Teenagers having triplets

Hi there maximax8; Well to me babies are blessings and I became a mom young myself and to have 3 at one time would be hard. But I had my girls about 14 months apart and it was like having twins. Still is actually. I would never change it and if that ever happened to me I know my boyfriend and my family would help me. Thanks for sharing this story and happy mylotting to you as well.

I don't think there's anything wrong in teenagers having triplets, but they do need support, especially if the triplets are their first birth. Firstly, they need the support of the father, but that's not always possible twenty-four hours a day because the partner is most probably the breadwinner. I think, if I were the mother of a daughter expecting triplets, I would offer my help to at least give her a break to do other things for part of the day, and I would expect the partner's mother to lend a hand at times too. Wouldn't it be great if both mothers got along and could take the triplets out for a couple of hours a day, for a walk to the park or something. That would give the young mum time to get other bits and pieces done and to take an hour's rest from things. The problem is, people can never agree as to who should be responsible for what. I know it's initially the pregnant mum's responsibility, but maybe there should be some pool of helpers to draw from... child minders/baby minders who are willing to help out for a reasonable wage. It's a difficult situation, my friend, but one that can be resolved with a bit of forward planning, surely. Brightest Blessings.

Hi Maximax, Whether it is a teenager or an older mother having triplets it is gonna put a strain on any relationship as one baby can be exhausting but three together wow, a major task to have to deal with but there are support groups out there for parents that have multiple births and I admire the one with triplets who also works part-time but yes childcare costs are high, just for my one son it is £132 per week although if there is more than one child from a family the rates are reduced, for example one group he could attend just after school is £4.00 per hour but if he had a brother going too the brother would be charged £2.50 but that is still £6.50 per hour which is higher than the average hourly rate most people earn so an amazing struggle financially. I have experienced what it is like to have twin babies as when my oldest daughter was born and before I went back to full time work I looked after another baby the same age as her and that was a struggle some days, especially if both teething or under the weather and I certainly wouldn't by choice look after three the same age but if I got pregnant and discovered I was having triplets I would cope somehow because you have to. Huggles. Ellie :D

As a teenager myself..I think ONE baby would be ENOUGH to deal with, let alone THREE! I seriously wish that teenager (and her mom, who's undoubtedly going to take on a huge responsibility with them as well) the BEST OF LUCK. I just know that I could never do it!