The doctors told me that I have only 3 hours to decide if I want to keep my babies in  NICU. The hospital where they were born didn’t have the facilities to care for preterm babies. They said that was their only chance at survival but the expenses of the hospital stay was too much for me to bear. I took almost 2 hours to decide and finally when I agreed to it and saw my newborns being whisked away in an ambulance, their condition critical.
 
Naresh had no idea that this delay would lead to other complications in the babies. The doctors have told him that his babies wouldn’t have had the infection in their blood if he could have made a faster decision. But that wasn't possible for Naresh especially at a time when he was under so much financial distress.

The babies were born after 5 years of their marriage - but the young parents had no time for celebration

On the night of 5th March, Uma complained of a severe stomach ache. ‘I think my water is breaking’ - she said. I didn’t waste a single moment and took her to the hospital. She got admitted when it was midnight and our twins were born at 3:45am and 3:50am - with a difference of only 5 mins. I was so happy, after 5 years of marriage I would be able to hear the sounds of a baby's cackle in my house.



But Naresh and Uma had no time for celebration. Their days are spent worrying about their newborns who are fighting for their lives in the glass chambers of NICU. They are on ventilator support as they can’t breathe on their own. They need to stay there for the next 10-12 weeks.  

I made a mistake once but now I will do whatever I can to save my babies

It’s been 10 days since my babies are born and I haven’t been able to go for work even for a day. It is doubtful that I will still have my job as the security guard of the mall. I used to make Rs 8000 a month and had some savings. That entire amount has been used up for my babies’ treatment. I also had to borrow some from my relatives and have been able to pay only 2 lakhs till now. The babies need to stay longer in the hospital and the required amount would be about 12.5 lakhs. Without help, it is impossible for a man like me to arrange for so much.

My babies will die even before they are in their mother’s arms - please help me

Uma’s health doesn’t allow her to visit her babies often and so she stays at home, pining for them, waiting for them to come home. On times she does, all she can do is shed copious tears for her twins. With no savings and no one else to help them, we are looking up to you for help.

These parents will be able to bring their newborn home if you extend a helping hand to them.