Triplets separated at birth share story of finding each other

More than 30 years ago, a Colorado mom had triplets but due to personal and financial challenges, she placed two of her babies up for adoption. Years later, the three sisters, Rikki Jump, Kendall Scavo and Julianne Scavo, have reunited. The trio joins TODAY and opens up about the special bond they share.
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#Triplets #SeparatedAtBirth #Scavo

[@amde8554]

I’m so glad the parents didn’t wait until they were adults and that they could connect as children

[@mariapilarme]

Yeah that was a good idea .

[@danettecherry5003]

This is a happy example of how an overwhelming situation can turn out to be a blessing. Kudos to both sets of parents for being honest with their girls early on.

[@bronwyn117]

What a beautiful gift the adoptive parents gave their daughters. And what a heartbreaking decision that the birth mother felt forced to make.

[@tonimaliszewski2782]

I think this is a great story but the birth mother needs so much credit for this incredible selfless act.

[@Bee-ly4gx]

I think she should have kept them together either through adoption or keeping them herself. I’m sorry I think she thought about herself first.

[@linedancer23]

⁠@@Bee-ly4gx Agree. WHO gives up their babies?? The mother gets zero sympathy. Plus the “twins” look nothing alike. I feel sorry for Kendall out of the 3.

[@melissaadrian-ez1sl]

@@linedancer23 wow rude and judgemental. Many people give up their children for a number of reasons. Not selfish but wanting to give them a better life. The two she gave up had a great life.

[@ellied1217]

@@linedancer23Didn’t you hear the video?? The mother was deaf. They convinced her that she wasn’t equipped to have 3 babies. They didn’t say how the sperm donation came about but sometimes in vitro ends up in multiple eggs or births. They didn’t terminate they gave up for adoption! That isn’t shameful. It’s responsible. And responsibility doesn’t have to be pleasant or right vs wrong. It’s carrying out a duty. She was able to provide her other babies a good home!

[@cassk3364]

I have 5 siblings and my twin and i were adopted and the other 3 were in foster care. When we were 7 and 8 we went from Florida to south Carolina a very small town in sc. We went to church and there was the kids from the childrens home there... to our astonishment our little sister was in the crowd of kids. We had never met. But we looked at her and knew she was our sister. After the service we ran up to her and told her "YOUR OUR SISTER!" and she knew right away too. The director from the group home let us take her home with us and we had her the whole day until night. We tried to adopt her to no avail. But we stayed close and im happy to say im going to be living within minutes of her in just a few months.

[@TheSandelinSofa]

Wow thats amazing! And you didnt know she lived there? 😮

[@melvinsmiley5295]

That is unreal….this is how we know there must be divine intervention. What are the chances. Glad you all found each other.

[@cassk3364]

@katjasandelin no we had no idea because we were all born in Florida. I'm currently living with her now though and our bond is very strong 💜

[@cassk3364]

@melvinsmiley5295 it is divine intervention. We had no idea where they were and because we were all born in Florida there was no reason for them to be in south Carolina. God is real.

[@tatum635]

@@cassk3364 did you get to meet your other siblings?

[@nthatidoesntknow1309]

Perfect example of honesty being the best policy!!

[@janelbbuck]

I thought this would be one of those stories where siblings don’t know about each other until they’re adults who took a 23 and me or ancestry test. But I must give credit to both parents for letting them know, and letting them meet. Though it still has a bit of bittersweetness attached to it, it’s nice that they got to spend some of their childhood together.

[@nightsky3981]

Right. That is what I thought too.

[@Sassyglbeauty]

This is a beautiful story. I’m so thankful that their parents didn’t hide their truth. That they allowed them to have a relationship with each other, is just beautiful! I can’t imagine what the birth parents went through to choose this, but glad they were able to do this.

[@alanaaites8292]

Having to pick one child would be horrible

[@grant1739]

Just having 1 child is horrible

[@amykitzmiller9987]

Beautiful story. It takes a lot of courage for a birth mom to put their child up for adoption. I commend all of the parents. I have an adopted brother that I love with all my heart.

