After giving birth November 4 to premature twins via C-section, Grace, 48, was released from the hospital (minus babies) but readmitted that night due to pulmonary edema, which involves a swelling or accumulation of fluid in the lungs.

She was discharged November 15, and son John followed six days later.

The family — including her investment banker husband David Linch — finally reunited November 24, when baby Lucy came home.

Says Grace: “It was difficult bringing only one baby home on Thanksgiving, but David and I were thrilled to have our daughter come home days later.”

She said the Atlanta-based family plan to celebrate Christmas in NYC.

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