In this episode I speak with Lucy about her spontaneous triplet pregnancy and the journey to welcoming her babies, Lainey, Archer and Morgan, at 30 weeks gestation.
Lucy shares what it was like finding out she was expecting triplets at her first ultrasound, navigating a high-risk pregnancy with Maternal Fetal Medicine, and the emotional weight of carrying three babies while facing serious medical complications including twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
We talk through:
Finding out she was pregnant with spontaneous triplets
A high-risk multiple pregnancy
Identical twins sharing a placenta
Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS)
Severe pregnancy sickness and fatigue
Being admitted to hospital at 29 weeks
Emergency caesarean birth
Premature babies born at 29 weeks
NICU and SCBU life with triplets
Kangaroo care and bonding with premature babies
Ronald McDonald House
Exclusive pumping and feeding premature babies
Navigating maternal mental health during a NICU stay
Lainey’s pneumothorax and serious infection
Bringing triplets home
The reality of life with newborn triplets
Lucy also shares honestly about the emotional impact of NICU life, feeling disconnected after birth, and the lack of postpartum support for mothers once their babies are admitted to intensive care.
I'm incredibly grateful to Woolworths NZ and Little Miracles Trust for supporting this month’s episodes focused on NICU and SCBU journeys.
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