A mom has told of her shock when she fell pregnant with twins just four months after giving birth to her first set.
Erica Gutierrez Perez, a 29-year-old mom-of-five from California, had a daughter, Summer, in 2017 before having twin girls Arya and Hazel in 2021.
In a TikTok video she explained in an overlaid caption that after having three children, she didn’t want anymore and she was ‘satisfied’ with her brood.
However, just four months after having her first set of twins, Erica was stunned to discover that more twins were on the way.
Erica Gutierrez Perez, a 29-year-old mom-of-five from California, had a daughter, Summer, in 2017 before having twin girls Arya and Hazel in 2021
In a TikTok video she explained in an overlaid caption that after having three children, she didn’t want anymore and she was ‘satisfied’ with her brood
Just four months after having her first set of twins, Erica was stunned to discover that more twins were on the way
When asked if twins run in her family, Erica revealed that both of her husband Allan’s parents have twin siblings
In an earlier TikTok clip she says she sat at the clinic ‘letting it sink in’ when the doctors told her the news.
She said it would mean ‘taking care of a five-year-old, plus four babies.’
In the comments section she told viewers that she ‘cried for days’ after hearing she would be having twins again and she was ‘freaking out the first months.’
When asked if twins run in her family, Erica revealed that both of her husband Allan’s parents have twin siblings.
In another video running up to the birth of her second set of twins, Erica outlines some of her fears including the fact that the babies might have Down Syndrome or kidney problems.
Another fear the mom had was telling her own mother about her unplanned pregnancy.
Many commenters related to this concern, with one person writing: ‘Same I had my son June 2021 and got pregnant three months later and I was scared to tell my mom.’
While another mused: ‘Lol my mom is my biggest critic… love her for it tho!’
Erica pictured with her husband, Allan, and their children before the second set of twins arrived
Father Allan seen sharing a tender moment with his first born, Summer
Erica said that she ‘cried for days’ after hearing she would be having twins again and she was ‘freaking out the first months’
Alana, the smaller of the twins, had to undergo multiple surgeries and be looked after in a neonatal intensive care unit before being reunited with her family
Erica gave birth to her second set of twins, Celeste and Alana, on September 5, 2022.
The girls were born two minutes apart via a C-section.
In a video Erica informs viewers: ‘Although I’m excited they’re here, it’s not the same when you have your babies early.
‘Complications caused me to have them at 29 weeks.’
Alana, the smaller of the twins, had to undergo multiple surgeries and be looked after in a neonatal intensive care unit before being reunited with her family four months later.
Erica’s recent TikToks reveal what family life is like at home with five children.
In one clip she is seen wearing a sling so she can carry her babies on her chest while holding her toddlers’ hands.
In another video she details her morning routine, with hair brushing, dressing and breakfasting among the activities.
Many commenters have applauded the mom-of-five’s strength.
A fellow parent wrote: ‘You are a super mom! I only have two and wow!’
While someone else commented: ‘You’re a superwoman. Me? I’d be a mental patient in an institution. I barely keep up with one!’
And another said: ‘I always try to leave a positive comment because you are amazing I hope those girls look back and see that.’
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