Some time later, more baby supplies were gotten, but this time, the Baby Shower was for all the turtles instead of just Don this time. The trio would need their own supplies for their baby.

Don would let his brothers name their chosen baby. It was a slight pressure taken off of him. He had named Jade and Niaz.

Donny was 8 months pregnant now and he was happy to have made it this far in the pregnancy. Maybe these three were meant to be gifts to his brothers.

Leatherhead checked him every two weeks and all three were all strong and healthy. Healthy hearts and movements that often would keep Don up when it was time to sleep and made it hard to find a comfortable position to lie down.

Leo, Raph, and Mikey were all allowed to see the babies on the sonograms. Of course, they had no idea which baby they would choose until after birth. But they thought they were all cute. And Don did allow them to rub his stomach at times, which did seem to soothe them.

The babies were even responding to their voices too. Something loud could easily startle them.

And once again, around this time in the pregnancy, Don had to once again, start on bed rest quite a bit more so there wouldn't be so many risks of maybe going into a premature labor. Course Don had never went into labor with Jade, but it was still possible it could happen. Given he had triplets in his belly this time, he might need to have them sooner this time. Don hoped they wouldn't have to come too early though.

These babies were going to be due in June. Around the 20th if not before then. The turtles couldn't wait.

And because of the babies coming and Don's brothers to be somewhat expectant fathers soon, they all had to be careful on their patrols now.

….

Donatello did make it to the ninth month again. He had done well with this pregnancy. Now it was just a waiting game.

The brainy turtle kept himself pretty entertained with his laptop, books, and games played with his brothers. Big inventions were out of the question at the moment, but he was still allowed to fix something if it could be done from the couch or his bed.

Even though he knew he might be doing the right thing with letting his brothers adopt these three, Don still had deep attachments to them. He knew they weren't going anywhere, but it was still a little nerve wracking.

During all these months, all of the adults had been trying to make sure that Jade was going to be prepared for the arrival of the babies. She was excited, but she just worried if her dad and uncles would get too busy with 3 new babies to take care of.

"You will always be taken of, Jade, no matter what. We all love you." Don said to Jade while she was sitting on his bed one day. Then he let her come up to him and snuggle with him.

….

The big day soon arrived.

Don had felt some pains going through his midsection one morning and the babies were making him extremely uncomfortable. He couldn't take it anymore!

Don was at his 37th week.

It was a little early, but they were full term babies now. They could survive being born this early.

Don was once again prepared for surgery in the sterile environment made up in his infirmary. Leatherhead had moved in during the eighth month to make sure everything went ok. And right now, the big croc and April were fulfilling Don's operation.

Casey, Splinter, and Don's brothers all waited outside the room. Leo, Mike, and Raph were all expectant fathers now, not just uncles this time. Master Splinter held his granddaughter. Jade was curious about her new siblings. But when they would be adopted by her uncles, they would become more like cousins too.

Don was put under and for the third time in his life, his plastron was opened up, but this time, three babies were gotten out of their special wombs.

Each womb was opened up one by one, and then cut away from that tube. Then the tube was removed.

Each baby cried once the airway was cleared and they were all cleaned up.

Everyone on the outside was happy to be hearing three different cries. Now they just wanted to know what the sexes were.

There were two more girls and a boy this time. At least Don had had another son. And all three looked like their father with his olive coloring and almond shaped eyes.

Once they were all allowed into the infirmary to see the triplets, Don's brothers were just happy they were healthy, if a little bit smaller than how Jade had been.

Jade was curious at such tiny little turtles. Were they going to be ones she could play with? Of course, eventually.

Leo, Mike, and Raph couldn't decide on who to choose at the moment. The two girls were in pink bundles and the boy was in a blue bundle.

Once the babies were checked on, Don was checked on and he was still asleep, and was doing fine. His stomach and plastron had been patched up real well. Now he was in for another long recovery, and it would all be worth it.

The trio did get more good looks at the babies and they each picked one up and went to sit by Don's bedside, waiting for him to wake up.

Splinter was pleased at having more grandchildren, but given his age now, it would be more difficult for him to look after 4 kids on his own.

Leatherhead liked how he had been able to be a part of all this. It made him feel needed and special.

Seeing the triplets was making April feel like wanting a second child of her own. Casey loved his own son as much as April did. Adam was at his grandmother's while the birth of Don's babies had been going on. He would have chances to see them later.

As each brother looked down at the little one they were holding, they were thinking that this baby in their arms would be their adoptive child.

