The Dakin family in Escondido says its growing family has faced unimaginable loss but they are finding hope and inspiration for this holiday. “I mean, there was a period of time where I got really confused with how to answer the question, how many kids do I have?” said Aly Dakin, mother. Aly and JR Dakin had nine children at home when she became pregnant once more. They were expecting to have twelve children after she gave birth. Through fertility treatments, adopted embryos and adoption, the Dakins have been able to grow their family. They have two sets of twins, but these were their first triplets. “We really love having a lot of kids,” said Aly. But at 13 weeks, Aly learned that one of the twin girls they named Elsie would be born with a brain defect called anencephaly and she wouldn't live after delivery. FULL STORY: https://www.cbs8.com/article/life/holidays/escondido-family-losing-two-babies-during-pregnancy-cherishing-surviving-child/509-28a7a48e-e400-4ff0-8608-f6c4401009cb