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There are a few GREAT websites for multiples. The one I like the best is www.tripletconnection.com. The ladies are very helpful, and any time I've found myself with a question, I find an answer there (someone already asked it and many answered it). Check it out! Another good group is www.raisingmultiples.com. You have to apply for membership, and you're assigned to a "same-age" group. It's great because all the babies are within 6 months of each other.

Every triplet pregnancy is different, but there are so many women who have great, stress-free, complication-free pregnancies. I had a relatively smooth pregnancy. The toughest part was having a toddler (10 months when I got preggo, 17 months at delivery). I would line up help for your older boys now. Make sure you someone else is available to care for them after about 20 weeks (hubby, day care, family, school, etc). We kept our son in full time day care until delivery, and it was a life saver (and I believe a big reason why I was able to carry the girls to 34 weeks). There's a good book by Dr. Barbara Luke called "What to Expect When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads." She gives good info, specifically regarding nutrition. My experience was no PTL. Shortening cervix at about 26 weeks, so I was put on bedrest at home. My cervix held up until 34 weeks, and then Baby A's water broke. The girls were in the NICU for 1 week (baby B) and 2 weeks (baby A and baby C). They're totally healthy 2 year olds now, and they're tearing up my house with the help of their big brother....your little ones will have 2 older teachers so watch out.

Anyway, feel free to touch base with me any time you have questions. I really hope you have a smooth pregnancy. It's such a blessing. Take care, rest up, drink lots of water, eat lots of protein, and line up help!

Melissa (Chicago)
ggg 12/05
b 7/04