THE BIRTH OF TRIPLET BY KHADIJAT BABANSULE

 The birth of Triplet

              by

Khadijat Babansule

Faiza had always dreamed of becoming a mother. She loved children and wanted to have her own someday. She married Ahmed, a kind and handsome man from Ondo State, when she was 22. They were happy and in love, and looked forward to starting a family.

But as the years passed, Faiza's dream remained unfulfilled. She and Ahmed tried everything they could to conceive, but nothing worked. They visited doctors, herbalists, and religious leaders, but none of them could help. They spent a lot of money and time on treatments, tests, and prayers, but they always ended up disappointed.

Faiza felt like a failure. She blamed herself for not being able to give Ahmed a child. She felt ashamed and hopeless. She also faced a lot of pressure and criticism from her family and society. Her mother-in-law constantly nagged her and accused her of being barren. Her sisters-in-law mocked her and flaunted their own children in front of her. Her neighbors gossiped about her and pitied her husband. Some even suggested that Ahmed should divorce her and marry another woman who could bear him children.

Faiza tried to ignore them and focus on her marriage. She loved Ahmed and he loved her back. He always supported her and reassured her that they would have a child someday. He never blamed her or complained about their situation. He was faithful and loyal to her, and never thought of leaving her for another woman.

But Faiza knew that he also wanted to be a father. She saw the longing in his eyes whenever he saw other children playing. She heard the sadness in his voice whenever he talked about his dreams of having a son or a daughter. She felt the pain in his heart whenever they received another negative pregnancy test.

Faiza prayed to God every day to bless them with a child. She begged Him to grant them this one wish. She promised Him to be a good mother and to raise her child in His way. She asked Him to show them a sign of His mercy and favor.

One day, after 10 years of marriage, Faiza felt sick. She had nausea, fatigue, and dizziness. She thought it was just a flu, but when she missed her period, she decided to take a pregnancy test. She was nervous and scared, but also hopeful. She waited for the result, holding her breath.

To her surprise and joy, the test was positive. She was pregnant. She couldn't believe it. She cried tears of happiness and gratitude. She ran to Ahmed and hugged him. She showed him the test and told him the news. He was shocked and overjoyed. He kissed her and thanked God. They celebrated and hugged each other, feeling a new life growing inside her.

They went to the hospital and confirmed the pregnancy. They also learned that they were expecting not one, but three babies. They were having triplets. They were amazed and thrilled. They felt like they had won the lottery. They thanked God for His generosity and kindness. They couldn't wait to meet their babies.

Faiza had a smooth and healthy pregnancy. She took good care of herself and her babies. She ate well, rested well, and followed the doctor's advice. She felt her babies move and kick inside her. She talked to them and sang to them. She loved them with all her heart.

Ahmed was a loving and attentive husband. He took good care of Faiza and their babies. He helped her with the housework, cooked for her, and massaged her. He bought her gifts and flowers. He accompanied her to the doctor's appointments and the ultrasound scans. He saw their babies' faces and heard their heartbeats. He loved them with all his heart.

They prepared for their arrival. They bought clothes, toys, and furniture. They decorated the nursery. They chose names for them. They decided to name them Fatima, Zainab, and Hassan, after the Prophet's daughter, granddaughter, and grandson. They invited their family and friends to a baby shower. They received a lot of gifts and blessings.

They also received a lot of apologies and congratulations. Their mother-in-law, sisters-in-law, neighbors, and others who had mocked and criticized them before, now praised and admired them. They said they were happy for them and proud of them. They said they were lucky and blessed. They said they were sorry for what they had said and done.

Faiza forgave them and accepted their words. She was too happy to hold a grudge. She was too grateful to be bitter. She was too generous to be stingy. She shared her joy and triumph with them. She thanked them for their support and prayers. She invited them to visit her and her babies when they were born.

Faiza gave birth to her triplets after nine months. She had a natural delivery, without any complications. She delivered three healthy and beautiful babies, two girls and a boy. They weighed 2.5 kg, 2.4 kg, and 2.6 kg respectively. They had dark hair, brown eyes, and fair skin. They looked like their parents.

Faiza held them in her arms and kissed them. She felt a surge of love and happiness. She thanked God for His gift and miracle. She looked at Ahmed and smiled. He held her hand and kissed her. He felt a surge of love and happiness. He thanked God for His gift and miracle. He looked at their babies and smiled.

They named them Fatima, Zainab, and Hassan. They called the azan in their ears. They prayed for their health and happiness. They welcomed them to the world.

They were the happiest parents in the world. They had waited for 10 years to have a child, and God had given them three. They had suffered a lot of pain and sorrow, and God had turned it into joy and peace. They had faced a lot of mockery and pressure, and God had given them honor and respect.

They had a big and beautiful family. They had three precious and adorable children. They had each other. They had God.

They had everything they ever wanted and more.