Hi

Just found this site after a friend passed on the info from another family friend that had tripletts. Looks like a great site to help get a ton of information considering we'll need all the help we can get since this is all new to us.

It took us almost 4 years to have kids and finally IVF worked...and worked well to say the least. We had the trips a week ago and we were lucky and blessed that they went 34 weeks and no major complications. Mother is healthy and couldn't be happier. They are in the NICU for about another week but after that I guess the fun starts.

We're not the richest folks in the bunch money wise so we're trying to find out what we can do to help on the financial side to make sure we are doing whatever we can with the formula companies, diaper companies, baby food companies etc. to see if they give out any helping hands to families in need. Not exactly where to look, how to ask or who to contact. Any help would be greatly appreaciated.

We're really excited and can't wait until they are all home.

Thanks for any help. Much appreciated from a first time poster.

Have your pedi contact the formula reps. I recieved 2 months of formula from Similac and 3 months from Enfamil. There is a list of freebies on the Forum. I got 3 packages from Pampers and lots of baby food from those companies. Carters was also very generous and gave us 3 sleepers each and 3 packs of onsies.

Hope that helps,
Crystal

ggg fraternal triplets born 3/4/06

Thank you Crystal

Hi. Email me sometime and I can try and give you some ideas of places to email and call for freebie stuff. I will look for my list, I know its around here somewhere!!

katengarry@yahoo.com



Katie

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Hi! for assistance it is best to speak with a social worker at the hospital (you can qualify for WIC, medicaid, etc) Also, a head nurse at the NICU can give you bottles, nipples, formulas and diapers. They tend to be very generous.

Also, these might help:

http://www.orgsites.com/va/mapom/_pgg4.php3

http://www.twinslist.org/freebie.htm

http://www.freestuff4baby.com/babyfreebies.htm

Kathy Ziolo (30wks 2days) mom to:

Isabella Victoria (born @ 1lb 10oz)
Ashley Ann (born @ 3lbs)
Ryan Stephen (born @ 3lbs 1oz)


http://lilypie.com>

Congratulations!
One other suggestion on formula is to speak to the pediatrician about writing a prescription for it, especially if they are taking something specific because of an allergy or reflux etc., and seeing if your insurer will cover it.

Also, if you have not done so already, try to join a local multiples group. It is a great resource for information, support and for used baby equipment and clothes. People in my group are always passing along things, including unopened formula that they did not use, either for free or at a steep discount. Good luck!

Thank you everyone! Sorry been away for a few days. The fun has started and they all came home earlier in the week. We have our first appointment with the pediatrician on Monday. They are all sleeping and on a schedule....LOL for now.