Triplets

Gayle - posted on 05/15/2011

DON'T REDUCE! There is no reason to. At about 22 weeks you may want to go on bedrest. Avoid canned meats and tuna, stop any vigorous gym workouts, drink lots of water - lots of water, stock up on protein, take it easy and keep your stress low....good luck - having 3 is fun! You are in for a great ride =)

Starla - posted on 04/24/2011

Relax as much as possible. Don't lift anything over 10 lbs., take naps, eat healthy, stay hydrated!!! Once you get to like 15 wks, don't be ashamed to ride the carts at stores if you are going out!!! Keep those precious babies in the oven as long as possible!!! Good luck!!

Elyse - posted on 04/19/2011

Oh yes, dehydration is a MAJOR ISSUE. Drink constantly! Definetly get on extra iron; work with a nutritionist if your insurance allows.

Elyse - posted on 04/19/2011

i hope this is not too late!! Do not reduce: drs. have to say that there will be deformities, etc. My trips were born without one problem 11 yrs. ago. I was on bedrest 7 mo., and did everything the dr. said. Do you have any difficulties so far? I would love to talk with you!

Majd - posted on 04/16/2011

Congratulations. I have triplets 2 boys and a girl who are 7 months old now. My advice is to stay positive and to be patient. I had a very complicated pregnancy, I was anemic had to take iron injections on daily basis for 5 months, had Cholestasis with severe itching but I made it through to 35w 4days. What I did was relax, drank lots of water and fluids for the babies. Swimming definitely helped me ease my back pain and took some of the weight off. From my experience all you need is the patience!

Jessica - posted on 03/07/2011

Congrats! My fertility docs never brought up reduction once I got pregnant with triplets and they were sure all 3 were healthy, (1st US one heartbeat was slower cuz it was newly formed compared to the other 2). The perinatologist brought it up in our first appt, but accepted our decision and never said anything about it again. I worked in physical therapy right up to 27weeks when I went on hospital bedrest after going into labor that they were able to stop with magnesium. The best advice I can give you is to keep a positive mindset and active lifestyle. I was preggo with another triplet mom at the same time 2 weeks apart and she quit work, driving, everything and had lots of complications and on bedrest at 21 weeks, I slowed down based on doctors recommendations but I made sure that went to work and that I walked everyday, if you have access to a swimming pool thats the best. I took plenty of naps, when I could eat I made healthy choices but didn't deprive myself of cravings, and I talked to my babies about when they could join the world. My goal with June 12 (34weeks) and they came on June 13. My husband also found this amazing body pillow that goes under your head, down your back and up in between your knees so that I could actually sleep.
Don't let people overwhelm you with advice or questions on how your going to handle 3. Start setting up your nursery now, get a list of friends/volunteers (church/neighbors) that can and want to help, and make time for your hubby now. It's going to get crazy and it may be a long time before you can steal a moment without the kids. Sorry this is so long and kinda rambles but hopefully something will help:) Good luck

Sarah - posted on 03/03/2011

I only nannied 2 sets of triplets so I can only offer what I learned from my bosses. First...do not reduce. The one person I know that did reduce regretted it. Both of my bosses were advised to reduce but as soon as they heard their heartbeats they couldn't. Also...look at what you went through to get them in the first place! I was very attached to the 1st set of triplets I cared for and yes it was hard to care for triplets and their baby brother (only 14 months younger) while I was pregnant myself BUT I couldn't imagine a world without every single one of those kids in it.
As for a decent pregnancy the only thing I can offer (and again this is from my bosses) is to keep doing what you love. One boss went to 36 weeks 5 days and worked 40 hours a week 5 days a week. She worked on a Fri. and had them on Sat.
Good luck! Triplets can be so WONDERFUL and such a blessing! I have felt so honored and blessed to have had these amazing kids in my life and you will be blessed to be their Mama!

Shelley - posted on 02/23/2011

Hi Pallavi! I am very new to Circle of Moms but I am also expecting triplets and I just passed 16 weeks on Monday. In my health region every expectant parent of multiples is offered fetal reduction but thankfully my doctor as sensitive about it and said that he had to tell us about it but all three of our babies were looking healthy and it was fully our decision. We didn't reduce and whatever the outcome may be I am happy knowing that we are trying to give all three the best start in life that we can.

