Homewood moms of multiples

By ANNA CATE LITTLE

In May we salute our mothers, and Homewood has no shortage of busy moms racing about. While every mother is special, perhaps there are some who catch our eye a bit more than others – moms of multiples. To birth two, three, four (or more) children at once is nothing short of amazing, difficult and rewarding. For this special Mother’s Day issue, we have profiled four Homewood moms of multiples. Their stories are funny, uplifting, and most of all, very unique.

Kate and Gray Garrett
Quads Virginia, Jane, Broox and Rainer
Age 3

Virginia, Jane, Broox and Rainer Garrett with parents Kate and Gray

What was your first reaction when you discovered you were having multiples?
We were in complete shock.  It was the most surreal moment of my life.  As we waited on the doctor after the ultrasound, our minds raced.  We wondered how we were going to tell our family and friends the news, and who was actually going to believe us.  Everything about my pregnancy and our lives had been changed in an instant.  It took about a month for it to really sink in, and we still had no idea what to expect.

Describe your quads’ personalities/relationship.
Our children are very different but extremely close.  Daily there are many squabbles over attention, toys, food…you name it!  However, even though they are very competitive for our attention, they want the others to do well and act as cheerleaders.  They have a great concern for one another.