The Fairbanks couple learned that they were expecting a family increase. The couple already had two children, and were overjoyed that they would have a little sibling. Three children had always been a bit of a dream come true for both.
Crystal Fairbanks was in week 10, she went to the doctor for a normal routine check-up, where it was suggested that they take an ultrasound. The expectant mother viewed it as a great bonus because it had not been planned. During the check-up, however, the physicians’ gaze was suddenly replaced by a severe mine.
He said “Ahh! Wait a minute now, and I thought that now there is no child in there, or something is wrong. But then he suddenly says, ‘Oh my God, I’m two heartbeats. You are expecting twins ”, says the mother.
The Fairbanks were to go from two to four children. At least that’s what they thought. As the pregnant belly grew, the mother realized that there was more, which she did not know what was. Quite right, the couple was expecting triplets.
“I knew all along that the delivery would be through C-section but got overly nervous the few weeks before delivery. I was so focused on keeping the babies well and cooking for as long as possible during the pregnancy. I’d heard a lot of terrifying stories about women giving birth too soon, so I was counting down the days until I could deliver safely.”
Everything went so smooth. Everyone was so excited to be there with us which really helped calmed my nerves! We had almost 20 people in the operating room. Three doctors, nurses, Anesthesiologist, and a NICU crew for each of the babies.
My recovery has been really hard because my belly was so stretched that it would hang way over my incision, making it take longer to fully close and heal. I had to physically lift it with both hands to see the incision for the first months PP. It’s now finally completely healed!
Looking back, I wish I wasn’t so nervous for this moment because it is so special. I wish I could relive it again!”
The couple sees all the children as a gift, and is grateful for their “little” family.
