Hannah Wishon
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Hannah Wishon, a stay-at-home mom from North Carolina, surprised her dad with the news she's having twins
The reveal was extra special because her dad is also a twin
She shared the video on TikTok to inspire others, and it quickly went viral
Hannah Wishonand her husband had been praying for twins, so when the North Carolina couple learned they were expecting twins, they were speechless.
"I was definitely in shock, but at the same time, deep down, part of me knew I was pregnant with twins even before the confirmation," the 31-year-old stay-at-home mom tells PEOPLE exclusively.
The announcement held special significance for Wishon, connecting her growing family to her own. She says her dad is a twin, and her grandmother (his mother) had recently passed away, making the news feel like she was carrying on a cherished family legacy.
Excited to share the news, Wishon immediately began planning a memorable reveal for her dad, Bill. Her parents live about 45 minutes away, and the family had planned a weekend hangout. To make the moment even more special, she enlisted her toddler son.
"I bought my son (just turned 2 years old), a shirt that said 'Big bro of twins' with a dino on it and two baby dinos in the eggshells," Wishon explains. "When we got there, I told my son to go show Papa (my dad) his cool new dino shirt."
Wishon captured her father's priceless reaction on camera. Later, she decided to post the clip onTikTok.
"POV: you tell your twin dad he's going to have twin grandkids," she captioned the post.
To her surprise, the video struck a chord far beyond her immediate circle, reaching over 280,000 views.
"I honestly had no idea it would go so viral with my TikTok being so small!" she adds. "It has been really cool to see how many people have their own twin stories."
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At the heart of the post, Wishon hopes it serves as encouragement for others who may be waiting through challenging seasons.
"My hope is that this story is positive and encouraging to others who are praying for something they've been waiting on," she says.
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