Our Triplets

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In 1997 while Ricki was pregnant with our triplets, we documented her progress on the Internet. The Internet was new and multiple pregnancy’s were not as common as they are now. I taught myself how to build a web site and immediately started documenting her triplet’s pregnancy for our family. I did not expect what would follow. Thousands of people around the world started following our web site and emailing us. Congratulations and questions (from other women pregnant with higher order multiples) starting pouring in. I continued to report our triplets progress throughout their childhood. The below links and pages are the actual progress reports we posted. During pregnancy, each week’s update contains sonograms, weight gain, and other pertinent information. Our early updates are short, but as we learned more about being pregnant with triplets our weekly updates became more informative. Later updates include status, photos, birthday’s and family celebrations etc. All three have now graduated college and are in Graduate School. Enjoy our triplets lives by viewing our web pages.

Our IVF Babies Learn about our infertility story. Read an explanation of infertility terms, plus IVF related links.
Our Pregnancy and Birth Read the actual biweekly updates posted during our triplet’s pregnancy. View sonogram pictures and other weekly pregnancy milestones.
Birth Statistics Birth weights and sizes. One hour old pictures.
Their stay in NICU Read about our triplet’s stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), plus more pictures.
Growing Up Updates

Zachary, Hannah and Lindsey’s milestones and pictures. From Birth through College. Status, pictures, birthdays and more. 



Three Times the Love: Navigating Life with Triplets

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For most expectant parents, the first ultrasound is a moment of quiet anticipation. But for those who hear the words, “There are three heartbeats,” the world shifts on its axis in an instant.

Raising triplets isn’t just “parenting plus two”; it is a unique, high-energy, and deeply rewarding family odyssey. From the logistical gymnastics of the early years to the fascinating social dynamics of three siblings sharing every milestone, life with triplets is a masterclass in flexibility and love.

The Early Days: Survival and Systems

In the beginning, life with triplets is defined by logistics. The sheer volume of needs—feeding, changing, and soothing—can feel like a 24-hour relay race. Successful triplet families often become experts in:

  • The Synchronized Schedule: Getting all three babies on the same eating and sleeping routine is the “Holy Grail.” If one wakes up to eat, they all wake up to eat.
  • The “All Hands on Deck” Philosophy: Whether it’s grandparents, friends, or hired help, triplet parents quickly learn that asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a strategy for survival.
  • Stationary Success: Setting up “stations” around the house for diapering and feeding reduces the physical toll of moving three infants constantly.

The Identity Paradox: Three-in-One vs. Individuals

One of the most profound challenges for a triplet family is balancing their collective identity with their individual personalities. While the world sees “the triplets,” the parents see three distinct humans with vastly different temperaments.

  • Naming and Branding: Many modern parents move away from rhyming names or matching outfits to help each child establish their own “lane” from day one.
  • One-on-One Time: It is a constant juggle to ensure each child gets “solo” time with a parent. These small pockets of individual attention are vital for building a unique bond that isn’t filtered through their siblings.
  • The Comparison Trap: It is natural to compare developmental milestones, but in a triplet household, parents must often remind themselves (and others) that each child is on their own timeline.

The Built-in Support System

Despite the chaos, there is a magic unique to the triplet family. These children grow up with a constant support system. They are never lonely, they learn to share before they can walk, and they possess an innate understanding of teamwork.

“They have a language all their own. Even before they could speak, they had a way of communicating and comforting each other that we, as parents, were just witnesses to.” — A Mother of 5-year-old Triplets

Financial and Emotional Resilience

Let’s be honest: the “multiples tax” is real. Three sets of braces, three extracurricular fees, and three college tuitions hitting at once can be daunting. However, triplet families often develop a remarkable sense of resilience and humor. They learn to prioritize what truly matters, letting go of the “perfect” aesthetic in favor of a functional, happy home.

Life with triplets is loud, expensive, and often exhausting—but it is also exponentially joyful. It forces a family to grow in ways they never expected, fostering a brand of closeness that few other family structures experience. You aren’t just raising three children; you are managing a tiny, thriving community.

