Thomas and Oliver Govier

Born: 4th April 2011   At : 9:54 + 9:55 am

Born 9 weeks early, Thomas and Oliver had already had a tough time, being diagnosed with Twin to Twin Transfusion syndrome as early as 16 weeks. Thomas was growing normally, but Oliver was already being left behind. Survival rates are between 10 and 20%  with such an early on set and as the difference between them increased we were referred to Kings college hospital, where Prof. Kypros Nicolaides performed extensive tests and changed the diagnosis to Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction, similarly threatening both babies. We were brought back the next day and Prof. Nicolaides performed a Selective laser ablation of the connecting vessels. The odds had now increased significantly to 65% of 1 or both twins surviving.

The Operation was performed on 23rd  December 2010, Prof. Kypros Nicolaides and his team gave us the most precious gift  possible and we would like to thank them with all our heart. He made us feel very relaxed during the examination and the operation, explaining everything along the way and even cracking jokes.

This site follows the progress of our twin boys and is dedicated to the nurses that cared for them in NICU and SCBU at the Lister and The Royal Brompton, With a special mention to Jessie, Usher, Caroline, Noela, Jancy, Faye & Katy at the Lister, Angus & Koreen at L&D and Rhiannon, Sue, Sarah, Charlie, Angeline, Steph, Helen, Pravina, Alicia, Trachy Dave and Ruth at the Royal Brompton PICU