Meet a quadriplegic mom raising twins

Dani Izzie and her husband, Rudy, insist there's nothing special about how they're raising their twin girls in rural Virginia. Except that in 2009 Dani slipped on a bathroom floor and snapped her neck, paralyzing almost everything from her chest down. But that did not stop her from getting married, and pregnant, and giving birth to Lavinia and Giorgiana during the pandemic. Correspondent Lee Cowan talks with an extraordinary woman, subject of the documentary "Dani's Twins," who just wants to be considered a normal mom.
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  • @Lili-ey1nd
    @Lili-ey1nd Жыл бұрын

    You’d think her travels led to her accident ….imagine slipping in your bathroom one day and waking up completely different for life

  • @forestforthetrees1111
    @forestforthetrees1111 Жыл бұрын

    Mad respect to Dani and her family. What a beautiful life❤️

  • @bonnieodonnell7454
    @bonnieodonnell7454 Жыл бұрын

    As the second child of a mom who was also quadraplegic, from the now unheard of results of polio, I just want to commend this couple for their pragmatic way of looking at life. I was a child of the 50s, when men didn't "help" their wives with childcare or cleaning and cooking. But, of course, my parents had some equal responsibilities in this department long before it was acceptable and because of that I grew up into a woman who has always been amazed at how limiting some people view their situations. My mom was creative and practical, and loving and responsive. Just like this woman. Congratulations to both of you; you make the world a better place.

  • @YoutubeJust-md7pf

    @YoutubeJust-md7pf

    Жыл бұрын

    man it was so tough for yall yall have it so rough not keeping them legs closed man its so hard to be a man

  • @keli449

    @keli449

    Жыл бұрын

    @@KZreadJust-md7pf stupid remark!

  • @alphamale-md7tj

    @alphamale-md7tj

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@KZreadJust-md7pf and this is exactly why the birth rates are increasing women are learning to keep there legs closed 😂 Soon enough humanity will end.

  • @traybern

    @traybern

    10 ай бұрын

    @@alphamale-md7tj CONTRADICT yourself much, ALPHA-STUPID???

  • @laurad3107
    @laurad3107 Жыл бұрын

    I just wanted to thank Dani and her family for allowing the public to see into their lives. It was very generous. I was so glad that she spoke about the movie million dollar baby. When I saw that film I had a similar reaction. Life is still worth living even with a devastating injury. I'm not disabled but have spent a great deal of my time working with people in wheelchairs helping them regain some independence. I'm not discounting the challenges disabled people face everyday. Life is a gift and we all deserve to be respected as human beings. Peace and Love

  • @irishgirl1753

    @irishgirl1753

    Жыл бұрын

    Hillary swank just had twin babies

  • @chrisfinch8637
    @chrisfinch8637 Жыл бұрын

    Bless this woman and her family. ❤️

  • @janespitfire9884
    @janespitfire9884 Жыл бұрын

    Dani is a brave and strong woman & mother. Her and her husband are fantastic example of love and teamwork. Congrats!

  • @joanneweiss3864
    @joanneweiss3864 Жыл бұрын

    "To have my body do something right for a change...it made me feel powerful as a woman" 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤ Dani has given SO many disabled woman options & opportunities to continue the joys in life with her doc & powerful advocacy! Amazing couple and parents ❤😊

  • @SEXYINBLACK33
    @SEXYINBLACK33 Жыл бұрын

    This is humbling on every level... Beautiful Family..

  • @ronndapagan
    @ronndapagan Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations to you and your family. You shine against all the odds that you can make a difference.

  • @sfyoko
    @sfyoko Жыл бұрын

    I remember an interview of a woman with disabilities said that she feels burdened when people always expect her to say or do something inspiring. She’s like any of us without disabilities, has good and bad days.

  • @louisereinhart1149
    @louisereinhart1149 Жыл бұрын

    Dani, you are to be congratulated, admired, and respected for your courage and strength. You are doing so much to encourage so many others dealing with these same challenges. Great story, in true Sunday Morning fashion.

  • @joannokin7083
    @joannokin7083 Жыл бұрын

    I love that Dani didn't give up. She was able to move on and really embrace life. There is nothing more rewarding or joyul than have a family.

