Guernsey mum's 'little miracle' twins after Addison's diagnosis
Victoria Oliver, a Guernsey resident diagnosed with Addison's disease, successfully gave birth to twins despite medical warnings that pregnancy would be nearly impossible. Her story highlights the challenges of managing chronic endocrine conditions during pregnancy.
Why it matters
This personal narrative provides insight into the intersection of rare chronic illnesses and reproductive health, offering hope to others with similar diagnoses.
Image source, Victoria Oliver Image caption, Victoria Oliver's twins are now aged six and one of them would like to be a doctor to help find a cure for Addison's disease
Just four months after being told it would be almost impossible to have more children after being diagnosed with Addison's disease, Victoria Oliver was told she was expecting twins.
After the diagnosis in July 2018, she felt unwell again and sought help.
Her mother Sadie Wilkins told BBC Your Voice she got a call from Victoria: "She said, 'I've got twins', and I just said, 'Oh, Vicky. Come on, it's not a joke.'"
"Everyone told me it wasn't going to happen, and then not only did I get pregnant, I ended up with two beautiful girls," explained Victoria.
"They're my little miracles. It's a privilege - complete nightmare sometimes but a privilege."
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