At our recent doctor visit it was suggested that I undergo genetic testing to rule out a problem they suspected with one of the babies. After a long two weeks and faithful prayers from family and friends we were given the wonderful news that all of their chromosomes are normal. There are no words to describe what it is like to get a phone call like this. Other families who have to go through this are  now in our thoughts and prayers at all times.

Along with this great news, we were told that the triplets are identical boys. We couldn’t be more thrilled that the Bryan name will continue on and Brooklyn will always hold a special place as our first born and only daughter.

After hearing the word “triplets” the number 3 has taken on a life of its own. It jumps out at us at every turn. It’s like things that come in threes are now highlighted in neon lights. We can’t help but notice them and the new meanings they have for us.

Children’s Stories: The stories that we read to Brooklyn now have a new significance. The 3 Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the 3 Bears, 3 Little Kittens, 3 Blind Mice, and Winken, Blinken, and Nod no longer seem mundane but are exciting stories featuring multiples. They also spark ideas for future Halloween costumes.

3 Goals in a Hat Trick: As a former hockey player, you know TR will wonder if there is a special award for 3 identical boys playing on the same team each scoring a goal in a single game.

3 Ring Circus: The Bryan household, our new normal!

3’s A Crowd: Next time you complain about eating too much at Thanksgiving, imagine carrying triplets.

The 3 Musketeers: We know these boys will be a force to be reckoned with when it comes to protecting their big sister.

Rock, Paper, Scissors: The game we’ll play when it’s time for all those diaper changes.

Triple Threat: Heaven help us when they join forces to gang up on us.

3 Sheets to the Wind: What TR and I will be on the day that the last college tuition payment is sent.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Ready or not, we will soon be a family of six facing all the challenges that life throws at us, but we’ll do it with God’s help and lots and lots of love!