Multiple Births

UK Brothers Welcome Two Sets of Twins Within 72 Hours

In a rare and remarkable coincidence, two sets of twins were born to brothers in the UK just days apart, bringing double joy to both couples.

Michelle Bootle was overjoyed to discover she was expecting twins and immediately shared the news with her sister-in-law.

Shortly after, Fiona Bootle had her own surprise announcement – she, too, was pregnant with twins.

David Bootle, a charity press officer, explained that he and his brother Steve have always been inseparable. “So when we realized our wives were both expecting twins at the same time, it seemed like fate.”

Michelle, a solicitor, lives in Leeds with her photographer husband Steve. They received their news in October.

David and Fiona, who reside in Gateshead, already have a two-year-old daughter and were hoping to expand their family.

At first, Fiona hesitated to share her news with Michelle and Steve, not wanting to overshadow their excitement. However, when the couple finally revealed their own twin pregnancy, Fiona and David were shocked to discover they were expecting twins as well, thanks to a routine scan at 12 weeks.

“We were completely stunned,” Fiona said. “We called them immediately to share the news, still in disbelief ourselves.”

Throughout their pregnancies, Michelle and Fiona constantly compared notes and exchanged updates on their scans. They even compared the size of their baby bumps.

On May 16, Michelle gave birth to Daniel and Lucy, weighing 5lb 8oz and 6lb 8oz. Three days later, Fiona welcomed Toby and John, weighing 7lb 5oz and 6lb 9oz.

“We’re already considering joint birthday parties for the twins as they grow up,” Fiona shared.

Both sets of twins were born at a healthy weight, a rarity considering that each twin usually weighs the same as a full-term single baby.


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