Conjoined Twins Abby and Erin Delaney: A Year in the Life
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ต.ค. 2017
- On June 6, 2017, surgeons at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia successfully separated 10-month-old conjoined twins Erin and Abby. www.chop.edu/delaney-twins
Parents Heather and Riley Delaney, from North Carolina, first learned that Heather was carrying conjoined twins about 11 weeks into her pregnancy. Abby and Erin Delaney were born in CHOP’s Garbose Family Special Delivery Unit on July 24, 2016, after being closely monitored by the Hospital’s Center for Fetal Diagnosis & Treatment.
The Delaney twins were connected at the top of their heads, a condition called craniopagus, the least common type of conjoined twins. The girls were the 23rd pair of conjoined twins separated at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the first craniopagus pair.
Surgery to separate conjoined twins involves many steps. Over their first 10 months, the girls underwent a series of surgeries, including the placement of expanders to stretch their skin.
The separation of conjoined twins is a very complex surgery followed by a long and complicated recovery. Co-led by neurosurgeon Gregory Heuer, MD, PhD, and plastic surgeon Jesse Taylor, MD, a multidisciplinary team of approximately 30 members, including physicians, nurses and other medical staff from neurosurgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and anesthesiology, participated in the separation surgery, which lasted about 11 hours.
After separation, formerly conjoined twins require intensive, expert care. As the separated infants recovered from their surgery, they were closely followed by their surgeons, nutritionists, developmental pediatricians, and other specialists to ensure that they receive the best clinical care to enable them to thrive and grow. They also received intensive therapy from a team of speech, occupational and physical therapists. Over the next few years, the girls will require additional surgeries to replace missing bone in their skulls and to minimize scarring. - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
This is the nicest comment section on youtube
Yup always
Jalb it is :)
Jalb I know right, why can’t everyone just hold back the hate. If you have something bad to say don’t say anything at all...
True
idk how i ended up here but now im crying
versacedobrik same
If every child grew up with parents as loving as them, the world would be a much better place
So much respect for the parent, the doctors and I wish all the best for the girls
Awe
Such little human beings, yet so strong...
I think that it is fantastic that they both survived.
It’s by the Grace of God that guided the surgeons hands, and they prepared themselves in advance I think helped too. 2 healthy babies yes 😁👍!!
Spoiler alert
Huge respect for the all the doctors.
Harshdeep Dwivedi. yeah
Thanks for so much
Ikr
Harshdeep Dwivedi same
Thanks my father is doctor I am Indian
When the mom was painting their nails and the dad was reading the books to them when they were in their coma I just started bawling. There is nothing like a parents love
Daniel Summers right
❤
IKR when the dad was reading it made me cry
Daniel Summers - I cried too, beautiful parents & babies - it was all in God’s hands
Yeah
I'm so glad these parents were so caring and loving and had an amazing doctoral team
I haven’t seen ONE hate comment and that is absolutely amazing
These two beautiful little girls have the most amazing parents in the world.
Wow... imagine operating for 11 hours straight, especially under such a intense surgery
Most big surgeries are pretty long
They usually have more than one surgeon working in longer surgeries
every dislike was the people who were crying and couldn’t see the like button
I don't want to dislike tho
Yeah but I wouldn't feel right liking such a sad video
@@lemonadesandwich6507 I think this isn't so sad 'cause they were succesfully separated.
I love how the mother speaks :) so put together and smart
Does any notice how caring and loving these parents are? Heroes. I’ve got no words. Wish them the best ❤️
yes
Totally agree
I would be niagra falls over here
Not all heroes wear *capes*
Saida Aripova awwxX I can tell you have been brought up properly 💛
I know that it isn't complete,
But separating two conjoined beings, especially with almost conjoined brains has to be one of the most important and honorable feats in medical history. Got to give it to em.
Well said
True
amen!
I miss my baby girls so much!😢I lost my Hannah and Penelope. The pain knowing that they didn't survive. They shared one heart. They still have my heart
I am fasting and only 20 minutes left for sunset (when i will be allowed to eat and drink again). Thank you TH-cam for recommending this. As i always keep complaining to Allah about my hardships, i needed to see how blessed i am in life. Alhamdulillah.
Nabila Farzana Auna wow i actually really admire islamic people.Also is it Ramadan?
My parents are fasting too
This is such a pure mind set. My friend who is Christian is like you and she's the sweetest person I know.
