How These Conjoined Twins Defied The Odds (Siamese Twins Documentary) |

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Through in-depth interviews and exclusive footage, gain unique insight into the lives of those directly impacted by this rare condition - from dedicated surgeons to resilient conjoined twins themselves. Delving into the stories of various conjoined twins, both past and present, this eye-opening two-part series sheds light on their unique challenges and triumphs.
Follow the emotional journey of Allison and David Lawler, as they eagerly anticipate the arrival of their conjoined twin daughters. With the twins joined at the heart, witness the couple's heart-wrenching decisions and the daunting reality of slim chances for successful separation.
Don't miss this captivating exploration of the human experience, where hope, resilience, and the complexities of medical decision-making converge. Subscribe now to witness the unfolding drama of The Secret Lives of Siamese Twins.
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@hannakinn 29 дней назад

It was sad to discover that David and Allison's girls died shortly after birth. They seemed so ready to be the best parents possible to their girls. They'd done so much research into what might be best. It didn't seem as if the loss of both babies so shortly after birth was on their radar. I hope their marriage survived this and that they went on to have a child or children.

@yonikki 27 дней назад

I'm only halfway through the episode, and I am so sad to read your comment. I was hoping for a miracle along with them. I noticed the sonogram was dated January 31, 2001 ... so they would have been 23 yo today. 😢 May 2024.

@hannakinn 27 дней назад

@@yonikki yes it's sad. Poor little girls didn't have a chance.

@marisarowland1971 27 дней назад

The title makes you think that their babies defied the odds and that they lived. So sad whenever they showed David (deep thinker) his wife almost had to snap him out of it a couple of times. I bet he was in so much deep thought about how they're going to look when they are born or if they're even going to make it WHEN this should be the happiest time of they're lives, excitement of having a baby!! I can't believe the babies died. I hope they are still married with children. Doesn't seem like her husband is the strong one out of them two.

@marie-michelleanderson2851 27 дней назад

If they had aborted the pregnancy they would have avoided the full heartbreak of the births and deaths. Then perhaps had normal healthy children.

@yonikki 27 дней назад

@@marie-michelleanderson2851 but they can live at peace with the knowledge they let God decide their babies' fate.

@user-oy1fj6vq8f 27 дней назад

If anyone is interested there is a documentary on the girls from Russia. It is upsetting and disturbing how they were treated. We have a long way to go as people.

@mary9983 27 дней назад

what is the doc title?

@totukimou 25 дней назад

Russians are 200 years behind....

@Momo-kv8zo 24 дня назад

That's Russia for you.

@Garbeaux. 24 дня назад

Russia more so than others.

@SusanLynn656 23 дня назад

Masha and Dasha, wow, what a story. May they rest in peace! 🦋 This is from Wikipedia: Death. Masha fell ill on 13 April 2003, complaining of back pain. She died of a heart attack the following day, seventeen hours after the onset of her symptoms. Dasha was taken to the First City Hospital and died seventeen hours later due to blood poisoning from the toxic byproducts of Masha's decomposing body.

@karawilliamson106 27 дней назад

What incredible young men that were separated.. the bond is insanely special 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

@JimiBegbaaji 22 дня назад

The way they sat next to each other is so endearing. And sharing the same nightmares. Mind-blowing.

@alyross3081 21 день назад

This documentary is a beautiful tribute to mothers, without even trying.

@freereinartstudio1463 26 дней назад

Seeing Josie & older daughter singing to the babies squealing w wiggly bodies & all 4 limbs wiggling & kicking was delightful!

@kathyestes6577 26 дней назад

The Lawlers seem like sweet, innocent people. I can understand being hopeful but they seemed naive in their confidence that it would all work out in the end. The situation is so deeply philosophical and spiritual. Love isn’t a rational thing and life is always unpredictable. I had a healthy child who died of cancer in young adulthood and it taught me that you just don’t know what will happen.

@demijour1234 24 дня назад

@kathyestes6577 You know there have been cases where Doctors have been wrong. Where they say a baby will not live till so many days or years and they end up living way past the Doctors prediction and are still alive. I don't think it was being naive at all. It is not an easy decision to abort and if they did, they would have lived with regret thinking did they do the right thing. They were not sweet, innocent people. They were human beings like all of us and if you were put in that situation, would it be easy for you to just make a decision just like that? So, if a couple decided to abort then they are not sweet and innocent? They are smart and wise?

