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Here’s What Being Pregnant With Triplets Does To Your Body
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Here’s What Being Pregnant With Triplets Does To Your Body

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The chances of getting pregnant with triplets are tiny, one in 8,100 pregnancies to be exact. So, I guess you could call Maria and Anders from Denmark a lucky couple. The family already has a boy, but are preparing to welcome identical triplets to their big family later this month. To document her journey, Maria has been taking pregnancy pictures of her body changes while waiting for the triplets and has amassed over 62,000 followers along the way.

For reasons yet unknown, older women have a higher chance of having twins, triplets or quadruplets than their younger counterparts, so Maria, 36, had a slight advantage. As fun as it may sound, being pregnant with triplets present an increased risk for both the babies and the mother, so close monitoring throughout the period is needed.

Maria calls her last days of pregnancy with triplets “the waiting game.” Most of what she does now consist of binging TV series and podcasts, sleeping and browsing on her phone. Couple that with the kicking of the triplets, pregnancy pains and quite a lot of Braxton Hicks contractions, and you get quite the picture the moments just moments before your due day are no picnic!

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Maria, 36, and Anders, 40, of Copenhagen, Denmark, already have a 2-year-old son, but now they’re expecting triplets

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The couple got pregnant without the help of in vitro fertilization (IVF) which makes their triplets extremely rare

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Maria is documenting the highs and lows of her pregnancy on Instagram and has already amassed over 62,000 followers

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She has also shared a timeline of the incredible growth of her baby bump

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“I’m glad we took these pictures. This <…> really shows the massive growth. It’s strange to have ended up with such a big belly and it’s even stranger that it can stand out like that without falling down!”

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Here’s a video of Maria showing off her belly

“In the beginning we feared that I would have to be hospitalized or put to bed rest towards the end, so we are very happy that I’ve made it this far without any serious complications”

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“This is me most of the day now: TV series, podcasts, sleeping, browsing on my phone, and so on. Mixed in with babies kicking, heart burn and quite a lot of Braxton Hicks contractions”

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Maria and Anders met on Tinder over four years ago

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And they tied the knots two and a half months ago in a beautiful wedding ceremony

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The couple is getting ready for the new family members

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They’re even swapping their car with a minibus that will be able to fit everyone comfortably

And here’s the special crib they got for their 860sq ft apartment

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People are sending their very best wishes to the happy family

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snoozy womble
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That looks painful, I was pretty big with my little boy he was the wight of some peoples full term twins. Good luck to that woman and her family. I hope they give her all the best care when it comes to the birth.

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Hans
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They say birth is a miracle, but I think even more the human body with all its abilities is. These three (these six actually!) surely deserve all the luck in the world.

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Me
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm actually ptegnant with twins and these pictures both scare and comfort me as she has to carry one baby more.. Hope everything is good for the family now

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BusLady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Molly: I'm glad you made the decision not to have children. You sound like you would have been resentful and overwhelmed.

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MonsterMash
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Geez, this lady is tough as nails! Wishing them well...I can’t imagine 3 babies all at once!

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Night Owl
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That must be painful for her back. I wish her the best of luck.

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BusLady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How precious to have these photos and video. Someday, the children will be able to see them, and will be amazed: We were in there? All together?

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Ivana
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh god no. This is why I am terrified of having kids.

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never had kids - being a nanny age 17 put me off for life. Just looking at this lady's stomach is enough to feel for her. Truly hope the 3 were born without complications

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Crochet lady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whenever I was overwhelmed by my newborn twins and 2 year old son I would dry my tears and think there are people out there with triplets, get over it! and that thought would quash my feelings of pity right away. There are tough days but far many more amazing days I will always treasure. And my biggest piece of advice is to learn not to sweat the small stuff. Life is short, enjoy those babies because before you know it they are in their 20's which is how old mine are now. It flies!

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Mont
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its crazy because she didn't gain weight anywhere else so it makes here stomach look even larger.

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westwing
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see on her Instagram site that she had her babies today, two boys and a girl, apparently all went well

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Proudest bi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know how painful triplets can be. I had two sets of triplets. They were especially bad since one set of triplets mine were 2 weeks late and the others were a week early.

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Sasha Parry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is on pinterest and all the teenagers make comments of how ugly her post birth body looks, utter utter nonsense. she looks incredible Bare in mind how cruel some people are, she did amazing and spread awareness for both risks of carrying triplets and spreading body positivity.

