Safina Namukwaya, the Ugandan woman who garnered headlines for welcoming twins through in vitro fertilization (IVF) at the age of 70, has reached a joyous milestone as she brings her babies home.

Born in late November at Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre in Uganda, the twins, a boy, and a girl, were welcomed home by their mother on a Saturday. The poignant moment was captured in a photo shared on the hospital’s Facebook page, depicting Namukwaya cradling her son and daughter alongside Dr. Edward Tamale-Sali.

The caption reads, “At 70, Safina Namukwaya’s maternal love blossoms into a miracle, cradling twins alongside Dr. Edward Tamale-Sali. Their hands hold not just babies, but gems of hope, proving that a mother’s love transcends time and age. In this emblematic moment at Women’s Hospital International and Fertility Centre, the joy of motherhood shines unblemished, echoing the resilient spirit of Africa where every dream is nurtured with love and care.”

Namukwaya named her daughter Shakira Babiyre Nabagala and her son Kato Shafique Kangave. The twins, affectionately known as Babiyre and Kato, have brought newfound status to Namukwaya and her husband in their rural village, with the mom now recognized as Nalongo, meaning the mother of twins, and her husband as Salongo, or father of twins.

The twins, born on November 29, each weighed 3 lbs., 7 oz. According to local outlet NTV Uganda, both mother and babies are in good health. The hospital congratulated Namukwaya, emphasizing that her journey is more than a medical success; it symbolizes the strength and resilience of the human spirit, as reported by the BBC.

Acknowledging the challenges of pregnancy at her age, Namukwaya shared, “There was a time I felt very sick because of the pregnancy. I spent nearly all my savings. Then I went to a hospital and talked to the doctor about my condition.” The doctor played a crucial role in organizing funding for Namukwaya to be transported to another area for enhanced care.