@kathyestes6577 23 дня назад

@@demijour1234 We had a child in my family who was not expected to live very long after birth. She lived 15 years so I agree that doctors can be wrong. I just thought the degree to which this couple was optimistic seemed naive. It felt almost like it was hopeful beyond was realistic. But that is just my reaction. I think you took my comment differently than I intended it. Also I’m very old now so my perspective may be different due to so many years of life experience than it would have been years ago.

@demijour1234 21 день назад

@@kathyestes6577 My apologies, if it seemed I came across harsh. It was not my intend. I am sorry in your family a child passed away so young and happy that they lived wonderful years with you proving the Doctors wrong. Life gives us so many unexpected hurdles and knowing what to do is not easy. Making the right choices or how to make them can get so complicated and so emotionally hard. Lots of love. 💕💕💕

@lisajoyce6803 20 дней назад

They told me my failure to thrive son that was born missing some digestive enzymes and he is nonverbal autistic and developmental disabilities and is almost 32 . I was told that he probably would die and that if he lived he would have to be cared for like a baby for his entire life boy were they wrong. He feeds himself dresses himself brushes his teeth does most of his showers and shaving puts his clothes away and makes his bed.He’s a miracle and I would not stop working with him

@demijour1234 20 дней назад

@@lisajoyce6803 What a Beautiful story and to hear how Wonderful your son is doing. 💕💕💕

@Mrs.Rodarte 27 дней назад

Thats so sad that the first siamese twins were spat on etc. People can be so cruel to what they dont understand.

@susieormsby2471 23 дня назад

Losing twin babies at birth just made me so thankful that i had those few months with their tiny lives.

@JimiBegbaaji 22 дня назад

@susieormsby2471 How precious. 💞🫂

@fuzzball4258 25 дней назад

Those smart handsome young men feel guilty about being separated and others weren’t so fortunate. They have empathy and will go far in their life.

@Marigold502 23 дня назад

Lovely boys and the mother was brave and did the right thing❤

@LadyShyye 6 дней назад

They are girls

@ellenpeel2346 23 дня назад

im glad u had 6 yrs. you had beautiful daughters You gave them love to survive. you are a wonderful mother. Godbless❤❤❤

@alyross3081 21 день назад

The Russian ladies…..this is the first time I have heard a conjoined twin say “we prefer not to have born”. Usually you hear that they wouldn’t want to be separated. I’m sorry for their hard and painful lives.

@user-ky7pt8pp9i 26 дней назад

Bless them two Russian ladies. How sad. People in this world can be so horrible to people less fortunate

@ck4603 25 дней назад

I felt for that poor woman who lost her daughters.

@trailrunner925 23 дня назад

Me too.... she was such a loving mother.

@kourtniestarr123 Месяц назад

I cried for those little black girls. They were so beautiful and so sweet.

@c.b5996 24 дня назад

I hope for the best for those boys . Very intelligent young men. they should hold their head high for sure💜 they are amazing

@fawnjenkins7266 27 дней назад

Thanks for sharing the stories of these incredible people. ❤

@jadingama 5 дней назад

“Mary Grace and Rix Lawler are born and pass away on February 12 in Atlanta, Georgia. The twin girls share a malformed heart and live just one hour. The twins weigh a combined 8 lbs, 15 oz. at birth. This family was also profiled in a TV special called ‘Joined Together’. This is heartbreaking to learn, sending love to their family.

@marisarowland1971 27 дней назад

These parents that lost their babies are the ones who deserve a baby!! Ive been watching so many mothers murdering their babies so sad how sometimes life works

@melissapinol7279 27 дней назад

You were personally there when someone murdered babies? Call the police!

@TeaCup1940 25 дней назад

@@melissapinol7279It is sad that the killing of unborn babies, also called abortion, is legal in so many places, that police cannot do anything even if you'd call them when you know a woman is going to the abortion clinic to have her baby boy or baby girl killed by a doctor.

