Best Friends Welcome Their Babies on the Same Day at Ohio Hospital
Lifelong Friends Celebrate New Beginnings: A Unique Birth Story in Columbus, Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — In an extraordinary twist of fate, lifelong friends Maggie Colevin and Michael Hancock Hinson welcomed their sons into the world just hours apart, both at Riverside Methodist Hospital. This unique occurrence added yet another milestone to their nearly four-decade-long friendship, which began in preschool.
Reflecting on their initial encounters, Hinson muses, “We met in preschool, but I wouldn’t say we were best friends right away. Maggie didn’t like me at first due to my name.” Despite this rocky beginning, their relationship quickly blossomed, evolving through shared experiences such as first dances, academic journeys, and even cohabitation in their twenties. “We’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly,” Hinson remarked, highlighting the depth of their friendship that has withstood the test of time.
At age 40, both women have navigated the complex journey of starting families, albeit with different timelines. Colevin became a mother nearly seven years prior, undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) to conceive her first child, Cora. “My pregnancy journey was very unique and a challenge. Having friends like Michael during that time was incredibly supportive,” she shared. This summer, however, their paths aligned perfectly; both women delivered healthy baby boys—Malcolm and Corder—on the same hospital floor.
The coincidence of giving birth on the same day has garnered attention within the medical community. Their shared obstetrician, Dr. Brianne Plante of OhioHealth, expressed that this was an unprecedented event in her career. “I’ve had sisters deliver four days apart, but never friends on the same day,” she noted. Dr. Plante highlights a noticeable societal shift: more women are opting to start families later in life, a trend fueled by advances in reproductive technologies like IVF. For Colevin, who also turned to IVF for her second child, this reflects a broader pattern of women prioritizing education and careers before family life.
As the new mothers recover, their friendship continues to deepen, underscoring a familial bond that extends beyond mere companionship. “Malcolm and Corder are already best friends, right?” asked local reporter Bryn Caswell, to which Colevin replied, “They don’t really have a choice, just like we didn’t.”
In a world marked by individual journeys and life-changing choices, the story of Colevin and Hinson is a heartwarming reminder of the power of friendship and the beauty of shared experiences. “It was destiny,” Hinson concluded, affirming the intertwined paths their lives have taken. The two women, now navigating motherhood together, look forward to raising their sons as the next generation of best friends, continuing a legacy of love and support. “Soulmates for life,” Hinson added, encapsulating the essence of their enduring bond.