[@lisaporter9836]

I wonder how you pick one of the three? I can’t imagine having to make that choice. It’s a beautiful story of family bonds.

[@Zagarspupil]

In the article I read about this story, the birth mother said that the two girls she gave up seemed to gravitate more towards each other (always wrapping their arms around each other, seem to always turn towards each other) so she decided they were meant to be together.

[@whitneypowers5598]

I wondered this same thing

[@livinfuller]

@@ZagarspupilAhhh that makes sense! I found it odd she split the identical twins up

[@Netti103]

I also found it aooo interesting that they split the identicals

[@linedancer23]

@@Netti103 There is much more going on with the mother and why she did what she did. She shouldn't be glorified!

[@geneziogenezio3299]

What a impossible decision to keep one child and give the other two to someone else. Thank God things turned out ok.

[@Beachgrl1717]

I'm happy to see ya'll reunited! I am an identical twin myself. I cannot imagine being separated like that from her.

[@HTOP1982]

What a gut punch. Having to give 2 kids. At least they were kept mostly together.

[@blakescrossing]

It should be a crime to separate children who are part of a multiple birth and not allow them to stay in contact.

[@pheliciaelliot359]

i have a twin 🎉boys n i would never separate dem never

[@JSandwich13]

The triplet bond is like no other. Im separated from my triplets through death, and i can tell you it feels like a part of me is missing. There's a bond there that is unexplainable unless you are a multiple I understand why they had to be separated, but its cruel to split multiples like that. I'm so glad they all found each other again.

[@Sssssssslf]

Depends whether you're a fraternal or identical multiple, the identical multiple bond cannot be compared but the bond between non identical multiples is different

[@traceyhuntstreasure2890]

sadly it was the identical girls who were split here.@@Sssssssslf

[@bluestsea]

@Sssssssslf not true for all. I know a set of identical twins who never bonded with each other and actually can’t stand one another

[@xEPICxNESS]

The connection between twins and triplets must be so strong. That immediate bond and closeness. So beautiful!

[@sharonloomis5264]

So nice that their parents let them know that they had a sister. And they let them get in touch. ❤

[@amywilliams6696]

All three of them are beautiful young ladies and I guarantee you all three of them have their life put together

[@maureybest4437]

Im from Austin as well. I was given up for adoption My birth mom was at a home of unwed moms. I was blessed to meet my 3 sisters a few years ago and my birth mom. I have twins ,twin sissyers and twin nieces. Im glad u had a great reunion. Mine was ok.

[@truejoie]

They all have the same beautiful smile ❤

[@Normal-Dog-Lady]

I would totally watch this movie. Happy for these girls.

[@traceyhuntstreasure2890]

I can't imagine giving birth to three and having to pick one. I don't think I would have split the identical twins up though. I'd have kept the single baby. Simply to make the choice easier. What brilliant people that they recognised the importance of the girls all knowing each other. I am so happy they have each other again.

[@Anonymous-uw4sr]

Could they tell which were identical when they were newborns?

[@feliciagaffney1998]

​@@Anonymous-uw4sr that's what I was thinking. They probably all looked the same at birth. Kendall doesn't look THAT much different from the other 2. She has the same smile...

[@lailaalanna315]

​@Anonymous-uw4sr of course they knew

[@Samantha-ek3pb]

@@lailaalanna315 not necessarily. A lot of twins have to get tested to determine if they are identical or fraternal and it isn’t always done at birth so the mom likely didn’t know

[@dorayantz3649]

Wow, beautiful story. Glad that they found each other. Blessings to their family. 🙏❤️

[@karenkennedy9874]

This is such a beautiful story. I’m glad they found each other. God bless all of them ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@octosepninetyoneninetysix1601]

Me and my sister are 15 months apart. Like 15 years later after being separated we were reunited only for us to be separated permanently because my sister took her own life. I have so much pain from being separated from my half-sister and trauma from her death. Dont separate siblings it causes pain.

