Twin sisters Alex (left) and Justine Bryar haven't strayed far from their BWH birthplace.
In July 1987, twin sisters Justine and Alexandra Bryar were born at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) at 25 weeks gestation, each weighing only three pounds. For months, their parents visited the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) daily to be with their newborn girls. BWH became a home away from home for nearly the entire first year of their lives.
“There was a little family that formed around us,” said Justine, referring to the physicians and nurses who not only provided life-saving care, but also comforted the family throughout their journey.
Despite their struggles at birth, Justine and Alex grew into healthy young women. Now, years later, they have both rejoined the Brigham family in new ways – Justine as an assistant director for BWH Development and Alex as a primary care medical assistant at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. Alex dreams of becoming a nurse and working in the NICU someday.
Both women are extremely grateful to BWH for their care.
“I think our experience as preemies has given us a positive outlook on life physically and mentally. Nothing really stops you,” said Alex.
Watch a video of Justine and Alex’s visit to the BWH NICU:
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- Michelle C.
