“You need to take me to the hospital. RIGHT NOW” - Craig heard his wife screaming as she couldn't move. With his hands shaking, he called the ambulance. He knew that he need to act fast.
When they entered the room, and the doctor examined Craig's wife, he asked Craig to leave the room. "Why can't I stay here? What happened to my wife? Tell me the truth!" - he shouted desperately. The answer he received made him burst into tears. His and his wife's life was about to change drastically.
The Life of Carrie and Craig Kosinsky
Carrie and Craig Kosinky met quite early on, and they had been together for as long as anyone can remember. They had one of those romantic love stories where they met as teenagers and quickly fell in love. For this pair, they knew right then and there that they were bound to spend their lives together.
Living in Wisconsin might not be everybody’s dream, but it was theirs. For the Kosinky’s, this was their home, and this was the place where they intended to raise their family. It was heaven on earth, and they couldn’t be happier.
Just an Ordinary Couple
Carrie and Craig had everything they ever needed: a stable job, a loving home, and each other. They were happy together, and they couldn’t believe that they were living their dream. This was just a dream a few years ago, but they slowly made it their reality.
They were also quite loved in their neighborhood, and everybody enjoyed this couple’s company. Although, even though life seemed perfect for them, something was always going to be missing. As one of their neighbors asked, “When are you going to start having children?”
Something Was Evidently Missing
As soon as they got married, Carrie and Craig started trying out to have their own children. They both knew they wanted a big family with a couple of children running around their house. This was a dream that they had yet to fulfill.
Carrie asked her husband, “Do you think that there might be something wrong with me, and that’s why we can’t have children?” Craig could see the distress and pain in his wife’s eyes, so he just pulled her closer and kissed her forehead. He said, “There’s nothing wrong with you. I love you no matter what.”
They Kept on Trying
Craig told his wife, “Maybe we’re trying too hard, and maybe it’s not the right time.” This was something that they both believed in during the first few years of their marriage. The Kosinky’s tried and tried, but it didn’t seem to be working.
Then one day, Carrie felt a funny feeling in her stomach, and she thought that it might be the child that she’s always wanted. So without telling her husband, she went to the nearest pharmacy to buy a pregnancy test. She waited patiently for the results, but what could it be?
Disappointment Was Around the Corner
Carrie sat in her bathroom crying for a good hour – the pregnancy test came back negative. She couldn’t believe how unlucky she had been when it came to getting pregnant. She couldn’t help but feel bad because she knew how much Craig wanted and adored children.
When her husband came home from work, Carrie told him everything and how she felt so disappointed in herself. Craig simply gave her a massive hug and said, “We’re going to have children when the time is right. Don’t stress yourself.” She couldn’t believe how lucky she was to have Craig by her side, and she loved him dearly.
They Didn’t Lose Hope
A few years into their marriage, the Kosinky’s never stopped trying to get pregnant, but they did stop fussing about it. Carrie always said, “If the time is right, we will have our babies.” This was the thing that she kept on telling herself so she wouldn’t be eaten alive by her anxiety.
Although deep inside, she kept hoping that that day would come so she could be a mother. Carrie knew that this was something she wanted to become, and she knew that Craig would also become such a great father. Then one day, their lives would change thanks to one simple message on Facebook…
A Surprising Message
One day, Carrie was simply scrolling through Facebook when someone from her distant past decided to reach out to her. It was a girl named Beth, and she went to high school with her. There was also a tinge of jealousy when Beth told her that she was expecting another set of twins.
Carrie had no idea why Beth reached out to her, but she was taken aback when the latter asked her for a massive favor. Beth said, “I have so many children already, and I can’t feed them all. I know it’s my fault, but I was hoping that you might want to adopt the set of twins I currently am pregnant with.” Carrie was speechless – would she even consider Beth’s offer?
They Were Torn
That night, Carrie told Craig about the discussion that she had with her old friend. The idea seemed perfect, and they’ve always wanted to be parents anyway. She knew that her husband might say yes to this idea, but she wasn’t sure.
Sure, they wanted to become parents, but adoption is a completely different story. Then again, Craig has always wanted to become a father, and he could sense the joy and excitement in his wife’s voice whenever she would talk about it. So what would the Kosinsky’s decision be?
Going Through with the Adoption
Carrie called Beth and said, “I’ve talked to Craig, and we’ve discussed the adoption matter together. We’re so glad to tell you that we would be delighted to adopt your children.” She could feel Beth’s tears from the other side of the line, and she knew that they’d made the right decision. Beth said, “I can’t thank you enough.”
As soon as the twins were born, Carrie and Craig were smitten with the newest addition to their family. CC and JJ were born on the 28th of February 2013, and this was the day that changed their lives for the better. However, another unexpected visit would come their way about a year later…
Another Unexpected Visit
It had been a year since they adopted CC and JJ, and their lives had never been better. Carrie and Craig were such great parents, and it was as if these children filled the gaps in their lives. She told her husband once, “I’m so happy there are two beautiful angels who get to call us ‘mama’ and ‘papa.’”
