North Carolina woman delivers triplets on 'National Triplet Day'
A North Carolina woman is now a mom to three baby boys, born on March 3 (3/3).
Because the babies were born premature, they're still in the neonatal intensive care unit.
The boys are scheduled to get off their C-PAP machines Wednesday, and their health has been improving.
"The news was very shocking," said Laura Amador. "I was not expecting that at all."
When Amador found out she was pregnant in September, she couldn't believe she was carrying not just one baby, but three.
"I didn’t know what to do," she said. "I just started crying. I was very overwhelmed — it was a whole lot."
While both she and her boyfriend have twins in their family trees, she never expected she would be giving birth to triplets. She also didn't expect her pregnancy to become high risk.
"Then, later on, I got placenta previa," she said. "I was high risk with my three babies and in and out of the hospital the whole month of February."
On March 3, she underwent an emergency C-section — giving birth to her three bundles of joy on a day dedicated to honoring the unique bond triplets share.
"The nurses were like, 'Oh my gosh, they were born on National Triplet Day!'" said Amador. "Everyone was so excited, and I was flooded with love toward me and my babies. I appreciate everyone being there for us."
But, with that excitement, came some obstacles. The triplets were born about two months early.
"Now, they are in the NICU trying to fight for their lives," said Amador.
They've come a long way in the last week, and their health has been improving.
"I feel very emotional," she said. "Every time I go in there, I hold it in to be so strong for them — and it hurts — because I want to keep myself together for them."
With a support system by her side, Laura says she's feeling stronger every day.
"I feel so much better," she said. "I'm ready for them to be here and I want to hold them and create memories with them. I can't wait to see them grow, be there for them and be the best mom I can be."
A GoFundMe has been set up to help the family with expenses.
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