[@lindseylopez9365]

Love this!!! Anyone got Parent Trap Vibes 😆?

[@bb7503]

Beautiful people, beautiful story ,i come from a family of twins ,i have twins too and always have a soft spot for multiples

[@sherrywyllie2163]

From one triplet to another its like growing up with your best friends!

[@shauneenicole2535]

I'm glad they met when they were kids vs adults.

[@China-Clay]

I’ve really enjoyed their podcast, love their acceptance of each other

[@LiftedMoonLight]

Amazing ❤️ Life never goes the way you expect.

[@jenleigh342]

What a REMARKABLE STORY! So so so so HAPPY THAT THEY ARE REUNITED! BEAUTIFUL! ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@deborahsutphen189]

They are all so beautiful I’m glad they got together

[@haydeemedrano2293]

Wow what an amazing story! So emotional 😢😢 love that they are so close with each other ❤

[@joycejones3361]

Amazing! Can’t keep siblings apart! My kids also had other siblings out there& they made the connection & today the 2 sister’s go on vacay together as other things!

[@LiveByDesign]

I think it’s cruel to separate multiples

[@MrSwinefuzz]

It's incredibly selfish and cruel. Her parents: "We just wanted ONE, so rather than us making a sacrifice like working harder and getting a better paying job, we did the reasonable thing and gave away your sisters. But hey...love you lots."

[@karalynne7616]

As a mother of triplets, I don't know if I would say cruel.. but definitely not something I could or would have ever done. I can't imagine it, having separated my trio. No way! Though I am glad they learned as kids, they still missed so much time together. At least they seem well-adjusted & understanding, though.

[@KirstinLydon]

​@@MrSwinefuzz You hit the nail on the head! 💯 👏

[@kayleighmetz4363]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@karalynne7616as a twin myself, it is cruel. We share a unique bond with those we share a womb with. Being a mother does not give you the same perspective or experience of being one of multiples.

[@karalynne7616]

@kayleighmetz4363 As I stated, I can't imagine separating, nor would I have ever done that myself. I simply didn't agree with thr term "cruel". Because I am not going to judge other parent's decisions or choices. And of course my perspective is as a parent, not a multiple myself. I do see/feel the deep bond as much as it is possible from my vantage point.

[@maggie9312]

Their parents did such amazing job raising them and let them know a very early age they were adopted and they got another sibling really good beautiful young girls

[@kellymcfalls1458]

@maggie9312 They were not a young age at 8 years old I would not have been able to separate triplets

[@christinabarron9176]

Wow awesome that all the parents here told them while they are young enough to bond and just be sisters that's beautiful

[@melvinsmiley5295]

What a gut wrenching decision the birth parents had to make. Love was their driving force. And the adoptive parents also did great by taking in both kids. So sorry the girls lost their Fathers but what a gift to have each other again. This is a great story.

[@loriepostlewaite162]

It’s great they didn’t have any more separation then what they did what a great story ❤️

[@chloeburton494]

Wow!!!! I have triplet and twin siblings and I remember watching the three identical strangers movie. I can’t believe this!!!!!

[@user-dg4gz6fs8q]

Love this story . A great story for everyone adopted or not .

[@dakotac180]

Its crazy how the one that was separated is identical to the other. Their birth mom did the best thing for them.

[@freidagreenfield6270]

Yes, I think most adoptive parents are afraid they'll lose the love of the child they've loved & raised since a baby and maybe become important in their life, especially if they have other siblings. And another new set of parents 😢💔 😢 I believe it's Great how both sets of their parents understood, and let them meet before they were adults ❤ Because many many parents hide the truth from them 😢 I'm Sooo Very Happy for Them ❤

[@korribier-lo3nm]

I love this story! I will watch the podcast for sure

[@twinb1954]

So happy for all of you. I am an identical twin.