Mikey loved Jade, but he had always wanted a nephew. He was holding the only boy. Leo held the bigger girl. And Raph held the smallest girl. And they all had their names ready to go too. They would all present them with the baby when Donny awoke.

When Don did wake up, he was very groggy. But his brothers waited for him to become more focused before showing him the best gifts he gave them.

His brothers showed him his two daughters and son. Once he was awake enough, they let him hold them. He would always be welcome to that as their 'mother' so to speak. Don was definitely more than happy to have another son. And he still loved his two new girls too.

Soon, Jade was let in to see her dad. She was happy to see him awake finally. She just wanted to give him a big hug.

Her uncles took her siblings from Don and Don welcomed her up, but with great restriction because of his stomach.

"You're going to have to take it easy for awhile when you give me hugs, Jade. My tummy's going to be sore for awhile." Don explained.

"Sorry, Daddy. I try to be a good girl." She said.

"I know. I'm just telling you now." Don said and allowed her to hug and kiss him. Then he turned to his brothers. "So, are those ones are the ones you want?"

They all nodded. "They're beautiful, Donny." Leo said.

"Thank you. And what have you decided on names?" Don asked.

All during the pregnancy, the trio had each been thinking of two names, one for each sex, depending of what baby they chose.

Raph spoke up first. "I would choose Carl if it was a boy, but since I'm choosing a girl, I'll call her Karla instead."

"It's pretty. You know what it means?" Don asked.

"I think I remember it means 'bright-eyed.'" Raph replied. "And she is a bright eyed little one." He smiled down at Karla.

Mikey looked down at his nephew, but now his son. He wanted him to have a very unique name. Before the triplets had been born, he had been hoping for a boy from the beginning.

"I've chosen Mason. It means 'ingenious and reliable.' I'm sure he will be, like his real dad." Mikey said to Don.

"Thanks, Mikey. That's a nice one."

Leo was last. He had liked Japanese names. "I choose a Japanese name for mine. It's Hideko. It means 'excellence.' And she is pure excellence, Donny." He commended his brother.

"Thank you." Don said. And he was glad he was able to give each of his brothers a child just as he had Jade.

Don held each of them as well. They would always be his, but he wanted to grant his brothers' wishes too, of being able to experience parenthood.

The others soon took the babies and Jade out and allowed Donny to get some much needed rest.

Don's surgery this time had been more intense than his first one. It took a while for the worst of the pain in his stomach to dissipate enough for him to even move about the lair. LH and April kept him on painkillers and it made him tired a lot.

While he was recovering, Jade was taken care of more by her uncles. She marveled at the new babies, but she still felt a little left out, like she wouldn't be paid attention too anymore. But her uncles were doing all they could right now to care for each baby and her. Her grandpa helping too.

A little over a week later, when Don was seeming to be well enough, he finally agreed it was time for the DNA mix if his brothers were ready for it. They were ready to get it over with.

Leatherhead had now gone home when he felt Don was well enough and his family could take his recovery from there.

Reluctantly, each of Don's brothers had blood collected from each of them by Don, and though they didn't like to see their new children cry, this was going to be done.

Don hated to do it, but he injected each one of his brother's DNA into their chosen child. He hoped blood type didn't matter like it did in humans. But it was just a way for his brothers to have some of their DNA in their baby.

After that, they all tried to comfort their adopted child. Now there was a part of each of them in the babies too that could make them be blood related to their kids in a way. But it would still take time to see if the kids turned out like their dad, Don, or them in any way.

Don knew that Leo and Mikey would be good fathers, but he was a little worried about Raph. He would watch his hothead brother very carefully.

Raph himself was also worried if he was going to be a good dad. He went to Don one day and told him if he ever showed his temper toward Leo or was mad about something else, he would leave it up to Don to take care of Karla.

Don was fine with that. He didn't want Raph showing his temper to his daughter anyway if it could be helped. He promised to help Raph out as much as he could, as well as his other brothers if needed.

…..

Now that the family was raising four kids instead of just one, it made it a lot more complicated for the guys to go out on patrols at night.

Don would be home for awhile while he was still recovering. But then, Splinter, April and Casey also needed to help him out too, as Jade also required attention as well.

Jade did at times feel left out like any little girl her age when her dad and uncles were taking care of Karla, Mason, and Hideko. But the adults tried to make it clear to her that they still loved her very much, it was just that babies needed a lot more care. And in time, they would be the age that she was and not be as dependent on them.

Though there would always be risks for the turtle family, they would make sure to protect the kids and as they were turned into, they would make sure to turn Don's kids into an incredible fighting team, no matter what enemies threw at them.

One more chapter to go!