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Mississippi quintuplets are growing strong a month after birth

By Sethanie Smith Aug 12, 2024 | 4:21 PM

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The quintuplets who were born at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) on July 5 are growing strong.

“We are so blessed. We’ve had good days and bad days, but they are doing so well. They’ve been showing out ever since they got here,” said Ashley Meyers, their mother.

The babies, born to Ashley and husband Tyler Meyers, have been growing inside the neonatal intensive care unit at Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants at UMMC. Once they’re ready, the babies will be moved to the Kathy and Joe Sanderson Tower at Children’s of Mississippi for the rest of their hospital stay.

Franklin Walker was born first at 1:23 p.m., weighing 1 pound, 14.7 ounces, and 13.6 inches long. Then came Carter James at 1:26 p.m., weighing 2 pounds, 0.8 ounces, and 14.6 inches long. Saylor Kate was the first of the girls, born at 1:28 p.m., weighing 1 pound, 11.9 ounces, and 13.8 inches long. Allie Ray was born at 1:30 p.m., weighing 1 pound, 12.6 ounces, and 12.99 inches long. Nova Mae was born fifth at 1:31 p.m. at 1 pound, 13.6 ounces and 13.8 inches long.

According to UMMC, Franklin now weighs 3 pounds, 4.3 ounces. Carter, who is still on a vent to help his lungs grow stronger, is 3 pounds, 4 ounces. Nova Mae weighs 3 pounds, 1.3 ounces, and her sisters Allie Ray and Saylor Kate weigh 2 pounds, 11 ounces, and 2 pounds, 10.3 ounces, respectively.

  • Ashley Meyers cradles daughter Nova Mae during a visit with her quintuplets. (Courtesy: UMMC)
  • Saylor Kate Meyers holds mother Ashley’s thumb. (Courtesy: UMMC)
  • Franklin Walker Meyers and his three sisters and brother are a month old. (Courtesy: UMMC)

“Each of them is making a good progress in overcoming their respective NICU challenges, demonstrating resilience and steady advancement,” said Dr. Sumana Ramarao, associate professor and associate program director of UMMC’s Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program. “It’s remarkable to observe the unique behaviors emerging in each of them as they continue to develop.”

While the babies are growing in the NICU, Ashley divides her time between seeing them in Jackson and being at home with daughters Paisleigh, 3, and Westlynn, 2.

“I was crying while driving to see the babies because I was leaving two babies at home, and I want to cry when I leave them to go back home to their sisters. Our main goal is to get all seven of our babies under the same roof and be able to snuggle with every single one of them,” said Ashley.