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Say it again.. We are blessed
This woman, the mother is so loving and positive about just having her babies. She's so strong for them even though this must be so hard. I hope I can be half as good a mother.
They are going to grow up to be beautiful strong young ladies
True tat
True am happy for them
you are so right
Yes they are gonna be
Well when you grow up you tend to get the older...
That surgeon wore such fun hats because he works with kids! I'm crying 😭😭
if anyone wanted to know they are both still alive and smart, pretty, healthy, talented, and sweet little girls. keep praying for their family it’s helped them soo much😊
These families and doctors are so amazing. I could watch these videos all day.
Hello come back to see this
thank god..... they are separated with out any critical....
great doctors....
Cute
Heads up to the doctors 🥼
It was really a miracle
I’m confused as to how they fit in the womb together
Elizabeth C W i was thinking the same, probably they born premies. Is imposible that they fit full grown inside xd
Elizabeth C W well they were both really small and together they were probably around the size of a normal baby
Elizabeth C W and how they were able to safely get them out!
Elizabeth C W I am too but if they were only 2 oz they were so small
2 pounds is very small an average baby size is 6 pounds so both of them were 4 would've fit fine.
“...and not what’s “wrong” with them.” She’s so sweet
what good parents
mike brown your write
I LOVE that Dad reads to them. Good parents.
mike brown
The love and hope of the parents and the faith of the doctors,
they are doing miracles !!
Yeah painting your infants nails must be so good for it...
This is actually the most heartwarming thing to watch. The parents are so caring and the doctors were so helpful
Y'ALL WHEN THE DAD STARTED READING TO THE BABIES I STARTED CRYING.
Anyone else ball their eyes when he read that poem to them. 😭😭😭❤️
me
No..... Maybe I have no soul..
ME 😭😭😭😭😭
الله يرحمك يا
Kayla Marie yes 😭😭😭😭
Praying for the babies.
Riyanka Gope me too
Riyanka Gope me too
❤
Riyanka Gope they survived
Riyanka Gope me too
THE WAY THEIR DOCTOR KISSES HER HEAD😭 REAL LOVEEEE
Oh man, the mom painting their nails and dad reading to them 😢....how brave are these parents knowing they are doing what's best but also knowing they could have lost one or both. I can't even imagine how hard that decision was. Bless the doctors and medical team who obviously treat these kids like their own. Thank you to all medical personnel who devote their life to saving lives.
Who disliked this video has no heart prayers to these conjoined twins 🙏
Ikr
It’s me 2019 I agre
That’s what I said to and I totally agree! These two girls are the most beautiful babies in the world ❤️
That doctor was so genuinely concerned. I wish I could tell him in person how wonderful that is to see. The doctor that delivered my third daughter was caring like this. He slept at the hospital when his shift was already over and other doctors were there that could have delivered her for him. He said he wanted to be sure she was ok, since she was premature. He was really worried about us and that made me feel cared for.
Anna Hernandez how sweet of him
Don’t cry because
They survived :)
Dude! Spoilers!!!
The mothers love to her baby’s is so beautiful and genuine
EDIT: anyone else admire the Surgeon soo much for this? He sounds soooo smart too I’m sooo happy this was successful!!! I don’t know anything about Medicine, just from watching greys anatomy, BUT I am sooo thankful for all the doctors in this world.. the amazing things they do is very appreciated!! I love the doctor who was explaining and saying “I want my doctor to be afraid...” because it’s true you want a doctor who’s thinking beyond the obvious and is able to stop it , like he said
MommyLife & Beauty omg ur so kind
MommyLife & Beaut
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MommyLife & Beauty q
I need an update video ASAP!!!!
Saaame
Here’s an update on them:
delaneytwins.weebly.com/#
Poppa II same
Poppa II no you can wait instead
th-cam.com/video/acvFSXuVIqk/w-d-xo.html
My son had a heart transplant when he was only 3 months old. So I can immagine how this parents felt. A big kudos to them and the doctors and all the medical staff!
IrenaV1984 omg you and your son are so strong💙I’m glad he’s ok
its almost been two years.... i NeEd aN upDatE!!!
th-cam.com/video/acvFSXuVIqk/w-d-xo.html here you go!
This story made me cry. I LOVE CHOP. They took amazing care of me when I was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 4. Dr. Adams is the best!
