Twins, Triplets & More Support Group
Triplets & More","This community connects people seeking information and experiences about multiple births. Different names for multiple birth are used, depending on the actual multiple. Common multiples are two and three, known as twins and triplets respectively. Share your thoughts and find whatever support you need."
Our new pregnancy was also a complete shock. We just got married on October 13th, this was the last thing we had in mind. But it's happened and we are looking forward to our new little addition.
As for advice, I don't really have any as of yet.
Congrats on your pregnancy though. I wish you and your baby good health.
I have been doing some research on strollers and I actually have a friend who has 3 year old triplet girls. She bought the Peg Perego triplet stroller used and it's basically the Cadillac version of triple strollers! I have read that this is by far the best triple stroller out there, but it costs over $1,000.00 brand new, plus it is only compatible with a Peg Perego infant car seat which is like twice the price of a Graco one. That however, is the only triple stroller I could find that would allow an infant car seat, the others all say it should not be used until baby is 6 months old.
Now we are looking at a quad stroller. I figure it might be easier having the extra seat for the diaper bag instead of needing to bend down and get it out from under the stroller. Oh, I can just imagine the looks we are going to be getting. We are already getting strange looks and comments when we all go out together as a family. I guess seeing a family with 17 month old twins and a clearly pregnant mom is something to gawk at. I guess we'll just have to get used to it.
Good luck with your pregnancies. I look forward to reading everyone's updates.
Also... I am 30 weeks with twins right now (huge shock!) So its going to be really helpful that any of the four seats will hold an infant carrier...and a mommy hook on the handle is a life saver.
My only other comment to you ladies having a singleton so soon after twins is that you can do it. I might not have had my twins first but I had 3 under 3 while working full time and it was challanging but it worked out just fine. you will be amazed at how well and how quickly you adapt to situations you thought you couldnt handle and before long youll be a pro. Just have patience with yourself and trust that you will figure out what works for you by trial and error and that your chances of ending up in a padded cell are pretty low ;) Good luck ladies!
We did end up buying a Peg Perego triplet stroller. It is gently used and we bought it for $300 which is a steal because brand new it is $1,000.00. I have heard so many good things about this stroller and feel lucky to have found it. All three seats can be arranged either facing forward or backward. And all three seats lean back all the way so they will fit an infant car seat (Peg perego only). My kids will be very comfortable in this stroller. The only down sides are that it is huge and tricky fitting it into our Honda Odyssy, but can be done. Also, it can be quite a pain to put it away because you have to take out each stroller seat before folding up the base. But what can you expect from a triple stroller.
Good luck with your twins. I can only imagine having 3 kids to take care of along with newborn twins. I wish you a healthy delivery for you and those babies.