The internet is just about ready to adopt these miracle IVF quintuplets - feel good reactions to make your day

The internet may not be a shining example of humanities finest, but not all the activity on social media involves intense sparring.

We recently published a story on a couple in their 40s who welcomed quintuplets after undergoing IVF treatment. The first-time parents had been childless for 18 years and the internet could not contain themselves. 

Some used their comments as a teaching moment (because, you know, quintuplets is how many babies again?), while others took the liberty of offering possible name choices to the couple. 

It seems even the hagglers aren't immune to a feel-good story. 

Here are a few of the reactions we loved:  

Are you raising higher-order multiples? Share your story with us, and we could publish your mail. Anonymous contributions are welcome.

"At least now you'll have 5 headaches at once. Her 5-0 Infertility. Congrats" - Isaac, Facebook user

"Fertility drugs [are] dangerous, you might end up with a creche!" Noelene, Facebook user

Golf Papi jokes but it's been known to happen: World record: Healthy twin miraculously born more than three months after her preemie sister – and both are thriving!

"Anyone [please] help, when there are four we call them fourplets or what?" - AB, Facebook user

"Miracles do happen and congratulations to them" - Maurice, Facebook user

Chat back:

Are you raising higher-order multiples? Share your story with us, and we could publish your mail. Anonymous contributions are welcome.

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