Twin-to-Twin transfusion
Byron and Lincoln Ryman were born within a minute of each other, first Byron (3lb 6oz) was precisely three times bigger than his brother.
Eleven weeks premature, both boys were given a little chance of survival – particularly Lincoln, weighing only 1lb 2oz at birth.
But yesterday this twins, now they are five weeks old, are doing well, thanks to the dedicated staff at the Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney.
This is called twin-to-twin transfusion, where one of the blood flow of one of the babies goes from the smaller to the larger twin.
“Lincoln’s chances of survival, I considered, were less than 30 per cent because he was so small.”
But after their birth, both brothers showed an “exceptional will to live,” said Dr Mishra.
“Lincoln initially had a lot of breathing problems and then he had heart problems, so an operation was carried out when he was still about 600g (1lb 5oz).
“But Byron also needed a little bit of help with his breathing before he began to gain proper weight and now he is doing well.
“We’re now watching both boys carefully, particularly little Lincoln, but we hope that he’ll soon start gaining weight much more quickly and get nearer and nearer his brother,” said Dr. Mishra.
bob
Thursday, 26th March 2009 at 6:54 pm
thats a powerful pic
Nina Greenhalgh
Tuesday, 26th May 2009 at 6:54 pm
I’m wishing the very best for they boys’ future, God bless you all.
Brian Batucan
Wednesday, 9th September 2009 at 12:59 pm
I hope that the both of them will have a successful medical intervention for their conditions.
melissa
Friday, 22nd October 2010 at 12:50 am
Absolutely precious! God bless you beautiful boys…you are both truly brave little fighters…. xx
Danica Lowe
Friday, 22nd October 2010 at 9:21 pm
This picture is incredible. I myself have twins and they too suffered Twin-to-Twin. It is incredible how strong babies with this condition can be. My girls were 13 weeks early and are now happy and healthy 5 month olds. This photo gave me hope and helped me through my pregnancy. Thank you for sharing their story!
malasia
Tuesday, 23rd November 2010 at 10:50 pm
he is so small and cute. My mom will love 2 have a baby that small and cute.My mom is very good at putting babies 2 sleep, and feeding them. I have a baby cousin that is turning 7mthon the 28th day this mounth. I’m only 11 years old and i like babys that can walk ,talk,and figth. and that is how much me and my mom love babies. This is 2 lovely.
alwen hughes
Wednesday, 8th December 2010 at 4:54 pm
i have twins and they were born premeture, i am with you,
TraMy and Mario Nguyen
Tuesday, 28th December 2010 at 3:12 pm
omg, we wish the best for these two incredible angels.
donna
Wednesday, 29th December 2010 at 11:07 am
sorry just found your story, im so happy for you i had twins bradley and callum at 26weeks we didnt know they had twin to twin until they had passed away, they said if my boys would have waited one more week when i was due for a scan they might have been able to help them.
thank you for showing your litter fighters all the best x
Zhuwana Mutungwe
Friday, 18th February 2011 at 8:46 am
I have twins that are four months now they are well.My dear what i know is that your boys belong to almighty and the God we serve is a God of miracles, Those are the mighty men of Israel i beleive their lives will be testimonies that will help a lot of people. May the Lord be with you and your family. Read Jeremaih 29v11.
Maya
Wednesday, 2nd March 2011 at 5:53 pm
this is a sad story and i dont even have any kids im only 15 my heart goes out to these little precious angels this story has brought tears to my eyes…god bless yu:(
Tolu
Tuesday, 5th April 2011 at 6:40 am
God is good.thank God for sparing the life of your kids.may God be with you.
ZION
Thursday, 7th April 2011 at 8:24 am
VERY CUTE BABIES.OUR PRAYERS ARE ALWAYS WITH THEM
shatgan
Sunday, 17th April 2011 at 1:53 am
how are these babies doing now?
crystal and baby levi
Wednesday, 28th September 2011 at 9:55 pm
god works in some strange ways dont he….these little guys are gonna be just fine… god said have faith the size of a mustard seed…. my son is two now when he was born he was 5 pounds 3.3 onces…. doc told me i would never be able to have kid….. see hes here….. doctors are good…… n dont know everthing god has planned…… keep up the faith….
theresa
Thursday, 27th October 2011 at 3:44 pm
hi them boys are going to be just fine, my nondenticial boys was 6 wks premature leo was 5lb60z and leon at just under 3lbs, leo was a giant compared to his brother, leon was so small and spent alot of time in and out of hospital with breathing problems he was so strong i nearly lost him twice he had 2 operations on his upper airways to remove skin from his windpipe, then after that leon was dign with sleep apena i brought him home with a cpap this mask he wore everynight for 6 months he would just scream he hated it but i perserverd and u know what leon started to put weight on and sleeping properly and growing the way he should be but his brother leo still fatter and bigger then him, the only thing his hes well, but has seziures when ever h eis poorly hes awaiting test, leon his the strongest one , i hope reading this will help good luck
Ruth
Friday, 25th November 2011 at 10:59 am
the children are God gifts to you so relax is well never think God who gave them to u will take care of them they were the heritage of God. u are blessed my dear is well with the righteous is well with u