Babies of the week: Perrie Jay and Pyper Jay Thornton
THE PARENTS: Jade McLean (21) is a full-time mum, while dad Daryn Thornton (29) is a council worker. They couple already have a daughter Jamie (2) and the family live in Grangemouth.
THE PREGNANCY: Jade summed it up as “horrendous” with sickness forcing her to spend a lot of time in hospital. She knew that it was twins from seven weeks but wasn’t surprised as twins and triplets run in her family.
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Hide AdTHE BIRTH: At 37 weeks, the twins arrived following a planned section which Jade said was “totally fine”.
THE BABIES: Both are “brilliant” and are discovering their voices. Their parents are delighted that they are already sleeping through the night.
THE NAMES: Jade liked both names and Jay is named after Daryn’s dad John.
THE GRANDPARENTS: Delighted grandparents are John and Alison Thornton of Grangemouth.
THANKS; Jade and Daryn would like to thank the grandparents for their support and help, as well as all the maternity ward staff who were “amazing”.