Nicole: Sharing Hope After a Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome Diagnosis

Our fetal experts can tell parents a lot about twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) and surgery. One thing they can't often tell them: how they will feel during their journey with TTTS.

That's why we connected a family whose babies have been diagnosed with twin-twin transfusion syndrome with a family who has been there — to answer questions, shed light and offer hope. From diagnosis to surgery, recovery and beyond, these conversations heal.

Meet Nicole: A mom with TTTS experience

At 22 weeks pregnant, Nicole’s daughters were diagnosed with TTTS. The next day, she underwent fetoscopic laser photocoagulation surgery to save her babies. Today, she and her husband Ari are enjoying raising their twin girls, Mila and Ciela, and their older sister.

Meet Alyssa: A mom recently given a TTTS diagnosis

Alyssa’s twins were recently diagnosed with TTTS and underwent fetoscopic laser photocoagulation surgery. Now, she and her husband Mark anxiously count down the days to delivery.

It can feel shocking to learn your babies have a serious condition like TTTS before they’re even born. When their pregnancies became high risk, Nicole and Alyssa came to our Colorado Fetal Care Center to find the best care for their babies.

Watch the videos below as Nicole and Ari share how they coped with their twins' TTTS diagnosis, fetal surgery, bed rest and preparation for delivery. They share their story and answer questions for Alyssa and Mark to ease their anxieties as they await delivery.

Once Nicole reached 32 weeks of pregnancy, it was time to meet her twin baby girls. Watch as she and Ari share their experience with twin delivery and what it’s like to raise twins.