Triplets Pregnancy

Sample Triplets Wishlists

irejchrt — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:58:12 +0000

Whether you are expecting triplets, already have young triplets, or need the perfect gifts for someone expecting triplets, here are 3 sample wishlists from experts (actual parents of triplets). A lot of trial and error has gone into these lists. Some of the items you may recognize, others you probably never heard of, but all are highly-rated and sometimes essential gifts for triplets.

Triplets Wishlist #1

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Triplets Wishlist #3

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irejchrt — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:30:20 +0000

Delivering Triplets

irejchrt — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:57:39 +0000

Although it is possible to deliver triplets naturally, almost all women prefer delivering triplets via Cesarean section. This greatly reduces the risk of babies getting caught in umbilical cords and strangling during labor. Most doctors these days do not even give the option of a natural delivery since so many things have to occur for the delivery to go smoothly.

With a triplet pregnancy, there is a greater chance of preterm labor, or labor that occurs before 37 weeks. Preterm babies have a lower birth weight. The average weight of a triplet is 3 pounds, 12 ounces, which is half the weight of the average single newborn (7 pounds, 6ounces). More than a third of triplets weigh less than 3 pounds, 3 ounces at birth. Less than 3 pounds, 3 ounces is called very low birth weight. Being very low birth weight places these tiny babies at much greater risk of long-term disabilities and of death in the first year of life, compared to a single newborn. These deaths are usually the result of prematurity, low birth weight, respiratory distress syndrome (severe breathing problems), birth defects, and SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome).

A substantial amount of triplet pregnancies end with delivery at 32 weeks. At that point, the babies may have a low birth weight but still be quite healthy. Preterm babies may have trouble breathing on their own and often can’t regulate their body temperature. These conditions correct themselves as babies grow, but during the first few weeks it’s often necessary for preemies to stay in a neonatal intensive care unit. Once the babies are strong enough to survive on their own, they’ll be sent home with you. Generally, once a baby reaches 5 pounds and has no medical complications, that baby will be allowed to go home. It is rare that all three babies will go home at the exact same time.

During delivery, the delivery room will be crowded! Most triplet pregnancies are preterm (premature), approximately four to eight weeks early (32-36 weeks of gestation). A planned cesarean section delivery of triplets has probably not even been scheduled yet!

A triplet pregnancy is high risk and you should be receiving prenatal care from a perinatalogist (maternal-fetal medicine specialist) with triplet experience. You should deliver in a tertiary-care hospital that can care for several preterm (premature) newborns at the same time without having to transfer your babies to another hospital when they are born.
Although triplets are a triple blessing, carrying three babies where there is usually one will be very difficult for your body. Starting in the second trimester (13-27 weeks), you will spend most of your time eating, drinking, and resting. And no matter how stressful or difficult the triplet pregnancy is, it does not compare to the task ahead: caring for three very needy, fragile newborns at the same time. While you are resting, it might be a good idea to arrange for others to help you after delivering triplets.

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Triplets Halloween Costumes

irejchrt — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:21:22 +0000

Children’s Story Characters

Three little pigs (parent can be Big Bad Wolf)
Three blind mice & farmer or farmer’s wife (mice costumes with dark sunglasses & white canes)
Little Bo Peep (parent) & sheep (kids)
Goldilocks & the three bears
Three men in a tub – Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker – make stroller a bathtub
Dr Seuss theme (cat in the hat & Thing 1 & Thing 2)
Cruella Deville & Dalmatians
Troll & 3 billygoats gruff
Three Little Kittens that Lost Their Mittens
Monkeys jumping on a bed
Eeyore, Pooh, Piglet, & Tigger
Robin Hood, Little John & Maid Marion
Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Wendy, Tinker Bell
Princesses & Knight in shining armor
Cinderella, Snow White, Prince Charming
Cinderella & two mice
Princesses & dragon
Harry Potter, Ron, & Hermione
Saddle Club girls – black riding boots, pants tucked in, blazers, white tops, English riding helmets
Three Musketeers

Animals

Noah’s Ark for stroller with kids as animals
Ladybug, butterfly, bumblebee
Zoo animals
Barnyard Animals
Circus Animals
Baby Cows
Three chicks
Brown bear, yellow duck, green frog (from Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See)
Three ducks (all in a row!)
Sharks & princess fish

