At 26 months old, one of my twins had to have surgery; it was an outpatient procedure that required her to be put under with anesthesia.  After the surgery the doctor came to the waiting room and told me she was in recovery, still groggy but I could see her. 

When I entered the room Jillian's tiny body was lifeless on the big table. She was lying on her stomach with an IV in her little hand.  I went over and rubbed her back and said “Jillian, Mommy is here, your operation is over, I love you”. 

When she heard my voice she strained to pick her head off the pillow, peeked open her eyes and said “Bella” then quickly dropped her head back on the pillow and closed her eyes. 

The nurse looked at me confused, wondering who “Bella” was.  I smiled and told Jillian her twin (Isabella) was home with Daddy and we could see them both soon. 

It was at that moment that I realized, even in the subconscious state that Jillian was in; the twin connection is deeper than any bond we can imagine.

Karen Walsh

Wakefield, Massachusetts