Hannah Carty what an inspiring person you are ! I hope you are okay as no person should be put through that I am happy to hear you pulled through and are living a happy life ! You are a strong person who deserves none of that let’s pray that is the past and never happens again ❣️
congrats to you as well💞
That's great!
Hannah Carty i don’t know if you still have it but you are very strong 💖
Hannah Carty it made me cry
I wouldn't care how they look, they made it through a lot and I would love them for however they look. Those girls and this video was so precious
yes but when they grow up, the children will probably care how they look.
Same, but when they grow older there will be a possible chance they will get bullied and have a much harder life if they never get separated from surgery
Elisa Senpai they’ll never be able to stand if they’re connected by the head.. it’s so sad
Elisa Senpai The main problem is not how they look but the fact that they can’t do things properly or by themselves.
If they not get surgery how they do the activities when they get older?? How they walk? How they eat? And they will get bully..
That mom is beautiful. She had every good intention at heart for those girls & she stuck by them thru everything. That’s beautiful. & her husband was so supportive as well. Beautiful story.
Can u imagine giving birth to them, major respect for the mom usually w twins u have a lil time before the other one but with them it was just one big, long, ouf..I hope everything goes well for this family💜
Ahhhh thes parents are so loving am about to cry
Erik Evangelista me to
I start crying 😭when her mother paints her nail and smile😊, that moment makes me feel that how much our parents love❤ us and how much we are important for them!!
Salute to all the parents 👏👏👌👌👌
وةةلالىى اااالللىاوتنهتنت😇😇😇😇😇😇🙌🙌🙌🙌😺🙌😺👵👵👵👵👵👵👵👵👵
I absolutely love how much positivity the mother radiates. so beautiful.
No, I'm not crying I just have something in my eyes
The love and hope of the parents and the faith of the doctors,
they are doing miracles !!
Good to see they alive I'm so excited And I wanna cry right now
I feel so sad😭😥😞😢
*U can cry if you want , who said u can't?*
Why do you want to cry
I AM CRYING RIGHT NOW 😭😭😭😢😢😢
Th3aFX me too
The facts that the girls's parents love them so much and the doctors and nurses really did a good job makes me crying bc of happiness 💜
Omg my heart melted when the dad was reading the story
it takes huge strenght to go through this, god bless them
I agree :D
Lana Lana amen
I was sad
Amen 🙏🏻
Aww that must of been the hardest thing to do send them off to surgery and not knowing what is going to happen...
Im legit crying now
There were many successful separations in the past
That’s what happened to me I wasn’t breathing when I was born
My mum had to sign the informed consent agreement, sending me into heart surgery when I was five. Nowhere nearly as risky as this one and she says it is the hardest thing she ever had to do (and her life wasn't exactly a bed of roses up to that point).
Lady Luck I had to do that to my dad 4 times
These doctors AND parents are incredible.
This proves miracles do happen. Daughters are the most beautiful gift by god to any parent.. Lucky are those who have daughters. May god bless this beautiful family. 😘
Disha D This is so true
Very true❤️
Where was the miracle, it was hard work by trained medicals
I love how beautifully she holds both of her babies with both of her arms and adores them its soo Beautiful god bless these parents and these twins
Thank God for the Miracle of Modern Medicine. God Bless This Lovely Family💖
Damn, these doctors are dedicated to their operations.
These doctors are the ones who deserve a professional athletes pay
This is amazing, but how in the world did they fit inside their mother?
Most likely super micro preemie
They were really small
They said that when they were born they were 2 pounds 6 ounces each
they weighed less than average combined
They were 2 pounds and that’s really small
The twins are so lucky to have such good and sweat parants👪👪👪👪👪👪👪👪👪👪👭👭👭👭💅💅💅💅💅💅💅💇💇💇💇💇💇💋💋💋💖💖💖💖💕💕💕💖💗💗💖💖💖💕💔💔💔💕💖💖💗
Markéta Ondrysková sweet * xx❤️
Markéta Ondrysková sweet
Sweet
sweet
I was holding myself together until she started painting her nails then I lost it. God bless you
This was absolutely beautiful. Their story is so encouraging and the doctors were phenomenal! My distant cousin spent quite some time at CHoP and she is a beautiful, healthy little girl now thanks to their care! Thank you!
