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Quadruplets born in Calgary: ‘I can’t believe there’s four of them’

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WATCH ABOVE: Charlene and Gregory Hainsworth have added four new members to their family as Alberta's latest set of quadruplets were born in Calgary on Oct. 18. Michael King reports – Oct 29, 2018

When Charlene and Gregory Hainsworth found out they’d be having a set of quadruplets — three boys and a girl — it took a while for the news to set in.

“I think [Gregory] was super excited right off the bat,” Charlene said. “I was pretty terrified, I didn’t really know what we were going to do and how I was going to do it. But once I calmed down, it was very exciting.”

On Oct. 18, 2018, at the Foothills hospital in Calgary, Thomas, Connor, Micheal and Harper were born — just five minutes apart.

The family lives in Rocky Mountain House, located west of Red Deer in central Alberta, but doctors recommended that Charlene deliver in Calgary as an added precaution.

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The quadruplets were born at 33 weeks and although that’s early by normal standards, doctors told the Hainsworths that quadruplets, on average, are born closer to 29 weeks.

Charlene and Gregory Hainsworth welcomed a set of quadruplets on Oct. 18, 2018. Michael King/Global News

After two days at the Foothills Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), all four newborns were transferred to the Red Deer Regional Hospital NICU where they will stay until early December. Doctors say this is standard practice for premature births.

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Charlene spent three weeks in Calgary before giving birth so that doctors could keep an eye on the rare pregnancy.

While away from home, friends and family completely renovated the Hainsworth’s home, adding four bedrooms, a bathroom and a second laundry room.

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As for raising the four newest members of the family, The Hainsworths say grandmothers and sisters have agreed to help out.

The Hainsworths also have a two-year-old son who is starting to warm up to the idea of no longer being an only child.

Alberta couple Charlene and Gregory Hainsworth welcomed quadruplets Thomas, Connor, Micheal and Harper on Oct. 18, 2018. Michael King, Global News

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