A dad-of-three whose twin babies were so small when they were born they could fit in the palm of his hands has set himself a challenge to thank the people who saved them. George Burghel and wife Heather, who are also parents to two-year-old Joseph, had twins Diana and Elias a worrying 10 weeks early and they were born weighing just 3lb each.
The tiny twins were treated at three different hospitals due to complications as a result of their early arrival. Both babies were ventilated, causing anguish for their parents.
George, 39, said: “They needed urgent medical care as they were so premature and small so they were treated at hospitals in Stockport, Tameside and Preston. They had to be ventilated and suffered quite a few complications.
