SHAYNA & SHAYLA

(@pinderoos)

Age: 11 (Twins)

Hello, We are Shayna and Shayla Pinder AKA the Pinderoos Twins. Our last name is Pinder and when born we looked small enough to fit into a kangaroo pouch, hence the name PINDEROOS.

We are what's known as Monochorionic/diamniotic (mono/di) twins which are two identical babies who develop with the same placenta but in separate amniotic sacs.

In our high risk situation one baby, Shayna, received more nutrients growing larger while putting Shayla at risk. At one point the doctors were wanting to disconnect Shayla to gain a higher rate of Shayna's survival. Ultimately Shayla, yet born smaller but healthy, gained the middle name Milagros meaning miracle.

These two young ladies have been inseparable. Encouraging and motivating one another throughout their life as their bond and fight for survival started way before they met anyone in the outside world. It is extremely rare to see them apart from one another so get used to telling them apart. Shayna is a little bigger while Shayla with the "L" stands for little. Can you tell us apart now? Take a closer look.