Identical twin brothers, Byron and Lincoln Ryman, may look alike but their birth weights tell a different story. Despite being born just a minute apart, Byron weighed three times more than Lincoln.
Born prematurely at 28 weeks, both babies faced slim odds of survival, with Lincoln being particularly at risk due to his low birth weight of 1lb 2oz. However, thanks to the dedicated staff at the Royal Hospital for Women in Sydney, the boys, now over five weeks old, are thriving. Lincoln has gained 10oz, while Byron has added 2lb 8oz.
Nicole Ryman, the relieved mother, shared her gratitude for the doctors who initially gave Lincoln little chance of survival. However, both boys showed their fighting spirit and are now doing well.
The decision to induce Nicole’s labor at 29 weeks was made to maximize the babies’ chances of survival after complications arose. Dr. Parag Mishra, the neonatalist, explained that the medical staff detected twin-to-twin transfusion, a condition where blood flows from one twin to another, which posed a significant threat to Lincoln. Despite facing breathing and heart problems, both brothers have continued to demonstrate their strong will to live.
Now, the focus is on closely monitoring the progress of both boys, especially Lincoln, who still needs to catch up in terms of weight. For Nicole and Todd Ryman, the first few weeks of parenthood have been challenging but rewarding, as they now have both of their sons against all odds. The couple, who conceived through IVF, are grateful for their little fighters and look forward to bringing them home soon.
The doctors may have initially underestimated Lincoln’s chances of survival, but he has proven to be a big, strong boy. The Rymans couldn’t be prouder of their resilient twins.
