SSM Health Matters Blog
Before they were even born the twins' lives were in danger.
An ultrasound revealed possible TTTS and Karen was immediately admitted to her home hospital, St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, IL.
When she was 20 weeks pregnant with her twin boys, Jodi found out they were suffering from Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS).
“The doctor told us that the baby had a lemon shaped head and we needed to see a specialist to further investigate the potential condition that was observed,” explains Candace.
Unfortunately, their ultrasound showed more than just a growing baby boy; their baby had a mass on his lung.