Six Times the Joy

Here's some good news: the Masche sextuplets [audio/video at link] were delivered into the world yesterday. Mom made it to week 30 of gestation and all the children were delivered weighing over 2 pounds. As of the next day, they were breathing room air. As a mother of multiples who arrived at week 26 and were intibated for days/weeks, I am exceedingly happy to hear this great news. Week 30 and, no doubt, on steroids for lung development, is a great starting line. They may have some vision problems to be concerned with [the optic nerve is fully developed at 32 weeks gestation], but that is so manageable.

Welcome to the world little boys and girls! Congratulations to Mom and Dad Masche.