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Slune
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sara Lang! S t r e t c h marks it is. Stress comes for sure after giving birth with the new baby's

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Krishna Vishwas
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok.. birth and babies are beautiful. But I think my uterus died little bit when I saw her belly. May she deliver healthy babies and may God keeps her and babies safe.

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Marko Žilić
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These pictures somehow make me really uncomfortable - the video even more so. I don't think I've never seen something like this. Hope she carries to her term and everything goes well.

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Maggie Collins
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maria! Amazing woman! Sending all kinds of blessings for a quick and peaceful delivery and of course healthy for all four of you! At least you have experience, LOL. Hugz

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Silas Sebastian
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish to have a future wife like her, carrying my child with that abundant love is so priceless

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Lee from Phoenix
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too bad she didn't post a picture of herself 2 or 3 month after they were born. Curious what the lasting effect would be. Would her belly return to it's previous shape?

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Irene Walton
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so happy for them, they will love it in their old age. Love the wedding photo

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Alex Stevenson
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hope it all went well and their whole family stays happy and healthy forever

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Melody Lanzatella
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Girl!! Get ALL of the rest you can!! Cause after they are born...you arent going to get any sleep for a YEAR!!! LOL

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Alusair Alustriel
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got goose bumps when she was showing her belly. I was afraid that any minute it would just rip off and fall down! It's so big! I really hope she gets through delivery well and everything will be alright. Congratulations on having those 3!

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it just looks like it is about to explode God bless her and i hope it goes well

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cannot even bear to look at this - the lady is a true superhero 3 X over

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Mae
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even if there was only a 0,05 % chance of having triplets, that's not a risk I'd be willing to take. That looks freakin painful! Not to mention what her stomach is gonna be like afterwards, but that's the kind of thing you're not supposed to say, well I'm saying it anyway and I know people are gonna hate me for it ;D

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Nia Loves Art
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you want kids then anything is worth it. If not you probably shouldn't have any. Not everyone is cut out to be a parent.

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okpkpkp
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your husband looks like an old, old friend, Chris Hansen, except that Chris is now bald. Best wishes to you and yours.

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Nicole Lingley
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People have triplets all the time. Not really new and astonishing news.

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Julie Martin
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5 years ago

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Looks like a big ugly boob hanging off her. Bet dad is tempted to suck it a bit. Glad they finally got married and made those triplets and mom a bit more legally protected.

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Utterly revolting. It looks like she's swallowed a football. I hope she has help dealing with the stress marks after the birth.

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I am horrified. She must be in a lot of pain and discomfort! Her belly, my god, it's so huge! Were humans meant to carry 3 at one time? I don't think so. Everyone says it's so beautiful, so lovely, so blessed. But not how I see it-- you know she is dying to have those babies, for the relief! I mean, come on! Surely some of you agree with me? I want them to all be healthy too. But you have to admit, these were done through IVF, and you reap what you sow! They are going to be up to their necks in debt, not to mention diapers, yuck! No one is getting any sleep in that house, NO ONE!

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Maya
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5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's in the story that these are not IVF children, so they won't have the debt of IVF. Of course she'll be relieved once the birth is over, but she'll also be delighted to have her children.

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Joe Clark
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Obviously she had sex with three men at the same time.

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MonsterMash
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol...guess this dummy is the result of abstinence-only sex ed 😂 lmao

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snoozy womble
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That looks painful, I was pretty big with my little boy he was the wight of some peoples full term twins. Good luck to that woman and her family. I hope they give her all the best care when it comes to the birth.

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Hans
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They say birth is a miracle, but I think even more the human body with all its abilities is. These three (these six actually!) surely deserve all the luck in the world.

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Me
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm actually ptegnant with twins and these pictures both scare and comfort me as she has to carry one baby more.. Hope everything is good for the family now

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BusLady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

@Molly: I'm glad you made the decision not to have children. You sound like you would have been resentful and overwhelmed.

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MonsterMash
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Geez, this lady is tough as nails! Wishing them well...I can’t imagine 3 babies all at once!

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Night Owl
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That must be painful for her back. I wish her the best of luck.

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BusLady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How precious to have these photos and video. Someday, the children will be able to see them, and will be amazed: We were in there? All together?

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Ivana
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh god no. This is why I am terrified of having kids.

