A 42-year-old mom who refused to abort one of her triplets has given birth to three healthy babies despite doctor's warnings she could be putting their lives at risk.
Christy and Ryan Beck from Richmond, Virginia, feared they would never become parents after years of failed attempts but now they are now celebrating the arrival of their 'miracle' triplets.
After years of failed fertility treatments, the couple decided to take out a $30,000 (£23,000) loan to fund one last round of IVF.
And, after transferring two embryos to increase their chance of success, the pair were overjoyed when scans initially showed Christy was pregnant and expecting twins.
At their 12-week ultrasound a third 'hidden' baby was discovered, but instead of joy they were presented with an impossible decision - to terminate one or risk losing two of them.
They refused to abort one of the babies and thankfully, Christy gave birth to Rockwell and identical twins Cali and Elli - who she calls her 'little miracles'.
Despite the debt the couple now face, Christy, who is now a full-time mother, insists their brood was worth every penny.
