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"For years, my husband and I longed to hear the cries of our own child, to hold our baby in our arms. I prayed endlessly, even when people taunted me, even when I felt broken inside seeing others become parents while I remained childless. Now, after 28 years of marriage, when I had finally given up hope, God has blessed us with not one but two babies. But instead of bringing them home in my arms, I see them fighting for their lives in the NICU. My heart aches with fear—will I ever get the chance to raise them?"- Jyotsna
After twelve years of marriage, when Jyotsna finally conceived, she and her husband, Jagabandhu, felt like their prayers had been answered. But their joy was short-lived—the pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, leaving them shattered. They grieved deeply, unsure if they would ever get the privilege of becoming parents again. Years passed, and when they finally gathered the courage and resources for IVF, they were overjoyed when it was successful. But their happiness was overshadowed by uncertainty and fear, as their twin boys now fight for survival in the NICU.
She never imagined her birth story to be like this—no celebration, no joy—just fear, machines, and doctors fighting to save her babies
Jyotsna had no complications throughout her pregnancy. Everything seemed normal—until one night, she experienced an unbearable pain. Before she could make sense of it, her water broke, and she was rushed to the hospital. The doctors told her she had to give birth immediately. It all happened too fast. In shock and fear, she endured the pain, delivering her babies at just seven months. Born severely premature, her twins now battle life-threatening complications—low birth weight, a dangerous blood infection, and an intestinal disease that makes feeding a challenge. Every day in the NICU is a fight for their fragile lives, with doctors working tirelessly to stabilize them.
"They are so tiny, so fragile. My heart breaks every time I see them covered in tubes, fighting to breathe. I had dreamed of holding them close and feeding them, but I can’t even do that. My body isn’t producing enough milk, so they have to be fed through other sources. It makes me feel like I am failing them when they need me the most."- Jyotsna, tearfully
Their babies' fight for survival comes with an overwhelming financial burden
Jagabandhu, a government primary school teacher does not earn handsomely. They have already spent ₹5 lakhs from savings and loans, but the medical costs are overwhelming. The twins need at least two more months in the NICU, and the hospital bills are estimated to reach ₹20 lakhs. He wants to be by their side, but his job doesn’t allow him extended leave. He is constantly torn between work and the hospital, between earning for their survival and being present for them. With no more savings and no one left to ask for help, he feels utterly helpless.
"I always dreamed of hearing little voices call me 'Baba.' I had imagined taking them to school, teaching them, watching them grow. Now, all I want is for them to live. I will do anything—beg, borrow, or work day and night—just to save my sons. But I cannot do it alone. I need help to give my children a chance at life."- Jagabandhu, father.
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