Then came not one, not two, not three, but FOUR babies. Quadruplets! The chance of having a quadruplet birth (without fertility treatment) is ONE in 729,000.
That’s right! This pregnancy was not the result of any reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization. Liz Dixon was also not being treated with any fertility medication, but rather she was taking birth control, a.k.a. “the pill.”
The Dixon Quads are a result of fraternal twinning, siblings conceived at the same time while each having a separate placenta, amniotic sac, and their own individual set of DNA and unique physical characteristics and personality to go along with it.
Liz was treated as a high-risk pregnancy with strict hospital bed rest; doctors prepared for the premature quadruplets. The babies, born April 13, 2005, required medical attention in a level four neonatal intensive care unit.
The Dixons weren’t even attempting to have a second child, but SURPRISE, they got FOUR!
"MATCHY-MATCHY"
The Dixon girls all dressed up alike in yellow. Although, they're not identical Super Twins. Click below to learn more.
[ about twinning ]
"SAM IS FIRST TO WALK"
Samantha was the first of the Quads to walk; on Sunday, July 9, Sam took her first steps. Go Sam Go! We're so proud.
[ more Sammy ]
"WFAA NEWS"
The Quads' birth was annnounced to all of North Texas thanks to Channel 8, airing the story with footage from the NICU at Plano Presbyterian.
[ watch the news story ]
"THANKS DOC"
Many people helped to make sure this was a successful pregnancy. The Dixons are so thankful for the care and work of Christopher J. Riegel, M.D. and Thomas J. Albert, M.D. P.A.
[ more thanks ]
"THE KINDNESS OF OTHERS"
Several women in the Atlanta area have banned together in support of the Dixon Quads. They call themselves "The Quad Squad" and have let many know the Dixon story with signs, clown costumes, and fundraising.
[ more kind souls ]
"QUADS ALL REUNITED"
After 5 months and 4 days, Candice Bailey was finally released from the NICU. Although still requiring fill-time medical care, she is able to be with her siblings. The Dixon Seven are together at last.
[ about candice ]
