Triple Miracle: Homeward Bound for Three Premature Baby Boys
At their very first scan, Shannon and Ace found out they were having triplets as a result of IVF
Ace and Shannon Page have been together since they were teenagers
After years of struggling to conceive, a young couple finally received the shock of their lives when an IVF treatment resulted not in one, but three babies. The trio of identical boys arrived early, bringing both joy and worry to their parents, who faced an unexpected, but ultimately successful road to bring their babies home.
During a routine scan, the couple stumbled upon incredible news: they were expecting triplets!
But as the excitement settled, complications arose.
“The doctors were pretty certain that we weren’t going to make it past 21 weeks,” said Ace.
“At that point, we were told we may not give birth to three healthy babies and were made aware of our options around termination,” added Shannon.
The couple grappled with the difficult decision, but ultimately chose to “let nature take its course,” realizing they couldn’t bear the guilt of terminating any of their babies.
On the Precipice: An Unexpected Arrival
At 19 weeks, Shannon’s health took a turn for the worse and she had to abbreviate her plans, rushing to be near specialists. Forced to relocate to Bristol to be closer to the hospital, the couple endured an expensive and stressful few weeks. They spent nearly £4,000 on short-term rentals, navigating the uncertainty of the journey ahead.
Two months later, on October 6, at 29 weeks and six days, their three sons – Cruz, Enzo, and Aljo – made an early entrance into the world, a one-in-200 million occurrence.
“I’ll be 30 next year and we’ve gone from having no children and almost feeling it may never happen, to having three before I’m 30,” shared Shannon.
The three identical boys – Cruz, Enzo and Aljo – were delivered at St Michael’s Hospital in Bristol on October 6 at 29 weeks and six days
Driven by hope, the newborn trio spent their first 12 hours in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
Their journey has not been without obstacles.
A Health Scare and Family Ties
Earlier this month, little Cruz battled necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a serious condition impacting the intestines. After a period of intense worry, Cruz recovered with the help of antibiotics and reunited with his brothers, who had progressed well.
Now, with all three boys growing stronger each day, the Pages are brimming with gratitude.
“We’re not religious but this is amazing. Like a gift from God – it’s),” said Shannon.
The oldest triplet Cruz developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) – a serious illness in which tissues in the intestine (gut) become inflamed and start to die
Their future plans are centered on getting their precious triplets home in time for Christmas.
“The NICU staff have been amazing. We’re so grateful for their care and how dedicated they are,” said Ace. “Getting the boys home for Christmas would be the best gift in the world.”
What were the challenges Shannon and Ace faced during Shannon’s pregnancy?
## Interview: Triple Miracle
**Host:** Welcome back to the show. Today we’re joined by Shannon and Ace Page, a young couple whose remarkable journey to parenthood has captivated hearts around the world. Welcome, both of you.
**Shannon and Ace:** Thank you for having us.
**Host:** Now, your story is truly extraordinary. After years of struggling to conceive, IVF brought you not one, but three little miracles – identical triplet boys! How did you first react to the news?
**Shannon:** We were absolutely floored! It was our first scan, and to find out it was triplets, well, it was completely mind-blowing.
**Ace:** We were overjoyed, but it was also a lot to process, to say the least.
**Host:** The road to bringing your triplets into the world wasn’t without its challenges. Can you tell us about the complications you faced?
**Ace:** Absolutely. Doctors informed us that we were at high risk for premature birth, which is common in multiple pregnancies [[1](https://www.webmd.com/baby/what-to-know-about-pregnancy-with-triplets)]. We were told that reaching 21 weeks was unlikely, and even if we did, there were concerns about the babies’ health.
**Host:** And that led to some difficult decisions, I understand?
**Shannon:** Yes, it did. We were presented with options we hadn’t even considered before, including termination.
**Host:** It must have been an incredibly difficult time. How did you ultimately decide to move forward?
**Ace:** It was the toughest decision we ever had to make. But we just couldn’t imagine losing any of our babies. We put our faith in nature and held onto hope.
**Host:** And what happened next?
**Shannon:** At 19 weeks, things took a turn for the worse for me, and I had to go to Bristol to be closer to the hospital. We had to relocate abruptly, it was terrifying.
**Host:** Despite the challenges, your triplets were ultimately born, and now you’re all home together. How does it feel to finally be a family?
**Ace:** It’s incredible. These little boys are our everything. They’re fighters, and they’ve come so far. We’re just so grateful they’re here.
**Shannon:** Every day is a blessing, and we’re soaking it all in.
**Host:** This is an inspiring story of hope and resilience.
Thank you both for sharing your journey with us. We wish you and your beautiful triplets all the best for the future.
