A Wisconsin couple finds unexpected joy with three sets of twins, all sharing the same birthday, creating a household that's always lively.
Carrie Kosinski, with dreams of a large family, faced the devastation of infertility. Fate took a turn when a pregnant acquaintance offered them her baby for adoption in July 2013, which turned out to be twins, Adalynn and Kenna, born on February 28, 2014.
The following year, the same woman reached out again, unable to care for another set of twins, JJ and CeCe, born on the same day but in 2013. Then, in the following year, Carrie gave birth to twins via in vitro fertilization on February 28.
“There’s never a dull moment at my house,” Carrie laughs, acknowledging the statistical improbability of having three sets of twins born on the same day.
All three sets of twins arrived via emergency C-section, dispelling any notions of intentional planning. Carrie emphasizes that adoption was always their plan, even before infertility challenges.
“We did things backward. We wanted to have our own children first, then adopt, but apparently God had other plans for us,” says Carrie, herself adopted.
The adoption of the first two sets is pending due to financial constraints, with adoption costs being substantial. The couple, living on her husband Craig's accountant salary, has turned to fundraising platforms like GoFundMe and AdoptTogether.
Finalizing the adoptions holds significant importance for them, with Carrie expressing the unknowns and the desire to secure their children's place in their family.
Looking ahead, they consider expanding the family in a few years, focusing now on the younger twins who were premature and have developmental challenges.
"Twins would be fun," she muses, adding a playful condition, "as long as they’re born on February 28."
