Michael and Margaret Baudinet, like many other couples, struggled. They desired to be parents, yet faced problem after difficulty as they attempted to expand their little family.
The couple never expected their prayers for a baby to be answered abundantly, yet that is exactly what occurred. Their tale made St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center history!
Posted by Margaret Bolton Baudinet on Tuesday, 21 March 2017
Margaret had a unique connection with hope when trying to conceive. Due to previous occurrences, she attempted to keep her expectations modest.
She’d had two miscarriages and had understood not to get too thrilled about an unborn child. In her experience, whenever she got her hopes up, something bad would occur. Fortunately, her dark period was coming to an end.
A few photos after we Skyped into a gathering with Michael's family and friends.
Posted by Margaret Bolton Baudinet on Sunday, 26 February 2017
The couple selected fertility treatments to help them, and soon after, they received stunning news from their doctor: Margaret was not only pregnant, but she was expecting five children.
They were overjoyed, but the unexpected development overwhelmed them since they understood that not all of the babies would live.
Luke, Isabelle and I celebrate their one week birthday!
Posted by Margaret Bolton Baudinet on Sunday, 11 December 2016
The couple decided to keep all five of their children and relocated to Virginia, where multi-birth expert Dr. John Elliott could give the finest care. He went through every aspect with the couple and explained how they may have a good pregnancy.
The couple felt prepared for the big milestone with his guidance and that of the St. Joseph’s personnel. They were overjoyed that their goal of becoming parents was nearing a reality. Nonetheless, they kept their excitement to a minimum. Margaret elaborated that she figured with five kids, one would make it. They fought incredibly hard to keep their enthusiasm under check until they realized they may truly have a family at the end of this.
Ava, Clara, Millie, Luke and Izzy
Posted by Margaret Bolton Baudinet on Friday, 21 April 2017
When Margaret went into labor and was preparing to deliver her kids, a team of 24 physicians and nurses arrived and created history on December 4, 2016.
Ava, Clara, Camille, Luke, and Isabelle were the hospital’s first quintuplets in its 121-year history. They were born at 32 weeks and spent some time in the NICU, but everything went remarkably well.
The medical staff and parents were relieved that all of the kids had survived and couldn’t believe how simple Margaret’s Cesarean section had been.
Posted by Margaret Bolton Baudinet on Wednesday, 17 January 2018
Patty White, president and CEO of St. Joseph’s, was overjoyed when the infants were successfully born. The quintuplets were unique to them, she said, adding, they call them their Christmas miracles.
During their time at the institution, Santa paid them a visit and helped them get into the holiday mood. They didn’t need much, though, to keep the love alive. They had a lot to be thankful for, and Margaret said, “It’s such a blessing.”
They had everything they could want and couldn’t wait to begin a new life with their five bundles of joy. The adoring mom offered a final message for anyone going through a similar ordeal: As someone who has waited, please know that God will bless one every day one waits. Joy arrives first thing in the morning. This she is certain of.
A few more photos from our first Christmas at home. What a special, special holiday. Merry Christmas, everyone!
Posted by Margaret Bolton Baudinet on Tuesday, 26 December 2017
Margaret and Michael never gave up hope that their prayers would be fulfilled. While things weren’t always simple for the couple, and life dealt them some setbacks, they believed in God and received their miracle during a lovely time of year.
May their tale inspire those who are waiting for their own blessing, and we wish their large family all the best and pray that God provides them many happy years together.
