A woman who gave birth to triplets in lockdown has revealed her she broke down in tears when her doctor told her she was expecting three babies, but now says her daughters are a ‘blessing’.
Cherise and her husband Dave, who are both from South Africa but live in Walton-On-Thames in Surrey, told Lorraine Kelly they’ve been through a ‘rollercoaster of emotions’ having babies in lockdown.
They welcomed Harley, Chloe and Lacey on April 21, making them a family of seven with their two older sons, Sloane and Troy.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain today Cherise said they have no history of twins or triplets in the family, and they were often teased by people who said they might be expecting more than one child.
‘They’re so calm and serene. You wanted girls and got your wish times three,’ Lorraine said.
Cherise and Dave welcomed triplets Harley, Chloe and Lacey on April 21, making them a family of seven as they already had two older sons, Sloane and Troy.
‘It was a rollercoaster of emotions,’ Cherise told Lorraine.
‘I’ll be honest I burst into tears when she said there were three. I immediately thought of my boys and wondered how I was going to spend time with them.
‘But very quickly, Dave and I came to terms with it, the same day we told our family and we’ve been super excited about it.
The couple said they had a rota for feeding and changing, but the sisters have mostly taken it in turns to be fed and cry.
The couple, pictured with their daughter, said they had a rota for feeding and changing, but the sisters have mostly taken it in turns to be fed and cry.
The triplets are pictured at home after spending a few weeks in hospital, as they were so small
Dad Dave added that he thought he wouldn’t be allowed in the delivery room, until the last minute.
‘Up until delivery date I it was a no-go. But the day before, I go the go ahead and was able to see my babies.
Dave, who works from home, added that he’s lucky his colleagues have been flexible with him while working from home, allowing him to get involved with caring for the triplets.
‘The gorgeous, positive side of lockdown is I’m at home and can help out. I can’t say enough for my boys because they’ve stepped up and done the job for me too. We’ve got so close over the last few months,’ he added.
‘I’m very fortunate right now, I’m juggling a new start-up but blessed that I have great colleagues and a wonderful family.
Smiling, Lorraine commented: ‘We can see how much they love their baby sisters.
Speaking on Good Morning Britain today Cherise said they have no history of twins or triplets in the family, and they were often teased by people who said they might be expecting more than one child.
Cherise is pictured feeding her daughter in hospital after giving birth to the triplets
Lorraine also asked the couple how they’ve managed being apart from family, because Cherise’s mother lives in South Africa so hasn’t been able to meet her grandchildren yet.
‘Everyone wants to come around and have a cuddle, I really miss my mum’ Cherise said.
‘She still works so agreed to come over for two months but obviously everything is shut so she can’t , magnificently, she’s coming over in December’.
Well deserved nap! Cherise is pictured taking a nap with her daughter after giving birth to triplets
Sons Sloane and Troy said it was the ‘best surprise ever’ to get three little sister come home
Because the triplets were so small, they needed to stay in hospital after birth.
Cherise stayed with them for a week, and then took daily trips to visit them in the NICU.
In a video diary after the triplets came home, Cherise revealed taking them for a walk was the first time she’d been outside the house, other than for hospital visits, in 11 weeks.
Her sons added that the three little sisters were ‘the best surprise ever’ and they love to help out with them.