I'm new to posting, but have been reading in the general section for weeks. Really since we found out we were pg with triplets. We found out we were pregnant with identical twins (same placenta, seperate amniotic sacs) and a fraternal. Our twins are boys, and our fraternal is a girl.

I will try and keep our story short, but I just felt the need to share. Not necessarily to get anything in return. I think I just need to "say it out loud" to someone who might understand....

Well, without warning on Monday, Sept 3rd, my water broke. I was 17w6d. My doc was out for the week on a cruise. Perfect timing. The docs we had to see basically wrote us and our babies off. They said our babies were going to die and wanted to send us home to "wait it out". We refused to accept that (and still do) We insisted on staying most of the week, but then went home Saturday night.

Tuesday, Sept 11th, at exactly 19weeks we were back at the hospital. I had been having contractions for a while early that morning. My doc came in. I was dilated to 4. My contractions continued for a while and then stopped. We knew our day wasnt over though. After almost 2 hours w/o contractions I delivered Baby A- Anders Mark. I delivered him myself when I was in the bathroom. He was alive, and moving, and beautiful beyond words. He was born at 10:36. At 11:55 his tiny body let him go. He was 8oz and 8 1/2in.

I have remained in bed, with the exception of bathroom breaks, and so far Anders' brother- Baby B- Bale Christopher, and sister- baby C- Crosby Layne, are staying put. We are at 20w5d today. We take it one day at a time.
Right now the goal is to make it to 24 weeks. Then they'll fly me down to UAMS in Little Rock. (where the specialists are) They wont take me before then. And we'll try to keep them in as long as we can after that.

As of right now things are as ok as they can be. My cervix is long again, but we dont know if it closed completly or not. It started to shortly after I gave birth, but we havent checked since, as to not invite in infection.

Its a hard struggle- between grieving our son and trying to keep my emotions "stable" for our babies that are still in my belly. I pray everyday we can keep them safe.

I'm sorry this has turned into a book, but that is our story for now... Thanks for listening....

Jennifer

(If I should post this in a different area, please feel free to let me know.)

I am so sorry for the loss of your baby boy. It is such a hard thing to go through. I don't think you are in the wrong place. All of us have suffered a loss whether it be one or all three of our triplets. I'm sure the other girls will think so too. I'll say a little prayer that Crosby & Christopher stay put.

Kara
Mom to BBG Triplet Angels
^Alexander Ryan^^Ethan Cole^^Avery Lynn^
8/12/06 - 8/12/06

BG Twins @ 36weeks 4days
Alison 5lbs 14oz
Elijah 5lbs 7oz

Jennifer,

I am so sorry for all you and your family have gone through. YOu are definitely in the right place...and I'm so sorry that you have joined our little "club". Please feel free to post here anytime.

You are filled with so many emotions right. Just know it's OK to feel whatever you are feeling.

Peace to you during this difficult time. And prayers for an iron cervix, and good health for you and your survivors.

MonsterMom6
10 year old ^b^ b twins @ 30w5d (1 survivor) and
8 year old gggg quads @ 32w0d

When Jackie went into preterm labor ahe was not allowed up to go to the bathroom. she was down about 17 days before she could go to the bathroom which put her at 24 weeks. I pray you carry the other 2.

Grandma to 24 weekers
Preston, Madison and Hayden
Hayden got his wings May 15 07
only 14 months old

Thank you for your posts.

I am sad to say we came home last night with empty arms. Contractions started Tuesday afternoon. We tried to stop them. I labored all through the night. Bale was born Wednesday at 4:52AM. Crosby followed at 4:54. They were both gone by 6:00AM.

My triplets are reunited. My heart is forever broken.

I am so sorry.

MonsterMom6
10 year old ^b^ b twins @ 30w5d (1 survivor) and
8 year old gggg quads @ 32w0d

I am so sorry that you lost the triplets. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
jaclyn

Jaclyn

http://thesheridangang.blogspot.com/

I am so sorry for your losses and for the grief I know you are experiencing.

Marie

I am so sorry for your loss, my heart breaks to know another person has gone through the pain that I too feel. As I sit and cry, I pray that you find some comfort in your loved ones. My heart breaks for you. God bless.

Raquel
Mom to triplet angels: Sophia, Steven Jr. & Xavier b/d 25w4d (11/26/06, & Sweet baby Joseph (11/14/07-11/14/07)
Eliana Grace-God has answered
Born 4/03/09

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My heart goes out to you.

Jennifer,
I am so very sorry to hear of your great losses. My heart is broken for you. My story is very similar to yours and it adds tragedy upon tragedy as you hope and wait and it still doesn't turn out the way you dreamed that it would. My prayers are with you, you WILL make it through this, I promise.
With tears, Alyssa

holstroma
My three beautiful babies,
now with Jesus...
^Joshua Ronald^ 1/3/07-1/3/07
^Caleb Christopher^ 1/12/07-1/12/07
^Nathaniel Gregory^ 1/12/07-1/12/07

I forgot to tell you, if you would need someone to talk to that has been there, please email me at holstrom@comcast.net and I would love to listen or talk or just be there for you.

holstroma
My three beautiful babies,
now with Jesus...
^Joshua Ronald^ 1/3/07-1/3/07
^Caleb Christopher^ 1/12/07-1/12/07
^Nathaniel Gregory^ 1/12/07-1/12/07

oh huuni I am so very sorry.

love
Davina xx

I'm glad there is someone here who can offer you some support xx

Mum to two surving ID triplet boys, Charlie 2lb, Owen 2lb 2 and little Harry 1lb 12 who was only with us for 23 days