I have just become an auntie/godmother of triplet girls, and it is truly amazing. What's even more amazing is that these girls were born at week 26 which is about 3 months premature. As of today, they are full term. Initially when born they weighed between 1lb 6oz and 1lb. 11oz. It was scary for awhile, but all are healthy and doing well. They are still in the hospital but they are all sleeping in one crib together. This is called co-bedding.
When babies come as multiples, as soon as they are strong enough, they start putting them together in one crib so that they are not alone any more. All the bonding helps them stay alive and healthy. Makes perfect sense. The world is always a better place when you have someone, and you're not alone. This is why we as adults crave so much for a special someone, so that we can have that sense that someone is there just for us. My favorite way to sleep is spooning with my boyfriend. Just laying there in his arms and feeling his heartbeat and warm breathe, makes me feel incredibly safe and loved. I've slept in a bed alone for many years, and after spending more than a year sleeping with Matt, I can see why people jump quickly into relationships. Sleeping by yourself can be very lonely.
I visit my nieces in the hospital, and I watch them sleep in their crib. They are all swaddled and laying right next to each other. They look so warm and cuddly. There is so much peace and tranquility around them, and their job is simply to eat, breathe, and grow. These beautiful children have their whole lives ahead of them, and it's really exciting to know that they will have this special bond with each other. Being part of a triplet is a very special thing because there aren't that many around. A part of me wishes that I could jump in that crib with them, and be one of them. I'd have a chance to start over and this time not be alone.
