Help!!! I have a six month old and I am 15 weeks pregnant and I found out I was having triplets! One baby is a lot of work...I can't even Imagine 3! Not to mention my oldest is only 2 and my six month old is very active. I want a big family but I only expected one at a time...What can I do to prepare myself for the new babies? And if you have advise, feel free to share!
2007-03-18 13:25:16 · 20 answers · asked by Silvia 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I have a 2 year old and a six month old an dthey are a handful (two boys by the way)
2007-03-18 13:27:37 · update #1
Yes, I have a wonderful Husband who is very involved.
2007-03-18 13:46:39 · update #2
Are you religious? If so pray!!!! LOL
I will pray for you too! Talk to friends and family, if they love you they will support you and give you all the help you need, babysitting, coming over, taking shifts to help you out bringing you meals. Bless your heart. If I was your friend I would bring you some good home cooked meals because I know you arent going to have time to cook, yet alone eat!
2007-03-18 13:31:52 · answer #1 · answered by Kel Kel 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well i am expecting as well but not multiples. My first suggestion is start cooking casseroles and freezable dinners so that way it will be a matter of just throwing it in the oven. Also stock up on easy snack stuff for the boys so its a simple grab and feed.
Stock up on cases of diapers and wipes. Wow i cant believe how blessed you are. You may not feel it now but honestly it is so wonderful that you will have three times the love in your household in one go.
Ask friends and family if they would be willing to help you for the first month or so. If not I am sure there are nanny's in your area. I would also suggest getting your children involved with your pregnancy especially your 2 yr old. Let him know he is going to be a big brother and that his help will be really important to you.
Another way of helping yourself stock up is have a baby shower and inform the guests that you are having triplets. People love buying for more than one (the matchy matchy outfit thing).
Explain to your husband that you are going to need alot of support and help around the house where and when he can. Perhaps (depending on his job) he can put the children to bed at night and give you an opportunity to relax.
Wow congrats and i hope this helps a little bit. God never loads us with more than we can handle. You seem like a very caring mother because if you werent, you wouldnt be asking for advice and help!!! Your children are very lucky!!!!
Hope this helped a little!
2007-03-18 13:39:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be more concerned that your 2-year old daughter, Jennifer in the past 2 weeks has suddenly turned into a 2 year old son, Blake (even moreso since he was 3 on a question you asked last week and then reverted to 2, that must have been hard on the poor little guy...um girl...uh kid). Congrats on the marriage though, from boyfriend to living together and no concern for marriage to husband in two weeks. Wow!! No wonder you have forgotten your childs age, name and gender.... so much going on!!
Have fun with those triplets though. Might want to give them unisex names so you can avoid future mix ups!!
2007-03-18 17:28:57 · answer #3 · answered by thatswhatshesaid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are u with a guy at the moment? if so the get him involved more with helpin u and the kids nd just take each day as it comes when ur triplets arrive but more aless all u need 2 do is prepare for 3 baby's with all the baby clothes etc and do what u would usually do with ur other kids and try get the oldest involved also
but congratulations
and good luck
2007-03-18 13:32:59 · answer #4 · answered by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Organize and Schedule! Your life is going to be hectic and chaotic but full of love. Start getting your two boys on strict schedules. This will make it easier for others to help you out. Having things organized will make it easy to find whatever you need at a moments notice. Talk to family and friends and arrange for help ahead of time. Stock up on supplies as you go to help with the expense. Talk to your pastor or priest to see if your church has a group for mothers of multiples. If they do start going now to get advice. If not locate one in your community through the internet. Take time out for yourself when you can right now because you probably won't be able to for a while once the babies are born. Congratulations and God Bless you all!
2007-03-18 18:55:47 · answer #5 · answered by candy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry!! I mean, what a blessing, but wow. All I can say is that you will have to do a lot of praying. Pray for patience!! You will have to make sure you have everything on hand and try to get some helped lined up. I hope your husband is very supportive and very involved. That will make all the difference in the world. As the other girl said, God doesn't give us more then we can handle. We may feel like it at times, but somehow He gets us through. Children are a blessing and though we have tough times, they make it worth it!
2007-03-18 13:30:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Wow congrats ...I'm so jealous even if it would be alotta work ...at least you don't have to go trough the whole pregnancy 3 times then ....I'm really happy for you...
You'll have to get a nanny or something for the first few months ...but life will be a lot better and interesting with all the kids ...trust me! But I'm sure there would be a lot of people who'd wanna adopt them (...just kidding.)
Sorry I'm not a mommy yet ...but I know you'll figure it out somehow ...BEST OF LUCK TO YOU ALL!!!!!!
2007-03-18 14:51:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW!! Big Blessing!! Congrats!! I am expecting a baby too, but its just one!! Well I guess you can prepare by accepting family members help as much as they offer it!! Having three little babies at once is alot of work and responsibility!! If would probably be best for you to stay home and care for your little ones!! Dont worry of the Lord is blessing you with all those babies, he has a reason to do so!! Enjoy!!
2007-03-18 13:31:48 · answer #8 · answered by Juliet 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my only real advice is to get the two yr old potty trained before you have the babies, that way you don't have four diapers to change. I'd check into churches in your area to see if they have volunteers that come into houses to help, the further you get you're going to need an extra hand during the day. Good Luck!
2007-03-18 13:34:28 · answer #9 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, as their mum, you will find a way to cope with it all, and start to rely on family and friends for help.
You can do this- at least you wanted a big family to start off with. It's strange how sometimes we just get what we want- but not in the way we thought we would!
2007-03-18 13:32:30 · answer #10 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