These Sisters Who Live in Different Sates Gave Birth a Minute Apart: Yep, We're Serious!

Unfortunately, due to swelling, carpal tunnel, and vomiting, Janea had to be induced on May 6. At the same time hundreds of miles away, Shanea was being told she'd have to undergo a C-section due to preeclampsia. Shanea's daughter Emerie Barlow was born at 1:09 p.m. As for Janea's new bundle of joy? Ryanne made her grand enterance into the world at 1:10 p.m. on the dot!

For both women, the first few days of motherhood are flying by. "I would say that this first week of motherhood has been the most exciting and frustrating week in my life," said Shanea. "I love to just sit there and stare at my daughter in amazement! I can't believe that I have created this tiny person whom is just perfect to me!"

Although Ryanne was born with jaundice, she's recovering well. "It's been a rough first week for me and Ryanne," said Janea. "She was admitted into the hospital for a few days. She's great now. I couldn't have remained strong for my baby without my sister encourageing me to stay positive and that everything would be OK."

Now, the sisters are looking forward to raising their girls together despite the long distance between them.

"I couldn't have asked for a better person for my daughter to grow up with! Now that Janea and I are older, we have learned the true meaning of what it is to be sisters," said Shanea. "Although we may not agree on things or have different views, we will always stand beside one another and support each other! I am happy that we can both install this into our daughters right away and to teach them that no matter how many misunderstandings that may take place, when all is said and done they are family and family protects each other."

Janea agreed: "We're ecstatic that our girls get to grow up together. We're excited that they both already have a best friend in each other. Also there will definitely be joined birthday parties."

Congrats to both new mamas!