Miracle in Odessa: Quintuplets Bless a Family with Love and Joy
In a heartwarming and extraordinary event, 37-year-old Oksana Kobeletska from Odessa, Ukraine, astonished the nation by giving birth to quintuplets on July 24th, 2016, at a local maternity center.
The birth of quintuplets is a rare and unique occurrence in Ukraine, making it a momentous occasion for the country. The joyous news revealed that Oksana and her husband already had a three-year-old daughter named Alice when they discovered the surprising fact during their first ultrasound check. Despite carrying five babies, Oksana had an easy pregnancy and successfully delivered two girls and three boys via a c-section. The quintuplets were born in the 31st week of pregnancy, with their weights ranging from 2.4 pounds to 3.9 pounds.
The happy parents wasted no time and named their five newborns the same day they were born: Aleksandra, Dariya, Denis, Vladislav, and David. In a show of appreciation and support, Odessa city officials presented the proud parents with a spacious 5-bedroom apartment to accommodate their growing family.
Photographer Julia Guseva shared her emotions on Instagram, expressing how pleasantly surprised she was while capturing heartwarming photos of the quintuplets. “Denis, Vlad, David, Sasha, and Dasha have been a delightful subject to work with, as they slept sweetly during the photoshoot. We’ve managed to capture a beautiful story of love and friendship, which I’m certain began in their mother’s womb for them and their parents.”
To help distinguish between the quintuplets, colored strings are tied around their hands, but their mother seems to have an innate ability to tell them apart. On the Odessa Five blog, she passionately talks about the unique character and temperament of each child.
As comments flood in on the photos, one sentiment stands out: “This is like asking for a brother or sister and receiving five times more love.”
With the father skillfully handling two multi-seat strollers at once, the twins have now turned five months old, and the family has moved into a new, larger apartment. Congratulations on your new home and this miraculous addition to your family! 