[@mariapilarme]

Lovely story ❤

[@trevormwabulabrookings]

Such a wonderful story 🙏 💙

[@makeuphappy1]

Love this story ❤

[@cassie6349]

How could you have 3 babies that you had a sperm donor for then just pick 1 to keep? I could never imagine in a million years.

[@lailaalanna315]

Yea. I'm not buying this story at all 😢

[@yazplatt]

Having babies using sperm donors is IVF. They typically implant three or four embryos into the uterus and usually only one or two survive. Here two survived and one of those split and turned into identical twins. They were likely hoping for one knowing they could raise that child and upon learning they were having three raised them to a certain point (they are all sitting independent in the photo so she kept them for a while) and upon realising they were struggling financially made the decision.

[@SleepyArcticBirds-ft4lb]

These ladies are gorgeous ❤So happy they found each other🎉🎉🎉

[@christinabarron9176]

Wow to carry 3babies and separate them is devastating!sad

[@jansmith3160]

Beautiful Story

[@christyler6234]

What a cool story! I love this story. My children are all adopted and I know that there are some siblings out there for them so this really is interesting to see as the adoptive parent. Also, I got a chance to meet Al Roker once and I must say he is the most genuine guy. He is truly a class act!

[@fazia9802]

Wonderful story❤

[@JustBree716]

I wasn't adopted but my mother married her husband when i was a baby and he raised me. My mom ended up telling me about my bio dad at 14 and when i turned 16 my parents separated my dad moved back to his hometown and i found my birth father in the white pages. I personally didn't have any grudges about it. I knew that everyone did what was best for the situation. My bio dad was elated beyond belief that I reached out. He wanted me to call him dad immediately. 😅 We had 4 years before he suddenly passed. I have a brother who i went to the same highschool with and didn't know. A sister who is 2 weeks younger and an older sister. I only have a relationship with my brother. And thats for the best. And a few other family members on bio dad side. My bio grandma was unmoved by my existence 😅 But everything worked out the way it was supposed to i guess.

[@susanmei9980]

🤗

[@daughters]

Similar story! I was raised by my mom's hubs but he legally adopted me when I was a kid, so yeah he's my dad. I got in touch with my bio dad a year ago after 30 years of no contact and now we stay in touch on text and stuff. life is weird!

[@lailaalanna315]

A sister 2 weeks younger? Wow... I'm so glad you didn't date your brother in high school. Parents need to be more forthcoming. (I'm not close to my dad's side of the family and I've known them all my life. Those in out circles are the ones that want to be there ). 😊

[@JustBree716]

@@daughters that's dope.

[@JustBree716]

@@lailaalanna315 thankfully yes. My brother was a very handsome guy and a basketball player. Thankfully I thought I was grown and have always dated older guys. My brother is a few years older than me but even that's too young for me. Lol. At least back then. Thank God 🤓🙄

[@danniamendoza9260]

What a beautiful story

[@teamcougars]

A wee bit envious having grown up as a only child 😢 it was so lovely 😢

[@brendakluttz2557]

This is soo awesome!

[@PinkHoneyBeee]

Beautiful story!

[@sharpaw523]

They’re so beautiful

[@livinfuller]

Love that the parents realized raising 3 babies at once was going to be harder than they could handle and made the most unselfish & brave decision ever knowing two little girls would be happier in another home. However- I’m curious why they split the identical twins up. What was their reasoning? So curious!

[@Sssssssslf]

The most unselfish and brave decision would have been to never breed at all especially when you know that you couldn't afford it. To answer your last question about the separation of the twins, it was highly likely that they did not know they were identical, the knowledge and information regarding identicals was different when they were born

[@livinfuller]

@@Sssssssslf I’m going to assume you’ve never had to do IVF. You aim for one embryo taking, but often place 2-3 since most don’t take & due to the high costs, multiple embryos are placed. However, over the decades, the number placed has greatly decreased (thankfully). So two embryos took- and one naturally divided, giving them 3 babies. I’m proud of the parents for knowing 3 was more than they could handle but still kept open access and communication for the sisters. We’re not all perfect like you. :)

[@livinfuller]

@@Sssssssslf I was also looking for the true reason they separated the identical twins, not your opinion.

