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.
Zachary, Hannah and Lindsey’s milestones and pictures. From Birth through College. Status, pictures, birthdays and more.
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.
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:
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.
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
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.
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.
Whether breastfeeding, pumping, or formula feeding, the volume of work is significant.
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.
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:
A 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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