  • @joanneweiss3864

    @joanneweiss3864

    Жыл бұрын

    ....for many, me included after 12 yrs infertility from 3 causes, 9 miscarriages, 3 miracle doctors and a now-29 yo perfect miracle, an amazing son!! But for many, there are MANY lives more rewarding and joyful that do not include children, due to personal choices (several friends) and they are as happy, joyful & rewarded without family as we are that are blessed with!!!!

  • @22lyric
    @22lyric Жыл бұрын

    Dani SLIPPED in the bathroom and SNAPPED her neck! If this doesn't remind you to be careful, NOTHING will! I look at people doing dumb and dangerous things online or on TV (like America's Funniest Videos) people cal die doing some of those things. LIFE IS FRAGILE! Be careful. And God bless Dani and her family!

  • @CathyS_Bx

    @CathyS_Bx

    Жыл бұрын

    I despise that AFV show, which expects us to laugh when people take terrible falls. They really need to reject that type of video and up their game.

  • @22lyric

    @22lyric

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CathyS_Bx people are either put in harms way, they're humiliated or it's FAKE! And animals are mistreated! And they show some of the most un-evolved people!

  • @tiffyjade690

    @tiffyjade690

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree with you both lyric22 and catherine2Shaw2e. There's nothing funny about injuries to the human body!

  • @laurad3497
    @laurad3497 Жыл бұрын

    Something I’ve learned is that being an inspiration isn’t about us, it’s about those who are affected by us. I don’t need or feel I’m inspiring at all- but I recognize that it keeps others going. How they feel doesn’t motivate me, but I understand I motivate them. We are just living as best we can for ourselves and our family. That’s our reward. The waves we create are felt beyond us, by others. Everyone makes waves- my inspirations and heroes don’t know they are just that. You are my kinda normal.

  • @keziaweyers5910

    @keziaweyers5910

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @mililaniman
    @mililaniman Жыл бұрын

    I was born with cerebral palsy, and I'm a quad too. I hope to find a special woman to have a family someday.

  • @blumberg1982

    @blumberg1982

    Жыл бұрын

    You will!!

  • @22lyric

    @22lyric

    Жыл бұрын

    Robert, expand your spheres of acquaintances. In other words everything you get involved in will have people with OTHER interests and "spheres". Do something different. I bet there's LOTS of things you can do. Read about others who are paralyzed to see what they do to interact with people. Talk to librarians, professors at Universities, journalists at newspapers or your local TV station. Maybe someone knows about others in your situation and what they are doing or maybe they'll be interested in finding ways you could interact or communicate with others. Hope I'm not being obnoxious, you probably know all this and more. But there are SO many people looking for someone. It's hard for ANYONE to just "come across" the right person. You have to be inventive! Sending you love from this Grandma in Idaho!🙏❤️

  • @patriciagurwitz509
    @patriciagurwitz509 Жыл бұрын

    What an absolutely inspiring and beautiful story. What a beautiful marriage. What a beautiful husband, what beautiful children🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @twrourke6557
    @twrourke6557 Жыл бұрын

    I applaud her and her family. Very good television.

  • @AGL01772
    @AGL01772 Жыл бұрын

    I love this, especially her pushback against saying she is “inspiring.” It defies ableism and we need to hear this.

  • @ravenscry048
    @ravenscry048 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing couple & family. They are blessed and living a normal life.

  • @CFGossettAbbasHealingArts
    @CFGossettAbbasHealingArts Жыл бұрын

    What an awesome story that's positive and heartwarming in a world of fear and so many negatives. Way to go to Dani! Keep spreading the love!

  • @liddlekiddle1962
    @liddlekiddle1962 Жыл бұрын

    Her face very much lights up when she smiles! Beautiful family. Best wishes for you and your family.

  • @Familylawgroup
    @Familylawgroup Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this story with the world. I was surprised she felt the contractions with her injury. I was glad you showed she and her husband doing the things every other newborn or toddler parent needs to do.

  • @CA2SD
    @CA2SD Жыл бұрын

    When they say that we're all treated equal, that is far from the truth. My loved one's disability made me watch out for others with disabilities. This is what they mean when your life can change in a moment.

