A Maryland couple, Paris Singleton-Ajaero and her husband John Ajaero, are mourning the heartbreaking loss of their unborn twin babies after Paris went into premature labor at just 21 weeks while on a cruise. Tragically, neither infant survived.
Paris, who was expecting twins for the first time, boarded a gospel cruise in Tampa, Florida, on February 1 with her mother. She and John had learned of the pregnancy in October 2025 and experienced no complications prior to the trip. However, the very first night on board, Paris unexpectedly went into labor.
“Everything seemed fine during the day, but we quickly realized the feet were already out,” Paris recalled. She delivered her son, John Junior, on the ship and was immediately transported to a hospital in Cancun, Mexico, where doctors were unable to save him.
At the hospital, Paris gave birth to her daughter, Journey Rose. Doctors explained that Paris had no remaining amniotic fluid, making it impossible for her to leave the hospital until the birth was complete. Sadly, her daughter passed away the following day.
While in Mexico, Paris connected with John in the U.S. through video calls so he could see their newborn twins. “It’s incredibly difficult to process, especially since this is her first pregnancy and our first attempt at being parents,” John shared.
Paris and her mother eventually returned home without the babies. They are now working to bring the twins’ remains back to the United States for a proper burial, seeking closure amid an unimaginable loss.
The couple expressed the challenge of planning a funeral while still grappling with grief. “It’s hard to feel at peace without them home,” Paris said. “We haven’t had to think about something like this for ourselves before, and it’s overwhelming.”
To help cover medical and transportation expenses, the family established a GoFundMe, which has already raised over $19,000. Supporters continue to offer condolences and assistance as the family navigates this tragic chapter in their lives.
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