LUCK O’ THE IRISH!!!
When I first found out I was expecting, I was overwhelmed with excitement! I woke Seth up at 5:00 in the morning to tell him the news, then I ran downstairs to get the calendar to calculate my due date. I calculated that I was due on October 7th – 1 day before my thirtieth birthday! This was perfect timing; Seth and I always planned on starting our family after I turned thirty. Fast forward a couple of weeks to my first doctor appointment…I nervously watched the doctor’s face as she did the ultrasound. It seemed to take forever. Because I didn’t have any pregnancy symptoms (no nausea, no fatigue, etc..), I was scared that something was wrong. After waiting as long as I could, I finally blurted out:
“Can you see the heartbeat?!?”
Thank God I was laying down when she gave her reply:
“Actually, I see three heartbeats!”
Needless to say, this was the biggest and best surprise of my life! My mind start racing … were they identical or fraternal? would they be boys, girls, or a mix of both? I started day dreaming about dressing them in matching outfits and thinking of names that sounded nice together. Seth’s first thoughts were much more practical…
“we’re going to need a bigger car!”
We both feel so lucky and blessed to be expecting triplets! We keep getting asked how this happened and there really is no better way to explain it other than that it is a gift from God.
Please feel free to keep checking out our blog as the months go on, we will be updating it periodically, chronicling our journey to parenthood. Seth will be posting our ultrasound and some belly shots (maybe — if I let him)
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Jackie that is absolutely amazing, how thrilled you both must be !! Couldn’t have happened to a better couple, enjoy the many happy memories coming your way!
-Darren
dear seth and jaclyn: aunt joyce forwarded the amazing news! we just wanted to tell you that we are praying for you, for the babies…and for their safe delivery in October! You are so blessed…please tell the GRAND parents how happy we are for them! love, jac and dave peters, round rock, texas!
Man, I thought Jess and I were fertile.
It’s a tie game in in one play by the Chisamores!
Good Job!
Jess and I are so excited for you! Hope to see you soon!
Eric
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! We couldn’t be happier for you. Can’t wait to see you guys this weekend!!!
Congratulations, Congratulations, Congratulations! Please video record the first time Caren and Christian have to babysit! I’d love to see what they do with THREE newborns! I am soooooo happy for both of you! What a triple blessing! Stay well, and hopefully we’ll see you in May. Love to all five of you!
Congratulations Jaci and Seth!
We’re all so happy for you! I called my mom and dad and they are so excited! They send you their love!
Today is Robbie’s wedding…you will certainly steal his thunder tonight!
Enjoy your pregnancy and the thrills of anticipation!
With all my Love,
Aunt Denise
Seth and Jaclyn, we are so excited for you guys! WOW! Who would have ever thought triplets! Jake and Ally look forward to meeting their new cousins one day. Can you imagine what our family get togethers will be like now? How fun! Congratulations you guys. We will continue to pray for you throughout your pregnancy and those babies…..that you all stay healthy. We love you guys.
Aaron, Denise, Allyson, and Jacob
Love, joy, and wonderful dreams;
all the sweet things three new babies bring…
30 fingers and 30 toes;
how many diapers, nobody knows…
Rub-a-dub-dub-dub,
You’re getting ready to have,
Three little Chislets in the tub!
Love Mom & Dad
I’m sooo excited!!! I read your blog everyday to see if you updated it. I was at the Phillies game with about 50 of my friends from school and I told everyone at least twice that my cousin is having triplets! And it’s perfect for baby Kelly too, the four of them will have so much fun growing up together!
Love you guys! Congrats!
Love, Amanda
Holy Toledo!!
Jaci and Seth, this is fantastic! I’m so happy for you and your three Chislets (so cute, by the way)!! We’ll be doing lots of praying for you both (and the Chislets) as you make way for these little peanuts!