anyone have triplets or know someone with triplets?

Question

my best friend is pregnant with triplets and we were just wondering what to expect and does anyone have any advise to offer her.

Answer 1

I would suggest buying the book (or getting it from your local library) called "When you are expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads"- by Luke & Eberlein. I am not expecting triplets, but I am pregnant with twins and this book is a GREAT resource for any questions you might have.
Also, I'd suggest joining an online forum such as one of ones hosted by Ivillage.com or TWINSMagazine.com. They have multiple forums for moms expecting multiples, who posted daily. You can ask as many questions as your heart desires and many moms are available who are going through the same thing, or been through the same thing.

Congrats to your best friend (and you too, how neat!)

Best advice... take it easy- slow down, and practice patience. (Both while pregnancy and after they are here!)

Answer 2

I know a few people with triplets. There are usually organizations for parents with multiples in every town, so she may want to look into that. The only advise I have it so take it wasy, and when she is put on bedrest take it very seriously. Most triplets are born prematurely and will require some time in the NICU, even if it is only a couple of days. It's common for one to come home before another so be prepared for that. She should familarize herself with what goes on in a NICU, and the intererventions often needed, even for the mildest cases, such as an NG tube being placed. She will need an electric pump, though the hospital will probably give her one when the times comes so that she can pump and bring the very needed milk to her babies. I'm not trying to scare anyone, but it's important to be prepared.

Answer 3

I DONT HAVE TRIPLETS BUT I HAD TWINS. GET REST WHEN U CAN, START TO BUY DIAPHERS NOW.LOL.AND IS SOMEONE OFFERS HELP TAKE IT.ALSO WHEN ONE WAKES UP TO EAT, FEED THE REST AT THE SAME TIME OR RIGHT AFTER EACH OTHER, THAT WAY THEY TRY AND STAY ON SAME SCHEDULE.MINE WERE C-SECTION @ 37 WEEKS , 6LBS 9 OZ AND 7 LBS AND 3 OZ.BOY GIRL. SHE WAS BREECH, SHE ALSO WANTED TO BE HELD MORE THAN HIM.AND WHEN U FEEL LIKE U ARE GONNA LOSE IT, JUST TAKE A MINUTE AND RELAX,IT WILL GET BETTER WITH TIME.GOOD LUCK TO YOUR FRIEND, HOPEFULLY U WILL BE AROUND TO HELP HER OUT, EVEN IF ITS TO DO THE DISHES.LOL

Answer 4

I have 2 brothers and a sister that are triplets.I would just tell her to take extra care not to over do things, do whatever your doctor tells you.....your belly is going to get really big, so expect stretch marks.Also, the babies are going to be smaller than a normal baby, as expected.My sister was very sick and needed to have a machine to tell us if she stopped breathing, she would forget to breath a lot.