Busby quintuplets | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ava Lane, Olivia Marie, Hazel Grace, Riley Paige and Parker Kate Busby [1] (2015-04-08) April 8, 2015[2] |
| Known for | being the first set of all female quintuplets born in U.S.A |
| Parent(s) | Danielle Busby (mother) Adam Busby (father) |
The Busby quintuplets (born April 8, 2015),[2] also known as the Busby Quints, are the first set of all female quintuplets born in the United States. Their childhood was documented on TLC's reality series, OutDaughtered (2016–2024).
Birth
The quintuplets were conceived by intrauterine insemination,[4] and they were born by C-Section in four minutes, on April 8, 2015, at 28 weeks, at the Woman's Hospital of Texas in Houston, Texas.[5][6][7] They remained in the NICU for eight to twelve weeks and they required modest support for their breathing.[8] Their birth weights ranged from 2 pounds to 2 pounds 6 ounces.[9] They are the first surviving all-female quintuplets born in the United States and the firsts since 1969.[10] Olivia and Ava are identical twins.[11] Ava was also the last to leave the hospital.[12]
OutDaughtered
On May 10, 2016, TLC released the first episode of OutDaughtered, a reality series who documente the life of Adam and Danielle Busby, being parents of six girls -their older daughter Blayke (born 2011), and the quintuplets.[13] Season 10, which aired on May 7, 2024, was the last season to premiere.[14]
References
- ^ Heintz, Megan (2017-09-06). "What Are the Quints Names on 'OutDaughtered'? Find Out!". InTouch Weekly. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ a b "The 'OutDaughtered' quintuplets are celebrating their 10th birthday: See them now". TODAY.com. 2025-04-08. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "Set of all-girl quintuplets born at Texas hospital". Reuters. 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "Texas mom gives birth to all-girl quintuplets - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "First All-Girl Quintuplets Ever Born in US Start to Head Home". ABC News. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "'Thriving': Texas Couple Welcomes All Girl Quintuplets". NBC News. 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "Infertility Journey". It's a Buzz World. 2014-12-31. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "Mom of all-girl quintuplets describes holding babies for first time". TODAY.com. 2015-04-16. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "First set of all-girl quintuplets born in US". ABC7 Los Angeles. 2015-04-16. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ Linshi, Jack (April 14, 2015). "America's First All-Girl Quintuplets Born in Texas Hospital". Time. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ "Quintuplets celebrate 1st birthdays". ABC7 Chicago. 2016-05-25. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ "Last of All-Girl Busby Quintuplets Joins Sisters at Home". ABC News. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
- ^ Hlavaty, Craig (May 11, 2016). "TLC premieres reality show about Houston-area female quintuplets". Chron. Retrieved September 6, 2025.
- ^ Howel, Josie (2024-05-07). "'OutDaughtered' season 10 premiere: How to watch, where to stream". al. Retrieved 2025-09-06.
External links
- Official website
