Seperated twins recovering from seizures

After a temporary setback caused by seizures they both suffered almost two weeks ago, the twin boys from Sheboygan who underwent surgery Sept. 6 to separate their spinal cords are again making medical progress that could lead to their discharge from the hospital in several weeks.

The seizures — which caused their eyes to jerk and movement of their arms and legs — stopped after their medication was increased, according to Dr. Billie Short, head of the neonatal unit at Children's National Medical Center.

Short said the parents, Ryan Shaw and Angie Benzschawel, "are doing real well,'' although the seizures the boys suffered were a setback for the parents because they are preparing to bring them home.

The twins remain on track for possible discharge between Halloween and Thanksgiving, she said.