Dilley Sextuplets | |
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| Born | May 25, 1993 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States |
| Other names | Dilley siblings |
The Dilley sextuplets (born May 25, 1993) are the North America's first set of surviving sextuplets, born to Becki and Keith Dilley in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. They are, in birth order:
| Baby Order | Time of Birth | Sex | Birth Weight | Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 5:28 PM | Girl | 2 lbs 6 oz | Brenna Rose |
| B | 5:28 PM | Boy | 2 lbs 13 oz | Julian Emerson |
| C | 5:29 PM | Boy | 2 lbs 11 oz | Quinn Everett |
| D | 5:30 PM | Girl | 2 lbs 7 oz | Claire Diane |
| E | 5:30 PM | Boy | 2 lbs 13 oz | Ian Michael |
| F | 5:32 PM | Boy | 2 lbs 2 oz | Adrian Reed |
The siblings were the first surviving sextuplets to be born in the USA.
The parents of the sextuplets, Becki and Keith Dilley, met as co-workers at a Wendy's restaurant in Indiana. They married and attempted to conceive for 5 years without results. [1] Following consultation with a doctor, they were told they had little chance of conceiving naturally. Following several more years of trying to conceive, they underwent fertility treatment using the drug Pergonal. The sextuplets were conceived as a result of this. [1]
Throughout the pregnancy, all ultrasounds showed five babies. After five had been delivered the doctor reached in to retrieve the placenta and grabbed a foot instead, and said, "There's a sixth baby." Everyone initially thought she was kidding, but she wasn't. [1] The sixth was hiding behind the mother's spleen. [2]
The Dilley children have appeared on a few television segments, but say that they don't want to live life "under a microscope".
From 1997-2011 the family lived in Northeastern Indiana. [3]
Professional achievements (2019–present):
As of May 2019, Julian Dilley - the second-born in the sextuplets - graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and began an orthopedic surgery residency, becoming the first physician in the family and pursuing a research track during his sixth year of training. Other siblings have also followed health‑related careers: Ian is practicing as a pharmacist; Claire works as a nurse. Brenna works in human services, and Adrian and Quinn are in military service. [4]
Milestone birthdays and public reflections:
In February 2023, media profiles commemorated the sextuplets' approaching 30th birthday, highlighting their continued close-knit relationships and reflections on growing up as America's first surviving sextuplets.
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