I would appreciate any advice any of you are willing to give me about anything you think might be helpful to me having a new baby with two year old triplets. Thanks so much!


Mom to BBG Triplets and expecting #4 in Dec.
Charlie, Jake and Kaylee will be turning two in December
29 weekers

Ours are about 19 months apart....the best advice I can offer is to let the baby hang out with the triplets (supervised) as much as possible. We had a baby-proofed play area and we let the newborn get used to the chaos of the toddlers and vice versa. When the baby needed sleep and some quiet time we just let her sleep in her carrier on the other side of the gate where the monkeys could not reach or throw anything her way.

It was nice to have a safe spot for each group.

We had the triplets help us by bringing over diapers, burb cloths, lotion, and other things so they felt part of the action. We made sure they tuok turns using the camera to take pictures of the baby and we were sure that the baby got attention from us last. Since the triplets knew to expect undivided attention and Charlotte did not notice, we made a big deal out of them.

Also, when people came over to see the baby we made sure the triplets introduced her to them and were able to show her off first. After anout 20 seconds they would lose interest anyway

After a few months the new baby will be part of the pack.

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Helene, mom of Amanda, Mitchell, our trio: Eli, Natalie, and CJ the 28 weekers and Baby Charlotte

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to my posting. I appreciate everything you shared with me and it really helps me to not panic s much as we anticipate this new baby.

Mom to BBG Triplets and expecting #4 in Dec.
Charlie, Jake and Kaylee will be turning two in December
29 weekers

YOu will LOVE it, ours is excactly 2 years apart. I was determined to breast feed exclusively and I did for 14 months, I saved TV for when it was time to breastfeed, that way I knew I could have 20-30 minutes to myself, and the kids knew right up front, when it was time to feed baby, to leave me alon

Like the PP said, the baby will fit right in and that 4th is seriously SO easy after triplets, I enjoyed getting up with him at night and we just love him so much.

GOOD LUCK!

Jennifer

Our 4th was so easy too. The triplets are 2.5 years apart from him. We have been so lucky that there has been no jealousy on the triplets' part, maybe because they are already used to sharing their time? One thing that we did that they still will talk about today is the gifts that their baby brother "gave" them in the hospital on the day they first saw him. Every so often, one of the three will comment about the toy that they got (even though I can't remember what the gifts were!). They were also brought to the hospital each day by my parents so that they could visit us.

We have always included the triplets in "helping" for their baby brother, and even now, they help push his stroller, shopping cart, whatever. As much as they can, I will let them do things to help... and they love it!

I also tried to make sure we had time together without the baby... easy to do when the baby sleeps so much. Plus, we still continued our regular activites with them, despite having a newborn. We dis ballet for my dd back then, and we still do gymnastics. For a while, the baby stayed home with whomever was available, then when the baby was old enough, he came with. My dh took the kids to a birthday party 6 days after we gave birth (home for two days)... to keep their routine uninterrupted as much as possible.

I'm sure the transition will go easier than you think, so just relax and enjoy!

Kim

Our triplets were about 18 months old when our daughter was born. We quickly learned that the new division of labor would be one parent with the triplets, one with the baby. It was a really easy transition. The kids just adore her and have always been gentle. When she was very little, I always had her up on a table or counter in her bouncer. I remember it was tough to keep the kids from touching her swing! One thing I worked hard on was getting them to know when it wasn't okay to bother the baby and I. I planned their morning snack time around the baby's nap time. I would plop them down with a snack and a TV show they liked at about 10am. Then the baby and I would have 10 minutes or so to change her and get her settled for nap. I worked really hard to coordinate her afternoon nap with their naptime.

I hope you enjoy your #4 as much as we have! She has been a wonderful blessing in our family!

Mommy to Eli, Cara, and Brady 4/24/07 born at 34 weeks and Allison Elizabeth (surprise!) born 11/6/08

Read about my son's battle with Neuroblastoma at stepsforbrady.blogspot.com

THANK YOU so much everyone for your responses! You all helping me not panic as I was beginning to with the birth being less than two weeks away. If you think of anything else.. I would love to hear from you! Thanks again!

Mom to BBG Triplets and expecting #4 in Dec.
Charlie, Jake and Kaylee will be turning two in December
29 weekers

I just wanted to say I'm in the same boat as you and am happy you asked this question! My trio are 2 1/2 and baby #4 is due in 2 weeks, so I'm also anxious about how the transition will be.

Based on the suggestions you got, I went and bought watches for the kids and plan on giving it to them in the hospital and say they are from the baby.

Good luck!

Good luck to you too. =)

Mom to BBG Triplets and expecting #4 in Dec.
Charlie, Jake and Kaylee will be turning two in December
29 weekers