After giving birth to three spontaneous triplets, a woman became a mother of five in only three years.
Holly Bassler (33) was stunned to learn that she had three heartbeats in an eight-week scan for 2019. Multiples don’t run in her family.
The homemaker, from Pennsylvania, instantly felt ‘terrified’ because she already had two children Aaralyn, then two, and Jessie, then one.
Holly is now 18 months old and couldn’t feel happier. She describes Judah Jamie and Jack to be’miracles.
One in 10,000 pregnancies produces naturally-conceived triplets.
Holly Bassler, after she gave birth to triplets Judah and Jamie. Jack completed the family-of-7
They were surprising for their family, who has never had multiples. Pictured from left: Jessie (three years), Aaralyn (five years), and Judah and Jamie, triplets.
Holly acknowledges that it’s not easy to have five kids under 5.
She explained that Mike, her husband, is an electrician and she wanted to have 3 children. They should be close enough so that they can all grow up.
“We didn’t think we’d have three children at the same time, as no one in our family has more than two.”
“I went alone to the ultrasound, and was completely shocked when they revealed that there were 3 sacs.”
Holly and Mike originally intended to have three children. They wanted the kids to be similar in age. Pictured: Judah (18 months), Aaralyn (5 years), Jack (identical, 18 month) and Jessie (3 years).
They were stunned to find three heartbeats at their 8 week scan. Multiples are not a common trait in families. Mike Bassler, 32 with three triplets; Aaralyn (five).
Holly was 34 weeks, three days pregnant when Holly went for a C-section. On May 10, 2020, the triplets were born. After giving birth, Holly is pictured with her triplets.
“It was overwhelming. I panicked.”
“I was concerned in case it wasn’t going well because I was already struggling with my two-year old and one year-old.
Holly gave birth to triplets at 34 weeks and 3 days. Holly went through a C section on May 10, 2020.
Holly admitted to being frightened when she discovered the news, but was able to have a happy pregnancy. Pictured: Jessie at three and Holly Bessler at 33 with triplets Aaralyn and Jessie.
Holly, 18 months old, couldn’t have been happier to be with her family. Pictured from left: Jessie (three years), Aaralyn (five years), and the triplets Judah Jamie and Jack.
Holly and Mike have many children. It is chaotic, but they are content to have such close friends. Pictured from left: Aaralyn at three years old, Jessie at two, Triplets Judah Jamie and Jack
“The pregnancy was amazing,” she says. I didn’t feel sick, and my body wasn’t sore.
“I didn’t have any health issues, the growth was amazing and everybody was doing well.”
“At times, it was hard to believe that Jessie was nursing while both of my children were in bed with me.
Parents have to manage a lot of stress and demands when having young children. Pictured: Mike 32, Jessie three, and triplets
Pictured are Holly Bassler (33), Jessie (33) and Aaralyn (55) as well as 18-month triplets Judah Jamie (11).
“I was worried about how I would manage with five children, but then I realized how incredible it is that my body created three children at the same time.”
“It’s both a miracle, and a blessing.”
Holly’s life has been hectic since the arrival of her tots.
She said it was difficult for each child to get the same amount of attention.
Holly knows it can be difficult to spend the same amount of time with each child. Holly also admits that this is a challenge. Holly Bassler, 33. Triplets Judah and Jamie. Holly
Holly says the triplets are good for her two oldest children, as they have become more understanding. Aaralyn (5 years old) with one of the triplets
Holly stated, “Our lives are chaotic and very hectic.”
“It’s hard but I believe that the best days are ahead.
“The most difficult part is the overstimulation of all the children.
“As they all are so young, they still have to me for many things.”
“It’s a shame that I cannot be at more than one location at once.”
“But they are so close that they can share life.
“The triplets were a blessing for Aaralyn, Jessie, and Jessie. They have shown kindness, compassion, and a willingness to help others.