These Parents Were in for a Surprise When They Got Three Sets of Twins Born On The Same Day

Twins are a special addition to any family, but imagine having three sets of twins, all born on the same day! It’s a rare occurrence that a couple in Union Grove, Wisconsin experienced.

Carrie had always dreamed of having a large family and when she married Craig Kosinski, she immediately began planning for one. She had grown up in a family with nine people and wanted to have even more love and companionship. She believed that a big family would provide her with the support and love she needed and never wanted to feel lonely or sad.

The Kosinskis had always hoped to have a blended family with both biological and adopted children. Carrie, who was herself adopted, shared with ABC News that adoption had always been part of their plan, but they wanted to try to have their own children first.

Carrie had been struggling to get pregnant for years and had recently started experiencing abdominal pain. She went to the doctor and learned that she had a condition called endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a condition that can cause discomfort and fertility issues for those affected. It occurs when extra endometrial tissue grows outside of the uterus, leading to inflammation and other unpleasant symptoms. While not everyone with endometriosis is unable to have children, it does increase the risk of infertility.

Craig and Carrie’s family plan was suddenly up in the air when an old high school friend reached out to them with some exciting news. She was expecting twins and asked if the couple would be interested in adopting them.

Carrie and Craig were thrilled when their friend approached them with the opportunity to adopt her unborn babies. Carrie shared with TODAY that the friend felt she couldn’t provide the necessary care and love for the children.

On February 28, 2014, the Kosinski family grew by two with the arrival of twins Adalynn and Kenna. The birth was a bit of a déjà vu for their mother, as she also had a set of twins and an emergency C-section on the same date one year prior.

The Kosinskis were determined to have biological children of their own, so Carrie underwent in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments. This process involves retrieving eggs, fertilizing them in a laboratory, and then implanting the resulting embryo in the mother’s uterus.

In 2015, the Kosinskis were still in the process of legally adopting their twins when the biological mother contacted them about adopting her other two children as well. The mother was unable to care for the older twins and asked the Kosinskis to take them in.

The Kosinski family just got a little bit bigger with the addition of JJ and CeCe. This means that the family now has two sets of twins who were both born on the same day. Talk about a rare occurrence!

The Kosinskis now had a house full of activity with their family of four biological twins, all born on the same day. Despite the challenges of raising so many children, Carrie was able to manage them all with ease by sticking to a set schedule.

In September of 2015, Craig and Carrie received some unexpected news: Carrie was expecting! The couple was still adjusting to their new family life but they were thrilled to learn that Carrie could finally have the biological children she had always wanted, thanks to successful in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Carrie was expecting her twins to arrive on June 12, 2016. However, at 19 weeks into her pregnancy, her water broke. She was rushed to the hospital and had to stay in bed for six weeks.

Clarissa and Karraline were born as premature twins on February 28, 2016, via c-section. Despite being underweight and having scar tissue on their lungs, they were both healthy and strong.

CeCe, JJ, Adalynn, and Kenna were excited to meet their new sisters, but they had to wait a little longer. Clarissa and Karraline were born at just 25 weeks and were very tiny, weighing only one pound and six ounces each. They were in the NICU for several weeks and had to undergo multiple surgeries and fight off viral infections.

Carrie and Craig faced a tough challenge when Karraline and Clarissa ended up in the NICU, but they didn’t let that get them down. Carrie drove from her farm in Union Grove to the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Wauwatosa every day to visit the girls, while Craig visited three times a week since he worked in Kenosha.

After a difficult couple of months, Clarissa and Karraline were able to come home after gaining weight and developing their organs. When they arrived, they were met by the other two sets of twins, who were all under the age of three at the time.

The Kosinski siblings were a united bunch, but they had one small issue: Carrie and Craig had yet to legally adopt CeCe, JJ, Adalynn, and Kenna. Carrie explained that the family had already started the adoption process for the younger twins, but then the birth mom got in touch about the older twins too.

Adoption is often misunderstood as being a relatively inexpensive process, but the reality is that it can be quite costly. The cost of adopting a child can vary based on the state and the method of adoption, but it is not uncommon for couples to pay over $30,000 for a single child.

The Kolinskis faced a tough financial challenge. Not only did they have to pay the adoption fees, but they also had to pay for in vitro fertilization (IVF). Without medication, IVF can cost between $12,000 and $17,000, but with medication, the price goes up to around $25,000. All in all, the Kolinskis had already invested tens of thousands of dollars before the adoption process could even be completed.

The Kosinskis turned to GoFundMe to help them adopt two sets of twins, which they referred to as their “quad squad.” They set a goal of $13,000 for the campaign, called “The Quad Squad Adoption Fund.”

The Kosinskis were able to get hundreds of donations for their GoFundMe thanks to some media attention they received. With articles published on ABC News, TODAY, and The Journal Times, Carrie was able to bring awareness to her story and inspire others to get involved.

The family’s story caught the attention of bestselling author Karen Kingsbury and her nonprofit foundation, One Chance. The foundation provides grants to families to help with adoption costs.

The Kosinskis were thrilled when they received an extra donation from the One Chance Foundation. But they were even more amazed by the outpouring of support from strangers on their GoFundMe page.

Thanks to the generosity of others, Carrie and Craig were able to gradually pay off their adoption fees and bring their four children into their family. On January 24th, 2019, they shared the happy news that they had finalized the adoption process on the 18th.

Carrie and Craig have a lot on their plate, with three pairs of twins to take care of. While some may assume that twins have similar personalities, Carrie insists that each of her six children are unique individuals.

In 2017, PeopleTV approached the Kosinskis to be featured in their documentary series Family Portrait. The show explores diverse families across the United States and is produced by SoulPancake. It’s also possible that the family may get their own reality series as a result of this partnership.

The Kosinski family’s story caught the attention of multiple production companies who offered them deals for their own show. However, they declined all of these offers and decided to give a single documentary episode a try.

The Kosinski family was hesitant about appearing on reality television because they wanted to make sure their family and faith are accurately represented. Carrie stated that if the producers don’t portray their family in a way that aligns with their values, they would cancel the show.

If you can’t wait for the Kosinski family’s TV show to premiere, you can check out their YouTube channel, Life with Twins & more! The channel documents life on the family’s 40-acre farm with their children. In addition to caring for their kids, Carrie and Craig also manage a variety of animals.

Clarissa and Karraline, the youngest twins, were born premature and therefore had developmental delays. Carrie, however, has said that they are doing well. Carrie also claimed that when the twins were a year old, they were already scooting around the house, eating everything in sight, and babbling.

As the youngest twins recovered in the NICU, their older siblings were thriving and excelling at their Montessori preschool. CeCe, JJ, Adalynn, and Kenna were making impressive progress in their studies, mastering their numbers and letters, and even demonstrating a strong understanding of geography.

The Kosinski family is always on the go, with six children and a ranch to manage. Craig says there is never a dull moment in their home, and Carrie believes that they were meant to have all of their children. She sees it as God’s way of blessing them and adding excitement to their lives by having all of the children born on the same day.