Florida Couple Marries in NICU After Premature Birth of Twin Sons
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Desiree Anello
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Summary
A Florida couple, Ben and Danielle Cassidy, got married in the NICU after their twin sons Joshua and Rhett were born prematurely at 31 weeks, just one week before their planned wedding. The couple, who were told they might not be able to have children, celebrated their wedding surrounded by NICU staff who helped organize the ceremony. They spent their wedding night in the NICU with their babies and celebrated Mother's Day as newlyweds.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledNeither of us was supposed to be able to have kids, and then we had two. It seemed fitting that we each get to hold one.
We were supposed to get married on May 16, but the boys decided they wanted to come a little early.
It was the most beautiful, emotional day. We were surrounded by the people who had been caring for our babies around the clock.
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