Bruh
Nobody in these comments talking about how good those surgeons were
Shoutout for the surgeon
Sofia Rogowski ikr
I need to stop complaining about life
I can't imagine how they must have been bunched up in the womb. Praying for nothing but blessings for those sweet little angels
I love how one twin was asleep and the other wide awake
My cousin was born at CHOP. Sadly, she didn’t make it, and we miss her and think of her every day. RIP CAE
I’m so sorry
R.I.P CAE
Aww I'm so sorry❤❤
HeatherC BC im soo sorry 😢
Sorry for your loss. RIP CAE. 💕
Those doctors are so amazing respect to them.
i feel like everyone who hit the dislike button was just hitting that because there wasn’t enough space on the like button.
that is true
How did they fit in her womb like that?
Okay so I just have to say these two are the most adorable twins ever.I think these two are a blessing to everyone in the world especially their parents.They are the best gift we can recive from god.
P.S. srry if my spelling is off point. :/
Sry god isn’t real
But they will grow up to be strong women
❤❤❤❤❤❤
They are soo freaking cute❤❤❤❤ Massive respect to the doctors
All nice comments about the video, and then, “2019 anyone”. is it really necessary? I
Ur so right this isn't the video for that type of thing
I just can't hold back my year ... such strong little girls ... and such a brave mom 💞 loads of prayers
saba fatima 🙂yes god bless saba fatima
Their dad is brave too
saba fatima *tear*
saba fatima hko
I hope these Babies are Okay. I want them to grow up strong , and be honest with themselves and love each other ♥️
One like = one Prayer 🙏
They are okay, here’s an update on them:
delaneytwins.weebly.com/#
Respect to the doctors and parents!!.. Nd much love to those angels😘😘
This is so beautiful, the family, the doctors, the twins.. this proves everyone has a chance
This doctor is easily the best in the world
National Hospital of Children at Costa Rica did the same job last year. God bless this kind of doctors all over the world.
Huge thank you to all of the doctors, nurses and support staff who have chosen to work in pediatric medicine. You make miracles happen and you are heros ❤️
I just had a baby girl 2 weeks ago couldnt imagine this. Had me in tears im super glad they are okay💛 god bless them!
And you can really see that these medical professionals are so close to these patients, and their families. I really feel like that is a great deal of what makes them larger than life.
God bless this family. Such a strong family
Cancer Sucks yeah there is no god
God won’t help them
Why does this have 71 likes when it should have 1m
Cancer Sucks I know I was at chop in the picu and I’d watch these Twins roll through the picu and nicu area
I just had my twins and I can’t imagine... I didn’t even... this never crossed my mind as a possibility. This mother’s strength and love-- bless her soul, you go mama!❤️
The reason why there is dislikes is because people were crying and couldn’t see clearly and thought it was the like button.
Wow! Those surgeons need medals. And those babies came through the operation. It’s amazing what they can do now.
Anyone 2019?
Ahmad Ayoub yes
Me
Nope absolutely no one
Me
Ahmad Ayoub we feel you here we are
Very impressed with the parents, doctors, nurses, as well as all the support system involved for how well they all handled this unusual situation. The girls are definitely very strong together as well as individually. Just because they grew in interoperability together doesn’t mean that they were one baby with only one personality.
they look just like they’re momma
god im cryin for these babies. I plan to be a pediatrician and this is the kind of situation that i’ll struggle with. It’s heartbreaking to see the parents like that but amazing to see the hard work being done
THESE BABIES ARE BEAUTIFUL AND STRONG LITTLE COOKIES....MAY GOD BLESS THEM
Ok seriously, what are with these “May God bless X” comments and why are there such an abundance of them in these sort of videos?
today was their birthday!! happy birthday girls!
Dalien Howlter u r so kind pretty much everyone here is
It doesn’t matter what the baby looks like. It is only matter that they are safe and healthy. Everyone is not lucky there having safe and healthy child.In my case, I was moving towards the nine month, I came to know that my baby had already died. It was the saddest day of my life. I delivered the baby normally. But when I saw her, I couldn’t stop to cry. She was so cute and beautiful.
Ооо! Я плакала от счастья! эти малышки такие красотки! Это просто чудо, что им помогли.
I wonder how the parents were able to pay for all the medical procedures and other hospital bills? or was this completely sponsored by the hospital because it is such a rare case?
OMG IT'S SO INCREDIBILE... I RESPECT THE DOCTORS
I’m so glad that they both made it and hopefully these twins have a wonderful life
It's so heartwarming how loving and caring the parents are. The babies are adorable and I hope they grow up strong, happy, and healthy.