Movie / TV characters

Wizard of Oz characters – Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion, TinMan, Glenda the Good Witch, Wicked Witch (dress your dog as toto!)
Toy Story theme – Buzz, Woody, Jesse
Monsters Inc theme – Mike, Sully, Boo
Finding Nemo theme – Nemo & Dory
Star Wars theme – Darth Vader, Yoda, Princess Lea
Shrek theme – Shrek, Princess Fiona, Donkey
SuperHeros theme – Superman, Batman, Robin, Spiderman, Catwoman, WonderWoman, Supergirl, Wolverine
Willy Wonka theme – Oompa Loompas
Teletubbies
Thomas the Train
The Incredibles
Power Rangers in different colors
Gilligan, Skipper, Mary Ann
I Dream of Jeannie & Major Anthony Nelson

Food

Hot dog, mustard, & ketchup – dress up stroller as a hot dog stand (Valerieben did this & has the cutest picture ever!)
Happy Meal – Hamburger, Fries, and a Shake
Smores – marshmallow, graham cracker, Hershey bar
PB&J – peanut, stick of butter, jar of jelly
3 Muskateers Candy Bars

Sayings

Half a barrel (garden planter?) on wheels – dress kids as monkeys & put stuffed monkeys on barrel too
Three peas in a pod (stroller could be pod)
Three monkeys – teach them “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil”

Other groups

Skunk & flowers
Gorilla & Bananas
Under the Sea – mermaid & sea animals
Dinosaur & cave girls (animal print dresses)
Basketball, baseball, soccer ball
Doctor(s) and Nurse(s)
Dalmations & fireman (put black soot on face)
Minnies & Mickey Mouse
Devils & Angels
Cowgirls / Cowboys & Indians
Santa, Mrs. Clause, Elves
Cheerleaders & football player
Hobos & bag ladies
Fruits of Our Labors – strawberry, grape, lemon with tie leaf hat
Sun & Moon
Milk & Cookies
Dog Catcher, Rich Lady who walks her dogs in the park, and kids as poodles & beagle

Matching

ABC blocks
M&Ms
Clowns
Pumpkins
Pirates
Train (dress each child as a car)
Strawberry shortcake dolls
Crayons
Carebears
Fifties girls
50’s stars – Elvis, Roy Rogers, Poodle-skirted Barbie
Three Ninjas
Three hula girls (bra & grass skirt)

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Triplets Pregnacy Freebies

irejchrt — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:23:04 +0000

Diapers

Procter and Gamble sends free diapers to parents to parents of multiples. Each child will receive a jumbo package. Send copies of your babies’ birth certificates to: Michael Hass, P.O. Box 599, Cincinnati, Oh, USA 45201.

Huggies sends out one-time use coupons to those with newborn multiples for products such as diapers, wipes, and bath and body products. Mail copies of your babies’ birth certificates to: Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Department QMB, P.O. Box 2020, Neenah, WI 54957-2020.

Pampers also offers money saving coupons for diapers to parents of multiples. To receive the offer you will need to send copies of the hospital discharge papers for your triplets. You may block out any sensitive information such as Social Security Numbers. You may mail the information to: Pampers Multiple Birth Offer, The Procter & Gamble Company, P.O. Box 599, Cincinnati, OH 45201, or in Canada to Pampers Multiple Birth Offer, The Procter & Gamble Company, Toronto Ontario, P.O. Box 355, Station A, Toronto Ontario M5W1C5.

Toys and Assorted Items

The First Years gives free baby items to parents of multiple births. Items can vary. In the past they have included such things as toys, teethers, rattles, and bibs. Copies of your babies’ birth certificates or newspaper clippings about the births need to be sent to: First Years, One Kiddie Dr., Avon, MA 02322, Attn: Multiple Births Program.

If you shop at Babies ‘R” Us and purchase two or more of the same items, you will receive a 10% discount. Combines with sales and in-store coupons, the savings can be big. Items include furniture, baby gear, including strollers, car seats, high chairs, travel yards, strollers, gates, swings, walkers, and backpacks/carriers. You can find more info at your local store.