@aspensugar13 22 дня назад

Conjoined twins that share a heart never survive. The heart can't keep up with both conjoined twins. Its too hard and too much on the heart. No conjoined twins that shared a heart have ever survived. That's why the babies didn't survive. Other conjoined twins survive because they have separate hearts and other organs helping the organs to keep up with both twins. The hearts are able to pump enough to keep both twins alive.

@debraescano2744 28 дней назад

Wonderful story! God bless this family

@kitstark4229 7 дней назад

I’m very disappointed that you didn’t show the one couples outcome. Not a good way to end a small documentary.

@adoptacat2877 6 дней назад

They died within a half hour of each other after they were born.

@saugat.yt064 Месяц назад

So nice video,love this video❤️

@claudiakrizay Месяц назад

I really do not think that people should name their twins- conjoined or not- with rhyming names that sound almost alike!!! people need their own separate identity. Also I don't think that parents of twins should dress their twins in identical clothes- maybe once in awhile but not always. They should be treated as individuals!!!

@christineweir8979 26 дней назад

Maybe ...the babies not surviving ...was a blessing in disguise....life is hard for "normal" people ...a disability like that ...cruel

@k.elysium6819 25 дней назад

Agreed.

@ellenpeel2346 23 дня назад

i could never sacrafice 1 for the other.

@melissaarellano5177 Месяц назад

Are the boys the same of twins featured on Katie & Eilish's documentary? If so, it's so good to see them later on

@hannakinn 29 дней назад

It would've been much better to introduce this couple to the Hensell conjoined twins. They seem happy and well adjusted. Having a productive enjoyable life.

@judilynn9569 26 дней назад

But the Hensell twins don't share a heart.

@claudettecicora1192 18 дней назад

I saw them in of Rome Italy airport. It was so full and they are just adorable as you already know 😍

@ruthkletke 13 дней назад

@@claudettecicora1192 Didn't one get married?

@claudettecicora1192 12 дней назад

@@ruthkletke Yes one of them recently got married. Can't even imagine so if the other one meets somebody then what I'm not trying to be mean it's just hard to wrap my head around. Thank God it's not my business lol PS you can RU-vid wedding photos of the hensel twins wedding

@bobbichamberland1607 Месяц назад

This was from 2001. You can see what happens if you Google the parents names

@MrSirDudeGuy Месяц назад

I tried, but didn’t get anywhere with it.

@sonogabri1 Месяц назад

The girls died shortly after birth.

@karenrichardson6767 Месяц назад

@@MrSirDudeGuy They died 30 min. after birth.

@pattymelt-go3fv Месяц назад

@@karenrichardson6767 Thanks for the info

@paloma4tigers 29 дней назад

@@karenrichardson6767w😢W, thanks for updating us. That’s too bad 🙏🏼

@ishouldbesleeping1354 2 дня назад

I really liked this life experience s. The Mom with the two girls Nisha ,was so spot on and the couple pregnant were sweet too.thank you all for sharing your lives.

@pattymcneel1283 9 дней назад

Prayers and Blessings to you all ❤

@JaymeeAngell222 25 дней назад

Those poor women. I wish I could be there friend.

@c.b5996 24 дня назад

I was just thinking the same thing. I would be their friend. It's absolutely disgusting that people spit in them like wtf😔

@karenrichardson6767 Месяц назад

The Lawler conjoined twins died within half an hour of their birth.

@kourtniestarr123 Месяц назад

No.. 🥺

@Jebbie1976 Месяц назад

According to Google both babies died a few hours after birth. Sad.

@pegs1659 Месяц назад

Yeah, I don't think only one would die.

@kupokinzyt Месяц назад

How does the two male black children live with them only having 1 liver before separation? I know parts of it can regrow itself over time, or even repair damage to itself but that would be minimum 50% left of a liver for one child assuming it was split in half? That is amazing, especially seeing them play in the Gym and needing to be on separate teams or else they'd always win lol.

@marie-michelleanderson2851 26 дней назад

livers can completely regrow. That is why they can be living donored to a needy recipient.the donorliver regrows in both people.

@sarahmac27 Месяц назад

Part 2?

@karenrichardson6767 Месяц назад

They died within half an hour after their birth.

