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Twin Births Amid Battle Against Brain Tumour
Auckland dad Billy Samountry faced a devastating diagnosis—a Grade Three brain tumour—just weeks before his twin daughters were born, following the heartbreaking loss of their first daughter, Rhea. Amidst his own neurological symptoms and Jesse’s grueling immunotherapy during pregnancy, a severe seizure led to the discovery of the tumour. The birth of Lyra Mae and Juniper Mira brought relief, but challenges persisted, including neonatal care for one baby and Jesse’s health complications. After eight hospital days, the family finally went home. Witnessing his toddler son Roman meet his newborn…
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