Category: Twins in the News

Wendy Tuohy from Herald SunMarch 9, 2012What’s the best thing about being one of two peas in a pod?Talking with our amazingly identical twins for this story, one thing stood out: Each pair has a special relationship, so strong it is the envy of many a “singleton” child.The siblings, all of whom live in Victoria, … Continue reading Twins tell about their special relationship

By ninemsn staffMar 9 2012 An Australian twin revived by a hug from his mother after being pronounced dead at birth is happy and healthy and about to turn two years old.Twins Jamie and Emily Ogg were born prematurely at 27 weeks on March 25, 2010.Shortly after their births, their mother Kate Ogg was told … Continue reading Aussie twin ‘saved by hug’ turning two

AFPMarch 6, 2012A 66-year-old Protestant pastor was under fire in the media and from neighbours Monday after giving birth to twins in a record for Switzerland.The unnamed woman, who lives on her own in a village in the eastern canton of Graubuenden, went to Ukraine for the in vitro fertilisation, which is banned in Switzerland, … Continue reading Pastor under fire after giving birth to twins

By Brittany Green-MinerMarch 3, 2012, Teachers at West Clinton Elementary are discovering some unique challenges with 15 sets of twins currently enrolled at the school.There is at least one set of twins in each grade level. One fifth grade class has two sets in one classroom. Some parents request their kids stay in the same … Continue reading Elementary school is home to 15 sets of twins

By Katherine Bindley March 3, 2012 Thirty women have come together with a single goal: providing breast milk to a set of twins whose mother died in childbirth last November. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that after the death of Michal Lura Friedman - a 44-year-old musician who had tried to get pregnant for … Continue reading Twins Receive Breast Milk Donations From Mom Friends

By Associated PressMarch 3, 2012NEW YORK — Mariah Carey made her return to the stage since giving birth to twins in diva-like form: She changed her shoes after singing two songs and touched up her hair and makeup in a sleek, sleeveless black dress, all in front of an eager audience.Carey, who gave birth to … Continue reading First Mariah Carey concert since giving birth to twins

By SUSAN DONALDSON JAMESMarch 1, 2012For nearly 18 years Graham and Britton Douglas believed they were fraternal twins. That was until Britton needed a bone-marrow transplant because chemotherapy for his leukemia had failed.The Fort Worth, Texas, brothers learned that they were identical twins, sharing the same DNA, and therefore Britton could not receive his brother’s … Continue reading Twin Has Idea to Save Thousands

The Associated PressFebruary 29, 2012BOISE, Idaho — Adam Filicetti might have a unique job today — designated driver for his twin brother, Nick.That job will last just one day — Feb. 29, 2012.That’s because Nick is 21. Adam is not. He won’t be 21 until March 1.Nick, you see, was born at 11:49 p.m. on … Continue reading Leap day splits twins’ 21st birthdays