Real-life triplet mom advice and simple shifts that can make your triplet journey easier from the start.
When I found out I was pregnant with triplets, I quickly realized how little guidance was out there for moms like me. There were no clear roadmaps. No “this is exactly what to do” guides.
So I did what most of us do: I pieced things together. I researched, followed other triplet moms, and learned as I went. And honestly? A lot of it was trial and error.
Now, looking back, there are a few things I would absolutely do differently, not because I failed, but because I learned.
If you’re expecting triplets, I hope this gives you a little clarity, a little ease, and maybe saves you from some of the overwhelm I felt in those early days.
1. Buy the Wonderfold Wagon Sooner Than You Think
I remember seeing families with the Wonderfold Wagon and thinking:
“That’ll be great when they’re older… but what about now?”
So I waited. Instead, we used a two-carriage system, and it made leaving the house nearly impossible.
During that first spring and summer, I was mostly housebound. My husband had gone back to work, and without another set of hands, I simply couldn’t manage both carriages on my own. Most days, the closest we got to “outside time” was sitting on the front steps with a pack-and-play.
Looking back, I wish I had known what other triplet families were doing: They were simply placing their swaddled infants in the wagon and going for walks.
Game. Changer.
Having something that allowed me to get outside easily and independently would have made such a difference in my mental health and daily rhythm.
If I could go back, I would:
- Get a wagon earlier
- Use a simple snap-and-go system for appointments
- Prioritize anything that made solo outings easier
Because fresh air isn’t just nice, it’s necessary.
2. Keep Monthly Photos Simple (Trust Me on This)
In the beginning, I had a vision.
The perfect monthly milestone photos. The blanket. The markers. The aesthetic. And for the first couple of months? It worked.
Then… they started moving.
Rolling. Wiggling. Grabbing everything in sight.
And suddenly, what should have been a quick photo turned into a full production:
- Blankets never straight
- Babies never still
- Me constantly adjusting everything
It became stressful, and honestly, something I started to dread. If I could do it again, I’d simplify completely. Instead of milestone blankets, I would:
- Use a stuffed animal for scale
- Add a simple sign with the month
- Focus on capturing the moment, not perfection
Also, this one matters more than I expected:
Take both individual photos AND a group photo every month.
Somewhere in the newborn haze, I stopped taking consistent group shots, and I truly wish I had those side-by-side growth comparisons.
Those little snapshots of “all three together” become some of your most meaningful memories.
3. Skip the Traditional Baby Book (and Do This Instead)
I had every intention of keeping up with baby books. In the NICU, I actually kept up with them. But once we got home?
Reality hit.
Sleep deprivation. Feeding schedules. Survival mode. The books were put aside and never picked back up.
Instead, what I do have is a scattered notes app filled with milestones I hoped I’d go back and organize someday. (Still waiting on that day.)
If I could do it again, I’d choose something that actually fits real life:
A monthly photo book system.
Something simple. Something automated. Many moms of multiples use platforms like Chatbooks to:
- Upload photos directly from their phone
- Create monthly books in minutes
- Build a year-by-year collection without the pressure
Some even add milestone notes directly into each book, which makes it both meaningful and manageable.
By the end of the year, you don’t just have memories saved… You have something tangible. Something complete.
And most importantly, something you’ll actually keep up with.
Final Thoughts from a Triplet Mom
These are my biggest “I wish I knew” moments. Not because everything went wrong, but because a few small shifts could have made a big difference.
If you’re an expecting mom of multiples, here’s what I want you to take away:
Make things easier where you can.
Simplify wherever possible.
And choose systems that work for real life, not just ideal life.
Because in those early days, your energy matters.
And anything that supports you? Is worth it.
