Different dads
at an early scan a few nerveracking weeks later, Meg discovered she was carrying twins – as the two dads watched on Facetime.
Thrilled Simon recalled: “First of all we saw one heartbeat, and our stomachs clenched with nerves. Then we saw the other heartbeat.
“Graeme and I hugged each other. We were over the moon.
“We were both going to be dads – she was pregnant with both of our babies.
“We went to Canada for Meg’s 19-week scan. We put our hands on her bump and felt our babies kicking. It was a magical moment. For our Christmas present, she had arranged a lovely photoshoot with all of us together. We got to meet her family too, which was lovely.
“It was great to see her being a mum to her children. We knew that our babies were in the best possible hands.”
The pregnancy went smoothly – until 31 weeks, when Meg feared she was going into labour.
Simon said: “We were panicking as she was five weeks early. We didn’t know if we would make it to the birth.
“We packed our stuff and caught the first flight out to Canada. We dashed to hospital to find out it was a false alarm. We were just so relieved that Meg and the babies were fine.
“We stayed out there and at 36 weeks, Meg went into labour. Graeme held her hand through it all while her mum and I stood at the other end.
AMAZING
“It was the most amazing experience of our lives. Alexandra was born first and Calder arrived minutes later. It was just amazing to meet them at last.
“When we held them the first time, we couldn’t believe that we were both daddies. It was a long way to go and do this, but it was worth it to both be able to have fathered one of the twins each.
“Calder was the double of Graeme – and Alexandra the image of me.
“We were allowed to fly home with them seven weeks later. It was sad to say goodbye to Meg.
“But when we brought them home for the first time, it was just incredible. They have gone from strength to strength and we have had wonderful support from TAMBA, the UK twins and multiple births foundation.”
Simon works in business development and Graeme is a stay-at-home dad. They recently threw a party for the twins’ first birthday and Meg flew to the UK to help celebrate. Simon added: “When they are older we will tell them about the role Meg played.
“It was incredibly special having her there to celebrate the twins’ special day with us. We can’t thank her enough. She has enabled us both to become daddies. It’s a wonderful gift.”
Meg said: “Simon and Graeme are like brothers to me now. They call me the twins’ Tummy Mummy, which I love.
“It was amazing being pregnant with embryos that they had both fathered. Science is an amazing thing.”
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