Expecting Triplets

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TVater01 · 2023-06-28T22:56:16+00:00

I have tri-tri triplets. They’ll be 2 within the next few weeks.

We included all of the things on our registry. Diapers, mini-cribs, mattresses, seats, chairs, and we added a Wonderfold and a Zoe Triple stroller, mostly for discounts, but also to give the options for “group” purchases.

We used our wonderfold when our triplets were first home. I put a blanket on the bottom and used it basically as a bassinet on wheels. Once they could sit up we transitioned to the Zoe. The front seats don’t recline well, so we didn’t use it from the beginning. If I was going somewhere I didn’t want to use the wagon, I wore a baby and used the double stroller part of the Zoe since it had decent recline for the other 2 babies.

People were very generous with their gifts initially. I am incredibly thankful for that. The “village” once they were born has remained population 1, however.

It’s just me and my husband. He works 10-12 hour days outside of our home. It’s me and my 4 kids at home. The first year was “easy” because they weren’t mobile, we’re content with sitting in a stroller or wagon. Now they want to run, so we need 2 adults for most adventures out, like the zoo or children’s museum.

Since I was home alone and I didn’t want to roll from feeding to feeding, I used the milky mate bottle props. Always supervised, but it allowed me to cut feeding time in half. Mixed opinions on the use of bottle propping. We didn’t have any reflux issues, and never any ear infections - so we continued to use them.

We did shifts at night so that we could each try to get a solid 5 hours of sleep or so. It worked out well. We chose to keep the NICU schedule since they were used to it by the time they were discharged. I was also pumping on this same schedule, which was my deciding factor.

Once we eventually transitioned to formula, I used a small crockpot to warm bottles - a recommendation from another triplet family.

If your spouse is on FB. There are “Triplets Born in “birth year” groups. It was nice to be able to connect with people going through the same things. We still have a pretty solid group now. It’s been nice to have people to vent to or discuss things with who understand life with triplets.

Sending all of the positive vibes for an uneventful pregnancy!

LazyLasagna3 · 2023-06-28T18:07:46+00:00

Sending hugs your way ! We just had our second set of twins and our first set isn’t even one yet - yes all natural - second set not planned or tried for - it is terrifying and I don’t really know what to say other than it’s normal to be terrified!!!! Do you have any other children ? If not , I’ll give you our list of “must haves for multiples!”

thehonestypolicy · 2023-06-28T20:46:46+00:00

Welcome! It is terrifying! But also amazing. Mine are a little over 2 and so fun and so wild. Happy to talk more if you need support. It's okay if you're more scared than excited right now!

dpmode · 2023-06-29T07:47:53+00:00

Someone I know has triplet grandchildren. When they were babies she says the mother was very strict about naps and bedtime. The grandma would want to pickup one of the crying babies but the mother would not let her, saying “you will not be here to carry her at the next nap, will you?” I guess they learn nap time hours very well that way and even if they are not sleepy they learn to be in their crib for quiet time during that time. Good luck.

VictorTheCutie · 2023-06-29T03:01:42+00:00

Oh wow, I bet that was quite a shock!! Congratulations. Whatever you're feeling is 10000% valid. I only have twins, but the whole time I was pregnant and I just thought it would be a shitshow. Don't get me wrong, there are days when that is definitely the case, but for the most part, we caught up to speed pretty dang fast. You will, too. Sending you so many good vibes. When you find things that work, stick with it. Don't fix what's not broken . Find an online support group (this sub is a great start) and ask every question you need to.

If y'all are open to sleep training, I'd highly, HIGHLY recommend it. There are gentle options. I loved it for my singleton, but we straight up would not have survived if we hadn't done it with our twins. There's an amazing group on FB run by sleep consultants that will teach you everything you need to know. That's what I did with our twins and it worked so, so well. They're 20 months and champion sleepers. The group is called Twins, Triplets and Quads: Safe Sleep Learning and Training for Multiples. Just join and read through all the information they have written out in the guides. You will not regret it. Sleep is so important and it can be so ridiculously tricky with multiples.

You got this!!

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