Formerly conjoined twins speak in new video shared by overjoyed mom

Twin boys separated in a risky surgery earlier this year are still recovering in a New York hospital, but they are feeling well enough to hold hands and repeat "Dada" in unison.

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Jadon and Anias McDonald captured the country’s attention as CNN chronicled their separation journey. The boys were born conjoined at the head. In October, they successfully underwent separation surgery at just 13 months old.

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Nicole McDonald shared a video to Facebook Tuesday evening showing Jadon and Anias lying side-by-side, holding hands and saying “Dada.”

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Posted by Nicole McDonald on Tuesday, December 6, 2016

The boys have come a long way in the past two months. McDonald has shared several videos showing the boys smiling and interacting with each other and their parents. Watch the videos below:

Last one I promise. I can't showcase Jadon and not show Anias' big moment!  It's only up from here. :) How appropriate that Thanksgiving is approaching. Never have I been more grateful...

Posted by Nicole McDonald on Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Trouble with a capital "T"

Posted by Nicole McDonald on Monday, November 21, 2016

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