now 16 months and thriving & incredible!! Roman was born weighing 3.13 and spent two weeks in the NICU. Avery was 4.15 and was able to come home with us when I was discharged from the hospital.
My ID girls were born at 32 weeks, spent 23 days in NICU. They're now healthy 3 year olds!
My ID girls were born at 32 weeks, spent 23 days in NICU. They’re now healthy 3 year olds!
11 weeks early preemies + Two months in the NICU = Healthy and Active 17 mo old twins.
11 weeks early preemies + Two months in the NICU = Healthy and Active 17 mo old twins.
4 months in the NICU at Chidlren's Hospital. Came home together!
4 months in the NICU at Children’s Hospital. Came home together!
Went into labor at 35 weeks and had steroid shots, delivered at 36 weeks to the day. Only observation time in the NICU. They'll be 3 in April!
Went into labor at 35 weeks and had steroid shots, delivered at 36 weeks to the day. Only observation time in the NICU. They’ll be 3 in April!
Alexa and Justin born 9/24/13 at 31.5 weeks, 30 days in NICU.
Alexa and Justin born 9/24/13 at 31.5 weeks, 30 days in NICU.
Born at 34 weeks! They will be 2 in February Madelyn-Faith Reneè and Maisyn-Elizabeth Rose. My angels.
Born at 34 weeks! They will be 2 in February Madelyn-Faith Reneè and Maisyn-Elizabeth Rose. My angels.
My boys born at 36 wks, smallest of the 2 (left) spent 6 days in scbu, now 7yrs old.
My boys born at 36 wks, smallest of the 2 (left) spent 6 days in scbu, now 7yrs old.
They are 7 months today!!! Born at 34 weeks!4.1 pounds and 5 pounds!! Doing perfect today!!
They are 7 months today!!! Born at 34 weeks! 4.1 pounds and 5 pounds!! Doing perfect today!!
Born at 36 weeks....NICU for 21 days. Then and now!
Born at 36 weeks….NICU for 21 days. Then and now!
John 3lbs 14oz, Joshua 3lbs 14.4 oz. Born 12/11 at 30wks and spent a month and a half in the NICU. Now they are both 11 months old and weigh 22 lbs each!
John 3lbs 14oz, Joshua 3lbs 14.4 oz. Born 12/11 at 30wks and spent a month and a half in the NICU. Now they are both 11 months old and weigh 22 lbs each!
My identical girls were born at 30 weeks 3 days. They spent one month and one day in the NICU. They were 3 lbs 13oz and 3 lbs 9 ozs. They are now 18 months and 24 pounds and doing great!!
My identical girls were born at 30 weeks 3 days. They spent one month and one day in the NICU. They were 3 lbs 13oz and 3 lbs 9 ozs. They are now 18 months and 24 pounds and doing great!!
34 weekers born 4.2lbs and 4.3lbs. Spent 2-1/2 weeks in the NICU feeding and growing. Now 2-1/2 and happy, healthy toddlers.
34 weekers born 4.2lbs and 4.3lbs. Spent 2-1/2 weeks in the NICU feeding and growing. Now 2-1/2 and happy, healthy toddlers.
S&C born at 34 weeks-1 day, spent nearly two weeks in the NICU... here they are then (a few days old) and now (nearly 3 years old)...from 4-1/2 pound babes to thriving healthy boys!
S&C born at 34 weeks-1 day, spent nearly two weeks in the NICU… here they are then (a few days old) and now (nearly 3 years old)…from 4-1/2 pound babes to thriving healthy boys!
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My 32 weekers, then… and now!
Corh and Zak born at 32 weeks weighing 2.13 and 3 lb. Now doing great at 20 months old.
Corh and Zak born at 32 weeks weighing 2.13 and 3 lb. Now doing great at 20 months old.
Dallas and Adrian born at 29 +5, spent 7 1/2 weeks in the NICU and are now 6 months and doing great!
Dallas and Adrian born at 29 +5, spent 7 1/2 weeks in the NICU and are now 6 months and doing great!
