At 43, She Defied the Odds: From Veganism to Identical Twins
Molly Brown and her husband, Zack Hosni, who is 34, had been trying to conceive for more than three years. In that time, Molly endured eight miscarriages, two rounds of hormone therapy, and countless negative pregnancy tests. After ten years as a vegan, she made a bold pivot to a meat-based diet at the start of this year. Within a few months, she conceived naturally. By April 2025, doctors confirmed she was expecting identical twin boys. "If you want something very badly, you have to go after your goal," she says. "When I found out I was pregnant again, I thought: OK, let's see what happens." I went to the ultrasound alone and saw two babies on the screen. We were excited and in shock. Who wouldn't want twins?"
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The Carnivore Leap: A Diet Change That Changed Everything
Ten years of vegetarian/vegan living, partly due to IBS, made Molly skeptical about meat. She believed meat didn’t digest well and found it hard to find clean meat. In early 2025, she watched a doctor’s video recommending a carnivore diet for conception and decided to try it. Her daily meals included three eggs cooked medium with butter and bacon for breakfast. She added NMN, NAD+, resveratrol, CoQ10, and glutathione. Lunch often reused dinner leftovers, such as a beef mince roast. Dinner included a small portion of meat with butter and some vegetables. "I can’t say exactly what helped—I’m not a scientist or a doctor—but I think this is how it happened."
TTTS Crisis and Laser Hope
At 17 weeks, Molly learned her twins had twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), a condition where the fetuses’ blood flow is severely imbalanced. The next day, she underwent emergency laser surgery to save both babies. Doctors successfully used laser technology to balance the circulation. Now at 26 weeks, she hopes to reach 32–34 weeks to minimize time in the NICU. She is in Reno, Nevada, and undergoes weekly checkups. Although due dates suggest January, doctors expect the babies could arrive in December.
Older Motherhood, Faith, and a World of Hope
Despite social stigma around mature motherhood in the United States, Molly remains confident. "In the U.S., mothers of advanced age face judgment," she says, "but I’m not worried—I’m sure of myself." She continues a protein- and fat-rich diet and looks forward to raising two kind, respectful children in a sometimes chaotic world. She imagines days of crafts, holiday decorating, and cooking. "Many people prayed for us. I pray a lot as well," she says. "Doctors say diet doesn’t matter, but I believe it can help. I’m incredibly happy to have become pregnant and to be going through this journey."