[@raleemay]

In a comment up there someone said they read an article where the birth mom noticed that the two she gave up always gravitated toward each other and would run to each other so she decided to keep those two together.

[@Sssssssslf]

@@livinfuller absolutely not, I'm against test tube babies. It's immoral and unethical in every way. What do you mean by you were looking for the true reason they separated the twins not my opinion?

[@maritucci4054]

Wonderful story

[@vela-rn2jz]

How could they allow triplets to be separated!? It is great they reunited but they missed out on a truly unique upbringing had they grown up together.

[@peezy304]

money money money

[@beatricev.7783]

The reason was given at the onset. The biological mother & father were not prepared for triplets and didn't have the means to raise more than one child. Add to that, the biological mother is completely deaf so that would add to the challenge of raising all three.

[@maysmith4906]

@@beatricev.7783 They said she had a sperm donor which is expensive and multiples are common with fertility treatment. I wonder how they chose which triple to keep.

[@kw1535]

Unexpected cost the refusal of the US to help disabled people thrive. deaf mom with three children back in the early 90s would have felt like you had no chance.

[@karalynne7616]

As a triplet mom, I have to agree that they certainly missed out on the experience. But at least they seem happy & enjoying life. We can't truly understand other people's decisions.

[@dazt66]

Why is this even news, they knew each other from 8 🤷‍♀️🙈

[@gloriadavila894]

I wish you three all the best… always be there for one another.. God bless you all !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@calamityqueen6148]

With all the bad news in the world we need more of these stories❤

[@maggiemacha5552]

Supreme sweetness overflows ❤

[@mandaskillz]

I was robbed of having a sister by my lying mother. I found out at age 32 and it’s not the same. She’s not my sister, just a person I know. It’s an awful feeling.

[@brookeroyster9585]

Same here, except it was my father who lied. I still haven’t met her yet.

[@mandaskillz]

@@brookeroyster9585 I’m sorry that happened to you too. I hope you get to meet her someday. If you do, try to enjoy it but not get your hopes up too high. We would use the word sister to each other but honestly it has no meaning behind it for us and just feels strange and sad.

[@brookeroyster9585]

@@mandaskillz Thank you! I appreciate those words. Definitely not getting my hopes up for sure. I have let it be for my own healing. What is meant to be, will.

[@dreamincolor14]

Before finishing this video I'm honestly not sure whose side is a little bit more heartbreaking, the one who got to stay with the birth parents or the two that got adopted together and got to know one of their siblings at least.

[@bytheriv8]

I watched another interview with them that the sister that stayed with the bio mom had a rough upbringing. And the other 2 were raised privileged.

[@lailaalanna315]

​@@bytheriv8I'm wondering why they went to such lengths to have babies if things were that hard for them 😢

[@Girlhead]

@@lailaalanna315Yeah- it makes you wonder.

[@CrystalM1917]

Exactly.​@@lailaalanna315

[@autumngrace8541]

I am glad they got together, but the way the separation was done is sad. Fear kept them apart.

[@josephinebrown7141]

That is so so wonderful 😊❤

[@manda_musings8459]

Sweet story ❤

[@WanderingMuses]

What a dream come true

[@jenniferbouchillon5313]

@WilliamsJecob_go away creepy

[@Venusianary]

How could they separated triplets??

[@blindship5792]

this is so beautiful! so much love in this clip alone!!! be blessed blessed and blessed!

[@EmilyPetersenHomemaking]

What a heartbreaking story! Glad they are at least together now!

[@EJofLA]

What a nice story thanks!

[@orscrub3161]

what a wonderful story. ❤️❤️❤️

[@veronicahardy9634]

This sounds like the plot of an adorable movie ❤

[@christinestephens37]

A great story for everyone adopted or not 😊🙏

[@maurawhelan3530]

Wonderful story! Sisters are the best

[@cherylbarkley8471]

They all have beautiful skin and teeth!

