"After Finley and Malachy were born, we thought we would have one more child. I booked an early scan and we were a bit shocked when the midwife said there was three babies not just one. James went very quiet in the corner. I think we were both quite shocked to learn we were having triplets! It still does not feel real. During the car journey home we were still in disbelief."
"The three girls join young twins Finley and Malachy, who were born on the NHS' 75th birthday in 2023. Mabel, Sadie and Lily were born at 33 weeks, meaning they required care from the Neonatal Unit at the Ulster Hospital. Both Finley and Malachy were also born premature, meaning they required support at the same unit. October 30 was a busy day for the labour ward."
"Sadie and Lily are identical twins and then little Mabel. It felt surreal being back [at the neonatal ward], but this time we were a lot more prepared. We knew we would likely have another neonatal journey because the girls would come early, but so many of the same staff are still here. It is very reassuring knowing that our girls are in such great hands means everything to us."
Ellen and her husband James from Dromara, Co. Down welcomed triplet girls Mabel, Sadie and Lily on October 30, joining twins Finley and Malachy. Finley and Malachy were born in 2023 on the NHS’ 75th birthday; the triplets arrived at 33 weeks and required care from the Neonatal Unit at the Ulster Hospital. Both the twins and triplets needed neonatal support. October 30 was particularly busy, with three sets of twins and triplets among 16 babies born that day. The timing aligned with World Prematurity Day, which highlights challenges faced by families of premature babies and neonatal teams.
Read at Irish Independent
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