Twins “one in a million”: one was born with Down syndrome, the other one without it. Genetic miracle

In the family of 32-year-old Nicola and Todd Bailey from Sheffield (Great Britain) unusual twins were born. One of the babies has a congenital disease – Down Syndrome.

This case was named “one in a million”. Doctors had no clue about the disease until the baby was born.

Twins Harper (left) and Quinn Bailey. Meet the adorable one in a million twins – one born with has Down’s syndrome and the other without. See SWNS story SWTWINS. Parents Nicola and Todd Bailey were shocked when they were told they were having twin girls, but there were more surprises in store when they discovered one of them had Down’s syndrome – after tests for the condition during pregnancy came back clear. Nicola gave birth to twin girls, Harper and Quinn, seven weeks prematurely, on 15 February. The babies were whisked away to the Special Care Baby Unit at Rotherham General Hospital, but when Nicola laid eyes on her little girls for the first time she could instantly tell Harper was different from her sister and a doctor said: ‘I’m sorry’ when he broke the news the tot had Down’s syndrome. But the mum-of-three says Down’s syndrome is nothing to be sorry about and although the girls, now 18-weeks, are twin sisters, they are miles apart but equally as perfect.

Harper was born the first – 38min earlier than her sister Quinn

Nicola with twins Harper and Quinn and their brother Lucas (4). Meet the adorable one in a million twins – one born with has Down’s syndrome and the other without. See SWNS story SWTWINS. Parents Nicola and Todd Bailey were shocked when they were told they were having twin girls, but there were more surprises in store when they discovered one of them had Down’s syndrome – after tests for the condition during pregnancy came back clear. Nicola gave birth to twin girls, Harper and Quinn, seven weeks prematurely, on 15 February. The babies were whisked away to the Special Care Baby Unit at Rotherham General Hospital, but when Nicola laid eyes on her little girls for the first time she could instantly tell Harper was different from her sister and a doctor said: ‘I’m sorry’ when he broke the news the tot had Down’s syndrome. But the mum-of-three says Down’s syndrome is nothing to be sorry about and although the girls, now 18-weeks, are twin sisters, they are miles apart but equally as perfect.

“All I remember is how the doctor was apologizing. But as soon as I saw my babies, my heart melted. They were both so adorable. During ultrasonography, the specialists didn’t identify any development disorders”,- says the mother.

Twins Harper (left) and Quinn and their brother Lucas (4). Meet the adorable one in a million twins – one born with has Down’s syndrome and the other without. See SWNS story SWTWINS. Parents Nicola and Todd Bailey were shocked when they were told they were having twin girls, but there were more surprises in store when they discovered one of them had Down’s syndrome – after tests for the condition during pregnancy came back clear. Nicola gave birth to twin girls, Harper and Quinn, seven weeks prematurely, on 15 February. The babies were whisked away to the Special Care Baby Unit at Rotherham General Hospital, but when Nicola laid eyes on her little girls for the first time she could instantly tell Harper was different from her sister and a doctor said: ‘I’m sorry’ when he broke the news the tot had Down’s syndrome. But the mum-of-three says Down’s syndrome is nothing to be sorry about and although the girls, now 18-weeks, are twin sisters, they are miles apart but equally as perfect.

The woman tells there is a close connection between the babies. The younger one – Quinn – is jealous of Harper, as the older one has already grown some hair.

Nicola and her son Lucas when pregnant with her twins Harper and Quinn. Meet the adorable one in a million twins – one born with has Down’s syndrome and the other without. See SWNS story SWTWINS. Parents Nicola and Todd Bailey were shocked when they were told they were having twin girls, but there were more surprises in store when they discovered one of them had Down’s syndrome – after tests for the condition during pregnancy came back clear. Nicola gave birth to twin girls, Harper and Quinn, seven weeks prematurely, on 15 February. The babies were whisked away to the Special Care Baby Unit at Rotherham General Hospital, but when Nicola laid eyes on her little girls for the first time she could instantly tell Harper was different from her sister and a doctor said: ‘I’m sorry’ when he broke the news the tot had Down’s syndrome. But the mum-of-three says Down’s syndrome is nothing to be sorry about and although the girls, now 18-weeks, are twin sisters, they are miles apart but equally as perfect.

Quinn is jealous because she only has light fuzz on her head, and Harper already has a whole ponytail of brown hair. Harper started to smile more often than her younger sister”,- says Nicola.

Little Harper Bailey. Meet the adorable one in a million twins – one born with has Down’s syndrome and the other without. See SWNS story SWTWINS. Parents Nicola and Todd Bailey were shocked when they were told they were having twin girls, but there were more surprises in store when they discovered one of them had Down’s syndrome – after tests for the condition during pregnancy came back clear. Nicola gave birth to twin girls, Harper and Quinn, seven weeks prematurely, on 15 February. The babies were whisked away to the Special Care Baby Unit at Rotherham General Hospital, but when Nicola laid eyes on her little girls for the first time she could instantly tell Harper was different from her sister and a doctor said: ‘I’m sorry’ when he broke the news the tot had Down’s syndrome. But the mum-of-three says Down’s syndrome is nothing to be sorry about and although the girls, now 18-weeks, are twin sisters, they are miles apart but equally as perfect.

When the elder one is six years old, she will have a heart surgery. Pathologies of heart are common among children with this syndrome. The mother of the babies says it is impossible to compare the children, as they are very different.

Because of the negative perception of the Down syndrome, people look at her suspiciously. Sometimes comments like “this baby is a Down” are heard. She’s not a Down, she’s a child with Down syndrome”,-says Nicola.

The couple also has an elder son Lucas, who was looking forward to meeting his sisters.

Nicola and Todd with twins Harper and Quinn and their brother Lucas (4). Meet the adorable one in a million twins – one born with has Down’s syndrome and the other without. See SWNS story SWTWINS. Parents Nicola and Todd Bailey were shocked when they were told they were having twin girls, but there were more surprises in store when they discovered one of them had Down’s syndrome – after tests for the condition during pregnancy came back clear. Nicola gave birth to twin girls, Harper and Quinn, seven weeks prematurely, on 15 February. The babies were whisked away to the Special Care Baby Unit at Rotherham General Hospital, but when Nicola laid eyes on her little girls for the first time she could instantly tell Harper was different from her sister and a doctor said: ‘I’m sorry’ when he broke the news the tot had Down’s syndrome. But the mum-of-three says Down’s syndrome is nothing to be sorry about and although the girls, now 18-weeks, are twin sisters, they are miles apart but equally as perfect.

In Great Britain over 40,000 people are with Down syndrome. According to specialists, the chances to have one of the twins with the syndrome are one in a million.

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