Photos of Your Triplets

It could be a scary thought to have individual pictures of each triplet because of the cost. Just thinking about multiple sitting fees and the combination packages for so many pictures can be frightening. J.C. Penny department stores, however, offers a multiple birth program in its photography studio. There are not that many details about the program available, but why not check it out at your local store?

Baby Food

The thought of buying baby food for triplets can be scary, but there are companies that help.

Beech-Nut offers coupons for baby food products. Parents of twins or triplets do not even have to offer proof of the multiple births, but parents of quads or more do. Call 1-800-BEECHNUT (233-2468) for more information. You will receive a packet designed especially for parents of multiples.

Gerber also offers coupons for families with triplets or other multiple births. Products include juices, rice cereal, and staged foods. They also have organic baby food products. Call (800) 443-7237 for a packet of information.

Clothes

TLC Clothing, which specialize in clothes for preemies, offers a 15% discount on triplet wear. Call 1-800-633-9111.

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Triplets Pregnancy Registry Items

irejchrt — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:38:09 +0000

Runabout Stroller

The Runabout stroller is a unique stroller that parents of multiple children and daycare providers rave about. Each stroller is hand-made by Berg Design in Oregon and available for two, three, four or even five children from newborn to the age of 5 years (or 55 pounds). Spendy but well worth the price.

Snugride 32 Infant Car Seat

One of the highest rated infant car seats according to Consumer Reports. The Snugride 32 is thoughtfully made and thoroughly tested for safety, including side-impact testing, to help keep your babies up to 32 pounds and 32 inches tall secure. It has a LATCH-equipped, stay-in-car base that allows for simply yet secure installation. When you add in the removable infant head support and the EPS, energy absorbing foam, it’s easy to see why this infant car seat is a favorite of triplet parents everywhere.

Diaper Champ

Recommended by triplet parents due to its large capacity, easy one hand flip handle, and ability to use any plastic bag (no special cartridges!). The Diaper Champ is tops when it comes to odor-free disposal of diapers. Available in blue or pink. I recommend getting one for each level of your home.

Bumbo Seat

Once your babies are able to hold their heads up, The Bumbo Seat allows them to sit up and see the world around them. The soft foam seat is very easy to clean and easy to carry around for use away from home. It’s perfect for feeding babies away from home when highchairs or triplet table are not available. Comes in a variety of colors.

Rainforest Jumparoo

One of the best selling jumpers of all time, the Fisher Price Rainforest Jumparoo is a favorite of babies everywhere. This baby jumper includes a bobbing elephant, swinging monkey, spinning lizard and more that your babies will just “go wild” for! When your baby bounces, lights and jungle sounds activate to entertain your baby. The jumper’s soft spring covers keep little fingers safe and three-position height adjustment ensures a custom fit for your child.

Sony Nursery Monitor with 2 Receivers

This baby monitor may not be very flashy or have a video screen but it does what it’s supposed to do. The Sony 900MHz BabyCall Nursery Monitor offers great range, sensitivity, and durability at a price you can’t beat.

Triplet Highchair/Activity Table

The ultimate tool for organized feeding! The Triplet Highchair/Activity Table simply makes triplet feeding time much easier. Your life with triplets is hectic enough. This table is adjustable in height, the seats include belts and are easily removable, the table wipes off clean, and your triplets will have a fun time entertaining each other while you clean up.

Rainforest Bouncer

This will be one of your go-to items in your house for most of the first year. The Rainforest Bouncer by Fisher Price is extremely versatile especially in the first few months. Use it for bottle feedings, nap time, or just a safe place to put down one of the babies when another needs more urgent attention. Has a vibration setting that them will love. One for each baby is a must.

Pampers Swaddlers Diapers

These diapers are the best during the first couple months after birth. Pampers Swaddlers are super soft and stretchy. Sizes run a little smaller than most other brands but this is good as your new triplets will probably be smaller than most newborns. #1 choice of hospitals everywhere.

Rainforest Waterfall Crib Soother

Bring the peaceful serenity of a rainforest right to your baby’s crib. The glowing waterfall has mesmerizing motion to help lull your little ones to sleep. The water falls gently into a pool where there’s a playful, bobbling fish and plenty of bubbles. The Rainforest Waterfall Soother lets you choose up to 18 minutes of classical music, lullabies, or rainforest sounds, with or without softly colored lights that pulse gently on and off.

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