BELL COUNTY, Texas — It was a full circle moment for some Central Texas first responders on March 14 as they got to meet twins that they helped bring into the world.
Friday was the first day that both Janey and Miracle got to leave the NICU and go home to be with their parents and big sister. It's a moment that parents Dovie Smith and Mathew Slack had been waiting on for three months.
"Very emotional, especially now that they're a lot bigger than they were and a lot healthier because of them," Smith said about the first responders being able to meet the twins.
Part of the twins' welcome home had to include a visit to some of the people who helped bring them into the world, a crew with the Central Bell Fire & Rescue and AMR Temple/Belton EMS.
"To see this come full circle is just something that I personally have not seen and to be a part of it is just a blessing," said Captain Kevin Burzesi, with Central Bell Fire & Rescue.
The reunion between the first responders and twins is memorable for all those involved because three months ago, it may not have been able to happen. The twins' parents credit the first responders.
"Just really thankful that we have some people that know what they're doing," said Slack. "I mean, there's a lot of people out there that are just there, but they're not really there. I mean, I'm just glad we got good people that know what they're doing and answered like a true emergency."
The twins' birth story started when Smith went into labor at home at 27 weeks. The first baby, Miracle, was already born when first responders got on scene, but wasn't breathing well. Janey, the other baby, was already on the way and they needed to get Smith to the hospital quickly.
After their three-month stay in the NICU, both babies are doing well and are healthy. One has a feeding tube and the other is on oxygen for the time being, but they will soon not need the support.
For their actions, the first responders received stork pins, a token of appreciation for assisting a mother with a delivery in the field.
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