The Brother I Almost Had. The True Life Story Of A Surviving Twin.
Alot of people don't know this, But I am a Twin. Yes, I BJ is a twin sister. It was a boy. His name was JT. Which was short for James Thomas. He was named after my moms dad and my father.
A week after my parents very close friend Jesse D. died my mother found out she was pregnant. Later it turned out it was TWINS!
She later found out it was to be a boy and a girl. She was glad. But she ended up sick during her pregnancy. The three of us were all lucky to be alive.
But then on March 7th,1994 tragedy struck. My twin had died. They marked that date as his death. I was still alive though. We were in seperate water sacks. I was took out by C-section a month later.
I was born on April 7th,1994. 2 months premature. I was born a bit over 4 pounds. I went home at 3.14 pounds though. (You figure a little under half of a half stone).
I was so small I was like a baby doll. My dad could hold me in one hand. It was a wonder I survived.
My mom had no clue how to told me or when. She talked to my father about it. She thought of not even telling me. My dad told her that would be wrong. She had to tell me. Or I'd just know some how.
To this day I don't know how I reacted or anything. I have no memory of that day I was told. Nor do I know when I was told. I've always known I've had a twin brother.
I'm always asked questions. Like does it seem like some ones missing? Or do I hate being alone? Its difficult to answer. I often wonder what life would be like with him.
To this day I do not like the dark,especially being alone in it, or being alone.
I have a half brother named Jimmy. And two half sisters whom I have no contact with.
JT was the brother I almost had.
A week after my parents very close friend Jesse D. died my mother found out she was pregnant. Later it turned out it was TWINS!
She later found out it was to be a boy and a girl. She was glad. But she ended up sick during her pregnancy. The three of us were all lucky to be alive.
But then on March 7th,1994 tragedy struck. My twin had died. They marked that date as his death. I was still alive though. We were in seperate water sacks. I was took out by C-section a month later.
I was born on April 7th,1994. 2 months premature. I was born a bit over 4 pounds. I went home at 3.14 pounds though. (You figure a little under half of a half stone).
I was so small I was like a baby doll. My dad could hold me in one hand. It was a wonder I survived.
My mom had no clue how to told me or when. She talked to my father about it. She thought of not even telling me. My dad told her that would be wrong. She had to tell me. Or I'd just know some how.
To this day I don't know how I reacted or anything. I have no memory of that day I was told. Nor do I know when I was told. I've always known I've had a twin brother.
I'm always asked questions. Like does it seem like some ones missing? Or do I hate being alone? Its difficult to answer. I often wonder what life would be like with him.
To this day I do not like the dark,especially being alone in it, or being alone.
I have a half brother named Jimmy. And two half sisters whom I have no contact with.
JT was the brother I almost had.
*hugs and won't let go*
DON'T DIE!!! I DON'T WANNA BE ALONE!!!
wait, do i know you?
*back to serious state*
I'm really sorry. That's sad. The only person close to me that's died is my grandfather.
He was the kindest and truest man the world has ever known.
I'll never forget him...
The Eye is Watching You, January 19th, 2007 at 11:26:01pm
Gosh.. wow.
My older brother died of septasemia before I was born.. but I have one older sister, 3 little sisters, 1 little brother and now, my mum's pregnant.
Anneka-Rice, January 16th, 2007 at 11:17:16am
Thats so sad -sobs-
lawrah . shuddup, January 16th, 2007 at 08:54:18am
*hugs* at least you survived.
threeam., January 15th, 2007 at 11:25:59pm
Thats really interesting, I never knew that about you. Im sorry for your loss BJ.
Kurtni, January 15th, 2007 at 11:08:10pm
I was born earlier and weighed less than u...0_o
i dont get why everyone was like your lucky to be alive..ehh my mom got some sickness that i gave her..idk..i was killing her or something...
cricket[RSL], January 15th, 2007 at 10:25:21pm
Wow. I'm an only child so I wouldn't know how it feels to lose a sibling. It's gotta be devastating, though...
Letterbombx723, January 15th, 2007 at 10:20:56pm
My mom had sister whom died before she turned one.
Heroin Bob, January 15th, 2007 at 10:19:47pm
Wow, I'm really sorry. My mom had a brother that died right after he was born...if he would've survived my mom would have 1 sister and 3 brothers.
I'm sorry... =(
Letterbombx723, January 15th, 2007 at 10:18:55pm
Thanks. At times it is hard to talk about. I talk to my mom about it alot.
I have a hard time on my birthday. And march 7th though...
Heroin Bob, January 15th, 2007 at 10:17:49pm
aw, thats so sad
*is not being sarcastic*
im sarcastic by nature so i usually post a warning when im being honest
im glad you survived
Smiles And Regrets, January 15th, 2007 at 10:17:22pm
My best friend had a twin brother that died as well. She finds it hard to talk about, but I am glad you chose to share it with us. I admire you for that.
GreenDayCookieFairy, January 15th, 2007 at 10:17:04pm