[@user-hk7jw4vo6x]

Beautiful ladies, may they have a wonderful life together!

[@katiesingletary39]

Heartwarming ❤

[@triplet3023]

I am a triplet (76 years ago). We were the youngest of eight and lived in extreme poverty in the UK. I had to two brothers (I did not remember that we had been born on one brothers tenth birthday until I was reunited 25 years later). My biological dad could have allowed us to grow up with sponsors and advertising but he was too stubborn and proud. All of us literally almost starved. My dad left us as he could not cope and I was separated from my triplets at almost seven. Once we were reunited, it was like we had never been a part (that hole in your heart and soul was filled). They still live in the UK. I live in Canada but go there as often as I am able to. Some of my bio siblings have passed away and both parents did many years ago. I consider myself blessed that we were able to reconnect (because we knew each other so well before separation). We slept in the same bed and did absolutely everything together, which makes it natural that you would feel that loss over the years. I am really happy you were able to be reunited and get to live your best lives together :) 😊

[@sophialiu4236]

Love this ❤️❤️❤️

[@kingdomtruth7773]

Wow! What a beautiful and successful story. I’m so glad the birth parents were able even though it was through IV to bring these babies by God’s grace into this world. However, I’m sorry they couldn’t keep the Triplets together, but it was amazing that they found each other, as well as meet both parents and it all worked out for the best.❤ Reklamation Ministries 😊

[@sonyafly]

Interesting. I wonder why they would separate identical twins though.

[@maysmith4906]

I was wondering that...maybe they couldn't tell at birth?

[@Katwoman4318]

Enjoy each other, sisters Finding each other is Christmas 🎄 everyday. ❤️♥️💜😘

[@BobbieD]

Aww a great story😊❤

[@luns486]

How could you possibly give up two of your triplets??!?!?!!! Seriously?!

[@linedancer23]

I agree! Others are praising the bio parents…NOT ME. I’m sure there is much more to this story than is being told. I also don’t think the”2 twin sisters” look identical at all. I’m sure the adopting parents were great parents to the other 2 girls. Poor Kendall seemed left out in the conversation.

[@reliza93]

​@@linedancer23I felt bad for Kendall as well. She was just there...

[@Amina-bx5mv]

She stated that the birth mother is 100% deaf and that they weren’t able to financially provide for all three. It makes sense to be able to give one the same amount and find parents who can give the other two the exact same rather than raising all three in poverty without many resources for their future/ putting them in danger by raising the three alone while deaf with no one to help her if one of the kids is calling for her help that she cannot hear.

[@marcusproctor8232]

Beautiful!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@user-qz8rz7lq9v]

How did the Mum choose which one to keep?

[@user-hm6nc4ni7o]

I love this story

[@NettesFavoriteThings]

My dad found out that he had a daughter about 12 years ago. At the time, she was 36 and I was 43. Its natural I suppose for there to be a resentment that we didn't know each other growing up. I choose to appreciate all of the sibling rivalry that never occurred. We immediately fell in love with each other as sisters. What's better is my mom thought the world of my sister and nephews and I feel adopted by sister's maternal family, especially after my mom's passing. What's crazy is how immediate our connection was despite our age. I love my kids and dad deeply but I don't think there's anyone on the planet that I'm closer to than my sister. Sister love is that special.

[@jaimew1539]

I wonder why they chose to split up the identical twins.

[@boysrus61]

I'm looking at the two sisters on the outside and thinking how much they look alike!

[@ageordieboy]

Yeah, I actually thought they all looked identical..but yes, I did think the two at each end looked even more like each other.

[@eneri008]

I feel for them . This kind of story shouldn’t happen .

[@mapachehombre7410]

Happy reunion ladies, separated nine months after birth parents couldn't afford the necessities of life for me 🙂

[@madebymila]

Beautiful story. She said mom is deaf, but I’m assuming she’s not mute since they interviewed her?