From Preschool to Parenthood: Lifelong Friends Welcome Babies on the Same Day at Riverside Methodist Hospital

Lifelong Friendship Celebrated with Joint Birthdays as Friends Deliver Baby Boys Hours Apart

Columbus, Ohio — A remarkable coincidence took place at Riverside Methodist Hospital when lifelong friends Maggie Colevin and Michael Hancock Hinson both welcomed their baby boys just hours apart, solidifying a friendship that has spanned decades. The two women, who have been inseparable since their initial encounter in preschool, experienced a unique alignment in their life journeys that culminated in this joyous occasion.

A humorous recollection from Hinson highlights the beginning of their friendship: “We met in preschool, but we’d be lying if we said we were best friends at first sight,” she said with a laugh. Colevin, initially put off by Hinson’s name, soon warmed up to her, leading to a bond that has grown through shared experiences, from childhood milestones to college life and cohabitation in their 20s.

As they both approached the significant milestone of starting families, their paths diverged for several years. Colevin embarked on her motherhood journey nearly seven years prior to Hinson, navigating challenges that included in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive her daughter Cora. “My pregnancy journey was very unique and a challenge,” she recounted, emphasizing the importance of having supportive friendships during that time.

This summer, however, fate smiled upon them when they both became mothers on the same day, delivering healthy baby boys—Malcolm and Corder—who are now six weeks old. “We had the same nurse. They were like, ‘Wait a second, this wasn’t your room,’ and I said, ‘I know—it was my friend’s room!’” Hinson recalled, sharing the delight of the unfolding situation.

Adding to the extraordinary nature of this coincidence is their shared obstetrician, Dr. Brianne Plante, who noted that having friends deliver on the same day was a first in her career, although she had witnessed siblings doing so within days apart. Dr. Plante commented on societal trends, noting that many women are delaying motherhood in favor of pursuing education and careers, often turning to fertility options like IVF to assist them in their family planning.

As the two mothers reflect on their new roles, Hinson asserted, “Malcolm and Corder, they’re already best friends, right?” to which Colevin humorously responded, “They don’t really have a choice, just like we didn’t have a choice.” Their playful acknowledgment of destiny speaks volumes about the deep-rooted connection between them.

From schoolyard playdates to sharing life’s most significant experiences, Colevin and Hinson are now committed to raising the next generation of friends side by side. With their newfound status as mothers, they eagerly anticipate the joys and challenges that lie ahead. “Soulmates for life,” as Hinson puts it, underscores the enduring nature of their friendship—one that is now poised to evolve as their children grow together.

As both families look forward to what the future holds, the stories of Colevin and Hinson serve as a testament to the power of friendship, shared experiences, and the unbreakable bonds that can form over a lifetime.