triplet moms

mommiesandbabies

Hi ladies. Lurker coming out...

After a year of fertility treatments, we found out this week we've conceived triplets with the help of gonalf (just two follicles, on the small side when we triggered). We had three heartbeats and embryos (fetusus? Not sure...6w4d this past Monday) measuring on track (a bit small, but RE said within 5 days is OK at this point).  We go back next week, and if all still look good, we'll be referred to a peri to discuss our risk factors, options, pregnancy (the works, standard procedure at our clinic to offer a MFM consult before release, which we plan to do). 

Needless to say, I've been all over google for 10 days now since we saw 3 sacs. I've ordered Dr. Luke's book too. But anyone have any resources? At this point, which I don't know how we'd afford 3 babies, my biggest fear is everyone surviving pregnacy and being healthy. I am terrified of a late term miscarriage. 

I'm 30 and 5'7" if that matters. Two early losses (c/p and blighted ovum). The three all have their own sacs and placenta. 

Thank you in advance. I am hoping I get to stick around here. Love all the babies  

blondek8

Wow! Congrats on your triplets! The board is a great resource. Hope your pg goes smoothly!

pea-kay

congrats and welcome! i think what you've done so far, ordering the Dr Luke book, is enough. just try to relax and take it easy for a while. you have plenty of time to worry about money and minivans and three cribs and triple strollers.

really, having triplets is amazing, and you'll be part of an incredible community.

benkari

Congrats on your triplets!  I carried quads to 32 weeks and they are all healthy after 3 prior losses.  Sometimes your body is just meant to handle multiples! 

ethansbride2b

Congratulations.  Peakay said everying that I would have said.  Try not to worry too much and good luck with your pregnancy!!

LilCarciofo

Congrats!!! I was terrified at first also, i think we all are, especially, like you said, worrying over everyone's health thru the duration of the pregnancy. Relax, dont worry about money and baby gear, everything has a way of working itself out. I also had 3 sacs and  3 separate placentas which is a good thing for those babies.  i also had a c/p  after 2 1/2 years of trying and i'm 32 @ 5'6.

 i got the swine flu at 10wks, was hospitalized, then started to bleed and thought it was all over, but these babies hung in there.  Our bodies are stronger than we think. Special people are chosen to carry multiples and it is an honor! enjoy every minute, even the rough ones, cause it flies!!!!!

SLM05

Congrats!  I know how overwhelming things are right now.  I had 2 loses and they saw 2 good eggs before i triggered.  But i now have three happy boys.  I am only 5 feet tall and carried the boys 30 week and 4 days and they were all good weights.  This is a great resourse and just try to take it easy!

Babsie7

Congratulations!!! It truly is an amazing exerience having triplets. Dr. Luke's book was a great resource. I also found The Triplet Connection website helpful when I had questions or concerns; it has a great search function.

MrsAmyB

I am a bit late responding but Congratulations! Ditto what the others said. It is hard not to think about things and plan it all in your head but no matter what, you can do it. I was depressed and cried for at least a month when I found out at 12w. At 7 months post delivery we are doing this. Next month will be my first unpaid month since their birth and I think I feel prepared for that. Being a mother of triplets like wearing a special badge. It is truly amazing to be their mother and see these amazing people grow. Welcome to the club!

mommiesandbabies

Thank you all for the kind words. I do feel a little better We go back for a check up Sunday (RE is closed Mon). I'll try to pop by and keep you posted!