@BlackeBird Месяц назад

How do you know?

@deidremorgan1071 27 дней назад

@@BlackeBird www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1121413/

@kaidanariko 27 дней назад

@@BlackeBirdgoogle

@avern7369 24 дня назад

The Lawler’s aren’t talking about what happens if they cannot be separated, they seem unwilling to consider that option.

@colleenh7809 8 дней назад

Can someone tell me where the rest of the story is? This video ends with the birth of the twins but thats it. Is there a part 2?

@debbiecotter917 25 дней назад

Is there a second part?

@daisyhagen2 Месяц назад

I've found at least 3 different sets of conjoined twins with the last name Lawler?

@kitsunemoonlight1680 27 дней назад

"medical science is not perfect" but we're going to rely on medical science to save the babies once they're born, cos we dont trust them before birth but have complete faith in them after birth to save the day.

@ReneeFrenchgirl 13 дней назад

What choice did they have?

@user-xh4pn9gh1r 29 дней назад

Where part 2

@annazaman9657 Месяц назад

Is there a part 2?

@donnakeyes4517 21 день назад

What beautiful stories. I was a bit disappointed at the end because I wanted to see those babies that were conjoined by the heart after they were cleaned up, but that never happened. You just see the mom getting the c-section and a head and I wasn't expecting that.I wonder if they are still alive or if they passed away. This is going to be on my mind for a while.

@ReneeFrenchgirl 13 дней назад

They died a few hours after birth.

@michelerocks167 24 дня назад

I find it hard to agree bringing conjoined twins in the world when you know in advance. I wouldn’t want to subject them to surgeries that are so life threatening.

@colleenh7809 8 дней назад

But abortion isn't life threatening...?

@denisepassby-spencer2554 25 дней назад

How old is this video?

@nastyc85 25 дней назад

That dad looks 55 😂😂😂

@susanbobo5098 26 дней назад

Seems most people in Russia drink too much- so dang cold

@user-vu2hy7kj5n 27 дней назад

BEAUTIFUL ' MOM AND TWIN BOYS, BEAUTIFUL SKIN', GOD' BLESS YOUR FAMILY WITH STRENGHT, WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE, MAY GOD' GIVE YOU BOTH A PROSPER LIFE, 🙏🏼💜💜💗,

@karonwostenholme6533 27 дней назад

❤❤❤❤❤

@sandyc6569 29 дней назад

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@user-vu2hy7kj5n 27 дней назад

VERY INTELLIGENT YOUNG MEN,

@Rodmic-hd9pn 22 дня назад

No wonder they became alcoholics. These poor women. The suffering

@LadyShyye 6 дней назад

Chang and Eng Could have been separated when one died but the doctor was too far away attending a delivery and arrived too late to save the other twin.😕

@suecoady8017 15 дней назад

Handsome young men!

@GaZonk100 28 дней назад

does no-one at the early stage ever say 'too hard'?

@norastorvik4155 25 дней назад

If you're currently watching this do not continue to read the comments - spoiler alerts below...

@debraescano2744 28 дней назад

That’s sad the conjoined twins said they preferred not to be born. They are a beautiful gift from God!!!

@WouldntULikeToKnow. 27 дней назад

God was cruel to them, if a god exists.

@17throdeo12 27 дней назад

If deformity was beautiful, it wouldn’t scare children

@paulbrew3382 25 дней назад

Gift from God! What kind of God does that?

@Yoongiwifie Месяц назад

The twins girls there very beautiful women’s! Hope there doing well

@ReneeFrenchgirl 13 дней назад

They died a few hours after birth.

@adoptacat2877 6 дней назад

I believe they died within a half hour of each other as soon as they were born.

@KwaiyimChan 18 дней назад

2:29

@eunicestone6532 26 дней назад

God help them all

@k.elysium6819 25 дней назад

They should determine whether or not separation is possible early in the pregnancy. If it's not, the humane thing is to abort. Nobody should have to live chained to another person. Also if one of an unseparateable set doesn't want to live, they shouldn't have to. The surgery should be done and the other twin saved.

@sjleewhatsreal9978 22 дня назад

I'm not saying that it's good that the twins died, but at least the parents didn't become emotionally attached to the twins if they end up surviving for months.

