Ashley and Tyler Meyers of Laurel, Mississippi, have five new reasons to celebrate! The couple recently welcomed quintuplets—two boys and three girls—at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Ashley Meyers speaks to news media as husband Tyler Meyers looks on
The babies made their debut on July 5 at Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants, following specialized care at the hospital’s Center for Maternal Fetal Care.
Here are the details of their arrival:
- Franklin Walker was born first at 1:23 p.m., weighing 1 pound, 14.7 ounces, and measuring 13.6 inches long.
- Carter James arrived at 1:26 p.m., weighing 2 pounds, 0.8 ounces, and measuring 14.6 inches long.
- Saylor Kate was the first of the girls, born at 1:28 p.m., weighing 1 pound, 11.9 ounces, and measuring 13.8 inches long.
- Allie Ray was born at 1:30 p.m., weighing 1 pound, 12.6 ounces, and measuring 12.99 inches long.
- Nova Mae rounded out the quintet at 1:31 p.m., weighing 1 pound, 13.6 ounces, and measuring 13.8 inches long.
All five babies were delivered by caesarian section and are doing well for their gestational age of 27 weeks. They are currently receiving care in the neonatal intensive care unit at Children’s of Mississippi. Dr. Mobolaji Famuyide, chief of the Division of Newborn Medicine, praised the care team’s efforts and the babies’ progress.
“Seeing the babies is a dream come true,” Ashley Meyers shared. “When we found out we were having quintuplets, we had no idea what to expect. Now, seeing them here and doing so well is like a breath of fresh air. We are incredibly grateful for everyone’s support throughout this journey.”
The Meyers are excited to introduce their quintuplets to big sisters Paisleigh, 3, and Westlynn, 2. Married for seven years, Ashley, a phlebotomist, and Tyler, a mechanic, had recently moved into a new home when they were surprised by the pregnancy.
Dr. Rachael Morris, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, noted that the odds of spontaneously conceiving quintuplets are about one in 60 million. She expressed her amazement, saying, “When I got the call about another set of quintuplets, I was shocked.”
The care team for the mom and babies included about 30 specialists in neonatology and neonatal nursing, along with experts in obstetrics, gynecology, hematology, respiratory therapy, anesthesiology, and surgery.
Dr. Morris expressed her pride in the team’s collaborative efforts, stating, “I am eager to watch these babies grow.” Dr. Famuyide echoed this sentiment, adding, “It takes a village, and everyone contributed to this effort. I’m grateful to be part of such an amazing team.”
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