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never had kids - being a nanny age 17 put me off for life. Just looking at this lady's stomach is enough to feel for her. Truly hope the 3 were born without complications

ellenwall89 avatar
Crochet lady
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whenever I was overwhelmed by my newborn twins and 2 year old son I would dry my tears and think there are people out there with triplets, get over it! and that thought would quash my feelings of pity right away. There are tough days but far many more amazing days I will always treasure. And my biggest piece of advice is to learn not to sweat the small stuff. Life is short, enjoy those babies because before you know it they are in their 20's which is how old mine are now. It flies!

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Mont
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its crazy because she didn't gain weight anywhere else so it makes here stomach look even larger.

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westwing
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I see on her Instagram site that she had her babies today, two boys and a girl, apparently all went well

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Proudest bi
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know how painful triplets can be. I had two sets of triplets. They were especially bad since one set of triplets mine were 2 weeks late and the others were a week early.

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Sasha Parry
Community Member
2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She is on pinterest and all the teenagers make comments of how ugly her post birth body looks, utter utter nonsense. she looks incredible Bare in mind how cruel some people are, she did amazing and spread awareness for both risks of carrying triplets and spreading body positivity.

krois-pe-el avatar
Slune
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sara Lang! S t r e t c h marks it is. Stress comes for sure after giving birth with the new baby's

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Krishna Vishwas
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok.. birth and babies are beautiful. But I think my uterus died little bit when I saw her belly. May she deliver healthy babies and may God keeps her and babies safe.

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Marko Žilić
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These pictures somehow make me really uncomfortable - the video even more so. I don't think I've never seen something like this. Hope she carries to her term and everything goes well.

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Maggie Collins
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maria! Amazing woman! Sending all kinds of blessings for a quick and peaceful delivery and of course healthy for all four of you! At least you have experience, LOL. Hugz

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Silas Sebastian
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wish to have a future wife like her, carrying my child with that abundant love is so priceless

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Lee from Phoenix
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too bad she didn't post a picture of herself 2 or 3 month after they were born. Curious what the lasting effect would be. Would her belly return to it's previous shape?

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Irene Walton
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so happy for them, they will love it in their old age. Love the wedding photo

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Alex Stevenson
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hope it all went well and their whole family stays happy and healthy forever

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Melody Lanzatella
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Girl!! Get ALL of the rest you can!! Cause after they are born...you arent going to get any sleep for a YEAR!!! LOL

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Alusair Alustriel
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I got goose bumps when she was showing her belly. I was afraid that any minute it would just rip off and fall down! It's so big! I really hope she gets through delivery well and everything will be alright. Congratulations on having those 3!

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diane a
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it just looks like it is about to explode God bless her and i hope it goes well

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I cannot even bear to look at this - the lady is a true superhero 3 X over

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Mae
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even if there was only a 0,05 % chance of having triplets, that's not a risk I'd be willing to take. That looks freakin painful! Not to mention what her stomach is gonna be like afterwards, but that's the kind of thing you're not supposed to say, well I'm saying it anyway and I know people are gonna hate me for it ;D

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Nia Loves Art
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you want kids then anything is worth it. If not you probably shouldn't have any. Not everyone is cut out to be a parent.

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okpkpkp
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your husband looks like an old, old friend, Chris Hansen, except that Chris is now bald. Best wishes to you and yours.

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Nicole Lingley
Community Member
5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People have triplets all the time. Not really new and astonishing news.

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Julie Martin
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5 years ago

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Looks like a big ugly boob hanging off her. Bet dad is tempted to suck it a bit. Glad they finally got married and made those triplets and mom a bit more legally protected.

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diane a
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5 years ago

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Sara Lang
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5 years ago

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Utterly revolting. It looks like she's swallowed a football. I hope she has help dealing with the stress marks after the birth.

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Molly Block
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5 years ago

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I am horrified. She must be in a lot of pain and discomfort! Her belly, my god, it's so huge! Were humans meant to carry 3 at one time? I don't think so. Everyone says it's so beautiful, so lovely, so blessed. But not how I see it-- you know she is dying to have those babies, for the relief! I mean, come on! Surely some of you agree with me? I want them to all be healthy too. But you have to admit, these were done through IVF, and you reap what you sow! They are going to be up to their necks in debt, not to mention diapers, yuck! No one is getting any sleep in that house, NO ONE!

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Maya
Community Member
5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's in the story that these are not IVF children, so they won't have the debt of IVF. Of course she'll be relieved once the birth is over, but she'll also be delighted to have her children.

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Joe Clark
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5 years ago

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Obviously she had sex with three men at the same time.

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MonsterMash
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol...guess this dummy is the result of abstinence-only sex ed 😂 lmao

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