When the Fairbanks couple found out they were expecting a child, they were overjoyed. With two children from a previous marriage, the dream of expanding their family to five was about to come true. Making the decision to add another member to the family is always a mix of excitement and a touch of apprehension. When you already have two children, you can’t be entirely sure what life will be like with a new baby. Many people feel a sense of relief when an ultrasound confirms a healthy heartbeat. And to think of everyday life with three children? It can be hard to imagine!
During her pregnancy, Ms. Fairbanks quickly noticed something different about this one. She couldn’t quite put her finger on it, but it was a unique experience for her. At her 10-week checkup, her doctor suggested an ultrasound just to be safe. Soon after, the expectant mother received some surprising news: there were two little hearts beating inside her!
The couple came to terms with the idea that they would soon be parents to not just three, but four children. They knew it would be busy, but they were ultimately thrilled with the news.
As time passed and the belly grew, the mother suspected there might be another surprise in store. And indeed, there was – triplets!
“We were shocked! First, we found out it was twins, which was already shocking, but we were very excited. Then, at the next appointment, we found out there were three. So we felt very blessed, but there’s definitely that overwhelming feeling of being constantly outnumbered,” said the mother.
The youngest trio in the family, born in August 2019, has brought joy and excitement to the Fairbanks household. The birth went well, and the two older children were delighted to have two new little brothers and a little sister.
“It’s so cool; they’re like instant best friends, and it’s really fun that we get to look at them and see that they’re different right now, and you can tell them apart. But they are also identical, so you can see how similar they really are. It’s very cool; it’s just super awesome.”
Crystal often shares photos of her children on social media, and through her posts, she reflects on her pregnancy experience and the true side of motherhood as she lives it.
This is the way life can unfold when you plan to transition from having two to three children. Suddenly, the Fairbanks found themselves as a family of seven! Looking back, they consider all their healthy children a blessing and are grateful for their small but wonderful family.
