'Married at First Sight' stars Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner welcome twins as they tease BTS of delivery
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Married at First Sight' stars Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner have expanded their family with the arrival of twin sons, officially making them parents of four!
The couple, who are married since March 23, 2014 and are already parents to daughter Henley Grace, 7, and son Hendrix Douglas, 4, shared the joyous news exclusively with PEOPLE.
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Hawkins Tyler and Huxley James born just three minutes apart
The twins were born on September 18, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Hawkins Tyler Hehner was born at 6:05 pm, weighing 6 lbs, 4 oz, and measuring 19.9 inches long. He arrived head first and let out a healthy cry right away.
His brother, Huxley James Hehner, was born just three minutes later at 6:08 pm, weighing 6 lbs, 8 oz, and measuring 19.7 inches.
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Despite being delivered with the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, Huxley was born strong and healthy.
Reflecting on the birth, Otis shared her gratitude for her medical team, especially Dr Somer, who ensured a smooth delivery.
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“I was so scared I’d end up with a vaginal delivery for baby A and c-section for baby B since he was breech. But they were both born vaginally!” Otis shared with PEOPLE.
She praised the care she received at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, adding, “All the nurses and doctors have been amazing.”
The couple welcomed their first child in July 2016, as per reports.
The twins' birth to be featured on ‘Hanging with the Hehners’ YouTube channel
The couple, who first met and married during the first season of 'Married at First Sight,' have been open with their followers about their family journey.
They plan to share even more details about the twins' birth and their life as a family of six on their YouTube channel, 'Hanging with the Hehners.'
Fans can look forward to behind-the-scenes videos of their hospital stay, delivery, and life at home with their expanded family.
Otis, 37, first announced her pregnancy in February with an emotional video on their YouTube channel.
After three long years of trying, she tearfully revealed, “I’m pregnant. After three years. I am pregnant.” Her husband, Doug, 40, echoed her disbelief, saying, “I’m a little bit in shock, a lot a bit in disbelief. It is incredible, amazing.”
Their journey to parenthood has been filled with challenges, but Otis shared that their faith guided them through. “I really believe that everything does happen in God’s perfect timing,” she told PEOPLE.
In March, the couple received an extra surprise when they learned they were expecting twins.
Otis, who has always dreamed of being a "twin mommy," said, “After 3+ years of trying, we didn’t think we could be any more excited than simply finding out we are finally pregnant again and the pregnancy is healthy. BUT TWO! We are over the moon excited (and a wee bit scared! Ha!).”
