Paige is mum to triplet girls — Nova, Skye and Aria. She lives with her daughters in a one-bedroom flat, where space is tight and daily life can be challenging. Getting out of the house isn’t easy either. Her buggy doesn’t fit in the lift, so she often relies on family and friends to help her get outside.

Realising she needed extra support, Paige reached out to Twins Trust. That’s when Gemma, from our Family Crisis Support Team, stepped in to offer practical help and emotional reassurance. “I would have struggled so much without Twins Trust. Having Gemma helped me with my postpartum depression and anxiety,” Paige shared.

Gemma visited Paige, bringing not just her expertise in caring for multiples, but also a sense of calm and encouragement. “Knowing that she was coming every four or five weeks was something to look forward to. I knew we’d be able to do something on that day. Gemma made me realise I could get stuff done. She made me feel normal. It was more than just the physical help, it was practical and logical. She made sure I looked after myself too.”

Gemma’s support helped Paige rebuild her confidence and feel less isolated. “Without Twins Trust, I think my confidence would be severely knocked. I don’t think I would be going outside and I think I would be very depressed.”

In the early months of motherhood, Paige experienced severe anxiety and felt overwhelmed. “When I became a mother I had severe anxiety. I couldn’t leave the house. I was so scared of taking them out on my own. Gemma came and she was so lovely and happy. She just came with a lot of experience and knowledge of multiples, which put me at ease. She helped build my confidence, navigating naps and what toys to play with and how to get in touch with the family hub.”

Even when Gemma wasn’t physically there, she stayed connected. “Gemma’s help was amazing. I knew I could always send her a message or she’d check in with a phonecall. Having someone at the end of the phone with so much knowledge helps you so much when you’re postpartum. It makes you feel less alone and that you have someone who cares and who will be there if you need them," Paige said.

I’m very thankful for Twins Trust

When one of the triplets began rolling in the cot, Paige realised the shared cot was no longer a safe sleeping space. She bought a space-saver cot to place beside the larger one the other two still shared. However, as they soon became more mobile, each baby needed their own space. With limited room for another cot alongside the full sized one, Twins Trust provided two space-saver cots so all three babies could sleep safely.

“The cots saved me hundreds of pounds. I didn’t have to worry about them being able to sleep safely. The babies have been very happily sleeping in their own cots now. Every time Gemma came she would bring a pack of nappies or wipes for me. It makes a difference. I’m very thankful for Twins Trust. I am one mum split between three. Having someone look out for you makes you feel seen. 

“I always felt relieved, happy and excited when I knew Gemma was coming. I knew I would get to leave the house. She would push me out of my comfort zone and to be a better mum.”

Learn more about our Family Crisis Support here.