I'm having triplets!!!!!!?

Question

I'm 17 years old nearly 18 and I am 6 months pregnant, it wasn't ideal but me and my boyfriend Harry 20 are happy and excited about our future and he has already got down on one knee hehe but on my last scan I found out that I was having triplets!!!! I'm very scared about this, I'm young and scared as this is my first pregnancy and the thought of three babies to look after is putting me off, I really do want these babies and everyone keeps saying how lucky I am but I'm so scared!! Any information please!!!!

Answer 1

calm down... everything will be ok...try to enjoy this journey!!!the three lil cute babies u'll have
god bless u all

Answer 2

I think it is scary for anyone. First pergnancy or not each time is different and each time brings forth new and old worries. First thing be thankful your boyfriend is standing beside you, the moral support will be great for easing some of your worries. Another is the support of your family. Next as for having triplets take one day at a time. It is perfectly normal to be scared. And even after your children are born these feelings will still be there or may even intensify. Use your better judgement and don't be afraid to go with your gut feelings.
There are many web sites you can visit and many books you can check out at the library. You can basically find for yourself the answers to some of your questions and your doctor can help with the rest. I can tell you one thing have faith in YOURSELF!! I was a year older than you when I had my first child.It is no walk in the park. You WILL make mistakes and you WILL learn from them. You are young but not stupid,prepare yourself now and don't be afraid to seek outside help. This is a site that may help you on your quest for more information.http://www.mostonline.org/
Well I wish you the very best now and in the future. And Congratulations x 3!!!

Answer 3

IT WILL BE HARD!!!! harder than you can ever imagine. . . you and your bf are about to bring life into this world and now is not the time to wimp out! My advice is to surround yourself with as many helping hands during the first months. (Also, join a local support group of moms w/ multiples in your city. . .nobody will understand and offer better advice than other moms who are/have gone through the same situation). Discipline yourself and set a routine. This will help you and your babies! If you want some literature, try "On Becoming Babywise". There is a chapter on multiples. Very useful info!!! Best of luck to you! Enjoy these last couple of months of sleep cuz after the triplets come, you won't get any.

By the way, this IS an extraordinary situation. You ARE lucky! Do what's good, really try your best and everything will work out!!!

Answer 4

Yikes! Congratulations! Having one is a big change, but 3, wow. 3 will be a huge blessing and a huge undertaking. First of all, enlist the help of family, friends, and church. Have them help with the babies as much as possible. They can also help by cleaning the house and bringing meals. Before you bring them home, see about getting donations of clothes, diapers, formula, blankets, cribs, ect. Also, you can usually get some good deals at garage sales. You are young, so the pregnancy shouldn't be too bad. Once the babies are born, you can also find support from Mothers of Multiples. This group can give you all sorts of tips on how to manage things.

Answer 5

My first pregnancy was twins so I have a good idea what you are scared of. Just remeber you do not know how one child is to raise so three will be the same experience. When I got pregnant the second time everyone kept telling me what a breeze it would be, HA! it has to do with the temperment of the babies not the number. If you stay calm and truely believe all will work out okay it will.

Answer 6

Sorry to be skeptical--but at 6 months and your just now finding out about triplets? Hasn't there been more than normal weight gain? What about the scan for size of the baby at 16-18 wks? What about multiple heartbeats? Or have you not been going to prenatal appointments until now? If you are seriously pregnant with triplets, begin now planning for diapers, etc and get yourself a good support system. My sister only had twins, but it's still hard to find a system and get organized at first when they all need to eat, change, bathe, etc. Also you need to watch yourself and be prepared for bed rest anytime now because it is common with multiples!!

Answer 7

Having 3 babies is going to be hard at times and expensive. God is giving you these precious babies for a reason. Sit down and make a list of all of the things you need. Make sure you are prepared and don't wait until the last minute. Don't get too upset when things get crazy. Take your time with everything and go day to day. Once you have your babies, when you get so stressed that you are about to lose your mind, look at them in their eyes and you will quickly calm down and figure out what to do. Good luck!

Answer 8

hi girl
well i am so happy for you what a BLESSING. my mom has triplests 2 boys and a girl they are 5 years old now anyway she did not even know she was going to have triples unlike you who does know could prepare better. My mom only found out she was having 3 babies when se went into labour CRAZY i know i was there with her the intire time. My mom was scared as well the first thing i told her was God would not give you 3 babies if he did not knew you could not take care of it .. so this i am saying to you .. u have alot of support as what i can tell ... people who love's you and will help you so just Calm down and dont worry .... you will be fine...
best of luck too you,,,, and enjoy every min of it
sorry for all my english mistake its not my frist language ha-ha
have a great day u lucky girl you.
yay whooo hoooooooooooo triplest!!!!!!

Answer 9

Congratulations!!!

Its a blessing for you to have a baby, and whats better, a triplets. Some ppl can't even concived, and you shld count yourself lucky and blessed.

its your first pregnancy and its common for you to feel scared because it is said your first time. I'm sure you mom and mom-in-law will be there to help you, there will be many ppl to lend you a helping hand, but furthur down the road, it will all depend on yourself.

So grab the chance to learn more bout taking care of babies, go to forums and meet other moms, and gain experience from them on how to take care of your babies.

You shld also start planning for them, like their expenses and education. There shld be a savings kept for them, but given your age, i'm not sure if you are working already, or still schooling. It will be hard to support 1 child, let alone 3. So its gonna be hardwork for you and your bf.

Congrats to you again, and hope all will turn out fine for u

Answer 10

Having triplets is really scary. I have only 1 and I was already so busy. I think it's important to have support from the family and friends. Especially your mother and your mother-in-law. They will be really helpful in taking care of your babies when you are too tired. And of course your future hubbie.

It will be difficult to adjust in the beginning but the joy of having a child will eclipse the sleepless nights. Remember to take care of yourself too. Take time off to have a good meal and a good shower. Once in a while, ask someone to babysit while you have a good night's rest.

Look at it this way, you will have an instant family at one go! Meanwhile, all the best!

Answer 11

Wow! Plan, plan, plan! That is about all you can do. You need to realize that ONE baby is hard so THREE will be crazy but you soooo can do it. Just plan ahead.....diapers, clothes and those things but also you need to have people who will be willing to help you when you get home and it is all new! Have your mom or dad or best friend be there and help you around the clock for awhile until you are better (from having 3 babies) and you have more of a routine. Good Luck! No matter what you think now, it is kinda awesome =)