TERRIFIC triplets who spent the first weeks of their life in hospital on a neonatal ward are all set to start school.

Jessica Watts gave birth to Sonny, Sidney and Betsy Avery on March 20, 2018.

Along with the triplets’ dad Will Avery, Jessica was shocked to say the least when she was told there were three heartbeats on her ultrasound.

Despite having twins on both sides of their families, Jess and Will, who are already parents to eight-year-old Billy, did not expect to be parents of triplets.

But they welcomed them into the world early at 34 weeks through a caesarean delivery, and they were kept on a neonatal ward for two weeks.

Fast forward four years and the trio, who are known to most as ‘the Orford triplets’, are all set to start school in September after turning four.

Sonny, Sidney and Betsy Avery

Sonny, Sidney and Betsy Avery

“The triplets are doing amazing. Life has kind of been a blur these past four years, and everything has been a rush,” Jess said.

“Trying to juggle four kids and working has been hard work, but it is so worth it.

“I am looking forward to all having a new beginning this September. I am back to college, the triplets start school and Billy is going into year four.”

Jess says that the triplets are always together or not far away from one another, and they do not like being without each other.

“Sonny thinks he is older than he is. He looks out for his siblings and is very cheeky,” she continued.

Jessica Watts and Will Avery with Sonny, Sidney and Betsy Avery

Jessica Watts and Will Avery with Sonny, Sidney and Betsy Avery

“Sidney is a mummy’s boy, and he messes with everything he should not be messing with

“Betsy is the boss – she does not stand any messing.

“I cannot believe they are four and starting school. I am so proud of how far they have come and proud of myself – I do not know how I have done it.

“It has been sweat, tears and sleepless nights from the little babies being born at 34 weeks to all going to school.

“They have been to nursery but cannot wait to wear a full uniform, and they used to come home saying people are calling us the wrong names or calling us the triplets.”