  • @corypossibllity3458
    @corypossibllity3458 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this kind of story I'm a quadriplegic myself it's always nice to see others out there living their lives just like I live mine

  • @nataliemcgovern3087
    @nataliemcgovern3087 Жыл бұрын

    Bravo! All the best to this beautiful family!!

  • @teresacorley7874
    @teresacorley7874 Жыл бұрын

    Your not broken you are amazing you inspired myself to be able to get through tough times your amazing you and your husband thankyou for sharing you got this congrats

  • @anakirola9204
    @anakirola9204 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful family. It is lovely to see Dani and her empowering messages. She is strong and a beautiful person.

  • @joylong8897
    @joylong8897 Жыл бұрын

    Both loving parents. Yes, 2 gifts! You go girl.❤❤❤

  • @RosaLopez-zw2ff
    @RosaLopez-zw2ff Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful story of a normal family with twins. Bravo!

  • @kellysmith6429
    @kellysmith6429 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story with a powerful message. Congratulations to you and your loving family.

  • @wen-nz3sk
    @wen-nz3sk Жыл бұрын

    I love this types of stories. Thank you. ❤

  • @beatpirate8
    @beatpirate8 Жыл бұрын

    you are making me cry! so beautiful

  • @bigdaddyluisito
    @bigdaddyluisito Жыл бұрын

    What a strong woman, what a strong family.! Blessed

  • @jaimew1539
    @jaimew1539 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing and can I just take a minute to say those babies are true living dolls!! Great job Dani!

  • @rhiannonmahoney1919
    @rhiannonmahoney1919 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome story!!! I knew us twin moms were strong but Dani takes strong to another level!!!!! Absolutely incredible, those beautiful little girls are lucky to have such awesome parents!!! Enjoy, it really does go by way too fast! My twins will be 18 in September(fraternal boys) I still don't know how that happened so fast!!!! Thank you for sharing your story! Love from Boston 😊

  • @lukodaian
    @lukodaian6 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍 CBS,a great family

  • @mabandlandamase9826
    @mabandlandamase9826 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Mama,you are doing so great,amazing and lovely. Look at these two beautiful, cute little girls,my heart melts You are better than people who are not disabled. Love you from South Africa 🇿🇦.

  • @annetaylor-rc5yq
    @annetaylor-rc5yq9 ай бұрын

    kids look super happy thats all anyone needs to know,lovely family

  • @tacosmargs58
    @tacosmargs58 Жыл бұрын

    I'm able bodied and childfree because I know I can't handle a child. This has to be so challenging but it's clear she's a warrior!

  • @traybern

    @traybern

    Жыл бұрын

    Can you handle a BATHTUB???

  • @traybern

    @traybern

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tacosmargs58 Can you take a shower without crippling yourself???

  • @tacosmargs58

    @tacosmargs58

    Жыл бұрын

    go away.

  • @wheelchairgeek

    @wheelchairgeek

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @terrimcfarland1152
    @terrimcfarland1152 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing strong wonderful lady , wife and perfect mom!! You rock!

  • @darlataddeo6376
    @darlataddeo6376 Жыл бұрын

    So happy for her!! What a sweet family.

  • @trekuhl3966
    @trekuhl3966 Жыл бұрын

    WOW what a great story!

  • @heath2694
    @heath2694 Жыл бұрын

    Great feature. I love CBS Sunday Morning for stuff like this. 👍👍👍

  • @EgbertWilliams
    @EgbertWilliams Жыл бұрын

    She's likable. Nice smile.

  • @katwil89
    @katwil89 Жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry Dani, but you inspire and humble me.What a amazing story.

  • @mandybradley3079
    @mandybradley3079 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful family. I love how they love each other.

  • @jillwiegand4257
    @jillwiegand4257 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story and a very loving and positive mom! Wonderful husband and beautiful twin girls! You got it made mom!!!! ❤👍

  • @edsmith
    @edsmith Жыл бұрын

    I love this family! Dani says she doesn't want to be inspiring but she really is.

  • @absatwell8163
    @absatwell8163 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful story!

