Natalie Maree, a 30-year-old woman from Roebourne in Western Australia, and her husband Kahn, had faced years of struggle and heartache in their journey to become parents. They had their first daughter, Kiki, two years ago, after encountering difficulties with conception. So, when Natalie discovered she was pregnant again, it was a momentous surprise for their family.
Several years prior, Natalie had been diagnosed with “unexplained infertility,” a condition known as “anovulation,” which meant that she required hormone injections to stimulate regular ovulation. Their hopes for expanding their family were clouded by uncertainty, but they remained resilient.
While Natalie was prepared for the possibility of a multiple pregnancy, as twins ran in her family, nothing could have prepared her for the astounding news that she was carrying not two, but four babies. The revelation came during a routine seven-week scan, a moment that left her in utter disbelief.
Natalie shared the unforgettable moment in her own words: “At our seven-week dating scan, I lay down, and the sonographer ran the wand over my belly. Squinting at the fuzzy screen, I spotted two sacs. ‘Twins!’ I squealed, pointing.” But the sonographer had a more astonishing announcement – there weren’t just two babies in her belly; there were four. Natalie recalled, ” ‘Triplets!’ I cried. But slowly the sonographer shook his head. Then, without a word, he held up four fingers!” The news was so overwhelming that her husband, Kahn, nearly passed out from shock.
Natalie’s pregnancy journey took an extraordinary turn, and the quads, named Maioha Kahn, Frankee Gene, Marley Rose, and Maddison Grace, were born prematurely via C-section at 34 weeks in July. The babies arrived within moments of each other, bringing joy and amazement to their parents.
Now, Natalie, a mother of five, regularly shares updates on their family life through an Instagram account she created after the birth, aptly named “Kiki and the Quads.” She chronicles the unique challenges and joys of raising five children under the age of five.
She often refers to her pregnancy as nothing short of a “miracle” and recently shared a photo of the placenta, a testament to the incredible journey she and her family have embarked upon against all odds. Natalie’s story serves as an inspiring reminder that even when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles, miracles can happen.