Preparing for triplets is less about buying three of everything and more about creating a high-efficiency system. You want to minimize steps and maximize accessibility so you can handle the “triple threat” moments (like three simultaneous blowouts) with as little stress as possible.


The Ultimate Triplet Prep Checklist


1. The Sleep & Nursery Zone

You don’t necessarily need three full-sized cribs on day one, as triplets often start in a single crib or bassinets to stay close.

  • Safe Sleep Spaces: Three firm mattresses and fitted sheets. (Pro tip: Layer sheets and waterproof pads: sheet / pad / sheet / pad. If one leaks at 3 AM, just peel off the top layer).
  • Sound Machines: High-quality white noise is essential to prevent one crying baby from waking the other two.
  • Blackout Curtains: Crucial for maintaining that synchronized nap schedule.
  • The “Vigil” Monitor: A video monitor with multiple cameras or a wide-angle lens that can see all three sleep spaces at once.

2. The Feeding Command Center

Whether breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding, the volume of work is significant.

  • The Multi-Pillow: Large, U-shaped pillows designed for multiples to allow for tandem feeding.
  • Dishwasher “Cages”: Multiple baskets for the dishwasher to hold the 24+ bottle parts you will be washing daily.
  • Formula Pitcher: If using formula, a large mixing pitcher allows you to prep a 24-hour supply at once, rather than mixing individual bottles.
  • Color-Coded Everything: Assign a color (e.g., Blue, Green, Yellow) to each baby for bottles, pacifiers, and clothes to track who ate how much and whose germs are whose.

3. Diapering & Hygiene Logistics

  • Stockpile “Size 1”: Triplets are often smaller at birth; don’t buy too many “Newborn” sizes, but have at least 3-4 jumbo boxes of Size 1 ready.
  • Triple-Decker Utility Cart: A rolling cart stocked with diapers, wipes, rash cream, and burp cloths that can follow you from the living room to the bedroom.
  • High-Capacity Diaper Pail: You will be changing 20-30 diapers a day. Ensure you have a bin that seals odors well and has a large capacity.

4. Transportation & Gear

  • The Stroller Strategy: Decide between a “Triple Inline” (long) or a “Side-by-Side-by-Side” (wide). Check your front door width before buying!
  • The Snap-and-Go: Lightweight frames that infant car seats click into are lifesavers for the first 6 months.
  • Vehicle Check: Ensure your car can actually fit three car seats across the back seat (The “Three-Across” rule). You may need slim-profile car seats.

5. The “Sanity” Prep (For the Parents)

  • Meal Train / Freezer Stash: Aim for 30 days of “one-handed” meals (things you can eat with a fork or hand while holding a baby).
  • The Shared Log: A physical notebook or an app (like BabyConnect) where all caregivers can track feedings, diapers, and meds. With three, it is impossible to remember who did what.
  • Laundry System: Three babies generate a mountain of laundry. Have a basket for “Clean-ish” and “Dirty” in every main room.

Pre-Kindergarten Graduation (6/7/2002)

High School Graduation (5/21/2015)

College Graduation



If you are pregnant with triplets, the birth will need careful planning. The main risk with carrying triplets is that they will be born prematurely. Your DR will help you decide where and when your babies will be born.

Planning for your triplet’s pregnancy:

To plan the birth of triplets, your DR will weigh the risks to both you and your babies pregnancy.

Generally, the longer your triplets can stay in your uterus, the better. But when you are pregnant with triplets, complications often develop that mean it’s better for you and your babies if they are born early.

A normal (signal) pregnancy lasts 40 weeks. Our triplet’s pregnancy was 32 weeks.

Continuing a pregnancy with triplets for longer than 36 weeks can be risky both for you and the babies, so it’s usually considered best to deliver them early.

When deciding when and how the babies should be born, your medical team will consider:

  • the position of each baby
  • the weight of each baby
  • your health
  • the babies’ health

caesarean section is usually considered safest way to deliver triplets. Since almost all triplets will be born prematurely, they will need special care in the NICU. It is important that the birth is planned in a hospital that has all the facilities for higher order multiple births.



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