It's a Girl (and a Girl and a Girl and a Girl)
Ashley and Tyson Gardner tried for eight years to get pregnant. When they turned to in vitro fertilization this past summer, they got their wish — and then some.
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The Utah-based couple found out they were expecting quadruplets, and the bewildered photos they posted on Facebook went viral with thousands of likes.
On Sunday, while 29 weeks pregnant, Ashley began to have contractions, her Facebook page explains. “BABIES ARE COMING RIGHT NOW! Contractions weren’t stopping so the doctors agreed it was best to take them now. Send your prayers for these sweet babies!! Xoxo”
Indie, Esme, Scarlett and Evangeline, two sets of identical twin girls, were born that same day via Cesarean section.
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"Mommy is feeling good after the c-section! All 4 babies have dark hair!!" is the caption of one exuberant photo on the couple’s Facebook page.
Ashley says hello to her daughter, Esme. (Facebook)
Another update reads: “Mom and babies are doing incredible!!! We are so happy with how everything turned out today! The doctors, nurses, and staff were incredible!! More updates to follow soon!! We’re excited to be working with TLC to share this amazing adventure – they’ve been with us during our pregnancy, were there for the birth of our daughters, and will be following our family throughout the coming months. We can’t wait to have you all along on this journey! Thank you all for your love and support! God bless you! Tyson”
The page also announces that the four girls are “doing great,” and “the smallest baby just under 2 lbs the rest are over 2 lbs. Mama is doing great and Dad is overjoyed!”
Ashley days before giving birth to quadruplets. (Facebook)
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