Carrie Kosinski always dreamed of having a big family, but after struggling to conceive, she and her husband, Craig, turned to doctors for answers. After undergoing numerous tests and treatments, they were given devastating news: they would never be able to have biological children. The news broke Carrie’s heart, and she feared she would never experience the joy of raising children.
But life had something unexpected in store. Two years later, a friend who was pregnant approached Carrie with an extraordinary offer—she asked if Carrie and Craig would adopt her baby. Overjoyed, the couple immediately said yes. But soon after, they received an incredible surprise—the baby they were preparing to welcome was actually twins! On February 28, 2014, Adalynn and Kenna were born, and the couple’s dream of becoming parents finally came true.
Just as they were settling into life with their new twins, Carrie’s friend reached out again. She had given birth to another set of twins, JJ and CeCe, exactly a year earlier on February 28, 2013. She wondered if Carrie and Craig would consider adopting them as well. Though the idea of raising two sets of twins was daunting, the couple didn’t hesitate. They agreed, and suddenly, their family doubled in size.
Even with four children to care for, Carrie still wished to experience pregnancy. She continued fertility treatments, and after several unsuccessful attempts, she finally became pregnant. But the surprises weren’t over yet—an ultrasound revealed she was expecting twins again! Their home needed to be reorganized to accommodate their growing family.
Then, in what seemed like an impossible twist of fate, Carrie gave birth to her twins on the exact same date as their siblings—February 28. Their home was now filled with the joyful sounds of six children, all of whom shared the same birthday. Carrie laughed, saying, “There’s never a quiet moment in our house. From morning to night, the kids are running around, playing, and keeping us on our toes. It’s like living in a daycare!”
Because all of Carrie’s children were born via C-section, many people asked if she had somehow arranged for them to share the same birthday. But she explained that her biological twins arrived prematurely at 24 weeks, making it a complete coincidence. Despite their happiness, financial struggles remained a challenge. Adoption had cost them $18,000, and Craig’s income as an accountant was their only financial support.
Despite the hardships, Carrie and Craig still dream of expanding their family even further. Their inspiring journey proves that sometimes, love finds its way into our lives in the most unexpected and miraculous ways.