  • @antreaserobinson7995
    @antreaserobinson7995 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful family & story ❤❤

  • @sdd123
    @sdd123 Жыл бұрын

    No one is selfish when you have loved to give your own child. Anyone who says you are selfish to take a good look in the mirror you are a beautiful family and you off or are extremely blessed. God bless you and feel well.

  • @jesussaves222
    @jesussaves222 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome story ❤️🙏

  • @HeatherValentineMsFoodie
    @HeatherValentineMsFoodie Жыл бұрын

    I love this story ❤❤❤❤ you never know what tomorrow brings!

  • @sandraaviles-wilkes7036
    @sandraaviles-wilkes7036 Жыл бұрын

    I love this story!!

  • @mclaudiagarofalo4459
    @mclaudiagarofalo4459 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful story of love and resilience.

  • @joylong8897
    @joylong8897 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤ definitely a love story. Beautiful girls. Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @crazyeightsable
    @crazyeightsable Жыл бұрын

    I think we are all normal.it's just that normal is defined as being in the 85 percent.The bigger problem is that there needs to be more accesibility for the disabled. and more housing too.alot of homes and apartments aren't wheelchair accesible at all.

  • @bdeaton863
    @bdeaton863 Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing woman! And, great couple! Blessings abundantly to all of them!

  • @kjsaaaaaaaa
    @kjsaaaaaaaa Жыл бұрын

    What a lovely young family.

  • @hollydavis7555
    @hollydavis7555 Жыл бұрын

    I have more to say about this couple and family but for now I will just leave the word amazing.... I am also a woman and mom with a physical disability THANK YOU DANI

  • @thealanford4780
    @thealanford4780 Жыл бұрын

    She is raising the most compassionate children! And who is to say what normal is! Good for them!

  • @elizabethcolombo3388
    @elizabethcolombo3388 Жыл бұрын

    Great video.

  • @margaritacanincia1906
    @margaritacanincia1906 Жыл бұрын

    I have so much respect for you!

  • @Kay-12345
    @Kay-12345 Жыл бұрын

    God bless you Dani and family♥️🙏❤️Awesome video

  • @leanneadams2549
    @leanneadams2549 Жыл бұрын

    I love this FIERCE woman !! Whenever I struggle … I’m going to watch this !!!! I’ve always wanted identical twins !

  • @brandyecheverria3559
    @brandyecheverria3559 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome lady! Stay tenacious. Beautiful.

  • @rosecook8598
    @rosecook8598 Жыл бұрын

    Lovely family. Perseverance is essential to handle what challenges life gives you. What a nice hubby you have. He too is a lucky man to have found you.

  • @jeanlanz2344
    @jeanlanz2344 Жыл бұрын

    God bless and protect this beautiful, loving family.

  • @MNlaw1234
    @MNlaw1234 Жыл бұрын

    Good for Dani!! What a beautiful family! I’m so impressed!! Wow!

  • @lizhall2961
    @lizhall2961 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing lady, awesome family!

  • @tobechukwuolumba7337
    @tobechukwuolumba7337 Жыл бұрын

    May almighty God bless the Izzie family.

  • @zanethomas6865
    @zanethomas6865 Жыл бұрын

    I slipped on some ice and hurt my lower back. Most serious injuries are caused by slips and falls, not major accidents. I agree with her about the "inspiring." I walk with a cane now and people are nice when I'm out but I've noticed more women get the "inspiring" comments when they're out. They look like a great family. Sometimes a parent has a disability. It doesn't make them any less of a loving spouse and parent. People who criticize her for having kids are the same who criticize able-bodied people for NOT having kids, so who cares what trolls online think?

  • @cynthianolder3557

    @cynthianolder3557

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, falls My mom had a big clip getting her foot caught under a chair at church, & ended up with a fractured hip, and walked with a walker the rest of her life A major stroke ended it RIP, mom

  • @elsiereyes3340
    @elsiereyes3340 Жыл бұрын

    ❤beautiful story God bless you all.

  • @djdollase
    @djdollase Жыл бұрын

    I love this video! And it just shows with this show is all about, good news good people good reporting.

  • @evedelunas453
    @evedelunas453 Жыл бұрын

    What a delightful woman! Love her!

