Gina and Craig Dewdney experienced a life-changing surprise when they discovered they were expecting identical triplets—an extremely rare occurrence with odds of just 1 in 200 million. Identical triplets are especially high-risk because they often share one placenta, increasing the likelihood of complications or the loss of one or more babies during pregnancy. Making their case even more extraordinary, one of the babies was born inside his amniotic sac, a phenomenon that typically reduces chances of survival at birth.
The couple’s unexpected journey began at their first ultrasound, where they initially believed they were having twins. As the scan progressed, a third head appeared on the monitor, confirming three babies all sharing one placenta. Gina remembered the ultrasound room falling into stunned silence as the reality set in. Since the couple had chosen to keep the pregnancy a secret until after the scan, the revelation was particularly overwhelming and emotional.
Due to the complexity of the pregnancy, doctors had scheduled a C-section. However, Gina went into labor early at just 31 weeks, prompting an emergency operation. A highly coordinated team of 30 medical professionals at Liverpool Women’s Hospital ensured each baby had dedicated care. In an operation that lasted less than two minutes, all three boys—Jaxon, Jensen, and Jimmy—were delivered safely, with Jaxon notably born still enclosed in his amniotic sac.
Following their premature birth, the triplets spent six weeks under close medical supervision before they were able to go home. By October 2021, when they reached six months of age, the boys were reported to be perfectly healthy and thriving. Despite being genetically identical, Gina and Craig delight in observing their emerging personalities, with each son already showing signs of individuality.
Interestingly, Gina had early suspicions that something unique was happening. Soon after conceiving, she experienced intense migraines, vision issues, and insomnia—symptoms that led her to believe she might be carrying more than one baby. Though Craig initially brushed off her intuition, it turned out to be spot-on, culminating in the remarkable and joyful arrival of their three identical sons.