Craig would always look forward to going home to his family after a long day at work, and his children were his happy pill. Although, one day, Beth came into the Kosinsky’s residence asking for another favor. This time, she wasn’t sure if Carrie and Craig would say yes since it was another life-changing endeavor…
Should They Do It?
Carrie and Craig were quite frightened when Beth showed up at their doorstep. What scared them the most was that maybe she had changed her mind and wanted her biological children back. However, that wouldn’t be the case because she had given up her rights when they adopted CC and JJ.
Instead, Beth came with another life-altering news. She said, “I had been pregnant again with another set of twins, and I was wondering if you would want to adopt them. I know you have the means to give my children a great life, and I’m asking that you don’t separate the siblings.” Craig said they would think about it, but he wasn’t sure himself.
Saying Yes To Their Twins
CC and JJ had filled their lives most beautifully, and Carrie thought that another set of twins would give them more joy and love. Craig also realized that they did want a big family, so what’s another set of twins, right? So they thought about it, and they gave Beth the news the next day.
Craig said, “We really don’t want to separate the children, so we’ve decided that we’re going to adopt the other set of twins.” Beth was ecstatic, and she brought over the twins that very day. She said, “This is Adaline and Kenna, and they’re both born on the very same day as CC and JJ, only a year apart.”
Rushing to the Hospital
The young couple was simply enjoying a quiet night at home before the whole commotion. Carrie had made her famous green bean casserole, and Craig told her all about the day he’s had. This was their usual routine, and they both cherished this time they had together.
Then, Craig had to answer a call, so he left for the living room while Carrie was busy finishing up her dinner. Although, as soon as he returned to check on his wife, he saw her standing there frozen and as white as a ghost. Craig knew that he had to act quickly to save Carrie’s life.
Acting as Quickly as Possible
As he saw his wife in the state she was in, Craig couldn't help but panic. Their lives flashed before his eyes, and he knew that she had to be saved because he simply couldn't imagine their lives without her. Carrie was his world, and he was hers.
Carrie had no idea what was happening, and she was starting to feel scared and anxious. Finally, the first responders arrived at their house after a few minutes. Carrie had to be taken into the hospital, so Craig had to call his parents so someone could look after the children...
A Life-Changing Diagnosis
As they were about to enter the emergency room, the doctors forbade Craig from entering. He insisted and said, "That's my wife in there. I can't stay here. I have to be with her." However, the doctors persisted, and Craig had to feel anxious in the waiting room...
As the doctors saw Craig leave, they told Carrie, “I don’t know how this happened, but the test came back positive.” This was something that she never expected to hear, so she asked her doctor, “So you’re saying that I’m actually pregnant?”
They Were Happier Than Ever
After years of trying to conceive, the Kosinky’s were finally pregnant with their own children. Yes, they both loved their adoptive children, but it had always been a dream to have their own biological child. Now, that dream was about to come to fruition, and they couldn’t be more excited.
Craig told his wife, “I can’t believe that all of our dreams are coming true.” However, something was about to go critically wrong when Carrie started to feel contractions at only 25 weeks. She knew that her pregnancy was already a miracle, and she didn’t want to lose her baby – so they had to go to the hospital as quickly as possible…
Giving Birth Prematurely
As soon as they arrived at the hospital, Carrie’s doctor immediately decided that she would have her baby on that very same day. This terrified the couple, but they knew it was for the best. They did want to save their baby, and they would do whatever it took to do so.
Craig wasn’t allowed at the operating room because the doctors needed space to work, and it might be a bit of a distressing sight. So he had been pacing back and forth for hours on end. Then finally, their doctor came out bearing the good news, “Mr. Kosinksy, I’m so pleased to tell you that your wife and your children are all doing very well.”
Another Beautiful Set of Twins
Craig was a bit shocked, and he wasn’t sure if he heard the doctor right, so he asked again, “I’m sorry, but did you say, my wife and my children?” The doctor laughed and said, “Yes, your children. I’m not sure how you didn’t know, but your wife had been carrying a set of twins.” This made Craig very happy, and he laughed at this little trick in their fate.
He told the doctor, “I’m not sure if you know, doctor, but we now have three sets of twins, all born on the 28th of February.” Even though the children, Caroline and Clarissa, were born premature, they were both very healthy. They also joined the rest of their siblings after spending a few weeks in the NICU.
Life with the Kosinsky’s
Now, Carrie and Craig have six children, and all of them were twins: CC, JJ, Adaline, Kenna, Caroline, and Clarissa. They had no idea how they landed such beautiful children, but they were so grateful that they did. The fact that these six children were all born on the 28th of February was just the icing on top of the cake.
Carrie and Craig now live with their beautiful children, and their story is a testament that you can’t rush the good things in life. Like what we have read in this story, all good things will inevitably find their way to you when the time is right.