  • @Adulting_Autistic
    @Adulting_Autistic Жыл бұрын

    Dani, You are awesome! ❤

  • @paquitoignacio3449
    @paquitoignacio3449 Жыл бұрын

    this woman is incredible in spite of her disability she managed to care for her children.

  • @amandajimenez2772
    @amandajimenez2772 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations and God bless you and your beautiful Family

  • @gordonwchas
    @gordonwchas Жыл бұрын

    I get the same thing, but not often, from people who are well meaning that say things like "I just don't know how you do it" and "you inspire me so much" referring to my getting around on prosthetics.

  • @MadsPads04
    @MadsPads045 ай бұрын

    This is truly truly inspiring. I suffer from post-fossa syndrome and I wish I was as successful as you are.😊

  • @40sSonggirl1
    @40sSonggirl1 Жыл бұрын

    She's living her life as everyone else wants to live their lives. We all have that right. To live. To work. To be. To learn. To have a family. To live and be happy. Much love and respect for this woman who is pushing boundaries and simply living her own life. I love her smile!

  • @beatpirate8
    @beatpirate8 Жыл бұрын

    i just met a man that is quadraplegic who just had injury in hawaii last year. the family is holding it together. i wish all rhe best for him and his family. i want him to strive because he is so young and his family is so beautiful. i love love love this so much!!! you are so inspiring!

  • @mucows
    @mucows Жыл бұрын

    Well done beautiful lady. God blessed you with what you can cope with and that especially goes for those 2 gorgeous girls. You have done so much more and better than some able bodied people do. 😊

  • @lolam.9291
    @lolam.9291 Жыл бұрын

    She’s amazing!

  • @marieazrak1951
    @marieazrak19517 ай бұрын

    Oh my god I’m so sorry to hear that

  • @maryiuvone3157
    @maryiuvone3157 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful family

  • @dondon6655
    @dondon6655 Жыл бұрын

    Inspiring.

  • @josephincorvaja4336
    @josephincorvaja433611 ай бұрын

    May God bless you and protect you and your family dear sister

  • @karmicsheila63
    @karmicsheila63 Жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful family❤

  • @katrinabuckingham7181
    @katrinabuckingham7181 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, amazing!!

  • @jeanmank742
    @jeanmank742 Жыл бұрын

    She has a fantastic attitude.

  • @bbygrlpt2
    @bbygrlpt2 Жыл бұрын

    Wow God bless them!!! Love can conquer anything 💖

  • @gwen3010
    @gwen3010 Жыл бұрын

    GOD bless her and her entire family!! ❤❤❤❤

  • @Clintsessentials
    @Clintsessentials Жыл бұрын

    Slipping and falling...what a nightmare! I'm glad she is able to move on in a positive way.

  • @michelehebert9961
    @michelehebert9961 Жыл бұрын

    .....I love this!!!!

  • @debbiebrannon8874
    @debbiebrannon88747 ай бұрын

    Praying for a healing for her amen

  • @drowningnotwaving
    @drowningnotwaving Жыл бұрын

    I am disabled with 3 children and I've been spat at in the street, told that I'm disgusting to procreate, to name but a few. I lost my career, my future - everything due to illness. I've now been discriminated against in the Family Court. It's wonderful to have kids and disabled people are no different.

  • @brianag9726
    @brianag9726 Жыл бұрын

    I love the name Quad Squad. You go ladies!

  • @deec121
    @deec121 Жыл бұрын

    God bless her

  • @trisharaichatterjee2578
    @trisharaichatterjee257811 ай бұрын

    This give me hope! I’ve been told time and time again ! I am NOT supposed to be in college, I am NOT supposed to be this I am not supposed to be this & that! All of this was said because I’ve lived my life with sensory issues and high functioning ADHD ! It’s been about a decade since I’ve been out of public schools for a decade now and all I can say is that just like this family I’ve been blessed with a sis ( we are not twins) and a set of parents who have been my advocate since as long remember. I’m at a point in my life where. If I want to have kids i’m still debating whether or not I should. And for all those years I’ve been put into a box and demands of other peoples words. Watching this lady gives me hope.