Hawaii Mom Opens Up About Giving Birth to Twins 3 Months Early and Her NICU Journey This Mother's Day
By
Kayla Grant
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Summary
Hawaii mom Maile Amano shares her experience giving birth to twins Keisuke and Satsuki three months early, with her daughter born en route to the ER. As a first-time NICU mom, she reflects on the emotional journey and why she feels "extra grateful" this Mother's Day, highlighting the challenges and joys of caring for premature babies in the NICU.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledIn the time of me getting to the ER to the delivery room, I had given birth to her, and she wa
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