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Rare Mono Mono Twins Celebrate 1st Birthday After Tumultuous Year
August 19, 2026
The surprises kept coming for the Zirbes family of Minneapolis. Not only did they find out they were expecting twins, they told CBS News tests would show they were unusual mono mono twins. That means the twins share the same amniotic sac and placenta. It can cause problems if not treated. Mom, Carrie, would go on bed rest while constantly being monitored. Doctors realized one baby was transfusing blood from the other, who had an enlarged heart. Inside Edition Digital’s Mara Montalbano has more.


































































































































































































