Miracle Twins Thrive Together in Revolutionary Co-Sleeping Cot

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• Revolutionary twin cot allows preemie twins to sleep side-by-side, aiding their development and comfort.
• Macie and Marcus Lee, once given ‘no chance’ of survival, thrive thanks to innovative neonatal care.
• Family raises funds to provide more co-sleeping cots, inspired by their twins’ miraculous progress.

A groundbreaking twin cot is making waves at Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children, providing much-needed comfort and connection for preemie twins and their families.

This innovative cot allows twins to rest safely side-by-side, promoting their development and strengthening their bond.

Beyond emotional support, the cot meets the practical needs of neonatal care by allowing each side to be customized. For instance, a heat mat can be placed under one baby for additional warmth, and the entire cot can be tilted to alleviate reflux, a common issue in premature babies.

Recently, the world was introduced to Macie and Marcus Lee, premature twins who defied the odds after being cared for in this revolutionary cot.

Born at just 29 weeks, they were the first to benefit from the co-sleeping bed at the Scottish hospital last December.

Their journey began with a dire prognosis at their 20-week scan, where parents Jennifer Prior and Darren Lee were told to prepare for the worst.

Macie, weighing 2lbs, and Marcus, at 1lb 3oz, surprised everyone with their remarkable recovery, allowing them to go home after 12 weeks in the neonatal ward.

“They most definitely saved our babies lives,” Jennifer shared, expressing her gratitude for the hospital staff.

“Being told the worst was likely to happen then for the complete opposite felt like a miracle took place. I’ll never forget the feeling of thinking I wouldn’t leave without my babies.”

A neonatal nurse emphasized the cot’s impact, saying, “This cot has been a brilliant addition to the unit. It gives us the flexibility to care for twins in a way that’s safe, practical, and centered around the babies’ individual needs.”

The positive outcomes have inspired Macie and Marcus’s great-grandparents, Yvonne and Peter Prior, to spearhead a fundraising mission.

Their goal is to help the neonatal unit acquire more twin cots for other families.

Yvonne, 67, reflected on the experience, saying, “Jennifer had a very tough pregnancy and was told to expect the worst at 20 weeks. It was a nightmare and we were all so worried at what lay ahead.”

Despite the challenges, the twins’ progress has been nothing short of inspiring.

“From the minute they were delivered, they both needed specialist care and were the first to use the co-sleeping cot. This meant they could be together, and medics believe that made a massive difference to their progress.”

In a bid to give back, the family is supporting Peter’s fundraising efforts this June as he cycles 106 miles for a charity event, Stride the Clyde.

“We wanted to do something to help others in a similar position. We saw first-hand how the co-sleeping cots transformed life for Macie and Marcus, and we want to do our bit to make sure the charity can fund even more specialist equipment for the neonatal unit.”

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