Amelia and Alexander born at 35 weeks due pre-eclampsia. Amelia was 4 lbs 9 oz and spent 3 days in NICU to get her weight up. Alexander was 4 lbs 8 oz was there for 7 days for breathing, eating and to get his weight up. They are almost 2 and are happy, healthy little terrors!
Amelia and Alexander born at 35 weeks due to preeclampsia. Amelia was 4 lbs 9 oz and spent 3 days in NICU to get her weight up. Alexander was 4 lbs 8 oz, was there for 7 days for breathing, eating and to get his weight up. They are almost 2 and are happy, healthy little terrors!
Born 34w2d. Only a 9 day nicu stay. Perfectly healthy little boys.
Born 34w2d. Only a 9 day nicu stay. Perfectly healthy little boys.
My boys came at 34wks 5 days. We were blessed with no NICU.
My boys came at 34wks 5 days. We were blessed with no NICU.
My twins were born at 29 weeks. Baby A was 2.1lbs and baby B was 3lbs. They stayed in the NICU for 7 weeks. Now they are almost 14 months old now.
My twins were born at 29 weeks. Baby A was 2.1lbs and baby B was 3lbs. They stayed in the NICU for 7 weeks. Now they are almost 14 months old.
I have 34 weeker twins, my son (my baby A) PPROMed at 32+4, & I had already been admitted for pre-eclampsia. I was able to keep them baking until 34+1 when I went into labor naturally. They were mostly considered "feeder growers" and I truly believe my breastmilk helped get them out of the NICU way before their due date! Brynley was in for 18 days & Ryder was in for 20 days, being discharged on the day they were 3 weeks old. They are now 15 months old and doing amazing.
I have 34 weeker twins, my son (my baby A) PPROMed at 32+4, & I had already been admitted for pre-eclampsia. I was able to keep them baking until 34+1 when I went into labor naturally. They were mostly considered “feeder growers” and I truly believe my breastmilk helped get them out of the NICU way before their due date! Brynley was in for 18 days & Ryder was in for 20 days, being discharged on the day they were 3 weeks old. They are now 15 months old and doing amazing.
My 32 week miracles Marcus and Myles, now 2 years old... 1 month in NICU.
My 32 week miracles Marcus and Myles, now 2 years old… 1 month in NICU.
My twins were born at 28 weeks, one stayed in for 13 weeks and the other for 5 months. They are now 18 months.
My twins were born at 28 weeks, one stayed in for 13 weeks and the other for 5 months. They are now 18 months.
I had my boy/girl twins at 31 weeks and 2 days. My son stayed in the NICU 45 days and my daughter stayed in 54 days. They are now 4 months old and 2 months adjusted.
I had my boy/girl twins at 31 weeks and 2 days. My son stayed in the NICU 45 days and my daughter stayed in 54 days. They are now 4 months old and 2 months adjusted.
My twins born at 29 weeks 5 days. Daniel weighed 2lbs15oz and Alyssa weighed 3lbs 4oz. They spent six weeks on Neonatal unit before they came home on my birthday. I feel very blessed every time I look at them. They are 11 months now and full of energy and smiles!
My twins born at 29 weeks 5 days. Daniel weighed 2lbs15oz and Alyssa weighed 3lbs 4oz. They spent six weeks on Neonatal unit before they came home on my birthday. I feel very blessed every time I look at them. They are 11 months now and full of energy and smiles!
Jonah and Ethan. 28 weekers, 75 days in the NICU. Happy and healthy 19 month olds now.
Jonah and Ethan. 28 weekers, 75 days in the NICU. Happy and healthy 19 month olds now.
Born at 26w0d, A baby weighed 2lbs 1oz had PDA ligation, ROP, 2 grade 4 brain bleeds in NICU for 112 days, B baby was 1lb 15oz had PDA ligation, ROP and stayed 119 days in NICU. 3 year old miracles!
Born at 26w0d, A baby weighed 2lbs 1oz had PDA ligation, ROP, 2 grade 4 brain bleeds in NICU for 112 days, B baby was 1lb 15oz had PDA ligation, ROP and stayed 119 days in NICU. 3 year old miracles!
