Parents Of Two Boys Prayed For A Baby Girl But Got Something Neither Of Them Expected

Angie and Gino Colonna lived in Southern California and were the parents of two little boys. They were thrilled with their family, but always wondered what it would be like to add a little girl to the mix.

For a variety of reasons, some married couples decide against having children. Some people prefer to let their marriage develop for a time before bringing babies into their lives. Others have their hearts set on having children from the outset, and Angie and Gino were undoubtedly among the latter.

Both Angie and Gino were examples of excellent parents. One might even use the word “natural” to describe how good they were at parenting. They cherished every moment of seeing their two sons grow into responsible and capable young men.

Angie and Gino were content with their two boys and appeared to have the ideal small family, but they couldn’t help but fantasize about having a baby girl. They were undoubtedly grateful for all of their blessings, but still wanted to expand their joyful family by having a third child.

Angie was overjoyed when she learned that she was pregnant. The couple couldn’t stop discussing the new addition, and wondering whether it would be a girl or a boy.

Angie and Gino were ecstatic to learn that the baby was a girl, and couldn’t wait to tell thier sons. But after a few moments, the doctor looked at them and told them that there was more news, and they’d better brace themselves.

In addition to the jolt of finding out that they would be the parents of three little girls, Angie and Gino now had to face another bit of news from the doctor. This was not to be a normal triplet pregnancy.

Angie and Gino were overwhelmed but thrilled. They were going to have three baby girls, two identical twins and one single baby. They had been concenred about handling a newborn, but now they were going to have three babies to care for.

The shocking revelation that Angie and Gino would soon be welcoming three newborns into the world brought with it a number of sobering insights and conclusions. They accepted the reality that their lives will would transform profoundly and permanently.

Angie’s obstetrician, Dr. Daneshmand, explained to Angie that the delivery of triplets would be much different than the experience with her two sons. She wanted Angie and Gino to be prepared for a more complicated birth.

When Angie was 26 weeks along in her pregnancy, major complications set in, and she and Gino knew something was wrong. They decided it was time to speak with the medical care team.

Angie and Gino were shocked to find out how serious things were. Immediately, Angie jumped into action, informing family and office friends about her upcoming hospital stay. In addition, she had to make arrangements for the boys’ child care.

It wasn’t easy for Angie and Gino to accept that they needed to move into the hospital until the infants were delivered, even though they knew it was the safest option. After all, her pregnancy was just 26 weeks along, so it might be a while before she was discharged.

The news that Angie would have to stay in the hospital, distant from her spouse and sons, was difficult to hear, but she understood that it was necessary to ensure the safe delivery of her triplets. Gino helped by bringing the boys to visit.

Once the reality sunk in, Angie accepted that she would be spending the next several weeks in the hospital. She made an effort to see the bright side of things. She knew she was doing the best thing for her unborn children, and that comforted her.

Gino and Angie’s babies were faced with a potentially life-threatening condition, so the hospital staff told them that the newborns would most likely start out in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The staff wanted to prepare the couple for what was to come.

The visit to the NICU reassured Angie and Gino about the birth and care of their triplets. They appreciated being able to prepare themselves for what was to come, and meeting the staff who would care for their girls.

Angie was being closely monitored, and, after one ultrasound, the staff found that Baby B was noticeably smaller in size than her sisters. Angie and Gino were terribly worried and wondered what the future would bring.

Another four weeks in bed didn’t seem that long to Angie, considering she was giving her babies time to grow and mature enough to survive outside the womb. She resigned herself to waiting another four weeks, with constant monitoring.

The waiting was excruciating. Angie knew that she could begin to experience contractions at any moment, meaning the babies might have to be delivered too soon. The best they could hope for was that the babies stay in the womb for as long as possible.

At 32 weeks, two weeks before their goal date, Angie began experiencing contractions. The couple knew that had done their best to help their babies, but there was no stopping the birth at this point. At one point, Angie looked at Gino and said “three little stars will be born tonight.”

Soon after Angie arrived in the delivery room and the team prepped her for the births, the doctors declared her ready to give birth. The triplets were just about to introduce themselves to their parents for the very first time.

The fact that the triplets were born earlier than expected was not a surprise to the medical staff, because of the issues that arose during the pregnancy. Each of the triplets received their own team of specialists to care for them.

Even the most careful strategy in the world cannot ensure that everything will turn out the way we hope it will. This was most definitely the situation for Angie, who had carried her babies for months yet could not hold them, even for a moment, after giving birth.

The doctors knew that the babies would need help with breathing, since their lungs were not yet fully mature at the time of birth.

The next stage of waiting had begun. Both infants were using continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines to help them breathe, and the doctors wanted to make sure their oxygen levels were stable before allowing Angie and Gino to greet their daughters.

Amazingly, only a few hours after delivery, the doctors declared that the babies were stable and able to breathe on their own. This was quick for premature babies, which gave everyone hope.

Angie and Gino both agreed that the last few days and weeks seemed like an eon to them. Even after receiving the comforting news that their darling baby daughters had all been delivered without incident and were being carefully observed by a group of trained medical professionals, they continued to feel tense.

Getting back on your feet after having a C-section is no easy task. Even though Angie had a long road ahead of her in terms of recuperation and relaxation, she was at last feeling well enough to take a stroll down the hallway. After all, she was really excited to finally meet her newest additions to the family.

Angie, and Gino, who had been waiting for what felt like forever, finally entered the NICU. All of the nurses and doctors stood around to share the moment. Slowly they walked to the three bassinets to meet their daughters.

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Seeing her triplets brought Angie an overwhelming sense of joy that she couldn’t put into words. She and Gino had really only spent a few hours apart since the delivery, but she was aching to hold them. Being together with the girls and Gino was incredible.

After Angie held the three babies, it was Gino’s turn. As he was handed each infant, the nurses taught him to place them inside his shirt to provide them with skin-to-skin contact.

Babies frequently don’t open their eyes until some time after delivery. However, Anabella was unique. The moment Gino held her, the baby opened her eyes and seemed to look directly into his. When he spoke, her gaze followed his mouth.

The triplets’ stay in the NICU lasted many weeks. They were capable of returning to their own home when they were considered fit enough to do so. The family, especially the older brothers, had waited a long time to greet the newborns.

As the years went by, the triplets continued to get bigger and stronger with each passing day. They each had a unique personality as well as a set of preferences that were all their own. The daughters’ sixth birthday came and went before Angie and Gino had a chance to register their surprise.

Now that they are old enough, the triplets work at their brothers’ lemonade stand. Angie updated her followers in 2018 with this cute photo “Please support these cuties…Lemonade and Brownie stand,” she wrote. “Their cause? To pay for a Disney Cruise!”

Angie and Gino have their hands full taking care of their five children. They surely keep themselves busy. They have never wavered in their dedication to the link that binds their family, and it is easy to see how much love and dedication they have for one another by how they raise their children.

Angie and Gino have gone through a lot in their life together, from being married to having five children. It’s likely that they have a hard time remembering what it was like in the beginning of their marriage.