At 16 weeks I've gained 10.2 pounds and its all gone to my baby bump. I'm not a very big person and my doctor has said that by 24 weeks I will likely look full term with a singleton. I'm still living my regular life but I had to stop running and take it a bit easier at work. I'm hoping that I can avoid being put on bed rest as long as possible but if the time comes and I need it I'll do it or the babies. Even though my blood pressure is perfect right now that seems to be one of my doctor's biggest concerns for later on, all I can do is eat a healthy diet and hope for the best!

Cheers to a healthy happy pregnancy! Congrats on your triplets!

Sherry - posted on 02/10/2011

My BBB triplets were born at 28 weeks 3 days. I was on bedrest from 20 weeks. I was nevered offered the "reduction". I would have refused regardless. I was IVF implanted with three embryos, two took and then one split. I was sad when I knew one was absorbed into my system. One week later, I found out that one of the embryos split. I was elated. No, I wasn't crazy! I was happy and loved the idea of having three as it took me seven years to finally get pregnant with something other than a tubal. Life has been a rollercoaster, but we have had fun and love every minute of our crazy lives. May God bless you as he has me. Enjoy and good luck! :)

Gayatri - posted on 02/06/2011

Hi Pallavi..Congrats. I'm a triplet mom of 8 year old ggg. I don't remember any don't expect the bed rest after 20 weeks. I just couldn't move much and very uncomfortable. but, you will be helped well by the nutritionist on what to eat. Especially as you get big, you wont be able to eat much. so, they will advice you to eat concentrated amounts of proteins etc.
All the best.

Dawn - posted on 01/29/2011

Everyone is offered a reduction with triplets or more! They have to give you the option. I had my girls at 28wks, I think I was doing too much at home with my 3 older children and a house to run, I would advise you to take it easy from about 24wks. Good luck.

Heather - posted on 01/08/2011

We were advised to reduce as well, but that was very much against our beliefs. They were worried because I'm very small framed and they thought my body couldn't handle the pregnancy. I was put on severe bedrest starting at 20 weeks, and delivered at 30 weeks. My trips are now 3 and are wonderful and healthy. Make sure you gain plenty of weight (I was smaller than my doctor would've liked), drink lots of water and just take care of your body!

Alana - posted on 01/05/2011

I have to agree. It took them about 5 tries to convince me that it was the best way to go. I was with my mom luckily and between the two of us we made it very clear that was not an option for us. But it made me VERY angry.

Katherine - posted on 01/05/2011

They offered to reduce one of my triplets like they were offering me "french fries with that", when I was 10 weeks pregnant..... I refused and cried all the way home. I told him I didnt want to know there were 3 inside me if I couldn't have EVERY 1 of them. They are almost 5 and healthy and happy :)

Alana - posted on 01/04/2011

First of all DO NOT "REDUCE"!!!! You will regret it latter on. I think most doctors put that out there as it makes their lives (the doctors) easier. You when through all the trouble of IVF you do not want to destroy one of those precious babies.
AS for a healthy pragnacy just try to live calmly and relaxed. The more you do the things you love the less stressed you will be. BUT if you feel uncomfortable just stop doing what ever it is for a while and decrease the intensity. Keep up your fluids and eat LOTS of fresh fruits and veggies. The more natural the foods are the better it is for you and the babies. Try to keep active as long as posible. Some doctors sugest bedrest very early and I think this is dangerous as it only weakens the body and does not help us keep up our strength for when the babies come. But do rest when you need it and often but going for short walks and swimming is wonderful for you.
I carrier my BBG 36 weeks and 4 days and was taking my dog for walks right up to the date of my c-section.
The other thing I found very helpful was massage and ciropractors. Ask about special treatments for pregnancy. It will reduce the stress on your body and help relieve some of the pressure and tension that builds up with the extra weight that you will be carrying.
Over all enjoy the experience. It is one to be treasured!