Born the morning I hit 31 weeks. In the NICU for 7 weeks. You'd never know they were 2 months premature (we had TTTS). They are so very precious to me.
Born the morning I hit 31 weeks. In the NICU for 7 weeks. You’d never know they were 2 months premature (we had TTTS). They are so very precious to me.
My boys were born at 33w2d. Spent nearly 6 weeks in the NICU. They will be 9 months in a few days.
My boys were born at 33w2d. Spent nearly 6 weeks in the NICU. They will be 9 months in a few days.
Ella (2 pounds, 10 ounces) and Raegan (2 pounds, 4 ounces) born at 29 weeks, now 8 months corrected were in the NICU 80 days.
Ella (2 pounds, 10 ounces) and Raegan (2 pounds, 4 ounces) born at 29 weeks, now 8 months corrected were in the NICU 80 days.
Jaxon and Korrey, from smaller than zucchini to eating zucchini in 1 year! (3.14 lbs to 22lbs!)
Jaxon and Korrey, from smaller than zucchini to eating zucchini in 1 year! (3.14 lbs to 22lbs!)
My b/g twins were born at 31w 5 days. I was on hospital bed rest for more than a month before they were born. My son was in the NICU for 73 days, he had multiple complications, but thank God he is healthy! My daughter spent 28 days in the NICU, she was a feed and grow baby. They will be 3 next month!
My b/g twins were born at 31w 5 days. I was on hospital bed rest for more than a month before they were born. My son was in the NICU for 73 days, he had multiple complications, but thank God he is healthy! My daughter spent 28 days in the NICU, she was a feed and grow baby. They will be 3 next month!
My first set of twins born at 28 weeks. Tanner was 1 lb 13 oz and Toby was 2 lb 7 oz. Spent 13 weeks in the NICU. Also had Twin To Twin Transfusion Syndrome. They are healthy 9 yr old boys who keep us very busy.
My first set of twins born at 28 weeks. Tanner was 1 lb 13 oz and Toby was 2 lb 7 oz. Spent 13 weeks in the NICU. Also had Twin To Twin Transfusion Syndrome. They are healthy 9 yr old boys who keep us very busy.
Ashton and Carly were born at 32w4d. He spent 17 days in the NICU and she spent 22 days. They turn 4 next month!
Ashton and Carly were born at 32w4d. He spent 17 days in the NICU and she spent 22 days. They turn 4 next month!
Before/After born at 30 weeks, weighing 3lbs and 3lbs 5 oz. Now 14 months old!
Before/After born at 30 weeks, weighing 3lbs and 3lbs 5 oz. Now 14 months old!
Camilla and Saskia now aged 6.5 years - 8 week stay in NICU. Born at 29 weeks
Camilla and Saskia now aged 6.5 years – 8 week stay in NICU. Born at 29 weeks.
Born 33+6, weighing 4 and 5 lbs. 3 weeks in the NICU. Now 2.5 months old weighing 10 and 12 lbs.
Born 33+6, weighing 4 and 5 lbs. 3 weeks in the NICU. Now 2.5 months old weighing 10 and 12 lbs.
Our 32 weekers Sam and Cole born at 3 lbs 11 and 13 oz and now 16 months and doing great!
Our 32 weekers Sam and Cole born at 3 lbs 11 and 13 oz and now 16 months and doing great!
Callie and Kennedy, 2lb, 28 week TTTS and Momo twin survivors!:) They only had a 5% chance to live and spent three months in the nicu.
Callie and Kennedy, 2lb, 28 week TTTS and MoMo twin survivors! 🙂 They only had a 5% chance to live and spent three months in the nicu.

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Kate 4.5 oz (stay was one month 4 days....contracted NEC) and Madison 3.1 oz ( stay was 1 month) Now 5 yrs old
Kate 4.5 oz (stay was one month 4 days….contracted NEC) and Madison 3.1 oz ( stay was 1 month). Pictured right at 5 yrs old.
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