Just After Soon-To-Be Parents Are Shocked About Twins, Their Doctor Gives Them a Puzzled Look By Christine Simpson

For two new parents pregnancy means not one, not two, but three times the surprises.

1. More Than They Bargained For

Surprise, you're having a baby! Er...two babies! You're having twins! At Brenda's visit to the doctor for an ultrasound, her and husband Scott were informed of their two-for-one surprise.

2. Scary Complications

But in the same appointment, long before the news of twins could even begin to sink in, they were also handed difficult news about the two babies nestled in Brenda's womb.

3. A Scary Thought

Because they were so close together, at first glance the doctor was under the impression they were conjoined.

4. Even Rarer Still

Upon closer look, however, it turned out her twins were cuddled up in the same gestational sac instead of each having the typical one of their own.

5. A Heavy Burden

The rare situation, called monochorionic-monoamniotic, made these twins a special kind; "momo twins." It only occurs in a tiny 1% of twin pregnancies and when discovered, means mom needs to be resting nearly 100% of the time she's carrying them. That's right... nearly 100% of the time.

6. Doctor's Orders

Staying rested and stress-free was quite the challenge for mom Brenda, as it should naturally be.

7. Attention To Detail

Brenda and Scott were extremely cautious during the pregnancy as they had to face the possibility of their twins becoming entangled in one another's umbilical cords at any point during the pregnancy, which would lead to death.

8. Extra Supervision

But calmly and carefully, Brenda brought them to life safely. It was at 25 weeks into her pregnancy she checked into the hospital to be monitored around the clock.

9. It Was All Worth It

After five long weeks there, she went into labor two weeks short of her due date. Later that happy day, two beautiful girls named Abigail and Skylar were born!

10. An Amazing Story