A father of triplets shared the reality of his relationship with his three daughters. He aims to provide valuable insights into infant care, given his unique experience as a parent. Alex Lewis, a 34-year-old accountant from Essex, along with his wife Charlotte, 32, proudly embrace the joys and challenges of raising their three daughters and a son named Henry. Alex uses humor and candidness in his Instagram posts to document the ups and downs of life with his adorable infants, from messy feedings to moments of rare personal time. As their family grows, Alex acknowledges the significant increase in weekly expenses and the transformation of their daily routines into a well-coordinated operation.
Alex remarked, "Since becoming parents, our weekly food costs have soared, though not as high as many might assume. We spend £50 on milk, £30 on diapers, and an additional £50 on Gripe water and Colief for the girls' colic. Despite the added expenses, there's no place I'd rather be."
Alex and Charlotte waited for several years before spending £8,000 on in-vitro fertilization. Upon learning they were expecting triplets, they were faced with the possibility that not all three babies might survive. The option of reduction was offered for the benefit of their third child, but the couple refused to make such a difficult choice. On April 6, they joyfully welcomed Lottie and twins Annabelle and Florence into their lives.
"I was overjoyed when they all arrived; it made the weeks of preparation worth it," Alex shared. "Having all three of them is an incredible privilege. We sold our car and got one with six seats, and we've adjusted their bedroom. As they grow and outgrow our three-bedroom home, we may need to consider moving. Raising triplets is undoubtedly hard work, with constant feeding and diaper changes every few hours, but I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world."
Within the first eight weeks, Alex started an Instagram account to share the daily triumphs and challenges of parenting triplets. His account has garnered over 14,000 followers, and he uses it to provide glimpses of his life, even during his rare moments of personal time while the girls are asleep or when he's out jogging with the dog. As both Alex and Charlotte juggle their responsibilities, they prioritize giving each other moments of respite and personal time. Alex emphasizes the importance of "me" time for everyone, including parents with three infants. The couple is hopeful about expanding their family further with a second child in the coming years, cherishing the priceless gift of having three healthy and happy daughters.
