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20th Jan 2016

Incredible Moment Premature Twins Hold Hands

Katie Mythen-Lynch

They were only a few hours old, but newborn twins Kristian and Kristiana were determined to face the world together after they arrived a little earlier than expected last week.

In a touching video posted on Facebook by their mum Anthea Jackson-Rushford, the 2.2lb brother and sister, who were born 11 weeks early at Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne, Australia, clasp each other’s hands to support each other.

As you can clearly see, they can’t stop holding hands!! ???

Posted by Anthea Jackson-Rushford on Monday, January 18, 2016

Writing on Facebook, the twins’ mother Anthea Jackson-Rushford posted an update: ‘Just informing our dear friends and family that Glen and I delivered our two little cherubs last night and they are doing fine!

‘They were eager to get here quite before their due date and they did exactly that!’

Watch the heartwarming moment the babies reached out for each other, as Daddy looks on in awe, here:

Amazing!!! Needs to go viral!!! ?? our preemie twins Kristiana and Kristian! Born at just 28 weeks and 1 day! Weighed in at under a kilo each! ?? #preemietwins

Posted by Anthea Jackson-Rushford on Wednesday, January 13, 2016