@colleenh7809 8 дней назад

They were already fully emotionally attached!! You don't seem to understand the love parents have for their babies the minute they find out they are pregnant. Even when babies are lost before birth, the loss is just as real and profound as it is after birth. These parents certainly grieved deeply no matter how short their lives were.

@lauramason97 28 дней назад

Maybe these women possess more Testastaron!

@catcateyesstrongblood7157 27 дней назад

💙🫂🙏🫂💙

@mrbot372 24 дня назад

Smh.

@user-jf3rs7vl1d 27 дней назад

God never makes mistakes

@janet6473 27 дней назад

Lots of denial.

@MrSirDudeGuy Месяц назад

Clickbait. No conclusion. I will never know.

@pattymelt-go3fv Месяц назад

They died 1/2 an hour after birth apparently.

@myredpencil Месяц назад

It is an accurate description as to the content; "these twins" included many other sets of twins than the one featured who did and still are defying the odds.

@ck4603 25 дней назад

The black boys look so sad.

@c.b5996 24 дня назад

They are having major anxiety dreams. I feel so bad for them. I hope they can sleep in peace.

@JosephGarlick 24 дня назад

Kinda messed up having conjoined twins.

@Garbeaux. 24 дня назад

There’s a certain procedure that can stop it.

@rodalynrarogal8803 Месяц назад

Our own potter is God…& love❤ is God..

@4rsalways 24 дня назад

I mustache you a question...

@daleneparole1502 Месяц назад

What did the parents live near ? Could it have been a nu cl ear pow er pI ant ?

@user-10021 Месяц назад

18:50 it’s random

@kupokinzyt Месяц назад

They lived near Springvale and just down the road from Megaton is what Google told me.

@daleneparole1502 Месяц назад

What did the parents eat ?

@raea3588 28 дней назад

In simple terms, Conjoined twins are made when one embryo separating into two does not split at the exact moment it is supposed to. There is nothing one can do or can not do to prevent this!

@user-10021 Месяц назад

Very cruel to even have them come alive like this. This is one of those cases that аьоrtion was intended for.

@sonogabri1 Месяц назад

I agree. Parents should put the children first and think how miserable their life would be.

@krystinaland4137 Месяц назад

It's not cruel. They let nature take it's course.

@user-10021 Месяц назад

@@krystinaland4137 it’s cruel, you’re willing to have your child have a lifetime of pain and struggle when you could’ve simply spared the soul from suffering. It’s literally the definition of sadistic We’re not talking about sum smaller like a missing finger here

@krystinaland4137 Месяц назад

@@user-10021 you act as if God can't help someone get through life. We don't get to decide what "good quality of life" is and who lives and who dies. Some of the happiest people are people with severe disabilities. All that family did was allow nature to decide and nature decided the babies would not survive. I'd rather nature decide then I take matters into my own hands and I truly don't know the outcome.

@raea3588 28 дней назад

That's not for you to say! Indeed, it is not the parent's choice. There are many conjoined twins who either separated or still conjoined, have stated that they are happy to be alive and to be conjoined. Just because you can't comprehend a situation doesn't give you the right to judge it. Especially someone's life and if they have the right to live it!

@user-vu2hy7kj5n 27 дней назад

I WOULD HAVE TO SEPARATE ONE GIRL I GOT TO GIVE A CHANCE IN LIFE, NOT LOSING BOTH' WITHOUT THE SURGERY, GIVE ONE OF THEM LIFE,

@user-vu2hy7kj5n 27 дней назад

THE OTHER DIDNT WANT TO BE BORN, TO GO THROUGH STARES TALKS, NAME CALLING, YES,

@israel_started_it_ALL_in_1948 Месяц назад

wow

@user-vu2hy7kj5n 27 дней назад

WOULDNT EXPLAINE NOTHING TO CLASS MATES,

@keyshiaceaserkaliku Месяц назад

Everything about these sets of twins are remarkable even their very existence. & god has a way when it seems like there's no way i assure you their existence helps science deal with future examples that may save others lives as well

@user-vu2hy7kj5n 27 дней назад

CUTE BLACK BOYS,