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MMollyMum2 · 30/04/2013 18:25

We have twin boys who are now 2 and found out I was pregnant again. Thought it was twins, but now discovered it is triplets!!!! Has anyone else coped with 5 kids under 4? And if so need some tips. DH will take some time off work, but then will have to return leaving me with the 5. None at school either. Another thing, they are all going to be boys!!!!

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givemeaclue · 30/04/2013 18:57

Wow! Congratulations!

I only have twins. I had a nursery student on placement with me from college for her nanny placement 2 days per week for 4 Months which was great. Worth checking whether your local college needs placements, there is no charge and mine was great.

Also, red he there is a local teenage babysitter who could come after school a few days per week till kids go to bed. They don't usually charge much and the extra help is really handy.

Cleaner.

Any parents or friends you can get to help.

Good luck

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MultipleMama · 30/04/2013 22:02

Congrats! I have 7mo Twin boys and expecting my 2nd set due in Dec so I'll have 4 under 2 plus a 2 and 4 yo.

MY advice; if people offer help, accept it. Set up routines and make sure you have time for yourself. It's always good to check out charitues in you area who help large families i.e with cleaning etc.

We've only just decided on a cleaner but I've managed pretty well with my Df and dh's help, though dh works full time. Freeze meals, figure how feeding will work. It's overwhelming but worth it.

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Cloverer · 30/04/2013 22:04

Contact Home Start and see if you can get a volunteer once a week.

Also, see if your local council provide free nursery places for 2 year olds from families where there is a need.

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harrygracejessica · 30/04/2013 22:11

Congratulations :-) I have 2 sets of twins and a singleton and the eldest (singleton) was 4 year and 1 month when I had the youngest set.

It's been hectic but fab, the youngest are now 2 and it is noisy but fab having them all so young x

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conorsrockers · 30/04/2013 22:13

Wow! That's awesome . Don't have any advice, but congratulations and good luck .

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kentDee · 12/05/2013 23:47

Many congratulations! I'm a mum to a 4 year old and had triplet girls last year. Massive shock but can't imagine life without them now. How are you feeling?

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MMollyMum2 · 18/05/2013 09:17

Feeling ok at the moment, excited and anxious at the same time. Forgot to mention, we also have a 4-year-old boy.

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ladythatlunches · 20/05/2013 20:11

Congratulations wow triplets how amazing how are you feeling?

I have 5! Had 3 under 11 months when my twins were born it was full on but fun :)

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mummylin2495 · 20/05/2013 20:21

My sister had twins and she had two trainee nannies from the local college 3 times a week to help her, maybe there is something similar in your town. Congrats by the way .

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TheTripletDiaries · 24/06/2013 14:54

Wow! congratulations! You are a very lucky lady indeed, although it will be tough you have already had twins so you have an idea of what to expect. Have you got lots of help around? Enlist anybody and everybody! I used to get my family and friends to only come over when it was feeding time so that they could help give a bottle.

I write a blog [email protected] if you want to pop over and have a reassuring read. Also if you join the "triplet and quad mummies" group on facebook there is another lady on there who had twins and then triplets a year apart :-) good luck! xx