Our one-in-100million triplets: Mother beats massive odds to give birth to identical babies despite fearing she'd never have children

  • Couple feared they may be unable to have children after miscarriage
  • But mother later discovered she was pregnant with identical triplets
  • Doctors say three identical babies without fertility treatment is very rare
  • Boys needed stays in hospital after being born early but are now all home 

A woman who feared she would never have children has defied odds of around 1-in-a-100 million by giving birth to identical triplets.

Annabelle Williams, 24, worried she would be left unable to have children after miscarrying a previous baby.

But she and husband James are celebrating after she gave birth to identical baby boys Jax, Jesse-James and Joey earlier this year.

Annabelle Williams and husband James are celebrating the birth of identical triplets Jax, Jesse-James and Joey, who were born despite Mrs Williams's fears she was unable to have children

Annabelle Williams and husband James are celebrating the birth of identical triplets Jax, Jesse-James and Joey, who were born despite Mrs Williams's fears she was unable to have children

Doctors say the chance of conceiving three identical babies without fertility treatment is one in 100million

Doctors say the chance of conceiving three identical babies without fertility treatment is one in 100million

Experts have told the couple that the odds of conceiving identical triplets without fertility drugs is one-in-a-100million.

Mrs Williams, from Cardiff, was heartbroken when she lost her daughter four months into her pregnancy last June, due to a birth defect.

After fearing she may not be able to have children, she discovered she was pregnant again two months later.

She said: 'There are no triplets in our family so we were stunned when we were told there were three heartbeats.

'At first they thought it was twins but at the next scan they said there were three little heartbeats.

'James and I were almost too scared to go for another scan in case there were more babies.'

The three boys all weighed less than 3lb when they were born in April, but have now been brought home

The three boys all weighed less than 3lb when they were born in April, but have now been brought home

Mrs Williams feared she may be unable to have children after she lost her daughter four months into her pregnancy last June, but was delighted when she conceived again two months later
Mrs Williams feared she may be unable to have children after she lost her daughter four months into her pregnancy last June, but was delighted when she conceived again two months later

Mrs Williams feared she may be unable to have children after she lost her daughter four months into her pregnancy last June, but was delighted when she conceived again two months later

She added: 'When the boys arrived they had to spend the first eight days in a special care unit and we weren't allowed to hold them - we could only touch their little hands.

'When I held them for the first time it was so emotional and wonderful - I had one at a time on my chest.'

Speaking after the couple finally brought the youngsters home, the proud new mother added: 'When James and I look at the boys we can hardly believe they are ours. They are three little miracles.

'We have a complete family all in one go but its wonderful. They are such gorgeous babies and we feel elated to have them.'

The three boys came from the same egg and shared the same placenta in the womb.

Mrs Williams had an emergency C-section at 28 weeks at University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff in April.

The couple, from Cardiff, Wales, were left stunned when midwives heard three heartbeats during a scan

The couple, from Cardiff, Wales, were left stunned when midwives heard three heartbeats during a scan

The boys, including Joey (pictured), were very small when  born but were allowed home after treatment

The boys, including Joey (pictured), were very small when born but were allowed home after treatment

Joey at three weeks old. He was allowed home at eight weeks and has now been followed by his brothers

Joey at three weeks old. He was allowed home at eight weeks and has now been followed by his brothers

Jax arrived first at 2lb 9oz, then Jesse-James at 2lb 8oz and finally Joey at 2lb 5oz. Joey came home when he was eight-weeks old and Jesse-James when he was nine weeks.

Jax, the 'eldest' triplet, needed two operations at three weeks old but is now finally home with his two 'younger' brothers.

Mr Williams, 24, has given up his beloved BMW for a seven-seater Renault scenic to carry the toddlers, now six months old.

The new parents say they are constantly exhausted but feel blessed to have three youngsters..

Mrs Williams said: 'It's exhausting but it's so rewarding too. We know how lucky we are to have three, perfect healthy little boys.

'Thankfully we've both got amazing families who help us out and its certainly true we need all the help we can get.'

Mr Williams added: 'It's wonderful to have them home but of course we are overwhelmed. It's non-stop bottles and nappies every hour of the day for us.'

 

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