Has anyone had triplets... or more?

I went to a seminar called "Life with Multiples" (I have twins) and the speaker had triplets. Her BEST advice: GET HELP and lots of it. She said to take out a personal loan for paid help if you have to - b/c of course, it can get pricey. After having talked to many parents of multiples, the one regret they all had was not being able to enjoy their babies when they were small. Its A LOT of work, believe me.. esp in the first few months.

I took her advice and hired someone initially (esp. b/c husband is away at work a lot). We did anything we could to save money (w/o going insane) to afford help. The girls wear hand me downs, we cut cable etc. Oh and if you can BREASTFEED (as long as you can - pump if you have to - I did that one too) - add up the $ for formula...it's insane. Its not the best reason to b/f but its real (plus babies will prob. be preemies and be better off with b/m).It's seriously exhausting work - my husband and I are in serious discussions about getting help again.

Other advice: get them on a schedule ASAP- we're talking as soon as they get home from the hospital. Don't rock to sleep (paying for THAT one right now - ha ha) One experienced mom of twins and 2 singletons told me that the lack of sleep is 200% harder with mulitples. But the "terrible twos" are easier (I REALLY hope so).

Keep in mind that lots of advice that apply to singletons, don't apply to multiples.

Don't listent to friends that say "oh I have kids that are 11 mos. apart - thats like having twins or triplets" - It's not. Very different, although I'm sure difficult in it's own way.

Lastly, try to relax - I'm sure they'll later get a kick out of hearing about some of the crazier moments which brought tears and frustration.

Congrats hun - it can get hairy at times but I think the rewards are so much sweeter! x

Wow Hun,

Tripilets!!!! That's amazing. I don't know anyone who has had triplets but honey don't worry. I'm sure you and your partner and family and friends will help. You will get through raising four children. I believe God has truly blessed you and chose you specially to give birth to these three babies. Its not often that you hear people having triplets from Clomid. Maybe twins but not often triplets. So I believe you were specially chosen for this.

Good luck hun!!!

My sister gave birth to triplets on febuary 28th of 2007

they were a month premature.she told me that the pregnancy had alot of pain especially in the 3rd trimester....she couldnt sleep at all at nights and could barley breathe...she has trouble money wise but she still makes it through....she said it is better not to breast feed them because the scheduales usally get out of wack....and also that most pregancy clothes will start to not fit near the end of your 2nd trimester....she ended up making her own with a sewing machine

Congrats on your new babies!

I am a triplet, [100% natural]. My mom said it was really hard when she started to get bigger. Her belly came out of a doorway before she herself did, she had to roll out of a chair or off a couch and onto all fours to get up. She eventually also had to make her own maternity clothing, because eventually she outgrew all store bought clothes. She was hospitalized after 30 weeks, our due date was June 21st, we were born on June 7th. She had blood tests every week, as well as an ultrasound.

WOW.. CONGRATS ! SEE GOD BLESSED YOU FOR WAITING

G"GGOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAT"

I HAVE 2 AND ITS HARD... BUT YOU WILL MANAGE!

GOOOOD LUCK!