Hello, We are 11 weeks with healthy triplets and have been told about the benefits of selective reduction. We are concerned about the health risks of triples vs. twins. Has anyone out there reduced?

Hey! this part of the forum is for triplets, or sibs of triplets.
I don't know much about the health risks associated with trips vs twins, I'm only 17, but I can say that I'm glad we weren't reduced, I couldn't imagine being without my two brothers... but that's my biased opinon...if we had been, I wouldn't ever have known them, or perhaps them me...
You should go to the other part of the forum...and see what the mums have to say, cause I don't know. Good luck in your decision though, I'm sure you'll do what is benefitial to your situatinon

Hi, We did not reduce our pregnancy, but I wanted to let you know what my doctor had to say about it. He told us that by reducing the pregnancy you give yourself an increased chance of miscarrying the whole pregnancy. We weren't willing to take that risk. I went on bedrest at home for 16 weeks and delivered at 36 weeks by a scheduled c-section. I had bbg who just turned 2 in May. I wouldn't just reduce because you think twins would be safer. It is possible to have a successful triplet pregnancy as well. Any pregnancy is risky, but if you get the expectant parent's package from the triplet connection and do everything you're supposed to do, you can increase your chances of having all three babies big and healthy. Talk to your doctor about how your health, age etc. would make a difference in which way you choose to do it. I wish you a long and successful pregnancy! Take care. Jane

Jane,
mom to
Joey-11
Meg-8
Danny-8
Reed-8
born at 36 weeks

As a sibling to triplets, I really don't know a whole about the subject you are refering to. But, if I were you I would not do selective reduction due to the risks associated with this procedure. I would go a long with a normal triplet pregenancy. I hope my advice is helpful and Good Luck! Lily

your definately in the wrong section, but so am I ha.
I conceived naturally and when I found out I was carrying triplets I was horified/shocked/excited/happy...... heck I didn't know how to feel. Once I calmed down (a couple days later) I had been set up for another appointment, when I went in, the doctor took me to a room and talked to me about selective reduction. I could not believe this, I told the doctor that if god didn't want me to have three, he would not have done this to me. Moral of the story: the questions that need to be asked on your part:::Is my relationship strong with my significant other? Is my significant other very helpful? Am I willing to give up my social life (for now)? Am I financially able to take care of them..? I'm sure there are many more questions. And I feel I made the right descision. I am a realtor, so I did not give up everything. And my husband has become much more than he could have ever been in my eyes. And love has got to be top priority for everyone.
Good luck on your descision, and keep in touch.

Also Questions should be put in the triplet questions section of this board.

your definately in the wrong section, but so am I ha.
I conceived naturally and when I found out I was carrying triplets I was horified/shocked/excited/happy...... heck I didn't know how to feel. Once I calmed down (a couple days later) I had been set up for another appointment, when I went in, the doctor took me to a room and talked to me about selective reduction. I could not believe this, I told the doctor that if god didn't want me to have three, he would not have done this to me. Moral of the story: the questions that need to be asked on your part:::Is my relationship strong with my significant other? Is my significant other very helpful? Am I willing to give up my social life (for now)? Am I financially able to take care of them..? I'm sure there are many more questions. And I feel I made the right descision. I am a realtor, so I did not give up everything. And my husband has become much more than he could have ever been in my eyes. And love has got to be top priority for everyone.
Good luck on your descision, and keep in touch.

Also Questions should be put in the triplet connection multiple questions section of this board.

I'm pretty late in replying to this post, but all I can say is I hope you didn't do it. We have ggg triplets, and I look at baby "A" (who they would have "reduced") and think "my God, how could anyone even think of doing that?" She's so beautiful - how could I even consider killing her. Again, I hope you didn't do this.

Hello. I have just read that you are considering selective reduction. when I was 33 years old I discovered I was pregnant with triplets. The pregnancy was totally unplanned, and as there is no history of multiple pregnancies in our families, I was totally shocked. I was 14 weeks pregnant and was offered a selective reduction. I did not even consider this option. Without sounding religious, I decided that there must have been a reason beyond my understanding why I had conceived triplets, and if they weren't meant to be, then I wouldn't be carrying them. I had a very traumatic pregnancy, and was transferred to another city toward the end of my pregnancy due to lack of resources in my home city. At 32 weeks I went into labour and was given an emergency C-Section. For a few weeks it was a bit touch and go with the health of my girls, but they have just had their 2nd birthday, and I am so proud of them. They have brought me so much joy, and when I look at them I wonder which one I wouldn't have the pleasure of. Being a mother of triplets is very hard work. It is upsetting at times, tiring, but most of all it is joyous. You must ask yourself is it really worth the risk?????

Hi Jackie

Whereabouts in the UK are you? My triplets were unplanned and spontaneous, and have also just had their second birthday. I delivered bgb at 33wks2days.

Mail me if you'd like to get in touch.

Bernie

Bernie
Mum to Aaron 14.12.92 and Jasper, Ellie & Natty 17.3.99