Cork Dad Overwhelmed with Surprise as He Learns His Unaware Wife Is Expecting Twins
In an extraordinary turn of events, Cian, a husband from Cork, experienced a shock like no other when he learned that his wife, Rebecca, was unexpectedly pregnant with twins, despite showing no signs of pregnancy. The couple, who had tied the knot last year, were taken aback when Rebecca gave birth to twin boys, Cúan and Tadhg, at CUMH last Thursday, marking a rare case of cryptic pregnancy that affects 1 in approximately 2,500 mothers.
Cryptic pregnancy, where a woman remains unaware of her pregnancy until the advanced stages or even until labor, left the new parents in disbelief. Cian recounted the whirlwind experience, from the initial rush to the hospital due to some bleeding to the staggering news in the emergency room that not only was Rebecca pregnant, but she was also 34 weeks along with twins. The diagnosis was all the more surprising given Rebecca’s history of a similar incident and the absence of typical pregnancy symptoms.
The situation escalated quickly, with Rebecca undergoing an emergency C-section just six hours after their hospital arrival, under the watchful eyes of 20 medical professionals. The healthy arrival of their twin boys brought immense relief and joy to the family, who are now adjusting to their new life with four children.
Reflecting on the events, Cian humorously admitted to missing signs of the pregnancy, including a moment when he felt movement in Rebecca’s belly but mistook it for cramps. The couple marvels at the pregnancy’s stealth, with Rebecca showing no common indicators such as cravings or significant physical changes, aside from a slight weight gain in the final weeks.
This rare phenomenon of cryptic pregnancy highlights the complexities of pregnancy symptoms and the body’s ability to conceal significant changes, leaving even the most observant individuals astonished by nature’s surprises.