The story of Odalis Martinez from San Pablo, California, is quite remarkable. She experienced a rare occurrence called superfetation, which is when a woman becomes pregnant with a second baby while already pregnant with the first.

As a result, her daughters Lilo and Imelda were conceived five days apart and were born on August 10, 2021.

Odalis and her husband Antonio had dreamed of starting a family and were overjoyed when she fell pregnant. However, they faced a miscarriage during their first pregnancy attempt. After a few months, they decided to try again, and Odalis quickly became pregnant with both Lilo and Imelda.

The babies were born on the same day, but Lilo was conceived first and arrived first, weighing 6lbs 12oz, while Imelda followed, weighing 7lbs 3oz. Due to superfetation, they are not technically twins, but they look so similar that people often mistake them for being identical twins. Odalis even refers to them as twins to avoid confusion when explaining their unique situation.

The couple went through some anxious moments during the pregnancy, especially during the first ultrasound when Odalis had to wait alone due to COVID-19 regulations. However, the joy of discovering two healthy heartbeats outweighed any fears.

Odalis considers the experience of having Lilo and Imelda a miracle, especially after going through the heartbreak of a previous miscarriage. She feels incredibly lucky to have two healthy babies and cherishes the special and magical moments of their double pregnancy.

It’s indeed a fascinating and heartwarming story that highlights the wonders and surprises that can come with parenthood.